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Message from Paul Toscano, President of HVBS:
I'm going to brag a little bit here. Yesterday, a joint collaboration of the Long Island Blues Society and The Hudson Valley Blues Society held the Inaugural Downstate Blues Festival. There were 16 spots where bands or solo/duos performed "live" from various locations on Long Island or here in the Hudson Valley. Tests were performed in advance to keep any technical glitches to a minimum, and they were minimal.

To my knowledge, this event is the first of its kind. That being said, it was a great success. I would like to thank every band or solo/duo that played. I would like to thank everyone who tuned in, donated or signed up as members of the respective societies.

I would like to thank those at the LIBS who worked this project and helped to make it special in delivering live music to Blues lovers everywhere. It was a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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I'm saving my biggest thank you for last. Thank you Hillary Fontana and Cristy Benvenutti. If it wasn't for you both, this event would not have happened. They were the driving force, and the architects of this festival. They worked tirelessly organizing, promoting and testing every facet. You are so very appreciated. I wouldn't know what to do without you amazing and talented women.
Performers (beginning top row/left to right)
Sly and LeeLee (LIBS)
Mark Shane (HVBS)
Russell "Hitman" Alexander (LIBS)
Agape Blues Company (HVBS)
Sweet Suzi, Anna Bell & Brother Dave (LIBS)
Chris Raabe Band (HVBS)
Felix Slim (LIBS)
Full Stop Blues Band (HVBS)
Phil Kennelty (LIBS)
The Special Sauce Band (HVBS)
Cyndi Hazell Duo w/ Special Guest Nic Reeger (LIBS)
Jim Lloyd (HVBS)
Kerry Kearney (LIBS)
Alice Nielsen Shane (HVBS)
Matty Bear Levine (LIBS)
Petey Hop (HVBS)

Keeping the Blues Alive in the Valley!

Hudson Valley Blues Society
PO Box 63, Patterson, NY 12563

  • Home
  • About US
    • Ian Bennett Blues in the Schools Fund
    • HART Fund
    • Media Press Coverage
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • PAST HVBS Events >
      • 2023 HVBS Annual Blues Benefit
      • 2023 Art and the Blues 2
      • 2022 HVBS Annual Blues Benefit
      • 2022 Guitar Raffle
      • 2022 Blues on the Farm: Cider, Blues & BBQ
      • 2022 The Road to Memphis Challenge
      • 2022 Art and the Blues
      • 2021 HVBS Annual Blues Benefit
      • 2021 The Road to Memphis Challenge
      • 2021 Guitar Raffle
      • 2021 Inaugural Downstate Virtual Bluesfest 2021
      • 2019 HVBS Annual Blues Benefit
  • Bands
    • HVBS Jams Info
  • Contact Us