ABOUT VERMONT BLUES SOCIETY

Mission Statement​
​Vermont Blues Society’s mission is to preserve the heritage of blues music, celebrate blues recording and performance, expand local awareness of the blues music, enhance opportunities for Vermont-based blues musicians, and ensure the future of this uniquely American art form is alive and well in Vermont.

Our Goals:

- Raise awareness of the Vermont Blues Society and its mission

- Promote open blues jams, local blues performers, and national blues performances taking place in VT

- Expand and engage a broad-base of VBS membership

- Utilize social media - a Facebook page and a website with an active calendar

- Co-Produce marquee blues events in the state of Vermont

- Support and promote blues education in schools and public venues

MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD

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We love the blues ~ welcome one and all

Officers

Chair: Bob Stannard

Vice Chair: Tom Buckley

Secretary: Louis Erlanger

Treasurer: Paul McMahon

Directors

Rebecca Brooklyn

Sal DeFrancesco

Rich Foster

Robin Galbraith

From Dennis:
​The music known as the Blues was born out of duress, joy, and coded expression. It is truly the foundation stone on which modern popular music stands, and its roots are as alive today as they were 100 years ago and more. In the last 50 years the State of Vermont has seen the rise and occasional fall in popularity of this essential musical form, but its heart has never stopped beating, and today a vital resurgence of Blues musicians and Blues bands is beginning to fill up local venues, where people can hear some of that authentic roots sound and modern interpretations of the same.
As a result, participation of musicians from all corners of the state have begun to attend the many Jam sessions to display their passion and expertise. Audience attendance is rising and it has become clear, that Blues resonates with the majority. The time has come to amplify this wave of popularity and participation, and we are thrilled to announce the formation of The Vermont Blues Society.

L-R: Sandy Combs, Dennis Willmott, Charlie Frazier