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VBS Annual Meeting Set For December 6, With An All-Star Lineup!
Tickets are $25.00, Tax $1.50, Conv. Fee $3.00 = $29.50
Tickets Available Here.
All are invited to The Vermont Blues Society Annual Concert Celebration on Saturday, December 6th at the Double E in Essex, Vermont
Doors open at 5:30 followed by a VBS business meeting at 6 pm. A very special evening of blues follows
6:30pm: Vermont’s own Paul Asbell will open with a 30-minute solo show.
7:00pm: Paul will be followed by “Blues Over Easy” featuring the one and only Gina Coleman. This Super Blues Group has Jeff Salisbury (drums). Paul Asbell (guitar), Chuck Eller (keyboards) Clyde Stats ) bass), and Terry Youk (Saxophone).
And you never know…. there may even be some “Special Guests”
There will be light food available to all attendees
Blues Harmonica Shindig, November 25, South Hero
New Blues Jam In Vergennes, VT
Clip From Oct 4. Sunny Lowdown Show at Thrush Hill Stage
Blues Jams Are Happening!
Grab your instrument and join the jam, or just come in to listen at enjoy some fine blues music at one of these Vermont venues:
Dave Mitchell's Blues Review & Jam
Fridays, 2-6 PM
Red Square
136 Church Street
Burlington, Vermont
3-7 pm
Nobby Reed's Monthly Blues Jam
The second Wednesday of the month
Twiggs American Gastropub
298 North Main St
St. Albans, Vermont
7-9 pm
Blues Jam with Left Eye Jump
Third Wednesday of the month
Ralph Myhre Golf Course
317 Golf Course Rd, Middlebury, VT
6-8:30 pm
Also, Wednesday, 10/22/25
Rocker's Pizzeria
191 Main Street, Vergennes, VT
6-8 PM
Blues Night
The first and third Thursday of the month
Sparky's Bar & Grill
4 Lincoln Place
Essex Junction, Vermont
5-9 pm
Dave Mitchell's Blues Review & Jam
Fridays, 2-6 PM
Red Square
136 Church Street
Burlington, Vermont
3-7 pm
Nobby Reed's Monthly Blues Jam
The second Wednesday of the month
Twiggs American Gastropub
298 North Main St
St. Albans, Vermont
7-9 pm
Blues Jam with Left Eye Jump
Third Wednesday of the month
Ralph Myhre Golf Course
317 Golf Course Rd, Middlebury, VT
6-8:30 pm
Also, Wednesday, 10/22/25
Rocker's Pizzeria
191 Main Street, Vergennes, VT
6-8 PM
Blues Night
The first and third Thursday of the month
Sparky's Bar & Grill
4 Lincoln Place
Essex Junction, Vermont
5-9 pm
A Warm Welcome To New VBS Board of Directors Robin Galbraith and Bob Stannard
Both Robin and Bob have a love of the blues and extensive experience organizing events and working with communities. We look forward to working with them to bring our members VBS sponsored events in the coming months.
Jontavious Willis returned to Burlington on Feb. 9, 2024, w/ special guest Paul Asbell, Sponsored by The Vermont Blues Society
Special Annual Meeting, Film Showing And Concert Dec. 14 Was A Great Success!
Thanks To All Who Attended!
After the Annual VBS meeting on December 14 the Vermont Blues Society, in partnership with Reel Blues Fest and Main Street Landing, presented a new award winning documentary film “Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life In The Blues”, about the life of James Cotton, an icon of Chicago blues who was one of the first blues musicians to cross over and become a familiar sight on rock ‘n’ roll stages. Following the film there was a live music show led by internationally known blues musician and film producer James Montgomery, and included Vermont’s own rising star blues singer/guitarist Dave Keller and Chad Hollister.
The event was a huge success and we thank all who attended. Photos of the event will be posted here soon.
The event was a huge success and we thank all who attended. Photos of the event will be posted here soon.
The Board Bids A Fond Farewell to Dennis Willmott
VBS co-founder Dennis Willmott has decided the time is right for him to step down from the Board. We all owe Dennis a huge debt of gratitude for his service to the blues community, and we are grateful he will continue to be involved in keeping the blues alive and well in Vermont.
2023 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE VERMONT IBC LOCAL CHALLENGE!
The VBS VT To Memphis Blues Challenge held on October 2nd in Montpelier had a lot of great music and two winners were chosen to represent Vermont at The 2023 International Blues Challenge, to be held January 24-28, 2023 on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee!
The winners are:
The VBS VT To Memphis Blues Challenge held on October 2nd in Montpelier had a lot of great music and two winners were chosen to represent Vermont at The 2023 International Blues Challenge, to be held January 24-28, 2023 on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee!
The winners are:
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The All Night Boogie Band
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Jesse Lepkoff
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Congratulations to them!
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Be sure to check the websites of the winners for their additional local fundraisers!
Vermont's Sunny Lowdown at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis
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Jontavious Willis gave fantastic performances in Burlington and Brattleboro in July, sponsored by The Vermont Blues Society.
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Blues Radio In Vermont
WIZN FM 106.7
Blues For Breakfast - Sundays 9 AM - 11 AM EST
Check out Mr. Charlie's top 25 - click here
WOOL FM 91.5
Hoodoo's Stew - Sundays 6-8 PM EST
After Hours - Sundays 8-10 PM EST
Thursdays 7-9 PM EST
WVEW LPFM 107.7
Blue Monday - Mondays 6-8 PM EST
Fridays 10 PM - Midnight EST
Note: Some Blue Monday musician interviews are archived on Spotify.
WMRW FM 94.5
The Juke Joint Blues Show - Saturdays 6-9 PM EST
Blues For Breakfast - Sundays 9 AM - 11 AM EST
Check out Mr. Charlie's top 25 - click here
WOOL FM 91.5
Hoodoo's Stew - Sundays 6-8 PM EST
After Hours - Sundays 8-10 PM EST
Thursdays 7-9 PM EST
WVEW LPFM 107.7
Blue Monday - Mondays 6-8 PM EST
Fridays 10 PM - Midnight EST
Note: Some Blue Monday musician interviews are archived on Spotify.
WMRW FM 94.5
The Juke Joint Blues Show - Saturdays 6-9 PM EST
Vermont Blues Society supports
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
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