NEWS
365 Consecutive Days on Facebook LIVE!
March 7, 2021
I am coming up on my one year anniversary. I've been doing 2 shows per day on Facebook Live, “Coffee On The Porch with Don Vappie” and “Afternoon Songs with Don Vappie”, every day since March 22, 2020. With support from all of you, I’ve continued to have an online presence for 350+ consecutive days. Initially, I had no idea how this would turn out. But, it has become more than I ever imagined. I've gained much more than just new listeners and new fans. Somehow, during this pandemic, I am now part of a global community. Folks tune in every day and, more than that, we have all come to know each other and care about each other. This community is made up of people from all over the US, Europe, Canada, New Zealand, and more. And every day we have so much fun. The conversation covers…
Latest CD
August 21, 2020
My latest CD release, the Blue Book of Storyville has received great reviews from around the globe.
My new band, Jazz Créole
August 21, 2020
My new band, Jazz Créole, exemplifies the global influence.
Facebook Live Streams
August 21, 2020
Currently, I continue with my twice a day Facebook live streams.
NOLA String Kings
August 21, 2020
In other news, earlier this year I started a project with New Orleans guitarist/educator John Rankin and violinist/mandolinist Matt Rhody.
TrueFire Channel Coming Soon
August 21, 2020
For the musicians out there, I’m happy to announce that I've joined up with TrueFire and I will soon have a TrueFire Channel that you can visit and/or subscribe to.