New River Blues Society.

The mission of the New River Blues Society (NRBS) is provide for the preservation, promotion and enhancement of blues music. The NRBS is a chapter member of the Blues Foundation, a national organization dedicated to celebrating blues recording and performance. Learn more by clicking here.

New River Blues Society Board Members

Board Chairs

  • Vern Kelley - President

  • Chris Giles - Vice President

  • Terry Kelley - Treasurer

  • David Pynn - Secretary

  • Livy Tripp - Membership Secretary

Board Members

  • Bill Smith

  • Lynn Brammer

  • Michele Canterbury

  • Sheryl Giles

  • Hunter Hancock

  • Thor Hanes

  • Bill Huckle

  • Chris Sanchez

  • Jamous Bitrick

  • Jan Marie Lang (Honorary)

Contact us.

nrbluessociety@gmail.com
(910) 459 - 6671

PO Box 251,

Newport, Virginia,  24128