sentences:  Many local and regional talents have been showcased in local venues under either direct sponsorship or contributed support of the KBS.Such artists as Albert Collins, Pinetop Perkins, and Henry Townsend (musician) were all able to appear in Louisville under the auspices of the KBS.From 1988 through its demise in 1999, the KBS was involved in the festival formerly known as Garvin Gate Blues Festival - which was held the second weekend of October.