Blues In The Schools: By The Numbers
Blues in the Schools: By The Numbers with Colin Aberdeen
Blues Ignition
In addition to the K.J. James Memorial Scholarship and Blues in the Schools, the New York State Blues Festival’s youth development program is proud to present Blues Ignition.
Youth Development Programs
Youth Development The board of directors for the New York State Blues Festival truly enjoys bringing exceptional blues acts to Chevy Court at the NYS Fairgrounds for its annual event in June, but we also like to focus on community outreach. Education is part of our mission, and we are happy to introduce the importance…
Blues In The Schools
Education is a huge part of the mission of the New York State Blues Festival and we are happy to share the importance of the blues in American culture with children in CNY schools. In 2023 our Blues in the Schools (BITS) program made its return to area school districts following a 3 year pandemic break.
CFCU KJ James Memorial Scholarship
The New York State Blues Festival is pleased to present the KJ James Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded every year to promising young performers. Kelly James is considered to be the father of the blues scene in Syracuse. He was responsible for creating and cultivating the thriving blues scene we enjoy today in Central New York, including starting the area’s very first blues festival on Burnet Avenue.
Festival Sponsors
Sponsor the NYS Blues Festival! The New York State Blues Festival is proud to be the largest, admission-free blues festival in the Northeast. The Festival’s board of directors invites you to become a sponsor of this summer’s annual celebration. Learn More Blues Club VIP Area KJ James Youth Scholarship Beer & Wine Media Sponsor Blues Partners…
Support the NYS Blues Festival
We Need Your Support The mission of The NY State Blues Festival is to preserve, protect and promote blues music and culture and showcase a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision. The festival was founded in 1992 and is supported by government grants, corporate…
Sponsor the NYS Blues Festival!
The New York State Blues Festival is proud to be the largest, admission-free blues festival in the Northeast. The Festival’s board of directors invites you to become a sponsor of this summer’s annual celebration. The Festival is held each year in Clinton Square in the very center of Downtown Syracuse. Last summer’s festivities filled the square both day and night with a diverse audience drawn from across the country and Canada.
Volunteer at the NYS Blues Festival!
Why Should I Volunteer? You are supporting our effort to build upon a greater spirit of Community. We are 100% volunteer organization and we can’t do it without you. You are the ambassadors who reach out to and assist thousands of audience members and professional musicians. Volunteering is also an opportunity to meet new people…