On Sunday, June 14th, we received news of the passing of the Vermont Blues Society’s co-founder, Dennis Willmott. VBS was established by Dennis and Marian Willmott, Charlie Frazier and Sandy Combs in 2018.

Today the State of Vermont mourns the passing of a man who dedicated his life to the music he loved. Dennis was instrumental in helping and encouraging so many great Vermont musicians to pursue their passion and love for the Blues. Dennis worked to keep the Blues alive in Vermont for decades. He always encouraged younger players to step right up and join in one of the hundreds of Blues Jam Sessions he organized. 

There is an irreplaceable hole left in the heart of the Vermont Blues scene and we will all miss him.

You can view an LCATV documentary about Dennis here. 

Vermont Blues Society Board of Directors:
Bob Stannard - Chair
Tom Buckley - Vice Chair
Paul McMahon - Treasurer
Louis Erlanger - Secretary
Rebecca Brooklyn
Robin Galbraith
Sal DeFrancesco
Richard Foster