IBS Member

Artists & Bands

Play the Blues

"The blues is not the creation of a crushed-spirited people. It is the product of a forward-looking,

upward-striving people."

    Albert Murray (1916 - 2013)

American Literary & Music Critic

Why is a Band or Artist Membership Important?

The IBS Band or Artist membership is an investment in both your music and the Idaho blues community. It's about being part of the Idaho blues community, supporting the scene that supports you, and helping ensure the music gets passed on. There are also benefits to be gained for you and your band. Here are a few:

• Visibility and Promotion
  Your band gets listed, promoted, and shared with blues fans, venues, and event organizers, including featured listings and promotions on the IBS website and calendar, on our social media, and in our engaging email blasts to our more than 1,500 subscribers.
• Credibility
  The Idaho Blues Society has been at the forefront of efforts to keep the blues alive in Idaho for more than 30 years. Your association with our organization helps build confidence and trust with venues and audiences for you as a solo musician or for your band.
• Performance Opportunities
  Member artists and bands get priority consideration for IBS-sponsored events.
  
• Personal Investment in Growing the Blues
  Your membership helps fund our core youth-focused programs, including Blues in the Schools, Youth Scholarships, and Instrument Repair and Student/School Donations.
• Voting Rights
  You get a voice in annual elections for board members and can hold office.
• Discounts
  Pay 20% less than non-members on ticket prices for IBS-sponsored blues events and on IBS merchandise, including cool T-shirts, hats, and glasses. You will also be automatically entered in to drawings for IBS merch.

Shout Out to IBS Member Bands & Artists!

Billy Blues Band

Formed in 2016, the Billy Blues Band is known for its wide-ranging and danceable playlist of contemporary blues and blues-rock songs. With the versatility of 8 musicians, the group has also been known to add classic rock, soul blues, and funk to the mix upon occasion to really shake things up. The band loves to share its high-energy fun with listeners and dancers alike.

Main Event

The Main Event is a Boise-based band formed in 2021, known for high-energy live performances that focus on classic rock,  blues, funk and R&B, often playing favorite crowd-pleasing hits from the 70s through today.