Known by some as The Santa Claus of the Blues, the irrepressibly positive Jim Branca is a force of nature unto himself.  His shows are never predictable, and it’s likely even he doesn’t know what will transpire when he takes the stage with his stellar backup trio featuring Chicago Tom Buckley on bass and vocals, Matt “Jump Back” Nerbak on drums and vivid vocal harmony, and Tenacious Terry Youk on saxophones. What is certain, however, is there will be spontaneous musical pyrotechnics, jumping joy, and cogent fiery original tunes that probe the squirrely corners of cosmic wonder and confusion. 

Vermont Public’s Neil Charnoff aptly put it this way: “Branca succeeds in transcending the blues genre. He has the ability to careen from a philosophical rap into an atmospheric howl and then let loose with a truly astounding solo from his guitar.”

Branca’s music is improbably, captivatingly fun, and it’s still legal. For now, anyway.