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Sunday, June 8th
1;00-5;30 pm
Red Square
136 Church Street, Burlington VT
Free Admission
Light Refreshments
VBS is excited to partner with the Flynn to bring an Afternoon of Blues to the Discover Jazz Fest. The afternoon kicks off at 1 pm with seasoned bluesman Sunny Lowdown, who has played with many blues greats over the decades. At 2 pm multiple award winning, and rising stars All Night Boogie Band take the stage. The blues jam with the Nerbak Brothers begins at 3:30. Bring your instrument to jam or simply relax and enjoy the fun.
1;00 pm: SUNNY LOWDOWN
Sunny Lowdown is a solo blues singer/guitarist who has a long history in the blues. At the age of sixteen he played his first professional gig backing John Lee Hooker. He has since worked with many of his favorite blues musicians: Howlin’ Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin, Muddy Waters pianist Pinetop Perkins, Chicago blues legends Otis Rush and George “Wild Child” Butler, Fat Possum recording artists R.L. Burnside and Cedell Davis, and others. In 2018 Sunny Lowdown’s release “Down Loaded” was nominated for a Blues Blast Music Award, and in 2019 Sunny was a winner of the Vermont Blues Society’s Vermont Blues Challenge, which sent him to Memphis for the Blues Foundation’s annual International Blues Challenge.
2;00 All Night Boogie Band
All Night Boogie Band is a blues, rock & roll, and soul-inspired band hailing from the Green Mountains of Burlington, Vermont. Formed in late 2021, the young yet experienced quintet expresses a unique sound full of originality, vigor, and dedication to the
resonance of great American music.
All Night Boogie Band won “Vermont Rising Stars” in the 2023 New England Music Awards and were nominated for “Best Blues Artist” in the 2023 Seven Daysies Awards. They were featured as a Relix Magazine “Artist on the Rise” in their July 2022 Edition, won Vermont’s 2023 Blues Challenge, and were Semifinalists at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee in January 2023.
3;30 PM The Nerbak Brothers
The Nerbak Brothers, David and Matthew, are multi-instrumentalists and singers who have been well-known throughout Vermont for over 30 years. In addition to their own act, the Nerbak Brothers, they have supported some of Northern Vermont’s best-loved blues and R&B acts, including the Sandra Wright Band and Bloozotomy, among many others. They also originated some of the Burlington area’s earliest blues jams. Today, they sponsor a very active and well-attended twice-monthly blues jam at Sparky’s Bar and Grill in Essex Junction. They welcome blues musicians and would-be musicians of all abilities to the Red Square stage to help celebrate the last afternoon of Jazz Fest!
1;00-5;30 pm
Red Square
136 Church Street, Burlington VT
Free Admission
Light Refreshments
VBS is excited to partner with the Flynn to bring an Afternoon of Blues to the Discover Jazz Fest. The afternoon kicks off at 1 pm with seasoned bluesman Sunny Lowdown, who has played with many blues greats over the decades. At 2 pm multiple award winning, and rising stars All Night Boogie Band take the stage. The blues jam with the Nerbak Brothers begins at 3:30. Bring your instrument to jam or simply relax and enjoy the fun.
1;00 pm: SUNNY LOWDOWN
Sunny Lowdown is a solo blues singer/guitarist who has a long history in the blues. At the age of sixteen he played his first professional gig backing John Lee Hooker. He has since worked with many of his favorite blues musicians: Howlin’ Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin, Muddy Waters pianist Pinetop Perkins, Chicago blues legends Otis Rush and George “Wild Child” Butler, Fat Possum recording artists R.L. Burnside and Cedell Davis, and others. In 2018 Sunny Lowdown’s release “Down Loaded” was nominated for a Blues Blast Music Award, and in 2019 Sunny was a winner of the Vermont Blues Society’s Vermont Blues Challenge, which sent him to Memphis for the Blues Foundation’s annual International Blues Challenge.
2;00 All Night Boogie Band
All Night Boogie Band is a blues, rock & roll, and soul-inspired band hailing from the Green Mountains of Burlington, Vermont. Formed in late 2021, the young yet experienced quintet expresses a unique sound full of originality, vigor, and dedication to the
resonance of great American music.
All Night Boogie Band won “Vermont Rising Stars” in the 2023 New England Music Awards and were nominated for “Best Blues Artist” in the 2023 Seven Daysies Awards. They were featured as a Relix Magazine “Artist on the Rise” in their July 2022 Edition, won Vermont’s 2023 Blues Challenge, and were Semifinalists at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee in January 2023.
3;30 PM The Nerbak Brothers
The Nerbak Brothers, David and Matthew, are multi-instrumentalists and singers who have been well-known throughout Vermont for over 30 years. In addition to their own act, the Nerbak Brothers, they have supported some of Northern Vermont’s best-loved blues and R&B acts, including the Sandra Wright Band and Bloozotomy, among many others. They also originated some of the Burlington area’s earliest blues jams. Today, they sponsor a very active and well-attended twice-monthly blues jam at Sparky’s Bar and Grill in Essex Junction. They welcome blues musicians and would-be musicians of all abilities to the Red Square stage to help celebrate the last afternoon of Jazz Fest!
JUNE 1 - Paul Asbell Book Release Party!
Stages: Ruminations, Rants, and Reminiscences
on a Life In Music
VBS is proud to sponsor Paul Asbell's Book Release Party 4 pm on Sunday June 1st at Main Street Landing in Burlington. If you can't make this special event you can scan the QR code on the photo to purchase the book.
Guitarist Paul Asbell has been wielding his pen over the last few decades to tell stories from the trenches of the music biz—and in the process, shed some light on how he got into those trenches.
At long last, those stories have made their way into book form, alongside great archival photos and illustrations to set the vibe. The book is called Stages: Ruminations, Rants, and Reminiscences on a Life In Music., and Paul will be presenting a multimedia event in the afternoon of June 1 at Main St Landing, to celebrate its release.
Expect some reading from the the book, some extemporaneous talking and music examples to illuminate the history he’s been a part of, and a whole lot of book-signings afterwards!
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"Being able to see, hear and play with artists like Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Earl Hooker, and Paul Butterfield, as Paul has—and then be nurtured, befriended and hired by them—is an honor few achieve. I loved reading these stories. They follow Paul’s journey, beautifully laying out his personal growth and development as he becomes a guitarist of great maturity and depth."
~Duke Robillard, legendary guitarist and founder of Roomful of Blues
Guitarist Paul Asbell has been wielding his pen over the last few decades to tell stories from the trenches of the music biz—and in the process, shed some light on how he got into those trenches.
At long last, those stories have made their way into book form, alongside great archival photos and illustrations to set the vibe. The book is called Stages: Ruminations, Rants, and Reminiscences on a Life In Music., and Paul will be presenting a multimedia event in the afternoon of June 1 at Main St Landing, to celebrate its release.
Expect some reading from the the book, some extemporaneous talking and music examples to illuminate the history he’s been a part of, and a whole lot of book-signings afterwards!
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"Being able to see, hear and play with artists like Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Earl Hooker, and Paul Butterfield, as Paul has—and then be nurtured, befriended and hired by them—is an honor few achieve. I loved reading these stories. They follow Paul’s journey, beautifully laying out his personal growth and development as he becomes a guitarist of great maturity and depth."
~Duke Robillard, legendary guitarist and founder of Roomful of Blues
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
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
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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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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