C'mon down to Coachman Square in Woodbridge for an afternoon of jug band music fun! We'll be serving up our usual menu of hot tunes. Special guest Mark Crofutt will be joining us on guitar.

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We're playing another "slimmed down" Washboard Slim and the Blue Lights show on the deck at Best Video - Pete, Brooks, Howie, Johnny and Mat. Of course, the show will depend on the weather. Please respect social distancing - masks are optional since we'll be outside. No cover charge but there will be a musicians' tip jar. Parking is available behind Best video and on Thornton Street.

A "slimmed down" Washboard Slim and the Blue Lights play on the deck at Best Video - Pete, Brooks, Howie, Johnny and Mat. Of course, the show will depend on the weather. Please respect social distancing and wear a mask. You can lower it to take a drink or a bite, but please pull it back otherwise. No cover charge but there will be a musicians' tip jar. Parking is available behind Best video and on Thornton Street.

Come join Washboard Slim and the Bluelights outdoors at the Trumbull Gazebo, 5866 Main Street! The rain date is the following Saturday. Mark Crofutt will be on guitar, and Jack Pignatello on jug. And Pete on washboard, Brooks on accordion and Johnny on fiddle.

UNFORTUNATELY WE'RE HAVING TO CANCEL THE RANDY BURNS BENEFIT AND TRIBUTE DESCRIBED BELOW - DUE TO THE VIRUS. WE'LL TRY TO RESCHEDULE IT WHEN THINGS GET BACK TO NORMAL.

Randy Burns has been a force in the New Haven music scene over the years, but now Randy's being treated for neck cancer. We're bringing musicians and fans together for a benefit and tribute Saturday evening, May 30 at Best Video in Hamden. You can find out more about Randy at https://www.facebook.com/rbwrites or https://www.gofundme.com/f/pzjt3-10000. Washboard Slim and the Bluelights will be the host band. More details coming.

• NOTE, THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE'LL TRY TO RESCHEDULE.

Fernando Pinto Presents: WASHBOARD SLIM AND THE BLUELIGHTS / ANNE MARIE MENTA

Also playing Sunday night, Anne Marie Menta and her band. And flying in from Kalamazoo, Michigan to make this a family occasion, brother Ed Menta.

ANNE MARIE MENTA https://www.facebook.com/anne.menta

Anne Marie hails from New Haven, CT, where she has been a long-time favorite singer/songwriter. She comes from a family of three brothers where playing and listening to music was their greatest passion. In 1998, she released her debut album “Untried & True”, followed by “When the Love Ran Deep” in 2004, and “Seven Secrets” in 2009. Her fourth collection, “Sky Tonight” is just out.

Fernando Pinto Presents: Jim Kweskin & Samoa Wilson and Washboard Slim and the Bluelights at the East Rock Concert Series.

Tickets information: https://bpt.me/4496199

WSBL are excited to be playing again with jug band legend Jim Kweskin with Samoa Wilson! www.jimkweskin.com

Folk icon Jim Kweskin is coming to East Rock Concert Series at Cafe Nine with stunning vocalist Samoa Wilson. She has appeared and recorded several albums. Kweskin was the founder of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, the legendary group that started in Boston in the 1960s and played Club 47. With Fritz Richmond, Geoff and Maria Muldaur, Bob Siggins and Bruno Wolfe, the jugband successfully modernized the sounds of pre–World War II rural music.

There's an endearing sense of good humor to Kweskin's versions that makes his performances a charming delight.

Kweskin is probably best known as a singer and bandleader, but he also created one of the bedrock guitar styles of the folk revival, adapting the ragtime-blues fingerpicking of artists like Blind Boy Fuller to the more complex chords of pop and jazz. He has maintained a remarkably consistent musical vision since his jug band days, continuing to explore traditional folk and blues with the sophisticated sensibility of a jazz musician and jazz with the communal simplicity of a folk artist.

Jim continues to perform his vast repertoire of folk, blues, swing, jug band and early standards with his own brand of infectious personal interpretations. His guitar finger picking of songs like “Some of These Days" and "Exactly Like You” is recognized by his peers and fans as some of the best there is. His selection of songs is vividly evocative of his many diverse influences such as Louis Jordan, Clancy Hayes, Fats Waller, Milton Brown, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby and Pete Seeger.

Kweskin has maintained a remarkably consistent musical vision since his jug band days, continuing to explore traditional folk and blues with the sophisticated sensibility of a jazz musician and jazz with the communal simplicity of a folk artist.

"...Still a masterful guitarist and storyteller... effortless, gently driving finger-picking style..." - Robin Denislow, The Guardian

“Mr. Kweskin’s music is a blend of blues, jug music, rhythm & blues and jazz – rag-timey stompdown party music.” - Alex Ward, New York Times

  C'mon down for some jug band music and brew at Hog River Brewing Company.  Food truck on site.  No cover. (The entrance is on Bartholomew Ave., not on Park St.)

WS&BL presents our annual holiday bash with three CT roots music divas - Lauren Agnelli, Sandy Connolly and Jilian Grey.  Join us at the Country Tavern - delicious food and a dandy dance floor.  

  We're coming back to Best Video for more jugabilly music, blues, rock 'n' roll, and originals.  Join us!  - Wine, beer, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.  Check out our special guest "Diva", Mimi Lines, who will be singing a few tunes!

  WASHBOARD SLIM AND THE BLUELIGHTS PRESENT OUR AMERICANA ROOTS AND BLUES "DIVA" SHOW The Bluelights will play some rockin' blues to warm you up!  WSBL won the 2008 Ct  Blues Challenge. Dance, listen and try their fabulous five-star food!

  Catch this duo! Our own Washboard Slim aka Peter Menta will be joining Phoebe Legere at mActivity. Also playing, Lys Guillorn.

  Washboard Slim and the Bluelights return to Best Video for an evening of jugabilly, blues, rock 'n roll, original tunes and more!

  We'll be featuring the jug band with Sandy Connolly and Jilian Grey. Come on up and enjoy the show in this intimate space.

 Fernando Pinto Presents: Jim Kweskin & Samoa Wilson and Washboard Slim and the Bluelights at the East Rock Concert Series. For tickets, go to https://jimkweskin.brownpapertickets.com/ . WSBL are excited to be playing with jug band legend Jim Kweskin with Samoa Wilson.  Appearing with WSBL for this show will be guest musician Phil Rosenthal formerly with the legendary bluegrass band The Seldom Scene. Jim Kweskin & Samoa Wilson, www.jimkweskin.com Folk icon Jim Kweskin will appear at the East Rock Concert Series on Sunday, March 31, at 7p.m. Stunning vocalist Samoa Wilson will be joining Kweskin. She has appeared and recorded several albums with him. Kweskin was the founder of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, the legendary group that started in Boston in the 1960s and played Club 47. With Fritz Richmond, Geoff and Maria Muldaur, Bob Siggins and Bruno Wolfe the jugband successfully modernized the sounds of pre–World War II rural music. There's an endearing sense of good humor to Kweskin's versions that makes his performances a charming delight. Kweskin is probably best known as a singer and bandleader, but he also created one of the bedrock guitar styles of the folk revival, adapting the ragtime-blues fingerpicking of artists like Blind Boy Fuller to the more complex chords of pop and jazz. He has maintained a remarkably consistent musical vision since his jug band days, continuing to explore traditional folk and blues with the sophisticated sensibility of a jazz musician and jazz with the communal simplicity of a folk artist.Jim continues to perform his vast repertoire of folk, blues, swing, jug band and early standards with his own brand of infectious personal interpretations. His guitar finger picking of songs like “Some of These Days and Exactly Like You” is recognized by his peers and fans as some of the best there is. His selection of songs is vividly evocative of his many diverse influences such as Louis Jordan, Clancy Hayes, Fats Waller, Milton Brown, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby and Pete Seeger."...Still a masterful guitarist and storyteller... effortless, gently driving finger-picking style..." - Robin Denislow, The Guardian“Mr. Kweskin’s music is a blend of blues, jug music, rhythm & blues and jazz – rag-timey stompdown party music.” - Alex Ward, New York Times"Jim Kweskin continues to perform his vast repertoire of folk, blues, swing, jug band and early standards with his own brand of infectious personal interpretations. His guitar finger picking of songs like ‘Some Of these Days’ and ‘Exactly Like You’ is recognized by his peers and fans as some of the best there is."

Washboard Slim and the Bluelights invite you to a Mardi-Gras Dance Party! With Special guests Molly Venter and Eben Pariser. Doors open at 6:30PMMusic starts at 7:30PM Tickets at https://wsblroughdraft.brownpapertickets.com/ The Rough Draft in Hamden will be offering a Special Creole/Cajun Menu for this event.Molly Venter and Eben Pariser are members of Goodnight Moonshine (new record June 2018), Red Molly, and Roosevelt Dime.

  With Lauren Agnelli, Sandy Connolly and Jilian Grey. - Talented singers and the jug band - a great combination. - Delicious food, dandy dance floor.  

  Featuring Lynn Malavolti and Jackie Sidle - and the BlueLights' Lauren Agnelli.  Join us for an evening's entertainment featuring some great singers.

  Come enjoy the band at this great club!

  - The show will feature Mark Crofutt, the "Seventh Bluelight". - Seating at 7:00. - Beer, wine and snacks available.

  - Join the Washboard Slim Trio for lunch. - Peter, Brooks and Mark will play some great music while you enjoy your meal. - http://www.hindingersfarm.com/