Columbus Blues Alliance

06/19/2026

Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth honors freedom, resilience, and Black history while recognizing the ongoing fight for equality.

06/19/2026

One of the CBA's corporate sponsors Natalie's - Grandview said it so well..

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!
Here is a short video by NowThis Impact that does a great job in explaining how How Blues Music Is Connected to Juneteenth
https://youtu.be/oW3DJ5SPk6E?si=lUlsYc6-IcGjjDK_ ❤️💛💚

'Black musicians were the newspapers, if you will' — Here's how the...

06/17/2026

With Selwyn Birchwood – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
Looking forward to his as well so many other talented performances at Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH this coming weekend! Schedule: https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Schedule/

06/15/2026

Our CBA Membership & Merch Deal is only available during the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH!
Join or renew your membership while at the fest! We've also got brand-new redesigned membership cards.
You can purchase or renew your membership anytime, but this merch-and-membership bundle is only available at the festival. We'll see you there!!

06/15/2026

🎶 The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH kicks off this Friday! 🎶

As always, the lineup is packed with outstanding talent and some of the best blues you'll find anywhere.

FRIDAY
🎸 Micah Kesselring
🎸 Lil Red & The Rooster
🎸 Selwyn Birchwood

SATURDAY
🎸 Blue Spectrum
🎸 Long Tall Deb & Colin John
🎸 Just Another Mojo
🎸 North Mississippi Allstars
🎸 Hoodoo Soul Band

SUNDAY
🎸 Columbus Blues Alliance's 614BluesEd Band (our talented youth band!)
🎸 Inner City Blues Band
🎸 Teeny Tucker

While you're enjoying the music, be sure to stop by the Columbus Blues Alliance tent, conveniently located next to the Blues Tent. Since 1989, the CBA has been an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the blues throughout Central Ohio.

Your Columbus Blues Alliance is honored to be a recipient of The Blues Foundation 2024 Keeping the Blues Alive Award.
Stop by our tent to learn about membership opportunities, how to volunteer with us, meet fellow blues fans, and pick up some exclusive CBA merchandise.

We can't wait for a weekend filled with incredible music, great friends, and unforgettable blues. See you at Creekside!

06/14/2026

Newsletter on the way!
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Blues Bytes: Get Ready for Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival 2026!

06/11/2026

With Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH –The CBA has just been recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/10/2026

Don't miss it!

Teeny Tucker will be playing on the Blues Stage on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 3:30PM - 5:00PM. Check out the Sunday Blues Stage Schedule below ⬇

12:00PM - 1:20PM - 614BluesEd Band
1:40PM - 3:10PM - Inner City Blues Band
3:30PM - 5:00PM - Teeny Tucker

DON'T FORGET: Buy one, get one free code "SUNDAYBOGO" will be available again this year for SUNDAY ONLY. Celebrate Father's Day at .

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