Saturday November 8th will be here in the blink of an eye! What better way to celebrate the beginning of November than to catch a great show at Chandler Center for the Arts! This show is all the more special to me because it brings my Uncle, renowned singer-songwriter Leroy Preston, backed by Vermont's own Unknown Blues Band, and special guest vocalist Taryn Noelle to the stage that I love! I can't think of a better way to spend the evening. Come on out and join us! In addition to being a really cool uncle, Leroy is best known as the co-founder of the Texas swing band Asleep at the Wheel. He has also penned hit songs for the likes of Rosanne Cash, k.d. lang, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Los Lobos, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ruth Brown, and Maria Muldaur. He spent many years between Texas and Nashville, and we were happy when je moved home to VT. Leroy originally hails from Strafford, and now resides in Waltham, Vermont. In 2023, Leroy returned to his Vermont roots by enlisting the services of Unknown Blues Band veterans Paul Asbell, Chas Eller, and Clyde Stats, along with drummer Jeff Salisbury, to record a new collection of songs that Leroy had written. These new songs are a soulful blend of country, blues, jazz, and swing that create what Leroy is calling "a songwriter's album"—an album that is performed by the songwriter himself. The Unknown Blues Band are no strangers to supporting vocalists, having backed up B.B. King alumnus Big Joe Burrell for over 25 years. They have also toured extensively with blues icon Paul Butterfield, as well as performed as the backup band for a number of shows with New Orleans' own Marva Wright and Kenny Neal. This top-notch group will be joined by saxophonist extraordinaire Michael Zsoldos, as well as the amazingly talented Taryn Noelle, a local treasure who was voted Western Swing Female Vocalist of the Year in 2019. Taryn will be lending her lovely voice to some of Leroy's famous hits that were covered by women artists. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear these songs performed as the writer intended. It should prove to be a memorable night of music! Show starts at 7pm. Adult tickets are priced from $20 - $40, with student tickets at $10, and kids 12 and under free. All are available at www.chandler-arts.org or (802) 728-9878, Ext. 104, or at the door.