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The Central Mississippi Blues Society promotes the blues and culture of blues music in the Metro Jackson area and the Central Mississippi region through:
1) Promotion of local artists, as well as regional and national talent.
2) Fostering an appreciation of the blues and educating the public about the blues.
3) Supporting charitable and educational activities useful to the individual and beneficial to the communities served by our programs, and to engage in any lawful activity for which corporations may be formed under Mississippi's Nonprofit Corporations Act, to the extent that such activities are permitted under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC").
The Central Mississippi Blues Society supports musicians and blues clubs by encouraging live performances of blues.
Our role is to exchange information about blues-related events by providing a forum in the Central Mississippi area where people can share their appreciation and love for the blues.
The Central Mississippi Blues Society supports community events and organizations by sponsoring events that will benefit the general community as a whole.