Music for Your Blues
Music for Your Blues is an on-line performance series founded in January 2021. The series offers free, pocket-size, intimate and personal musical performances over Zoom with the goal of improving wellness and providing connectedness. Performances are generally offered in the winter during the period known as January blues, hence the name! The sessions include live musical performances supported by material touching on spiritual, literary, and scientific topics that can lead to open and casual conversation between performer and listener.
Music for Your Blues intentionally focuses on offering free concerts; performances are listed online through Calendly. Audience sizes are small and intimate in order to facilitate safe spaces in which music can better serve as a cathartic avenue for improving the health and well-being of persons in need regardless of social, cultural, or financial means. Performances are for anyone; individuals as well as not-for-profits and/or organizations involved with community service may book a musical offering.
The third edition of Music for Your Blues will run through January 2024.
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Music for Your Blues - FAQs
Who can sign up? Our musical performances are for anyone. If a child under 12 is attending, we ask for an adult to be present.
How did this project come to be? Music for Your Blues (MFYB) grew out of the pandemic. The series intends to reach community through music and conversation, helping to alleviate social isolation during a time when many are being asked to stay at home. MFYB is a musical offering designed to lift spirits, provide hope, and connect community.
Why are your concerts free? Our performances are free-of-charge so that any individual can benefit from our musical offerings regardless of financial means.
Do musicians get paid? Yes, our musicians are compensated for their performances.
How can I support? MFYB relies on donations to run our series and organize future editions. Consider donating below if you believe in our work.
What should I bring to a MFYB performance? A computer, tablet or phone to enjoy the performance. We encourage listening to the music and presentations with headphones for an optimal audio experience.
May I ask the performer questions during a performance? Absolutely. Our goal is to create a safe space for performer and guest(s).
May I invite friends to a MFYB? MFYB is for you, and anyone in your household. We aim to keep our calls to two screens per performance to facilitate a safe, open, and personal dialogue between guest and performer.
Will my information be shared online? None of your personal information will be shared online.
When will the next MFYB edition take place? Contact us below. We’ll be in touch to fill you in on future musical offerings.
Do you take bookings? At this time, we are only offering performances during the launch period. If you wish to book a performance outside of a launch edition, please get in touch - we may be able to accommodate.
I’m a community member and know an organization that would benefit from a MFYB. May I send along their information? In addition to one-on-one performances for individuals, we present our musical offerings to not-for-profits or community organizations doing meaningful work across Canada. If you know an organization who may benefit from a MFYB performance, contact us at musicforyourblues.info@gmail.com.
Disclaimer: Music for Your Blues is a musical volunteer project. We are not mental health professionals. If you require care, please contact your local mental health care provider or a medical professional.