About the Hudson Valley Blues Society​
​The Hudson Valley Blues Society (HVBS) was founded in 2018 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting Blues music throughout the New York Hudson Valley area. HVBS is an all-volunteer organization, with the following goals:

1. Promote the performance of local and internationally renowned blues musicians in the Hudson Valley area.
2. Offer blues artists and audiences imaginative programming and venue opportunities.
3. Provide educational opportunities to people from all walks of life resulting in increased awareness, not only of present-day blues music but also of its rich and varied heritage.

Hudson Valley Blues Society​'s Mission Statement
​The Hudson Valley Blues Society’s mission is to preserve and promote the past, present, and future of blues music.

HVBS Board of Directors 2023-2024
Executive Board
  Paul Toscano - President  
  Hillary Fontana - Vice - President / Corresponding Secretary
  Bill McCann - Treasurer
  Kat Plumer - Recording Secretary
Trustees
  Steve Fontana
  Tom Forst
  David Meyers
  Lee Space

HVBS International Blues Challenge Representatives 
2022 - Menza Madison Band (band - IBC Semi-Finalist) - Adam Power Project (solo/duo)
2023 - JAXX Cafe (band) - Elly Wininger (solo/duo - IBC Semi-Finalist)
2024 - Adam Falcon (solo/duo - IBC Semi-Finalist)