January 5, 2015

"One More Before You Go" was selected as one of five finalists out of more than 100 entries in the Best Self-Produced CD competition at the 2015 International Blues Challenge.  The winner will be announced on Saturday, January 24 at the IBC finals to be held in the historic Orpheum Theater on Beale Street in Memphis.

The five finalists are:

Dutch Blues Foundation – The Veldman Brothers, Livin’ By The Day
Grafton Blues Association – Altered Five Blues Band, Cryin’ Mercy
Kansas City Blues Society – Back Porch Blues Band, One More Before You Go
Montreal Blues Society – Guy Belanger, Blues Turn
Piedmont Blues Preservation Society – The Suitcase Brothers, A Long Way From Home

December 15, 2014

We are very proud and honored to once again be a part of Jam4Dan, a benefit that provides music scholarships for kids in honor of the late Dan Falley.  The evnt starts and Friday, January 16 and runs through Sunday, January 18.  We hit the stage Sunday night at 7:00.  For more info and a complete schedule go to www.jam4dan.com.

August 13, 2014

The Back Porch Blues Band's debut CD, "One More Before You Go" was chosen to represent the Kansas City Blues Society in the Best Self-Produced CD category at the 31st International Blues Challenge.  The event will be held January 20-24, 2015 in Memphis, TN.  Bands from around the world will compete in solo/duo, band, youth and the CD competition.  Go to www.blues.org for more information.

August 19, 2014

It's been a great summer reconnecting with old friends and making a bunch of new ones.  We have a couple of fantastic festivals coming up, starting with the 46th Annual Parkville Days on Friday, August 22.  We'll share the lovely stage right on the banks of the Missouri River with the Scott Moyer Band and June Bug & the Porchlights.  Then, on September 26, we will once again be at the Jammin' in JC Blues & BBQ Festival in Junction City.  It's Kansas night as we kick things off with our friends The Terry Quiett Band and Levee Town.  We hope to see you at one or both of these fine events!

July 2, 2014

We will be embarking on a mini-tour of Nebraska July 25 and 26.  Friday night we will be at the Heartland Cafe in Elkhorn, a suburb of Omaha while Saturday finds us at the legendary Zoo Bar in Lincoln.  If you have ever wanted to take a road trip with us, now is the time!

Our 2014 festival schedule is complete with the additions of the Parkville Days Festival on August 22 and a return to Jammin' in JC on September 26.  Hope to see a lot of our fans at both!

June 19, 2014

The Back Porch Blues Band lays down a pleasing mix of contemporary blues this self-produced all-original debut studio recording. Based in eastern Kansas, this four-piece ensemble puts forth far more energy than their laid-back name suggests. They’re shuffle masters of the first order.

Together for 12 years, the group work both sides of the Missouri River and are popular performers at festivals throughout the Midwest in summer months.

Read the rest of the review at www.bluesblastmagazine.com.

May 23, 2014

Colorado, California, United Kingdom, Indiana, Australia, Poland - just a few of the places that "One More Before You Go" is being played.  Many thanks to all of the DJ's and radio stations that are sharing the blues Back Porch style!

May 5, 2014

Here is a nice review of "One More Before You Go" from Peter "The Blewzzman" Lauro:

Don't let the name Back Porch Blues Band fool you. These guys are not a bunch of laid back blues men sitting around the "back porch" pickin' and strummin' acoustic blues. Instead, they're a bunch contemporary Midwestern musicians kickin' up a storm with a mixed bag of blues styles that include Chicago, Texas and West Coast Swing....just to name a few.  Read the rest of the review at www.mary4music.com.