Keeping The Blues Alive

We are a non-profit founded by blues rocker, Joe Bonamassa! We fund music programs and scholarships while preserving the blues genre!

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Joe Bonamassa's Fueling Musicians Program from KeepingTheBluesAlive on Vimeo.

Joe Bonamassa's non-profit, Keeping the Blues Alive launched an emergency relief program for musicians affected by COVID-19

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Joe Bonamassa's Fueling Musicians Program from KeepingTheBluesAlive on Vimeo.

Joe Bonamassa's non-profit, Keeping the Blues Alive launched an emergency relief program for musicians affected by COVID-19

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Joe Bonamassa | KTBA Promo - Your Help from KeepingTheBluesAlive on Vimeo.

Joe Bonamassa | KTBA Promo - Your Help

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Joe Bonamassa | KTBA Promo - Fundraiser Stats from KeepingTheBluesAlive on Vimeo.

Joe Bonamassa | KTBA Promo - Fundraiser Stats

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We got a chance to shake hands with The Wood Brothers at the Hollywood Arts Park this weekend! They're an Americana, Folk and Blues band featuring brothers - Chris and Oliver Wood and Jano Rix. What a rad show - looking forward to catching another very soon! Check them out! @thewoodbros! #passingthetorch #supportmusiceducation #blues #americana #folk #musicforall #soflo #hollywood

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Sending out birthday wishes to the late Johnny Winter whose contributions to the blues genre will be forever missed. His prowess as a guitarist, producer and his devotion to the roots and branches of the blues took him to legendary status. You are still loved! #johnnywinter #stepback #blues #blueslegend #passingthetorch

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Oh just another example of #shamelesspromotion! Everyone is still on a musical high from the @bluesaliveatsea cruise! If we pull it off again next year, what other blues forward / jam bands / folk artists would YOU like to see? #bluesaliveatsea #therecordcompany #blackpistolfire #keepingthebluesalive #kgandthegirls #supportmusiced #liveloud #passingthetorch

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The incredibly talented Robert Randolph and the Family Band... Tore down the house tonight. Do yourself a favor and get hip to it! #bluesaliveatsea #robertrandolph #youshouldbehere (at Blues Alive at Sea 2015)

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Steve Costello - a promising young talent and a true testament to passing down music through generations - put a band together to perform for Blues Alive at Sea guests last night. We look forward to catching him again on Thursday! Shine bright man! #bluesaliveatsea #blues #longlivetheblues #passingthetorch #supportmusiced #stevecostello (at Blues Alive at Sea 2015)

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Ladies and gentleman... SIMO! #bluesaliveatsea #blues #passingthetorch #longlivetheblues #formusic (at Blues Alive at Sea 2015)

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Ana Popovic (@cold_blonde) and her killer band wasted no time. Faces shredded! Up next: Robert Randolph and the Family Band! @rrtfb #ontothenextone #passingthetorch #longlivetheblues #norwegianpearl (at Blues Alive at Sea 2015)

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Things are just heating up on the pool deck getting ready for @cold_blonde AKA Ana Popvic! Prepare yourselves for an epic week of music, fun experiences, and the celebration of philanthropy! #formusic #passingthetorch #bluesaliveatsea #charity #nonprofit #anapopovic #blues #longlivetheblues (at Blues Alive at Sea 2015)

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RIP Gary Moore, the Northern Irish blues musician who passed away just 4 years ago. So many musicians honored this man and we cannot let an opportunity pass when we can do the same. #RIP #GaryMoore #musichistory #blues #blueslegend #skidrow #thinlizzy #longlivetheblues #thebluesliveson

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Happy birthday to the original "Gangster of Love," Johnny "Guitar" Watson! Revered as a Stratocaster Master, his music was crucial to the likes of Zappa, Etta James, SRV and more! #funk #longlivetheblues #blues #blueslegend #supportmusiced #onthisday #music #passingthetorch #musichistory #johnnywatson #stratocaster

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Donation of the Week

KTBA Sponsors Harding Arts Academy trip to Austin Classical Guitar Fest!

“Every school day, dozens of high school students grab their guitars and go to work in Mr. Hicks’ classroom. Together they work on scales, arpeggios, music theory, and both solo and ensemble repertoire.  At Harding Arts Academy, the students are willing and eager to learn classical guitar.  They are excited about learning, practicing, and making music with their friends. They know that the…

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Sending much love to the family of the great Willie Dixon who passed away 23 years ago today. He is known for blues staples including Hootchie Cootchie Man! #longlivetheblues #williedixon #blues #blueslegend #musichistory #bluesnews #americanhistory #onthisday