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• CTBS Jam at Park City-Bridgeport Featuring Tom Crivellone

  • When
    01/21/2026
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    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Park City 2926 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605

  
  

  The CTBS Jam-Bridgeport

  Tom Crivellone is a Guitarist/Vocalist in the Chicago based Eddy Clearwater Band. Blues legend Eddy "the chief" Clearwater is a 2016 Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Join us for a free fun night when Tom and Friends take the stage at PCMH! Sign ups to perform begin at 6:30pm in-person only.

  Free Entry - Under 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

  Park City Music Hall has a full bar and kitchen available on-site serving craft cocktails, delicious bites and more! Come hungry! The kitchen opens at doors and remains open until you see the "Kitchen Open" light go off.

  https://www.parkcitymusichall.com/tickets/#/events/153136
  

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• The Connecticut Blues Society and The River Room present an evening of acoustic Blues

  • When
    01/30/2026
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    0 Riverside Drive, Willimantic, CT 06226

  Tickets HERE
  

  Join us Friday, January 30th for an evening of acoustic blues featuing. "Ramblin'" Dan Stevens and Brandt Taylor w/ special guest, Mick Seretny!

  Settle in for a warm, rootsy evening of acoustic blues in an intimate listening-room setting, featuring “Ramblin’” Dan Stevens and Brandt Taylor featuring Mickey Seretny.

  This special show is co-presented with the Connecticut Blues Society, a volunteer-powered, member-supported nonprofit dedicated to fostering a statewide community for blues lovers, organizing jams and festivals, and carrying the legacy of the blues forward through active local engagement. The CBS team will be on-site with info on how to become a member, and all proceeds go directly back into their programs that keep the blues thriving in Connecticut.

  Come for the songs, the stories, and the soul — and help support the people building the blues community, one great night at a time!

  
  

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• CTBS Jam at The Pine Loft Featuring Tas Cru

  • When
    02/01/2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Pine Loft, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037

  
  

  First CTBS Blues Jam of the New Year! From October through April, the Connecticut Blues Society sponsors a First Sunday Blues Jam at The Pine Loft in Berlin CT. The CTBS All-Stars (River City Slim, Phil Caron and Joey Primo) are the house band with a different 'guitar star' joining the band each month.

  This month's features the amazing Tas Cru.  Musicians bring your instruments - amps, drums, keyboards and PA are provided. The Pine Loft is a full-service restaurant, so bring your appetite! They also have a variety of beers and wines! Music starts at 1:00 PM.

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• The CTBS Membership Drive at the Flat Five

  • When
    02/22/2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Flat Five Blues Tavern-Woodbury CT

  
  

  The Flat Five Blues Tavern (Lower Level of the 1754 House Restaurant & Tavern) will be hosting a FREE day of music from our Connecticut Blues Bands. Bands will be announced soon!  The CTBS will be there to sign up new members, renew existing memberships and also have t-shirts, hats, and other swag.

  This is a FREE event 

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• CTBS Jam at The Pine Loft Featuring Ryan Hartt & Shawn Leonard

  • When
    03/01/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Pine Loft, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037

  
  

  First CTBS Blues Jam of the New Year! From October through April, the Connecticut Blues Society sponsors a First Sunday Blues Jam at The Pine Loft in Berlin CT. The CTBS All-Stars (River City Slim, Phil Caron and Joey Primo) are the house band with a different 'guitar star' joining the band each month.

  This month's features Ryan Hartt & Shawn Leonard.

  Musicians bring your instruments - amps, drums, keyboards and PA are provided. The Pine Loft is a full-service restaurant, so bring your appetite! They also have a variety of beers and wines! Music starts at 1:00 PM.

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• The CTBS 2026 BluesBlizzard

  • When
    03/22/2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Old Well Tavern-20 Tariffville Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070

  
  

  The 2026 Blues Blizzard is Here! This year we are at the Old Well Tavern which has plenty of space and a great stage with a dance floor.

  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door

   Food and beverages will be available
  

  As always, we will have a 50/50 raffle, raffle prizes, and many hours of amazing music.

  Doors open at 12 Noon!

  All our musicians are donating their time, as this is is our largest annual fundraiser

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• CTBS Jam at The Pine Loft Featuring Matt Swanton

  • When
    04/05/2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Pine Loft, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037

  
  

  First CTBS Blues Jam of the New Year! From October through April, the Connecticut Blues Society sponsors a First Sunday Blues Jam at The Pine Loft in Berlin CT. The CTBS All-Stars (River City Slim, Phil Caron and Joey Primo) are the house band with a different 'guitar star' joining the band each month.

  This month's features Matt Swanton.

  Musicians bring your instruments - amps, drums, keyboards and PA are provided. The Pine Loft is a full-service restaurant, so bring your appetite! They also have a variety of beers and wines! Music starts at 1:00 PM.

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• The 2026 CTBS Band Challenge-Round 1

  • When
    04/12/2026
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Black-Eyed Sally's Hartford CT

  
  

  The 2026 CTBS challenge is upon us! Each week bands will compete to play in the finals held on May 3rd at Black-Eyed Sally's. The final band will represent the CTBS at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN 2027. Band line up will be announces as soon as it is finalized.

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• The 2026 CTBS Band Challenge-Round 2

  • When
    04/19/2026
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Black-Eyed Sally's Hartford CT

  
  

  The 2026 CTBS challenge is upon us! Each week bands will compete to play in the finals held on May 3rd at Black-Eyed Sally's. The final band will represent the CTBS at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN 2027. Band line up will be announces as soon as it is finalized.

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• The 2026 CTBS Band Challenge-Round 3

  • When
    04/26/2026
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Black-Eyed Sally's Hartford CT

  
  

  The 2026 CTBS challenge is upon us! Each week bands will compete to play in the finals held on May 3rd at Black-Eyed Sally's. The final band will represent the CTBS at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN 2027. Band line up will be announces as soon as it is finalized.

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• The 2026 CTBS Band Challenge-Finals

  • When
    05/03/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Black-Eyed Sally's Hartford CT

  
  

  The 2026 CTBS challenge is upon us! Each week bands will compete to play in the finals held on May 3rd at Black-Eyed Sally's. The final band will represent the CTBS at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN 2027. Band line up will be announces as soon as it is finalized.

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