Blues legend Mark DuFresne and his band are coming back to Vashon to perform a benefit for Vashon Community Care. Last Year's performance really rocked the house. You won't want to miss this year!
The Red Bike
Advance tickets on sale at Vashon Book Shop and Vashon Community Care.
Mark DuFresne and his band return to Vashon and the Red Bike 8 pm Saturday, September 8 for more of the hottest blues happening in the Northwest today. Blues legend, Mark DuFresne and his band had such a fantastic time performing on Vashon last year, in a benefit concert for Vashon Community Care that he’s agreed to return and do it again. It promises to be a night of blues you won’t want to miss!

Mark DuFresne is one of the most sought after Blues talents in the Northwest. The Washington Blues Society has awarded him for best vocalist, songwriter and harmonica more than any other artist.

He has recorded three CD’s of all original music. “Out of That Bed”, “Have Another Round” and “There’s A Song In There”, which featured the lineup of the former Hollywood Fats Band.

In 2002 Mark joined the coveted band “Roomful of Blues” as lead vocalist. While in that role the band received a Grammy nomination for “That’s Right”. They also won the W.C. Handy award for Best Band - 2004. The New England Blues monthly awarded him Best Blues Vocalist. He returned home to the Pacific Northwest in 2006 after a very successful and fun four and a half years.

Recently he has had the pleasure to tour in Europe with Italy’s finest... Maurizio Pugno, guitar, Alberto Marsico, organ and bass, and Gio Rossi.. excellent musicians.. excellent pasta.....

His work on the chromatic harmonica is considered as some of the most innovative in Blues music. His ability to circular breathe has left audiences amazed.

“DuFresne is as distinctive as a vocalist as he is a fiery player; rather than recycling old riffs, his original compositions are tuneful, melodic and grooveworthy..” - Blues Review Magazine....

Tickets are $10 and all proceeds benefit Vashon Community Care. Advance tickets are available at Vashon Book Shop and Vashon Community Care. Purchase your tickets early as it is expected to sell out. VCC enriches the individual’s experience of aging on Vashon through creative collaborative, caring, community-wide services. Come experience some of the most innovative Blues music while supporting a great cause.