BluesEd is very fortunate to have such wonderful sponsors. Join us in thanking them for supporting young emerging artists and keeping the blues alive. If you would like to become a BluesEd sponsor or make a donation to the youth artist program, please contact our directors at: directors@bluesed.com
Blues Society of Omaha
The Blues Society of Omaha is our biggest supporter. They generously provide financial support as well as performance opportunities. We are able to keep our tuition rates at a reasonable level due to their continued support. Become a member of this organization and you will receive a reduced BluesEd tuition rate, a monthly newsletter with a lot of information for Blues fans and weekly emails from the BSO president announcing events. The Blues Society is responsible for the existence and continuation of the BluesEd Program. Thanks!
Blues Society of Omaha on Facebook
The Luther James Band
The Luther James band is a fan and sponsor, offering performance opportunities for BluesEd bands. In addition, the band supports the program with generous donations. Luther and his bandmates, KC, Chris and DC want to promote the support of local musicians in the Omaha area. Check them out! More performances will be announced soon!
Luther James Band on Facebook
Luther James Band on MySpace
McKenna’s provides performance opportunities for BluesEd throughout the year. They serve delicious barbeque at 7425 Pacific St. Be sure to keep up with our Facebook page for upcoming performances.
McKenna’s on Facebook
OnTrack studios may sound familiar to some of our students as we have conducted BluesEd workshops there in the past. Johnny Gomez of OnTrack is a musician who writes and records music for all kinds of businesses and also plays in a band with one of our clinicians, Craig Balderston. Johnny wants to support the program and has offered some exciting opportunities for the program (more details to come!)
OnTrack on Facebook
Aksarben Village
Aksarben Village is a new multi-use development in the heart of Omaha. Starting in 2010, Aksarben Village was host to Saturday night concerts which drew between 2,000 and 3,000 attendees. In 2011, Aksarben Village hosted the first Blues Festival on Saturday, June 25th in conjunction with the Blues Society of Omaha. BluesEd bands had the opportunity of open this exciting and FREE event! We look forward to a second Blues Festival in 2012!
Aksarben Village on Facebook
Russo’s Guitar Center
Russo’s Guitar Center has been a BluesEd supporter for many years, providing workshop space for our students free of charge! They are located at 720 N 114th street (NWC 114th & West Dodge Rd) and are the largest music store in Omaha, selling musical instruments, accessories and offering music lessons. Thank you to Jim DeSchamp for all your support over the years.
Russos on Facebook
Pizza Shoppe (PS) Collective
Adjoining the Benson landmark Pizza Shoppe, PS Collective has a great space for BluesEd workshops and BluesEd Showcase performances, and has been home to several BluesEd events over the years. Look for BluesEd Showcase dates to come later this summer.
PS Collective on Facebook
Playing With Fire
Playing With Fire has been a huge supporter of the BluesEd program over the years. This event has provided many wonderful memories for BluesEd students, providing them an opportunity to play on the “big stage” in front of wonderful audiences! Thank you, Jeff Davis, for all of your years of support!
Playing With Fire on Facebook
Slattery Vintage Estates
Slattery Vinage Estates has been home to BluesEd fundraisers over the past few years. It is a favorite venue of many BluesEd parents and students, set on a beautiful vineyard near Nehawka, NE. Check back for a 2012 date!
Slattery on Facebook
Omaha Storm Chasers
Look for BluesEd bands playing before Omaha Storm Chasers games at Werner Park during the baseball season!
Storm Chasers on Facebook
Omaha Summer Arts Festival
BluesEd bands have played at the family stage of the Omaha Summer Arts Festival for several years. We look forward to joining them next June!
Omaha Summer Arts Festival on Facebook
