The Mississippi Valley Blues Society

06/05/2026

💙🎸 Blues Fest 2026 is official! Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19, at LeClaire Park in Davenport. See the full lineup and get your passes: https://www.mvbs.org/tickets/

The lineup is locked, headlined by Shemekia Copeland and John Nemeth, and we're opening sales with the best deal of the year: Two-Day Passes are just $35 through June, our lowest price of the season and the only ticket on sale right now. Prices go up in July when single days drop, and again at the gate, so grab yours now and beat every increase. New this year: attendees 25 and under get in FREE (ages 17 and under with an adult, ages 18–25 with a valid photo ID).

06/01/2026

What a show this was!!! Thank you all who came out yesterday for Sunday Funday. Not only did we get to listen to an amazing blues band but at the same time supported this band and the Mississippi Valley Blues Society that allows us to continue to experience this unique art form of music called the blues. Also, a huge thank you to GypsyHighway for their continued support to The MVBS. All profits for our events continue to help us to keep the blues alive through events, education and our annual festival.
Next up is The Other Brothers, 2026 winners of the Iowa Blues Challenge and semi finalists at the IBC. Event takes place at GypsyHighway on June 28th at 3:30. $15 MVBS and $20 General. Please plan to attend.
DON’T LOSE THE BLUES!

05/29/2026

Making plans for the weekend? Sunday funday is where the BIG blues party is at. Brandon Santini Music this Sunday May 31st at GypsyHighway. 3:30-6:30. He will be featuring the amazing Sean McKee on guitar.
$15 MVBS $20 General.
DON’T LOSE THE BLUES!

05/22/2026

What a way to start the summer on the last day of May with blues overload. Please join The Mississippi Valley Blues Society at GypsyHighway for the Brandon Santini band. Brandon will be featuring Sean McKee on guitar to blow the sky off. Show is 3:30-6:30 on Sunday May 31st. $15.00MVBS and $20.00 general. Good time to become a member of this over 40 year organization showcasing the blues. Rep on site for ease in joining. See you there.
DON’T LOSE THE BLUES!

04/26/2026

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society has dates for your 2026 calendar.

May 31st. Brandon Santini with guitar phenom Sean McKee. 3:30-6:30 at GypsyHighway.

June 28th. The Other Brothers. 3:30-6:30 at GypsyHighway.

August 2nd. Hughes Taylor. 3:30-6:30 at Pour Bros Tap Room.

August 30th. Rick Estrin and the Nightcats. 3:30-6:30 at GypsyHighway.

October 18th. Rocky Athus. 3:30-6:30 at GypsyHighway.

November 15th. Mississippi Heat. 3:30-6:30 at GypsyHighway.

All shows are $15 MVBS and $20 General.
Hughes Taylor at Pour Bros is a free show.
DON’T LOSE THE BLUES!

04/06/2026

The Ryan Graham Memorial Fund has given a significant donation to the The Mississippi Valley Blues Society. Ryan was a skilled, natural musician in rock and blues guitar, often learning and then incorporating diverse music resources into his music. The funds are used for Quad City area guitar lessons to serious, committed students, ages 12-19, in need of financial assistance to further their skills.

The Blues Society is grateful for the donation memorializing Ryan: his life continues through the Fund.

More about Ryan:
Ryan Graham began playing guitar at age 12. In his late teens, he began teaching others how to play and continued to share his gift into adulthood. He struggled with anxiety, and music was his therapy. He passed away at age 33 from heart disease. Ryan's family hopes his memory will live on through the gift of music.

If you wish to donate to the Ryan Graham Memorial Fund, ensuring lessons for students needing financial assistance, here are 2 options:

1. Mail a check payable to the Mississippi Valley Blues Society, write 'Ryan' in the check memo, and send to: MVBS, 102 S. Harrison St., Suite 203, Davenport IA 52801

2. Go to mvbs.org/donate and follow the instructions. When finished, please send an email to [email protected] (MVBS Board) with the amount donated, so that we can allocate donations to lessons.

Donations to MVBS are deductible under IRC Section 170.

03/27/2026

Mark your calendars. The Mississippi Valley Blues Society will be throwing a big blues party, featuring The Brandon Santini Band, with special guitar guest, Sean McKee. Event to be held at GypsyHighway on May 31st from 3:30-6:30. $15 MVBS $20.00 General. Brandon Santini Music overload.
DON’T LOSE THE BLUES!

03/24/2026

What’s that you say? Yes it is true. Rick Estrin and The Nightcats will be coming to Davenport on Sunday August 30th. The Mississippi Valley Blues Society will be hosting a great big blues party at GypsyHighway, featuring the Blues Music Awards (BMA) Band of the Year for 2018, 2021 and 2025.
Show time will be 4:00-7:00. $15 MVBS and $20 General admission.
DON’T LOSE THE BLUES!

01/23/2026

Come see Burt play at the Hauberg Estate on Feb. 25 at 7:30 pm! Blues in the Schools will be underway from Feb. 23-26, and Kevin is gracing us with a free public performance in Rock Island!

MVBS.org presents Kevin Burt, a 2019 Blues Music Award nominee and International Blues Challenge winner in three categories! Kevin is a musician (vocals, harmonica, and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation and humor are enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Influences like Bill Withers and Aaro...

01/18/2026

Hey it’s the Midwest. Don’t let Ole Man Winter take control. We got ourselves a big winter blues party today at 3:30. Rev and the Altar Boys will be coming from Milwaukee and turning up the heat with some super hot blues at GypsyHighway. Big TV’s in the back for some football too. See ya all soon.
DON’T LOSE THE BLUES!!!!!