👉 Do you want to just watch the blues fade away in Utah… or do you want to be part of the movement that keeps it alive?
Every summer, the Utah Blues Festival lights up Salt Lake City with soul-stirring vocals, blazing guitar solos, and a community that believes in the power of music. The Festival isn’t just a weekend of shows — it’s the heartbeat of the Utah Blues Society (UBS) all year long.
Without UBS, there is no Festival. Without members, there is no UBS.
🔥 Why Membership Beats Just a Ticket
Tickets get you in the gate.
Membership gets you in the family.
When you join the Utah Blues Society, you’re not just signing up for perks — you’re helping the Utah Blues Festival thrive for decades to come.
Here’s what membership does for you:
- 🎟 Early access to Festival tickets (before they sell out)
- 💎 Exclusive perks: discounts, member-only events, insider updates
- 📚 Support Blues in the Schools — giving kids their first taste of live blues
- 🎸 Support local and national blues artists who need a hand
👉 Join the Utah Blues Society today
🎸 Keep the Blues Alive in Utah
Tickets let you hear the blues for a weekend.
Membership makes sure the blues lives on for a lifetime.
When you join the Utah Blues Society, you:
-Get early access to Festival tickets
-Support Blues in the Schools
-Help musicians and grow the scene in Utah
👉 Without members, there is no Festival. Without YOU, the blues fades away.
Don’t just watch — own a piece of the movement.
Join the Utah Blues Society today
🎵 A Short History of the Utah Blues Festival
The Utah Blues Festival is still young compared to giants like Chicago or Memphis, but its impact has been immediate. In just a few short years, it has brought Grammy winners, legendary sidemen, and modern torchbearers of the blues to the heart of Salt Lake City.
What started as a dream by a few dedicated blues fans has grown into one of the premier blues events in the Mountain West. Artists who once seemed out of reach now headline Utah’s stages. Fans travel from surrounding states to catch the unique blend of international headliners and local talent.
Each year the Festival grows — bigger crowds, more vendors, expanded programs. But the core mission stays the same: celebrate the blues and keep it alive in Utah.
🎤 Artist Spotlights: The Soul of the Festival
The Festival’s magic is in the artists it brings to town. Past lineups have featured everything from Chicago legends to rising young guitar slingers. Imagine sitting under the summer sky while a master tears through a 12-bar shuffle, bending notes that cut straight through your heart.
Many of these artists also participate in workshops and youth clinics, making the Utah Blues Festival not just entertainment but also education. Kids who never heard of B.B. King leave knowing how the blues gave birth to their favorite bands.
🏫 Blues in the Schools: More Than Music Lessons
One of the crown jewels of UBS is its Blues in the Schools program. Musicians visit classrooms to share history, play live demonstrations, and show how blues rhythms connect to everything from rock to hip-hop.
This program:
- Brings live blues to students who may never otherwise experience it.
- Teaches the cultural roots of American music.
- Inspires kids to pick up instruments or explore their creativity.
Funding for this program comes directly from memberships, donations, and Festival proceeds. So when you join UBS, you’re literally putting the blues in front of the next generation.
🙌 The Volunteer Experience
Behind every smooth Festival day are dozens of volunteers. From ticket scanners and merch sellers to stage runners and hospitality crews, volunteers make it all possible.
Volunteering is more than “helping out.” It’s a front-row seat to the Utah Blues Festival experience:
- Meet the artists
- Be part of the community backstage
- Know you’re directly helping the blues survive in Utah
UBS is always looking for more hands. If you want to get involved beyond just buying a ticket, volunteering is the best way to start.
🍔 What to Expect at the Festival
The Utah Blues Festival isn’t just about the music — it’s an experience:
- Food & Drink: Local food trucks, BBQ, and craft beer tents add flavor to the weekend.
- Family-Friendly Vibe: Kids are welcome; many activities are designed to be educational and fun.
- Local Vendors: Art, vinyl, instruments, and crafts.
- Community Energy: A mix of longtime blues lovers and curious newcomers discovering the genre.
Tips for attendees:
- Arrive early for the best seating.
- Bring sun protection (Utah summer heat is no joke).
- Stick around after main sets — the late jams are where legends are born.
🎸 Want More? Learn to Play the Blues Yourself
Maybe you don’t just want to listen. Maybe you want to play the blues. To bend those strings, master the shuffle, and improvise like the greats.
That’s why I created my Blues Guitar Lessons Patreon.
Inside, you’ll get:
- Step-by-step breakdowns of riffs and solos
- Backing tracks so you can jam at home
- Exclusive lessons on phrasing, bending, and improvisation
- Direct access to me for Q&A and coaching
For less than the cost of lunch out once a month, you can unlock the fretboard and start playing the music you love.
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🚀 The Bottom Line
- Attend the Utah Blues Festival
- Join the Utah Blues Society
- Learn blues guitar on my Patreon
Do all three, and you’re not just a spectator. You’re a participant, supporter, and player — part of the living, breathing engine that keeps the blues alive in Utah and beyond.
So the choice is yours: watch from the sidelines… or join the family.
👉 Join UBS ➜ Utah Blues Society Membership
👉 Learn Blues Guitar ➜ Guitar Freaks Patreon
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