2021 New Year's Eve Blues Bash

8402 University Blvd,Moon Township PA 15108

31 December, 2021

Description

Vanessa Collier Band featuring Laura Chavez with Special Guests Color Blind Willie The Vanessa Collier Band featuring Laura Chavez with special guests Color Blind Willie About Vanessa Collier.... “There’s a young lady [Vanessa Collier] came onstage with me, I forget where I was, but she’s playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was amazing.”Those are the words of Buddy Guy in a recent issue of American Blues Scene, describing an impromptu performance with Vanessa Collier on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. If you haven’t been fortunate enough to meet Vanessa and witness one of her head-turning, fiery, and passionate performances, you should definitely make sure you do. As a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa Collier, weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every powerful performance and she is downright impressive. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone, and witty songwriting, Vanessa is blazing a trail, racking up an impressive arsenal of honors, and has already singled herself out as an artist of distinction and one we would all do well to watch.Having first picked up the saxophone at the age of nine, Collier embarked on her road to recognition at Berklee, earning dual degrees in Performance and Music Production & Engineering. While still completing her degree, Collier landed a position touring with Joe Louis Walker for a year and a half before Joe encouraged her to strike out on her own. And strike out she did. In early 2018, Vanessa was nominated for TWO 2018 Blues Music Awards, the first one for Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, which puts her in elite company with artists such as Beth Hart, Samantha Fish, and Shemekia Copeland, and a second nomination for Instrumental – Horn Player of the Year, in company with veteran artists like Trombone Shorty, Al Basile, and Jimmy Carpenter. See more at www.vanessacollier.com About Laura Chavez, guitarist.... Laura Chavez is a blues guitarist form Mountain View, California who has been lazily compared to everyone from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Freddie King, yet whose playing style and sound are unique. Her influence is rooted in both the Texas and Chicago blues traditions (classic to modern) but is also informed by rock & roll guitarists such as Jimmy Page and Mick Taylor. About Colorblind Willie, 2nd place winners at the BSWPA 2021 Blues Challenge... The Colorblind Willie Band is made up of professional musicians who have careers that span over 30 years. They took second place in the 2019 Blues Challenge. Bill “Colorblind Willie” Duff is a guitarist/vocalist in the Pittsburgh area. A road musician in the 80’s, he settled back in his home area and has played with many popular Pittsburgh acts throughout the past 3 decades. Ty Brew is a professional vocalist in the Pittsburgh area where he has entertained audiences in the Tri-State area for the past seven years. Bands include “Colorblind Willie”, “Xavier Wells” and “The Bachelor Boys”. Clint Hoover hails from Minneapolis MN where he was a full-time professional musician for decades. He mastered both the chromatic and diatonic harmonica. His work has earned him a place in the Encyclopedia of the Harmonica. Joe Cunningham from Youngstown PA has been playing the drums since the age of 11. Over the years he has played with some of Pittsburgh’s top blues artists. Chad Sauerwein Has been a freelance bassist in the Pittsburgh area for over 30 years. Band members were also featured in Pittsburgh’s first original blues musical “Heart of Steel”. THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT, SO GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY! Tickets for this event include top-notch entertainment from both acts, a delicious buffet dinner, 4 hours open bar (8pm - 12am), and midnight buffet. Tickets for this event are non-refundable.  Seating for this event is on a first come, first served basis on the night of the event. Groups of 6 or more may reserve tables by contacting BSWPA President, Jonnye Weber here.  You must buy your tickets at the same time using the group rate to reserve a table. Rooms for this event must be booked separately before December 10 at the Doubletree Hotel at the 'BLU' rate of $109.  Click here to connect to the Doubletree website or call 412-329-1400.  Please call the hotel directly to reserve your room.   Book early to secure your room at these bargain rates!  ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY DECEMBER 10 to guarantee this rate. FAQs How late can I order a ticket? Because the hotel needs to plan for the number of attendees, tickets must be bought by Thursday, December 26 @ 11:59pm How late can I book a room? The Doubletree Hilton requires all room reservations to be made by December 10 or until the room block is sold out.  Please book early to secure your room at the $109 rate!  Rooms must be booked directly with the hotel(s), BSWPA is not responsible for rooms or hotel policies. Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? This event is for ages 21+. Can I reserve a seat so I can sit in the front? Only groups of 6 or more may reserve a table by contacting the organizer directly here.  Groups requesting a reservation must buy all their tickets at the same time under the group rate.  Other seating is on a first-come, first served basis on the night of the event.  If you want to sit in the front, it is suggested you arrive and check in early on the night of the event so you have access to the "prime" tables.  Several smaller tables will be added to the floor plan this year to accommodate different sized groups and provide more seating areas near the stage.  In addition, to better serve our needs, both the dinner and midnight buffets and the bar service will be placed in the well-appointed foyer to provide easy access to everyone. Can I pay by check or cash? Although on-line registration through Eventbrite is preferred to facilitate recordkeeping and payment, you can mail your registration and payment to BSWPA NYE 2021, c/o Cyndi Fink, 123 Greenlea Dr, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Cash payments can be made at any BSWPA event to one of the BSWPA board members.  Please include your phone number and email address with your check. What can/can't I bring to the event? Alcohol will be provided by the hotel at the event, including a 4 hour open bar.  The hotel does not permit bringing alcohol from off-premises. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Contact BSWPA here or call 724-888-6183.  Is my registration/ticket transferrable? Yes, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket(s).  Please contact BSWPA if you need to do this so we can update registration information.  BSWPA can not assist with finding a new buyer for your tickets. Can I update my registration information? Yes, please contact BSWPA to update your ticket registration information.  You can also update information yourself by logging on to the Eventbrite website. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? An attendee list will be available upon check-in, but bringing your printed ticket will facilitate checking in. What is the refund policy? There will be no refunds for this event.  If you wish to cancel your hotel room, please contact the hotel for details. Why do I have to pay a fee on top of the ticket price? Eventbrite charges a service fee for using their event planning software, processing credit cards, and transferring payments.  The additional fee on each ticket pay for these services and go directly to Eventbrite.  These fees are not retained by the BSWPA. Where can I park for the event? The Doubletree and Hampton Inns have plenty of on-site, free parking. The Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania (BSWPA) is charitable organization serving the local community while preserving and promoting the appreciation and enhancement of Blues Music. Through our musical performance fund raising events we support a variety of local and regional charities, including the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, The Wounded Warriors Project, Blues in the Schools, and Blues is a Healer Tour for local veterans.   The BSWPA also organizes and sponsors an Annual Blues Challenge, with the winners representing the Western Pennsylvania region at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis. We are proud that our winner from 2013 placed 3rd at the IBC in 2014. If you are interested in helping us serve the community while keeping the blues alive in our region, please join the Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania or make a donation. Your contribution to our fundraising efforts will help us accomplish our mission, serve our community and preserve for generations to come that unique, American music known as “The Blues.” The Blues Community thanks you for your support. Visit our website at www.bswpa.org and "like" us on Facebook to get all the blues news you can use! The Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania (BSWPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation registered in the state of Pennsylvania. Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.