The Illinois Central Blues Club is committed to our mission: To promote blues music in Central Illinois. The ICBC fulfills its mission by sponsoring live performances of blues music, promoting public education and an appreciation of blues music … Read More
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The Alamo
The ICBC has worldwide recognition because of its outstanding relationship with The Alamo. This bar sets the standard when it comes to finding a place to have fun. As bars have come and gone in downtown Springfield, the Alamo has had a … Continue Reading…
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Upcoming Events
BLUE MONDAY AND OTHER EVENTS The ICBC promotes the blues in Springfield and Central Illinois. Music events include the iconic Blue Monday at The Alamo 115 North 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois. Blue Monday starts at 7pm with a $5.00 … Continue Reading…
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ICBC Merchandise is available!
ICBC Merchandise is now being coordinated by Kathy Cooke. The current list of tiems includes ball caps, t-shirts, bags, towels, masks, and koozies. ICBC Merchandise is sold at most ICBC events (except Blue Monday). You can order directly … Continue Reading…
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The Blues Foundation
The Blues Foundation’s mission is to preserve blues heritage, celebrate blues recording and performance, expand worldwide awareness of the blues, and ensure the future of this uniquely American art form. 421 South Main Memphis, TN … Continue Reading…
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Who We Are
The Illinois Central Blues Club is committed to our mission: To promote blues music in Central Illinois. The ICBC fulfills its mission by sponsoring live performances of blues music, promoting public education and an appreciation of … Continue Reading…
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Join Today
Promoting blues music is a worthwhile endeavor and meeting new people is just part of the fun! Why become a member of the Illinois Central Blues Club? Because we need you! The Illinois Central Blues Club is committed to our … Continue Reading…
Who We Are
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For the latest news, upcoming shows, photos and posts about the Illinois Central Blues Club visit our Facebook page using the link below. Hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!
Blues 101
MODERN ELECTRIC BLUES Electric blues is an eclectic genre that embraces just about every kind of blues that can be played on an amplified instrument. Front and center is the electric guitar, but electric blues’ amplification can extend to the bass guitar, … Read More
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Love the Blues? Well, we do to. Join us in spreading the news!
Club History
 History of the Illinois Central Blues Club The Illinois Central Blues Club (ICBC) was conceived in the summer of 1985 for the purpose of preserving and promoting blues music culture and sponsoring live blues performances. The ICBC was named for a … Read More
Sponsors
Our appreciation and thanks go out to our sponsors, for without their continued support we would not be able to bring the joy of the Blues music and culture to the community. Gold Sponsors ($5,000 to $10,000) Sustaining Sponsors … Read More
Join
Promoting blues music is a worthwhile endeavor and meeting new people is just part of the fun! Why become a member of the Illinois Central Blues Club? Because we need you! The Illinois Central Blues Club is committed to our mission: To … Read More