Welcome to the Mile High Blues Society
MHBS Mission Statement:
To nurture appreciation for blues music through blues performances, youth blues education, as well as sponsoring local and international blues challenge competitions.
Mile High Blues Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible, per the IRS rules.
Great things are happening, and I am excited about the Future of the Mile High Blues Society. We are working on several events for the coming year that will give you opportunities to hear live blues. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that is passionate about promoting and preserving the blues music and community in Denver, Colorado and surrounding communities.
Our organization is made up completely of volunteers. We are ALWAYS looking for helpful volunteers to assist with events and tasks behind-the-scenes. Please contact George Williams at 850-556-5442 or email us at Info@milehighbluessociety.com. Please join us as a member of the Mile High Blues Society and help us with our mission of increased awareness, understanding, and appreciation of blues music.
George Williams,
President MHBS
SAVE THE DATE!
This year's Blues Challenge will be Saturday, September 19, at 6 pm, at The Rusty Bucket!
📢 CALLING ALL BLUES FANS IN COLORADO! 🎸
🔥The road to Beale Street starts right here in Denver! Come out and support our incredible local musicians at the
Mile High Blues Society 2026 International Blues Challenge (IBC)!
Our local artists are bringing their best riffs, powerhouse vocals, and raw talent to the stage.
They are competing live for the ultimate honor: representing the Mile High region at the world-famous International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee! 🏆
✈️The energy is going to be electric, and they need a packed house to cheer them on! 🔥
THE COMPETITION CATEGORIES: Expect a fiery lineup of the Denver's top-tier acts competing across major divisions:
• Band Category: High-energy groups bringing full-throttle blues sets.
- Onnika and the Obsession
- The Stephen Lear Band
- The Jimmy Junior Band
• Solo / Duo Category: Raw, soulful, and intimate performances showcasing pure instrumentation and vocals.
- Denis Carder
- Frank James
- Steel Vocal Karen and Bass
• Youth Showcase: The next generation of Colorado blues prodigies showing off their incredible chops!
- SoularFive
- Soular Ripple
WHEN: Saturday, September 19th & Saturday,⏰ TIME: 6:00 PM📍
WHERE: The Rusty Bucket Bar and Grill🎟️
ADMISSION: Tickets available at the door!
$10 for MHBS Members | $15 for Non-Members
Grab your friends, order a cold drink, and let's show the world how much Denver loves the blues.
See you there! 🎶
The Mile High Blues Society would like to thank the Blues Foundation for recognizing us in their “Affiliate of the Week Spotlight”!
We appreciate the national recognition, and we appreciate their hard work spent supporting the preservation of blues music and "Keeping the Blues Alive"
Click here to read the "Affiliate of the Week Spotlight" email and to learn more about the Blues Foundation!
