FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION

Mission Statement

The mission of the Fountain Blues Foundation ("FBF") is to preserve and promote the blues, America's indigenous music, in the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly in San Jose, California. An active, fundraising-focused Board of Directors hosts year-round events highlighting regional blues artists, helping stitch blues music into the fabric of the San Jose music Scene. Our goals: • Provide a platform for blues musicians to find live music performance opportunities, in a time of diminishing venues for the blues. • Expose the broader music community to the blues, encouraging young artists and audiences to learn about the genre. • Create opportunities for musicians to find mentorship and music industry experiences that can promote professional artistic growth. • Partner with local venues and merchants to promote the blues art form. • Support economic development in San Jose by including local venues and merchants in FBF programming.