Our Mission Statement :
At The Texas Coastal Bend Blues Society we are pleased to celebrate and support the vibrant resurgence of blues music in the Coastal Bend and surrounding areas.
Our mission is to ignite the local music scene by providing the necessary funds for talented bands to perform at member venues, and for them to have the opportunity to play festivals and have that journey in the world of the blues shared by blues fans through individual membership in this Blues Society, and increase attendance and business for our business and venue sponsors.
We are dedicated to nurturing local talent through the Jak Payne Scholarship Fund, providing opportunities for emerging musicians to thrive in college level music studies.
Through your support we aim to create a prosperous atmosphere that celebrates the power of live blues music for our blues community, and partner with the Blues Foundation as Affiliates, so all our member bands have opportunities far beyond the Texas Coastal Bend.
OUR MEMBERSHIP PLANS
General
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Members will receive one laminated ID card automatically valid
for one vote in any general election that occurs
during the active membership. -
- Free access to ticketed events and other discounts.
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- A monthy e-Newsletter of all the scheduled blues events and blues related article in and around the TCBBS
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Band
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All bands will receive 1 laminated ID card automatically valid for
1 vote in any general election during the active membership -
Free access to ticketed events, paid performances for hosting
TCBBS blues jams and paid performances
for contracted concert performances. -
Bands may also post graphics on
the TCBBS website for free on the monthly calendar -
Member bands can have a band promotional graphic posted during
the active membership as well. -
All bands playing at TCBBS events agree to allow
video footage to be posted to the TCBBS YouTube Channel. - A monthy e-Newsletter of all the scheduled blues events and blues related article in and around the TCBBS.
- All corporate donations are tax deductible
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Business
- All Businesses will receive a framed membership (8X10) for the year as a supporter of the TCBBS to display at their establishment.
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- Free Advertisement by Business Members is encouraged on the TCBBS Website as a sponsor and on our social media.
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- All Business Members may submit 1 vote in any TCBBS general election.
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- A monthly e-newsletter of all the scheduled blues events and blues related articles in an around the TCBBS
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- All corporate donations are tax deductable.
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Autism Awareness
Jonathan Carmony is an autistic musician that is passionate about bringing Autism Awareness to our community.
Jonathan is our Autism Liaison and an advocate for an autism charity.
You can donate any amount to Autism Speaks by clicking on the “Donate” button below.
Why Donate and How?
The Texas Coastal Bend Blues Society, a 501c3 non-profit, relies on donations to support its activities. Board members and liaisons are volunteers, ensuring donations go directly to the cause. Funds cover administrative expenses like printing, website maintenance, legal fees, and operational costs such as purchasing and maintaining equipment for events. Donations also support hosting blues festivals, paying for permits, stage rentals, artist fees, and more.
The TCBBS is also joining as an affiliate of the Blues Foundation, providing members access to its benefits. Additionally, we have established the Jak Payne Scholarship Fund to support local students pursuing music education. Donations can be made to the society, scholarship fund, or Jonathan’s chosen Autism charity.
Corporate donations are tax-deductible. Please help us keep the blues alive with your donations!