Blusd Information

Blues Lovers United of San Diego (BLUSD) is a non-profit, membership-driven 501c3 corporation affiliated with The Blues Foundation of Memphis, Tennessee. We actively promote all aspects of blues music throughout Southern California through a variety of activities. Among these are: Publishing this website and our monthly newsletter, Blue Ink. Producing and co-producing blues music events for our members and the public at large at a number of venues in the San Diego area, including the International Blues Challenge and out annual Membership Appreciation Party. Conducting an ongoing Blues in the Schools ( BITS ) education program, exposing kids in primary and secondary education to the blues and its history, and operating a Blues Summer Camp for kids ages 11-17. Providing music instructors for Photocharitys Homeless Youth Outreach Program. And a host of other activities for the Blues Lover. Preserve and promote awareness and appreciation for The Blues fundamental art form of American-born popular music. Entertain and educate blues audiences with newsletter and website publications. Generate a vigorous Blues In The Schools (BITS) program. Foster San Diegos blues community. Stimulate visual and literary artistic blues expression. Present and support local and national artists and blues culture.