Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events
August 13 - 16, 2025.
InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
https://www.facebook.com/CuttingEdgeNOLA
Thursday Aug 14, (free)
House of Blues -Vooddoo Gardens
" New Orleans Blues Society Juke Joint Showcase"
Andy J Forest duet
Tiffany Pollack and Ted Hefko
Layla Musselwhite (solo)
Calling all musicians
Mid August
International Blues Challange Local Competion.
solo/duo and bands.
FYI you must be a real functioning band and members of the New Orleans Blues Society to compete.
If interested call or text Laura at 719-337-6691
It is with immense excitement that I write to announce the official dates for the 2026 International Blues Challenge (IBC), one of the most anticipated events in the global blues calendar. Mark your calendars and get ready to join us in Memphis, Tennessee, from January 13–17, 2026!
As many of you know, the IBC is more than just a competition — it’s a celebration of our vibrant and enduring blues legacy. It’s a moment for emerging talent to shine, for fans to gather in fellowship, and for the spirit of the blues to echo through every club on historic Beale Street. Year after year, the IBC has served as a launching pad for artists from around the world, and 2026 will be no different.
The 2025 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is scheduled for September 26th and 27th! We look forward to seeing you there.
Here is the 2025 music line-up:
Friday, Sept 26:
- Hub City Mojo Blues & Rock Band
Saturday, Sept 27:
- Ozone Singer Songwriter Showcase
- Charlie Miles - The Highway Miles Band
FYI VOLUTEERS NEEDED FOR THE BAND MERCH TENT CONTACT LAURA @719-337-6691 (call or text)
September 26 & 27, 2025
Blue Front Cafe
Line upcoming soon
Festival season is in full swing in Louisiana, so mark your calendars for October 4, 2025 at Docville Farm.
This is a FREE festival with all proceeds benefitting the Community Center of St. Bernard.
Thursday October 9
New Orleans Blues Society Showcase "A Blues Juke Joint "featuring 3 of New Orleans Finest Blues women @
The festival returns to New Orleans' beautiful Lafayette Square Park on Friday, October 10, and continues with two stages of music, lots of great food, and an arts market all day on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12.
Performers at the 2025 edition include Devon Allman’s Blues Summit featuring the Devon Allman Project, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall and Sierra Green, Tab Benoit, Bobby Rush, Little Freddie King , and more!
As always, the festival is free and open to the public. To elevate your festival experience, a limited number of VIP tickets are available for purchase. VIP includes private VIP viewing areas, stage seating, a hospitality suite and more! Details at crescentcitybluesfest.com
Fri, Nov 21 , 2025, 12:00 PM –Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
19306 Bull Run RoadSpringfield, LA 70462
Board of Directors
Laura Hibbitts aka Instigator of the Blues President, Secretary and Treasurer
Kerry Poche Vice-president:
P.O. Box 792416 New Orleans, La 70119 719-337-6691
info@neworleansbluessociety.com
https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbluessociety
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