We know many of you are here because you're moving away from Those Other Places and apologize for not including Bluesky in our live updates during DCWJBF 2025. Recaps to come but in the meantime, if you can bear it, see some of what went on Saturday over on IG and FB! @westsylvaniajazzandblues

Today we're thanking the "founding fathers" -- the Dad Band -- for doing what dads do. That's picking up the slack, filling in the blanks, and making sure that, no matter what, the show does go on. *Sorry for the "founding fathers" bit, but you wouldn't be able to resist that either.

Thanking Ponfeigh Distillery for their support of DCWJBF 2025. Ponfeigh's (wait for it) Westsylvania Rye is one of the finest rye whiskeys in the world, and their distillery is also a destination. Meet them during Westsylvania Weekend, May 24 in downtown Indiana, Pa. Festival admission is free!

With gratitude for their ongoing support of local arts programming, we thank First Commonwealth Bank for their sponsorship of DCWJBF25. Supporting the communities in which the company "lives, works and banks" is central to FCB's mission. Learn more on their website: fcbanking.com

Thanks to our friends at @theartistshand.bsky.social for their support and sponsorship of DCWJBF, free Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Indiana, PA.

The Hand is also part of the collaborative effort organizing the inaugural Westsylvania Arts Festival - same time, same place!

Thirsty? We absolutely got you. Another hometown craft brewer is returning as a sponsor in 2025. And bringing drinks.
See you Saturday, May 24 in downtown Indiana, Pa. Admission is FREE thanks to our sponsors!

Come thirsty! DCWBJ 25 thanks our official beverage partners including local craft brewers Noble Stein! We'll see you May 24 in downtown Indiana, Pa. Admission is free courtesy of our sponsors.

3 cheers and our thanks to InFirst Bank for supporting the arts in Indiana! InFirst Bank has been serving the financial needs of its customers since 1922. Maintaining true, hometown roots along with a strong commitment to community are core values of InFirst's culture. Learn more: infirstbank.bank

Howie Alexander, Glyn Lloyd (bass), and Jevon Rushton (drums), April 12, 2025 at the Indiana Theater.. Opening act, The Community Youth Choir, started things off with what is now our favorite take on "Lean on Me."

We are delighted to thank Hilton Garden Inn Indiana at IUP for joining us as the official hotel of DCWJBF 2025. The Hilton Garden Inn and its restaurant CH Fields Craft Kitchen are conveniently located 'just down the street' and moments from downtown Indiana. Book it! www.hilton.com/en/hotels/id...

The newly expanded "Westsylvania Weekend," which includes DCWJBF, is made possible in part by the Indiana County Endowment. ICE is a component fund of @pghfoundation.bsky.social, the 13th largest community foundation in the United States. Learn more: icendowment.org

We are so grateful to thank Delaney Chevrolet for returning in 2025 as naming sponsor of the Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival (now with art! 😉) - May 24 in downtown Indiana, PA. Family-owned and operated, this award-winning dealership has served our community for more than half a century.

Call it “Westsylvania Weekend” because a traditional summer kickoff just got bigger. For its 2025 edition, the Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival will partner with the inaugural Westsylvania Arts Fest, Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Indiana, PA ... learn more: westsylvaniajazzandblues.org