Cape Fear Blues Society
Cape Fear Blues Society
P. O. Box 1487
Wilmington, NC
28402-1487
910-350-8822
he Cape Fear Blues Society was formed in 1987 by a small group of blues supporters in Wilmington, North
Carolina and incorporated as a non-profit organization under state law. The CFBS was declared a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization by the IRS in 1988. Although growth was minimal in the years that followed, a
long-awaited organizational overhaul in 1995 brought about needed change and a surge in both membership
and interest. Since then, the CFBS has seen rapid expansion, established a firm foundation for blues music in
the Cape Fear region and developed into a vibrant, all-inclusive organization that welcomes listeners, musicians
and blues enthusiasts from all walks of life. Thanks to its dynamic membership base, positive perspective, and
proactive management, the CFBS is proud to be one of the most successful and widely recognized, non-profit
music societies in the Carolinas.
Projects & Programs
As an active blues organization, our purpose is to insure the perpetuation of blues music on a local, regional
and national scale. In the last decade alone, the CFBS has developed and expanded a variety of events to
achieve this end:
- The Cape Fear Blues Festival is a cultural fixture in our region and a rising star throughout the national blues
industry. Festival events feature local, regional & national acts at our Main Stage Concert, All-Day Blues Jam,
Blues Cruise, Kick-Off Party, and Blues Workshops.
- The Cape Fear Blues Jam has evolved into one of the longest-running blues jams in the Carolinas and is the
nucleus for the region's blues community, local musicians and enthusiastic listeners. Veteran & novice players
are always welcome on our stage.
- The Cape Fear Blues Challenge showcases some of the finest unsigned blues talent vying for cash awards,
merchandise, studio recording time and more. Our winners compete at the renowned International Blues
Challenge in Memphis, TN.
In addition, the CFBS participates in numerous special events, benefits, fund-raisers and community projects
that capitalize on the many positive aspects of blues music, our support base, and the concerted efforts of our
community, members and staff.
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