Become a member of the National Blues Museum!
The National Blues Museum (NBM) is one of the many unique institutions serving the greater St. Louis area. The NBM […]
Blues on the Block: Call for Artist in Residence
CALL FOR ARTIST The National Blues Museum (NBM) is seeking an artist in residence for our annual summer concert […]
What are you looking to do in St. Louis?
Are you looking for things to do while visiting St. Louis? Come visit the National Blues Museum! Our museum is […]
Looking for an event venue?
The National Blues Museum is a fantastic venue for your business meeting, wedding, or any other event you’re considering hosting! […]
Howlin’ Fridays – May 26th, 2023 Jeremy Taylor: Ray Charles
Jeremy Taylor has a golden voice, and we are excited that he will be here, paying tribute to one of […]
Howlin’ Fridays – May 19th, 2023 Chuck Flowers: Bill Withers
The music of Bill Withers is some of the most recognizable music around the world. Such hits as “Leon on […]
Howlin’ Fridays – May 12th, 2023 @IAmAtem: Tribute to Erykah Badu
Their charming voice blesses everyone in the room. NBM’s very own Atem Richardson, also known as @IAmAtem, is storming the […]
Howlin’ Fridays: May 5th, 2023 Laka: Tina Turner
Performing since 2016, St. Louis based Laka (pronounced Lay-ka) is an energetic soul singer.. She moves the crowd through the […]
Howlin’ Friday – April 28th, 2023 Gene Jackson: Al Green
Al Green’s sultry voice was the soundtrack of romance to many of our parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. His music […]
Sippin’ Saturdays – April 22nd, 2023 Billy Barnett: Telecaster Guitar Signing Party
Billy Barnett and his band are synonymous with St. Louis guitar, well known for opening the stage for the likes […]
Howlin’ Fridays: April 21st, 2023 Cheri Evans: Sade
Cheri Evans is no “Ordinary” singer and she is back at the National Blues Museum! Cheri Evans delivers an energetic […]
(SOLD OUT) Howlin’ Fridays – April 14th, 2023 Howard Street: Earth, Wind, and Fire
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT! We thank you graciously for your support and cannot wait to see you this April! […]
Sippin’ Saturdays: April 8th, 2023 Jeremiah Johnson: Specialty Concert
Jeremiah Johnson is a multi-charting Billboard Blues Artist and is easily one of the best St. Louis guitarists! He is […]
Howlin’ Fridays: April 7th, 2023 Ms. Hy-C and her Fresh Start Band: Denise LaSalle
She is the 2019 IBC Winner, and she will be hitting the stage once again with a tribute to blues […]
Howlin’ Fridays: March 31st, 2023 Lady J Huston Show: Billie Holliday
This lady really sings the blues, and on Friday, March 31 at 7 PM, Lady J Huston will be singing […]
Howlin’ Fridays – March 17th, 2023 Carolyn Mason: Jill Scott
One thing Carolyn Mason has in common with Jill Scott is an abundance of soul paired with an unforgettable stage […]
Howlin’ Fridays – March 10th, 2023 Robert Nelson- Lionel Ritchie
We loved him so much last fall we just had to bring him back! Robert Nelson will be hitting the […]
Sippin’ Saturdays: March 4th, 2023 Django Knight, Specialty Concert
The eyes of the music world have been on the electrifying Django Knight since the age of 17. We are […]
The National Blues Museum: Blues on the Block
The National Blues Museum’s community-informed approach to presenting music is part of what’s made our programs so cherished by audiences. […]
Check out the live music scene in St. Louis!
Live music in St. Louis St. Louis became a massively important venue for the development of blues and jazz music […]
Buy a membership as a holiday gift!
The holidays are coming up very soon, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than by buying a […]
Come see Cheri Evans and spread some holiday cheer!
“I’m telling the story more than singing the song.” – Cheri Evans. Cheri Evans began singing as a high school […]
A Salute to the King
GIBSON GIVES PRESENTS: DEVON ALLMAN AND ERIC GALES October 7th, 7:00 PM Performance October 7th, 9:30 PM Performance “A […]
Get To Know Our National Blues Museum Musicians!
At the National Blues Museum, we highlight local musicians who regularly perform in the St. Louis area. Come out and […]
Blues on the Block 2022
The National Blues Museum hosts multiple programs and events throughout the year to connect blues music and its history to […]
Join us for live music downtown!
Our fall calendar for Howlin’ Fridays and Sippin’ Saturdays is now live to the public! If you would like to […]
National Blues Museum and Portfolio Gallery Proudly Announce Our New Partnership
The National Blues Museum and Portfolio Gallery proudly announce our new partnership to present more underrepresented emerging artists from our […]
Ode to the Jam Session: From Sittin’ on the Porch to Minton’s in New York
If you are in St. Louis to visit the National Blues Museum, there is a good chance you’ll be around […]
Private Event Rental in St. Louis at the National Blues Museum
If you are looking to host a private event in St. Louis, there is no venue as convenient, unique, and […]
Pandemic Blues: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic’s Effect on Blues and the Music Industry
The National Blues Museum’s most recent exhibit explores the 1918 influenza epidemic—a.k.a. the “Spanish Flu”—and its effect on blues musicians […]
Blues FAQ: “St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues” is one of the most enduring and recognizable pieces of American music. It has been […]
The National Blues Museum Expands Education Program With New Guitar St. Louis Program
The National Blues Museum is expanding our education programs with our new Guitar St. Louis (Guitar STL) program! This year […]
Blues Jam Session Conventions: A National Blues Museum Guide
One of the National Blues Museum’s most cherished rituals is our Sittin’ on the Porch jam session, which occurs […]
Popular Blues Jam Session Songs: A National Blues Museum List
One of the best jam sessions in St. Louis takes place right here at the National Blues Museum: Sittin’ On […]
Blues FAQ: Tommy Johnson (1896-1956)
Tommy Johnson is a highlight of the National Blues Museum and one of the many early blues musicians whose life—given […]
St. Louis’s Best Record Stores – The National Blues Museum Guide
The National Blues Museum guide to St. Louis’s Record Stores After visiting The National Blues Museum and learning about […]
Parking at the National Blues Museum for Concerts
Concerts at the National Blues Museum include four hours of free parking after 5 pm at the 7th Street Garage located […]
Sittin’ on the Porch Jam Session
Every Thursday night, The National Blues Museum hosts our free, public jam session “Sittin’ on the Porch,” featuring YOU: musicians […]
Harlem Renaissance and Blues: 20th Century & Black Art
The Harlem Renaissance began in the Harlem neighborhood in New York City as a Black cultural center in the early […]
Blues Is Alive Everywhere
The National Blues Museum explores the Blues and celebrates the genre as the foundation of modern American music. From EDM […]
Blues In Art: Romare Bearden
Romare Bearden was an African-American artist, author, and songwriter. He worked with many media types, including cartoons, oils, and collages. […]
National Blues Museum Spotify Playlists
The National Blues Museum is now on Spotify! To find us, either search for NationalBluesMuseum on Spotify or click the […]
Have Blues Will Travel Exhibition: Driving While Black
The National Blues Museum is proud to announce our latest exhibition, Have Blues Will Travel. This exhibition showcases the hardships and inequality […]
Cookin’ Blues
Mashed Potato U.S.A. Mashed potatoes are a well-known American food. Mashed potatoes became a staple in America around the 1700s […]
Cookin’ Blues: Lemon Pound Cake
Cake Walking’ Blues’ Do you know the origins of the Cakewalk? The Cakewalk has its origins on slave plantations before […]
Cookin’ Blues: Fried Catfish
Catfish Blues Cookin’ with the Blues is a 3-part segment featuring three dishes found in Blues songs and are staples […]
Welcome to Our Home: The Stix, Baer, and Fuller Building
Sitting on Washington Ave between 6th and 7th Streets, the National Blues Museum resides in what was initially known as […]
Behind the Scenes at the National Blues Museum
The National Blues Museum showcases a contemporary exhibit with many digital interactives, rather than your traditional object-centered history museum. Visitors […]
What’s in a Name?: Bo Diddley and His Bo Diddley Beat
Bo Diddley was born Ellas Otha Bates in Mississippi, on December 30, 1928. After his father’s death at just seven […]
National Blues Museum History
St. Louis influenced the Blues as it sat right along the Blues Highway, Highway 61. Historically, musicians stopped and performed […]
Stories of the Crossroads: Blues Myths
Did Robert Johnson Really Sell His Soul to the Devil? One night at a Mississippi juke joint in 1930, Son […]
