About

History and Community Service

  • In 2001, the BSO created BluesEd, a non-profit youth artist development program that provides opportunities for young musicians to perform in bands with other students. BluesEd has gained national attention for Omaha and currently operates four youth bands.
  • The BSO produces and/or sponsors various music events throughout the year. BSO has been a sponsor of Playing With Fire, Omaha’s fantastic free outdoor concert series held each summer in Omaha, as well as it’s own In the Market for Blues, which was founded by local blues superstar, Hector Anchondo. In addition to financial support, BSO has provided significant volunteer hours for many of the events it sponsors. The PWF concert series has drawn national recognition to Omaha.
  • The BSO provides support to The Zoo Bar, Lincoln’s award-winning blues venue.
  • The BSO hosts an annual toy drive and concert fundraiser for the children of Pine Ridge Reservation.
  • The BSO produces charitable events for musicians in need.

 Officers and Coordinators

President Mark Grubbs [email protected]
Vice President Glenn Bauer vice_president@omahablues.com
Treasurer Stephanie Bokelman treasurer@omahablues.com
Paymaster Babs Moore paymaster@omahablues.com
Secretary Jodi Nelson secretary@omahablues.com
Event Coordinator
Open
 events@omahablues.com
Calendar Coordinators Glenn Bauer/Mary Elofsen calendar@omahablues.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Open
 volunteers@omahablues.com
Membership Coordinator Susan Keith membership@omahablues.com
Talent Coordinator Terry Sedivy talent@omahablues.com
BSO Webmaster Steve Krueger (Interim) webmaster@omahablues.com
Merchandise Coordinator Bob Morrison merch@omahablues.com
Newsletter Editor Fred Robertson newsletter@omahablues.com
Advertising Coordinator
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 advertising@omahablues.com
Blues Ed Director Anna & Kevin Burns [email protected]
BSO Lincoln Rep Jo Kreitman

 

Board of Directors

  • Bob Morrison
  • Mary Elofsen
  • Terry O’Halloran
  • Terry Sedivy
  • Chris Shouse

Advisor to the Board: B.J. Huchtemann

Other Key Volunteers and Contacts

  • Green Newsletter Email Coordinator – Susan Keith
  • Newsletter Mail Coordinator – Bonnie Mercer
  • Four Page Newsletter Distribution Coordinator – Nino Greco
  • Bi-Weekly E-Blast Coordinator – OPEN