Dedicated to keeping the roots, rhythm, and rich cultural legacy of American Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and R&B vibrant for future generations across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Magnolia, TX 77355
EIN: 46-5140964
832-834-9495
gulfcoastblues.org
Recognizing blues music and its profound cultural value as an indigenous American art form rooted in struggle, resilience, and triumph.
Blues and its Jazz counterpart stand as the cornerstone of American musical expression. Its beginnings are deeply rooted in the work songs, field hollers, and spiritual chants of African Americans in the South—giving voice, rhythm, and endurance to hardship and cultural identity.
While many associate the blues solely with Chicago, Memphis, or St. Louis, the Gulf Coast region—from East Texas and Houston to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama—holds some of the deepest, most influential roots in the history of blues, gospel, and rhythm & blues.
The Gulf Coast Blues Association ensures these timeless traditions are preserved, celebrated, and passed on to rising generations through community outreach, workshops, live showcases, and educational initiatives.
Documenting, archiving, and perpetuating historic Gulf Coast recordings, narratives, and musical traditions.
Delivering interactive educational workshops, youth lectures, and artist masterclasses to local classrooms.
Organizing premier festivals, community fundraisers, and the celebrated Caravan of Allstars Revue.
Inducting trailblazers and preserving the legacy of musicians who shaped the Gulf Coast sound.
Join us across Texas and the Gulf Coast for vibrant celebrations of music, community history, and live performances.
A flagship community celebration bringing together legendary blues guitarists, gospel choirs, and soulful divas in honor of Juneteenth and cultural heritage.
Enjoy slow-smoked Texas barbecue and high-energy live acoustic and electric blues sets. Proceeds directly support music education programs in local public schools.
An elegant red-carpet awards ceremony honoring lifetime achievements of pioneering blues artists, producers, radio hosts, and cultural champions.
The Association proudly presents the Caravan of Allstars—a powerhouse touring revue formed to showcase the unsung heroes and master instrumentalists of Gulf Coast Blues, R&B, and Jump Blues.
Book the Caravan RevueFor booking inquiries, festival schedules, and press kits, get in touch with our management office.
Inquire via EmailOur dedicated leadership team and advisory consultants guide our mission with a shared passion for music heritage and community advocacy.
Primary contact overseeing strategic initiatives, educational partnerships, festival curation, and regional cultural outreach across the Gulf Coast.
Guiding organizational governance, fiscal stewardship, non-profit compliance, and community development programs.
Musicologists, historians, and seasoned blues musicians advising on archive preservation and school workshops.
Managing stage production, media relations, volunteer coordination, and festival vendor operations.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Gulf Coast Blues Association relies on the generous contributions of music lovers, donors, and corporate sponsors to keep America's indigenous music alive.
Supports educational materials for 1 classroom & association newsletter subscription.
Festival priority entry, commemorative t-shirt, and VIP seating at our annual benefit concert.
Named recognition in event programs, 2 VIP Gala tickets, and exclusive private artist showcase invites.
Reach out to Michael Treli and the Gulf Coast Blues Association team for bookings, media inquiries, memberships, or donations.
Gulf Coast Blues Association
Michael Treli (Executive Director)
18197 Patricia Ln, Magnolia, TX 77355, United States
46-5140964 (501(c)(3) Non-Profit)