Everything We Do to Keep the Blues Alive

For over 35 years, CBA has put action behind our mission — supporting artists, educating students, and celebrating the music that connects us all.

What We Do

Supporting blues music in Central Ohio through education, performance, and preservation.

614BluesEd Band

Youth music education programs fostering the next generation of blues musicians.

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Music Scholarship

Financial support for aspiring blues musicians pursuing music education.

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Columbus Blues Challenge

Our annual competition sends Central Ohio's best blues acts to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

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Blues in the Schools

Bringing blues history and music education directly into Central Ohio classrooms.

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Keep the Blues Alive in Columbus

There are many ways to support the blues community

Keeping the Blues Alive Award recipientThe Blues Foundation affiliated blues society