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The VBS Zoom/Facebook Tuesday Bluesday concerts
Next date: TBA
Let Sal know if you would like to perform - booking@cooiesings.com
See the videos on the VBS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/VermontBluesSociety/videos/?ref=page_internal
The 2020 Annual Meeting took place November 15th on Zoom. The business meeting was followed by music with guest performers.
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Vermont Blues Society Annual Meeting
November 17th 2019
Place: Arts Riot, 400 Pine St., Burlington, VT
Time: 4:30 - 8:30
Tickets: $5. members, $15 non- members (includes membership).
Meeting: There will be a short meeting to review the past year and talk about plans for the future. The board (presently 5 members) is planning to increase its size and we will be taking nominations. There will be a short form to fill out – who are you nominating and why – what skills can they offer. (You can nominate yourself also.) We meet about once a month and are open to using Facetime, Skype, etc. if travel is too far. We need people who can stay in communication, help with social media, data entry, and organizational details and promotion. We would like people who are Blues enthusiasts and are willing to spend a little time each month to help keep the Blues alive and well in Vermont.
Music: Music will showcase IBC winners Nobby Reed (band) and Sunny Lowdown (solo.) Paul Asbell and Chuck Eller (from the Unknown Blues Band) will join Left Eye Jump's rhythm section for a set of roots blues with guests, including vocalist Jess Leone, a new talent on the scene. Bill Ellis w/Steve Feinbloom playing roots acoustic blues will start the music off.
Fundraising: There will be a silent auction and a raffle to support the IBC winners and
VBS T-shirts will be on sale.
Food: Arts Riot restaurant will be open. Light snacks will be provided.
Time: 4:30 - 8:30
Tickets: $5. members, $15 non- members (includes membership).
Meeting: There will be a short meeting to review the past year and talk about plans for the future. The board (presently 5 members) is planning to increase its size and we will be taking nominations. There will be a short form to fill out – who are you nominating and why – what skills can they offer. (You can nominate yourself also.) We meet about once a month and are open to using Facetime, Skype, etc. if travel is too far. We need people who can stay in communication, help with social media, data entry, and organizational details and promotion. We would like people who are Blues enthusiasts and are willing to spend a little time each month to help keep the Blues alive and well in Vermont.
Music: Music will showcase IBC winners Nobby Reed (band) and Sunny Lowdown (solo.) Paul Asbell and Chuck Eller (from the Unknown Blues Band) will join Left Eye Jump's rhythm section for a set of roots blues with guests, including vocalist Jess Leone, a new talent on the scene. Bill Ellis w/Steve Feinbloom playing roots acoustic blues will start the music off.
Fundraising: There will be a silent auction and a raffle to support the IBC winners and
VBS T-shirts will be on sale.
Food: Arts Riot restaurant will be open. Light snacks will be provided.
Members News Letter 9/18/19
Hello Vermont Blues Society Members!
First and foremost, some great news: our Blues Society is now 178 members strong! We’d love to get to 200 by the end of the year, so make sure your fellow blues enthusiasts and musicians have joined!
UPCOMING
International Blues Challenge
Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier, Sunday September 22nd
3 pm - 7:30 pm
As an affiliate member of the Blues Foundation, VBS blues artists are now eligible to participate in the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis. To determine VT’s representation, VBS is holding its inaugural "VT to Memphis Blues Challenge" this Sunday. The challenge will adhere as closely to the IBC rules as possible to give participants a taste of the real deal!
There are three solo/duo acts and three bands participating and an audience is welcomed and encouraged! Check the website for more information – www.vermontbluessociety.org
Annual Meeting - Save The Date!
VBS’ 2019 annual meeting (our first!) will be held on Sunday, November 17, at Arts Riot in Burlington. Save the date… details to follow!
How to Post Your Events/Gigs on the VBS Facebook Page
Did you know you can post your events on the VBS (Vermont Blues Society) Facebook page? It’s quite simple… here are the steps. First ‘like’ the VBS page. Then create an event on your own Facebook page and add the VBS as a co-host to your event. It will then be on both pages. Ole!
New Web Page – Charlie’s Picks
As you may or may not know Charlie Frazier has a radio show called Blues for Breakfast every Sunday morning, 9 – 11 am on WIZN. He has provided his ‘top 25 lists’ and Upcoming Regional Shows of interest.
Call to Action!
As most of you know, our Blues Society 100% by volunteer operated and supported. As we scale up VBS activities this fall, we are putting out another call for those that may be interested in volunteering their time, energy, and/or talent! Please let us know if you are interested and willing to volunteer in any of the following areas (or any other area you have interest/experience) by sending a note to: scott@highrock.biz UPDATE: Arlene is now in charge of volunteers: arlosor44@gmail.com
Here are some specific areas where we could use some additional energy and help:
Hello Vermont Blues Society Members!
First and foremost, some great news: our Blues Society is now 178 members strong! We’d love to get to 200 by the end of the year, so make sure your fellow blues enthusiasts and musicians have joined!
UPCOMING
International Blues Challenge
Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier, Sunday September 22nd
3 pm - 7:30 pm
As an affiliate member of the Blues Foundation, VBS blues artists are now eligible to participate in the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis. To determine VT’s representation, VBS is holding its inaugural "VT to Memphis Blues Challenge" this Sunday. The challenge will adhere as closely to the IBC rules as possible to give participants a taste of the real deal!
There are three solo/duo acts and three bands participating and an audience is welcomed and encouraged! Check the website for more information – www.vermontbluessociety.org
Annual Meeting - Save The Date!
VBS’ 2019 annual meeting (our first!) will be held on Sunday, November 17, at Arts Riot in Burlington. Save the date… details to follow!
How to Post Your Events/Gigs on the VBS Facebook Page
Did you know you can post your events on the VBS (Vermont Blues Society) Facebook page? It’s quite simple… here are the steps. First ‘like’ the VBS page. Then create an event on your own Facebook page and add the VBS as a co-host to your event. It will then be on both pages. Ole!
New Web Page – Charlie’s Picks
As you may or may not know Charlie Frazier has a radio show called Blues for Breakfast every Sunday morning, 9 – 11 am on WIZN. He has provided his ‘top 25 lists’ and Upcoming Regional Shows of interest.
Call to Action!
As most of you know, our Blues Society 100% by volunteer operated and supported. As we scale up VBS activities this fall, we are putting out another call for those that may be interested in volunteering their time, energy, and/or talent! Please let us know if you are interested and willing to volunteer in any of the following areas (or any other area you have interest/experience) by sending a note to: scott@highrock.biz UPDATE: Arlene is now in charge of volunteers: arlosor44@gmail.com
Here are some specific areas where we could use some additional energy and help:
- Content Generation: Social Media, Newsletter, Website, Photography/Videography, Articles, Interviews, etc.
- VBS Promotion & Advancement: Presence at Area Concerts/Events, Fundraising - Community Sponsorships
- Administration: Data entry, member tracking, etc. Accounting/Fin’l Administration
- Specific Skill-Sets: Event Organization/Production, Attorney/Lawyer w/ Nonprofit experiences
