# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Melt away your winter blues with some HOT real-deal Chicago blues from CT Blues Challenge winners The Chicago Dawgs!!About this EventThe Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFWThe Chicago Dawgs, winners of the 2025 Connecticut Blues Challenge and the Connecticut Blues Society's representative in the 2026 International Blues Challenge this past January in Memphis, will heat up the night at Westport VFW Post 399. The Chicago Dawgs lay down the blues deep & soulful like a real Chicago blues band -– because they ARE a real Chicago blues band, fronted by two native Chicagoans . They just happen to live in Connecticut. Guitarist Tom Crivellone, who leads the monthly blues jam at the Park City Music Hall in Black Rock, grew up in Chicago and still has one foot there. He spent 11 years touring with Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Eddy “The Chief" Clearwater. Blues harp player Mark Zaretsky has led The Cobalt Rhythm Kings for 29 years and also performs with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mark Naftalin, original keyboard player for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. They'll be joined by badass bassist John DaCruz and rock-solid drummer Tom Nagy. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES by vocalist Jennifer Crivellone and some other friends. These guys play real-deal blues! Come on out and usher in some spring to this winter!! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/westport/the-chicago-dawgs-spring-blues-thaw-at-the-westport-vfw/100001984675512885 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Westport - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Veterans of Foreign Wars - **lat**: 41.1249169 - **long**: -73.3715644 - **full address**: Veterans of Foreign Wars, 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/93ab17fcc1488b63a77be1aebbb7f4156e356c00f052f446355ea15114de71bb-rimg-w1200-h662-dc161115-gmir.jpg?v=1772909281 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW being held? - **A:** The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW? - **A:** Tickets for The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW are priced at USD 13 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW? - **A:** The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW is organized by Mark Zaretsky. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Chicago Dawgs Spring Blues Thaw at the Westport VFW is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Westport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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