National Blues Museum

12/09/2024

Uvee Hayes, 2024 St. Louis Blues Woman Fall of Fame Inductee in a platinum series performance for Welcome Home to National Blues Museum for the Holidays. You can have anything you want for the holiday, but please don’t mess with her man!

12/08/2024

National Blues Museum is wishing a happy birthday to the one and only UVEE HAYES STL music icon!! Enjoy her and her all-star band celebrating her special day and the holiday season here at the National Blues Museum.

12/05/2024

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of live jazz! Genesis Jazz Project, known for their soulful sound and electrifying performances, will take the stage at the National Blues Museum on Friday, December 15. 🎷

You'll be swept away by their unique blend of classic jazz and modern grooves in a venue dedicated to celebrating the rich legacy of blues and jazz music. The Executive Director of the National Blues Museum, Robert Nelson, will take the stage with the Genesis Jazz Project and perform some holiday tunes for you too! 🎄🎶

Whether you're a longtime jazz lover or just looking for a great evening out, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Get your tickets to Genesis Jazz Project via the link in the comments! 🎟️

12/01/2024

Welcome back to Soulful Sunday at the National Blues Museum!! Love Jones the Band are here tonight kicking out the jams. We have a great slate of shows lined up EVERY SUNDAY IN DECEMBER with Love Jones and the Black and White Band.

You won't want to miss these stellar performances live and in-person at 615 Washington Ave here in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. City of blues power!!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the National Blues Museum! 🎶🍂

Today, we’re giving thanks for the incredible blues community, the music that moves us, and all of YOU who keep the spirit of the blues alive. 🦃

The museum is closed today so our team can enjoy the holiday, but pay us a visit us this Friday through Sunday from 10AM-4PM to explore the history and heart of the blues. 💙

Wishing you a day filled with joy, gratitude, and a little bit of rhythm. See you soon! 🎸✨

11/26/2024

Thank you to the-STL for this amazing feature on the National Blues Museum! 💙

“Downtown St. Louis has gone through so many positive revitalizations. We're creating a space that is welcoming the residents of our city. And creating a welcome mat for the world to share in what we love.” - Robert Nelson, National Blues Museum https://thestl.com/culture/a-blues-revival/

11/22/2024

It was an honor to celebrate Shemekia Copeland and grant her the National Blues Museum Trailblazer Honor in Music on Sunday! 🎤

Want to support the storied history of the blues and the amazing artists who preserve the legacy of the genre? Make a donation to the National Blues Museum Foundation, and help celebrate trailblazers in blues music. 💙

Donation link in the comments!

📸: Suzy Gorman Photography

11/21/2024

The National Blues Museum cherishes the legacy of Gus Thornton, a beloved musician and an instrumental figure in our community. Gus was a recipient of the National Blues Museum’s Keeping the Blues Alive Award and a passionate advocate for the blues. His contributions to the genre were immeasurable, and his influence touched countless lives, both on stage and within the larger blues community.

Gus had such an amazing impact on the blues genre. He toured with Albert King one of the "Three Kings of the Blues" and played bass on Albert's legendary 1983 album with Stevie Ray Vaughan "In Session". Gus also performed with blues, jazz, and boogie-woogie piano master Katie Webster, including on her critically acclaimed album "Two Fi**ed Mama", and he accompanied the great St. Louis blues vocalist Kim Massie.

As we mourn his loss, the National Blues Museum stands with Gus's family, his fellow musicians, and his fans during this incredibly difficult time.

11/20/2024

Got somethin’ special brewin’ for the holidays? Make your event sing at the National Blues Museum! Whether it’s our stage-ready Legends Room, the elegant Scott & Diane McCuaig Family Gallery, or a total museum takeover, we got the perfect spot to get your groove on. 💙

Reach out to [email protected] to learn more and book your event.

11/19/2024

It was a pleasure to present Shemekia Copeland with the National Blues Museum Trailblazer Honor in Music on Sunday! 💙

Thank you to the National Blues Museum for the Trailblazer Honor in Music, to Robert Nelson and to all the blues artists who blazed a trail for me.

Photo: Suzy Gorman

11/18/2024

We are so incredibly excited to welcome Love Jones the Band here at the National BLues Museum. They've been shredding STL for a while now and now they are making the NBM Legends Room shake and dance. Join us every weekend for live music!

11/15/2024

Thank you for featuring us, the-STL! ⚜️💙

11/13/2024

The National Blues Museum is proud to announce Shemekia Copeland as the recipient of the prestigious National Blues Museum Trailblazer Honor for 2024 on November 17. 👏🏾

A powerhouse Blues singer with a soul-stirring voice, Copeland’s contributions to the genre have garnered critical acclaim and widespread recognition. Recently nominated for three Grammy Awards, she continues to elevate the Blues, blending traditional roots with contemporary expressions of power, passion, and perseverance. 🎤

We can’t wait to celebrate Shemekia and her achievement this weekend! 💙

11/12/2024

The National Blues Museum honored Bobby Rush with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, November 9th!

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the National Blues Museum, recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the preservation and advancement of the blues genre. Bobby Rush is one of the most influential and enduring figures in modern blues, known for his dynamic performances, distinctive voice, and deep roots in the tradition of Southern blues. 🎶

Bobby celebrated his 91st birthday over the weekend as well! Please join us in wishing him a happy belated birthday and congratulating him on his Lifetime Achievement Award. 💙

📸: Suzy Gorman Photography

11/10/2024

STL Legends Brother Jefferson are here to tear up the Legends Room here at the National Blues Museum. We are so excited to have them and for you to hear their music. These are the sounds you will only hear in St. Louis. Welcome home to the National Blues Museum!!

11/08/2024

Congratulations to Shemekia Copeland on THREE GRAMMY nominations! 🎉

THREE GRAMMY Nominations for BLAME IT ON EVE🍎 this morning: Best Contemporary Blues Album, Best American Roots Song, and Best American Roots Performance. I’m so excited!!

11/08/2024

The National Blues Museum is thrilled to present the legendary Bobby Rush with the National Blues Museum Lifetime Achievement Award at 4:30PM on Saturday, November 9, at Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge!

Bobby Rush is a 3x GRAMMY winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 18-time Blues Music Award winner.

We are so honored to have the opportunity to celebrate him. 💙