West Cornwall Backyard Concert Series

05/15/2024

We would like to express our most sincere gratitude to all of you who supported us the past four summers. After the site was damaged by the excessive rain last season, we found it would take a greater effort and expense to rebuild than we are able to provide. A large part of the driving force behind the concert series is now gone. I never realized until she passed, how much of this was for Janice.

We may attempt a few one-off shows at the Cornwall Town Hall. And we're excited to see one our favorite bands, one that got their start here is becoming popular. Please follow Blues Without Borders and catch a few of their shows this summer.

Here's a list of where to find them:

What’s on our calendar (so far)?
You’re going to want to print this out and stick it on the fridge.

May 16th: South Mountain Tavern 31 main Street Bristol, VT. 7-9 pm.
May 17th: Spanked Puppy 116 Main St, Colchester, VT. 6-9 pm.
May 25th: Old Miner’s Tavern 2651 Dugway Rd, Mineville, NY. 7:30-10:30 pm.
May 31st: Red Square 136 Church St, Burlington, VT. 7-10 pm.
June 1st: NAMI Walks Vermont 152 Pearl St, Burlington, VT. 12-3pm.
June 27th: South Mountain Tavern 31 main Street Bristol, VT. 7-9 pm.
July 5th: Fairfax Independence day celebration. Hunt St, Fairfax. VT. 7:30-9:30pm.
July18th: South Mountain Tavern 31 main Street Bristol, VT. 7-9 pm.
July 20th: War Cannon Spirits 2849 State Hwy 9N, Crown Point, NY. 8-11 pm.
August 3rd; LowBar 35 Green Street Vergennes, VT. 8-11 pm.
August 15th: South Mountain Tavern 31 main Street Bristol, VT. 7-9 pm.
August 17th: *private*
August 23rd: Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market 36 Harbour Ln, Port Henry, NY. 5-8 pm.
August 24th: Coventry Fall Festival 168 main street, Coventry, VT. 4:30-6:30pm.
September 7th: *private*
September 14th Spanked Puppy 116 Main St, Colchester, VT. 5-8 pm.
September 19th: South Mountain Tavern 31 main Street Bristol, VT. 7-9 pm.
October 5th: Brandon Town Hall 1 Conant Square, Brandon, VT. 7:30-10 pm.
October 17th: South Mountain Tavern 31 main Street Bristol, VT 7-9 pm.
November 9th: LowBar 35 Green Street Vergennes, VT. 8-11 pm.
November 21st: South Mountain Tavern 31 main Street Bristol, VT 7-9 pm.

07/15/2023

Good morning. We have some bad news. We are canceling the remainder of the WCBCS calendar due to excessive storm damage and broken spirit.The canopy is destroyed (again) and the ground underneath is so soft that the footings are not safe. Too much moisture has comprised the integrity of the wooden stage. It's not safe. We do not have the time, resources or emotional fortitude to rebuild. We thank you all for a fantastic 3 and a half seasons of live local music. We'll see how things shape up for 2024.

06/25/2023

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06/25/2023

In addition to the threat of inclement weather and wet, Unsafe conditions, the national weather service has issued an air quality alert due to smoke particles from Canadian wildfires.

Enjoy your day. We'll see you on 7/9 for Newton & Frizzell.

06/25/2023

Today's show will be postponed due to forecasted bad weather & unsafe conditions.

Enjoy your day.

06/25/2023

At the WCBCS one of our biggest concerns is the safety of our guests as well as performers. Rain and lightning are potentially hazardous, especially when we add electricity to the mix. We are watching the forecast closely and are currently in a conversation with Shady J and Patrick. Hopefully we will be making a decision shortly on whether or not we can go on with today's show.

*******WATCH THIS SPACE*******

06/19/2023

We'd like to send a huge thank you to everyone who came out to hear the Silverbacks on Sunday. We were nervous about the weather, but it turned out great

06/17/2023

Come join us for some great music and BBQ this Sunday 6/18 at West Cornwall Backyard Concert Series from 5-7. It’s gonna be a blast!!

05/29/2023

Oh My! What a day!
Thank you all for making the opening of the 2023 season a resounding success!

05/27/2023

Old fat hippy hanging string lights.

How we do when the ladder is too short.

05/27/2023

Pretty much ready for Blues Without Borders and Shady J’s BBQ .
Show starts at 5. Spoda end at 7. But if you're diggin' it, and you shout loud enough they might be talked into playing a few extra tunes.

05/27/2023

Old fat hippy has the lawn looking good. Canopy goes up this afternoon.
See you all tomorrow at 5!

05/25/2023

Nothing better than blues and BBQ

05/24/2023

WCBCS 2023 SEASON:

5/28 Blues Without Borders

6/18 The Silverbacks

6/25 Patrick Fitzsimmons

7/9 Newton & Frizzell

7/23 Scarlet Annie's Jazz Quartet

8/6 Sikora!

8/20 Local Songwriters' Round
Featuring Ethan Bruce Nelson, Noble Hierarch, and Emily Nelson

9/3 Blues Without Borders

All shows are weather permitting, on Sundays, 5-7 PM at 14 Audet Road Cornwall VT. There is no entry fee, but freewill cash donations are graciously accepted. Award winning Shady J’s BBQ will be on site. Grab a sammich, enjoy the show and stick around for a fantastic sunset.

05/24/2023

We are getting a TREMENDOUS response to Sunday's show.

Please don't let this deter anyone, but....

Due to the size of the expected crowd and limited parking we are asking that anyone living close enough and able to do so walk or bike to the show. If you're a motorcyclist, ride. And for everyone, call your friends to see if carpooling is an option. We want everyone who would like to, to attend and for everyone who must drive to have room to park safely.

Thank you. We'll see you Sunday.

05/22/2023

Apparently there is a glitch in the system messing with dates.
All WCBCS SHOWS ARE ON SUNDAYS!
If you see an event listed for Monday, Trust me, it's spoda be Sunday.

05/17/2023

Just a taste of what you'll get on the 28th.

Performed by Blues Without Borders at South Mountain Tavern, Bristol VT May 11, 2023 LEFT TO RIGHT: Mike Burbank, bass; Deb Tier, vocals; Dan Whittemore, drums;…

05/05/2023

The 2023 Schedule is set!

Blues Without Borders is slated to open the season on Memorial Day weekend with the first show on Sunday May 28th. We have a few favorites from previous seasons returning as well as a few we haven't heard here before. And towards the end of the season a new kinda thing for us that we're really excited about.
The full schedule will be made public soon. And to really up the excitement Shady J’s BBQ will be joining us at each show. Live music and BBQ. Can't go wrong with that combination.

This will be our first season without Janice. I'm sure she'll be smiling down on us, happy to see you all enjoying the shows. She so loved this concert series. It brought a lot of joy to her last few, difficult years. She really appreciated everyone who performed and all who attended.

We love and miss you mom.