PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents “dirty gospel” band Reverend Vince Anderson and His Love Choir on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m., at the Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Road in Putney.
“Reverend Vince utilizes his mixture of gospel, funk, and dance music as a platform to preach peace, tolerance, and love of humanity,” says Keith Marks, executive director of Next Stage Arts. “We hosted the Reverend and his Love Choir last year inside the theater, and after that evening of religious intoxication through music, we knew we had to bring him back as part of our Bandwagon Series.”
After coming to New York in the 90s to enter the seminary, studying to be a Methodist minister, Reverend Vince Anderson dropped out to follow his second calling – music. His band, The Love Choir, defines its style as “dirty gospel,” busting out trumpets, guitars, and a keyboard. Together, they have played a now-legendary weekly show in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for over twenty years. Reconnecting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that meets people where they are, is open to all, and moves everyone that sees him play. Reverend Vince is also deeply involved in social activism, working with other progressive faith leaders at home and around the country to build inclusive communities.
The Putney Inn is located at 57 Putney Landing Road in Putney, Vt. Tickets may be purchased online in advance, or at the gate for an additional fee. Kids under 12 enter for free. For advance tickets and more information, visit www.nextstagearts.org. Next Stage will provide a beer, wine, and cocktail cash bar, and food from The Hangry Traveler and Vermont Gelato will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating on the lawn. For information, call 802-387-0102 or visit the website above.