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2025 "Best of the Blues Award" Winners

Mark Dufresne Male Vocalist
Joel Astley

Kathi McDonald Blues Female Vocalist
Diane Forsyth

Patti Allen Blues Performer
Lady A

Electric Blues Guitar
Anthony Estrada

Slide Blues Guitar
Billy Stapleton 

Acoustic Blues Guitar
Kevin Sutton

Blues Bass
Robert Baker

Chris Leighton Blues Drummer
Don Montana

Paul Green Blues Harmonica
Joel Astley

Blues Piano/Keyboard
Billy Reed

Blues Horn
Lonnie Williams

Blues Instrumentalist Other
Angelo Ortiz

Best Blues Band
Joel Astley Band

Best Little Bill & The Blue Notes Traditional Blues Act
Joe Cook Blues Band

Best Solo/Duo
Blue Healers

Best New Blues Act
Taylor Hardin Blues Band

Blues Song Writer
John Stephan 

Washington Blues Recording
Stacy Jones Family Christmas

Best Blues Club
Madison Avenue Pub

Best Blues Jam
Unbound Blues Jam at Madison Avenue Pub

Blues Writer
Polly O’Keary

Blues Image (Photo/Video)
Gordy Mitchell

Best Blues Graphic
Gordy Mitchell

Best Blues DJ
John Kessler 

Best Regional Blues Festival
Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival

Best Community Blues Festival
Ebey Island Freedom Festival

Best Non-Festival
WBS - Blues Bash

Keeping The Blues Alive
Billy Stoops 

Blues Hall of Fame - Band
Jeff & the Jet City Flyers

Blues Hall of Fame - Individual
Steve Bailey

Lifetime Achievement
Steve Bailey

Blue to the Bone
Robert Giles
Marisue Richards Thomas

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preserving and promoting the enjoyment of the blues for generations to come!

The Washington Blues Society is a non-profit all volunteer organization whose mission is to promote, preserve, and advance the culture and tradition of blues music as an art form.

Board of Directors Meeting:

June 12th” 5pm - 8pm

Location: APEX Everett

Address:
1611 Everett Avenue
Everett, Washington 98201

STG Presents & Emporium Welcomes

Tab Benoit

The Neptune Theatre • Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025

The Neptune Theatre 1303 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105

https://www.stgpresents.org/theatres/directions-parking/the-neptune-theatre

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UPCOMING EVENTS

WaBlues Last Tuesday of the Month History of the Blues poster

History of the Blues

Last Tuesday of Every Month

July 2025 Blues Bash

July 8, 2025

Washington Blues Sponsored Events

Tommy Wall Sunday night Blues Jam
With award winning drummer Andrew Cloutier

every sunday night
the lucky 7 bar & grill
7-10 PM

12715 NE 124TH Street Kirkland

The Blues Bash

The Second Tuesday of each month 7-9:30 PM
FREE – ALL AGES – Public Always Welcome

Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N Shoreline.
Washington Blues Society presents "10,000 Cans”
giving campaign

Canned Food will be collected at music events and donated to local food bank.

Blues Jams Open Mic

Our New Merchanise Store - Coming June 25th - Stay Tuned!!!

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Your Contributions Are What Keep Our Vibrant Blues Community Alive!

The Washington Blues Society board members

Casey Sutton

President

Kevin Young

Vice President

Polly O’Keary

Editor

Mary McPage

Membership

Angelo Ortiz

Music Director

Leah Tussing

Marketing

Sara St John & Diane Forsyth

Seattle Peace Concerts

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