Jim Jam Showcase 2026 – a celebration of Jim Flynn

May 18, 2025 | Events, News, Spotlight, Spotlight Events

Sunday June 21 is the 2nd annual Jim-Jam showcase.  A tribute to superfan Jim Flynn. Once again we have a stellar lineup. Come out, have a drink, listen to some good blues and do some dancing! Doors open at 3 p.m. Music starts at 4. $10 donation at the door. The...

Blues Brawl

Mar 21, 2025 | Events, News, Spotlight, Spotlight Events

The 2026 CABS BLUES BRAWL was Sunday May 17, 2026. At The Fraternal Order of Eagles #10393022 W. St. Joeseph, Lansing, MI More details about the event HERE The winners, 517 Funktet, will represent Mid Michigan at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in...

Time Signatures Podcast

Mar 1, 2025 | Events, News, Spotlight

CABS Time Signatures Podcast! Available wherever you get your...

CABS Blues Night with The Tomas Esparza Blues Band – March 25

Nov 1, 2024 | News

Wednesday March 25 7pm Angry Talent Entertainment and Capitol Area Blue’s Society partner to bring you another Blues night featuring Capital Area Blues Society member bands. The Irish Pub, Lansing Tomas Esparza Blues Band starts at 7pm! Tomas Esparza was born in...

Michigan Blues Fest – Sept 20 & 21st

Sep 12, 2024 | News

We are so pleased to welcome Michigan BluesFest back to the streets of Old Town, Lansing. Come and enjoy a terrific line-up of artists who are as excited to get back in front of an audience as we are to hear them. There will be something for everyone—even the kids!...

2025 IBC Celebration – Feb 16, 2025

Apr 26, 2023 | News

A celebration and fundraiser for the CABS entries to the International Blues Challenge Sunday February 16th, 4:00 pm The Green Door, Lansing   Lineup tbd – stay tuned! Join CABS and The Green Door as we celebrate Mid Michigan’s entries into the IBC...