January 2010 Music
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New Year’s Day	OPEN AT NOON for brunch.
	Broken String, 7:30pm. six-piece acoustic stew of bluegrass, progressive country, fiddle tunes, green rock and roll, western swing, and originals
Sat, Jan 2	The Earthman Band, Pitz Quattrone & The Earthman Band features Didgerdioo/Yidaki and vocals, Djembe, Bass and frequently Guitar and/or Fiddle. The band was formed in 2006 by Pitz Quattrone (Didgeridoo/Yidaki and Vocals) when he asked Michael Giammusso to join him on Djembe. Late in 2007, Damien Middelton came aboard on Bass. In the fall of 2008, Chris Robertson hopped on the Earthman Band train and joins in when scheduling permits. Early in 2009, Fiddle meister, Allen "Crazy Chase" Church started sitting in with the band and has become a solid contributor. The band can be booked as a duo, trio, quartet or 5 piece ensemble. Band members are seasoned veteran performers playing from Boston to Seattle to New York to Philly and at home in Vermont. Past musical ventures that members have been involved with range from Funk, Rock, Reggae, Hardcore, Worldbeat, Zydeco, Folk, Blues, Celtic, Bluegrass and Country. Pitz and The Earthman Band's music is best described as a Didgeridoo driven combination of Rock, Funk, Jam Band, Spacewave and Worldbeat. http://www.myspace.com/theearthmanband
Sun, Jan 3	Slick Martha’s Hot Club Gypsy jazz and more.
Tues, Jan 5	Mark Struhsacker Mark created and has fronted the bluegrass Radio Rangers radio show band on WDEV every Saturday morning at 10:30 since June 1986. As a soloist, Mark showcases flat-picking guitar on traditional fiddle tunes and bluegrass instrumentals
Wed, Jan 6	Soaked Oats blue-grassy, old-timey americana & a’cappella
Thurs, Jan 7	Shrimp It's the first Thursday of the month, and that means Shrimp is back. Whether playing solo or with accompaniment, he's always ready to pull out some fine old chestnuts, and even an original every now and then. www.shrimptunes.com
Fri, Jan 8	Tiffany Pfeiffer & the Discarnate Band Blending trip-hop, jazz and soul with all that influences singer Tiffany Pfeiffer, The Discarnate Band is whatever it wants to be. It may be a solo show; it may be an orchestra. It's generally her singing and on keys with upright bass and drums. The Discarnate Band is her channel to present songs, vocals/instrumentals, and the kindred entities she meets along the way. In summer 2008, Tiffany happily relocated to rural Vermont from Brooklyn, NY. She is currently enjoying the noises & smells, eating locally, and playing regularly in Burlington and surrounding areas. Her Debut EP, “Amor Frio” produced by Brooklyn legend Dr. Israel, will be officially released in March 2010. www.tiffanypfeiffer.com www.myspace.com/thediscarnateband
Sat Jan 9	Cosa Buena Cosa Buena plays acoustic music with a gentle Latin-Jazz feel. It's quite romantic while at the same time being infused with exciting energy to warm the soul. This unique trio weaves the fabric of many different cultures through it's careful, creative, playful & artistic ensemble playing
Sun Jan 10	David Langevin, Sunday Brunch, 11am-2pm
	Malicious Brothers, 7:30pm Join us tonight for the Malicious Brothers, Shrimp & PB Jr., as they play a funked-up collection of blues, R&B and soul tunes from the past 40 years. If you like Leroy Carr, Eddie Floyd, Freddie King, Delbert McClinton, Keb Mo', Sonny Boy Williamson II, Van Morrison, etc., you're sure to have a good time tonight
Tues, Jan 12	Zack Dupont Acoustic folk and soul. Singer songwriter. The domination of pop culture amongst the masses has created a subterranean, "self sufficient", independent music scene. In this realm, the great songwriters of today dig deep into expression with a purpose. Zack duPont certainly falls into this category in more ways than one. Not only does he write and arrange all of his original songs, he is also a multi-instrumentalist and producer. In duPont's world, authenticity and truth are the core values that nourish the vulnerability of his song craft. He is not afraid to dwell in the most extreme of emotions, in fact he embraces them as they come. The debut LP is sure to impress as it is geared towards the individual. Zack is raring to tear up the fabrics of the "fast brained", generating a surprisingly pleasant tension that is sure to entice. http://www.myspace.com/zackdupont
Wed, Jan 13	Danny “Rickie” Cole solo guitar
Thurs, Jan 14	Tammy Fletcher Mountain Girl Tammy Fletcher is Vermont’s own Soul Queen. She is a native Vermonter with roots firmly planted in this great state and yet, she is quite at home on stage at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, or the Gaiety Theater in Dublin, Ireland, where she has performed for many sold-out shows. Her sound is reminiscent of a time when tone was king or queen if you will, pure and unadulterated. Tammy is a long-time favorite of the Governors Institute on the Arts and is also one of the featured musicians on the Vermont Arts Councils Cream of Vermont compilation CD of the best of Vermonts popular and traditional musicians. She now brings you Mountain Girl, an Americana band that is raw to her roots. Formed Late 2005, this project is young and ready to be heard world-wide! http://www.myspace.com/tammyfletcher
Fri, Jan 15	Wiley Dobbs Trio Bluegrass, jazz and original acoustic music. Mandolin, upright bass, and acoustic guitar seamlessly blend together to create the innovative sounds of Wiley Dobbs. The members of the band have had over 15 years in various incarnations to arrive at their musical destination; an inspired fusion of bluegrass, jazz, and original music which charts new musical territories while paying homage to the masters. http://www.wileydobbs.com/
Sat, Jan 16	Laslo Cameo electric roots www.laslocameo.com
Sun, Jan 17	Anthony Geracci, Sunday brunch, 11am-1pm If you were to think of any modern Blues Legend chances are that Anthony Geraci has backed them up. Muddy Waters, B.B., King, Otis Rush, Big Mama Thorton, Chuck Berry and countless others have had Anthony’s fiery piano accompanying them. Anthony was nominated for a Grammy in 2000 for his work on Super Harps I (Telarc Records) that also features James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, Billy Branch, and Sugar Ray Norcia. You can also hear him on Ronnie Earls first two releases on the Black Top record label They Call Me Mr. Earl, and Smokin’. Anthony was the leader of his own band “Little Anthony and the Loco-Motives” that toured extensively in the North East United States and Canada, where they played at the Montreal Jazz Festival, and many Labatt Blues Festivals throughout Quebec. Their two records on the Deluge Label Can’t Take It, and Don’t Wait on Me, both received rave reviews. In Spring of 1997 Anthony Toured twelve European Countries with Mark Hummel, and vocalist Michelle Wilson. Later that year he rejoined Ronnie Earl and toured extensively in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South America, and the United States, playing such premiere Festivals as The Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), The North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), Rome (Italy) Olympic Stadium Blues Festival, Free Jazz (Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil), The Peer Rhythm and Blues Festival (Belgium), The Newport Rhythm and Blues Festival and many more. Anthony was also an original member of the original House of Blues (Cambridge, MA.) Blue Monday All-Star Band In September 2005 Anthony played for over 250,000 people at Festa Do Avante in Lisboa, Portugal. In summer 2006 Little Anthony and the Locomotives rejoined to play at the Mt. Tremblant International Blues Festival (Tremblant, Quebec) to overwhelming critical acclaim. Anthony has had the honor to back up the following great musicians: Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Jimmy Rodgers, Big Walter Horton, Hubert Sumlin, Big Mama Thorton, Otis Rush, Big Joe Turner, Hal Singer, Chuck Berry, Wilson Pickett, Bo Diddley, Mighty Sam McClain, Buddy Miles, Jimmy Vaughn, Ed Cherry, Eddie Taylor, Jimmy “T 99" Nelson, Snooky Pryor, Lazy Lester, Left Hand Frank Craig, J.B. Hutto, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Carey Bell, Brownie MaGhee, Memphis Slim, Dickie Betts, Van Morrison, Jeff Healey, Steve Miller, Peter Wolf, J. Geils, John Hammond, Kenny and Raphael Neal, G.E. Smith, Keb’ Mo, Roomful Of Blues, Duke Robbilard, Ronnie Earl, Otis Grand, Kim Wilson, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Billy Branch, Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, Bob Margolin, Debbie Davies, James Montgomery, Jerry Portnoy, Mark Naftalin, Big Joe Burrell, Paul Asbell, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Zora Young, Big Time Sarah, Eddie Shaw, Darrel Nulish, Monster Mike Welsh, Gordon Beetle, Angela Strehli, Sarah Brown, Lucky Oceans, John McGale, Billy C. Farlow, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Mark Hummel, Michelle Wilson, Monty Amundson, and many more musicians throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe http://www.7dvt.com/2008anthony-geraci-wake
	John Scarpulla, 7:30pm Acoustic soul Raised in New York City, John began playing Subway stations and bars in and around Manhattan in his early twenties. His songwriting has evolved over the past 15 years from intimate walks through the blue-black city streets and bar-rooms of New York City, to autumn brown country roads paved with gratitude. John has a loyal grass-roots fan base and continuously tours throughout the Northeast. John's sound is described by Jazz Bassist Joe Fonda as "true lyrical poetry that is rooted in the blues and has a deep groove". The music is seamless and moves effortlessly between powerful testimonials of love and redemption and mournful ballads of regret and perseverance. John plays strictly acoustic music. It is clean, soulful and honest. John's music takes listeners on a journey they do not soon forget. Josh Hathaway of Blog Critics wrote that there is a truly unique quality to Scarpulla's music that honors blues, soul, pop and Americana at the same time. Scarpulla credits the longevity of the careers of his influences such as Van Morrison, Joe Cocker and Neil Young to their uncompromising honesty and individuality. Good music outlasts trends and maintains its integrity way after the sweet first bite of the flavor of the month. http://www.myspace.com/johnscarpulla http://www.johnscarpullamusic.com/
Tues, Jan 19	Old Dirty String Band
Wed, Jan 20	Abbie Barrett Abbie Barrett is a Boston-based musician, playing regularly in the New England  area. Her music has been featured in American Songwriter and Performing  Songwriter magazines, and in 2008 she received an award in the category of  Best Female Artist from the International Acoustic Music Awards. With a pop- rock feel, engaging lyrics, and unique arrangements, Abbie's songs should be on every music-lover's radar. To listen to tracks or just say hello, visit her on www.myspace.com/abbiebarrett.
Thurs, Jan 21	Copper Kettle Backporch music. Fiddle, guitar, dobro, washtub bass.
Fri, Jan 22	Guagua Burlington, Vermont-based latin jazz band, originators of “Psychotropical” jazz, named for the euphoric effect of guitar, piano and horn melodies layered over tropical African, Caribbean, and Brazilian polyrhythms. http://www.guaguavt.com/guaguahome.html
Sat, Jan 23	Folk by Association Folk By Association is the duo of Karen Krajacic and Jill Cowen, two singer/songwriter/ multi-instrumentalists who have truly become a grassroots phenomenon. They share eight years, two CDs, twenty-three states, hundreds of performances, and an infinite resolve to carve for themselves a career path that lies just outside of the commercial mainstream." www.myspace.com/folkbyassociation
Sun, Jan 24	David Langevin, 11am-2pm solo piano
	Scott Forrest singer songwriter
Tues, Jan 26	Jay Ekis & Brian Clark Singer/songwriter and guitarist, Jay Ekis, makes his home in Montpelier, the capital city of Vermont. Though born in the beautiful state of Wyoming he has adopted the native culture with surprising ease. Taken to Subarus and leftist leanings, Jay rides confidently the well-worn trails through the American musical landscape and cuts his own path with songs inspired by personal heartbreaks and triumphs as well as focusing on questions of global social concerns like "why are we still bombing the crap out of innocent people." With a touch of black humor, Jay's songs are melodic, dark, revealing, and even optimistic. The Hidden Jar, Ekis' debut album, showcases a youthfulness in songs like "Outside of Town" and "Remember When," which tells the story of life lessons learned from a visitor from a distant planet. The listener also gets a glimpse into the introspective Ekis with "Angel," a country flavored song about a man overcoming fears to find love. In November Ekis will release his second album "Touched By War." Digging deep into tales of conflict and inspired by the country-noir of Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" and Mary Gauthier's "Mercy Now," the new album stretches from rock to (alt-)country to express the joy and frustration of life in the 21st century. In the mean time you can get your Ekis fix with the ever-popular Super Gold Sing-Along hosted by Jay at The Langdon Street Cafe in Montpelier. With a set list of up to 200 songs all the lyrics printed out for sharing, and a full house of rowdy singers ready to belt out Queen, Journey, and Neil Diamond, how can you go wrong? Also keep your eyes open for Jay playing guitar in one of his various side projects: Made In Iron, a tribute band to the heavy metal legends Iron Maiden; Sputnik, Vermont's original 80's cover band featuring the vocal talent of Anais Mitchell, Sarah Grace, and Noah Hahn; Kufui, a prog-metal trio featuring the brain-tapping technique of bassist Jessy Gile. The most recent endeavor, Movement of the People, is a 14-piece tribute to the music of revolutionary Nigerian musician/composer/bandleader Fela Kuti. All of these groups can be seen at venues in and around New England. http://www.myspace.com/jayekis
Wed, Jan 27	Andrew Parker Renga Andrew Parker-Renga (APR) grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana where he took piano, quit piano (which he regrets -doesn’t everyone?), taught himself guitar, started songwriting, got kicked out of prep-school, and decided music was to be his life. With the release of his latest record, Issue 3: Emily, APR is described as having a “angelic voice, poetic depth and melodic grace” (Seven Days). He calls his style indie-folk; Damien Rice fronts the Counting Crows and loops like Keller Williams. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, his performances are interactive recording grooves he beat-boxes on the fly and layering parts on top of it. www.aprmusic.com http://www.myspace.com/aprmusic
Thurs, Jan 28	Possumhaw PossumHaw brings energized, original, authentic bluegrass/folk to the stage, guided by the captivating vocals and songwriting of Colby Crehan. http://www.possumhaw.net
Fri, Jan 29	Bread and Bones acoustic folk trio http://www.breadandbones.com/
Sat, Jan 30	Open Mic Hosted by Jay.
Sun, Jan 31	Open Irish Session, 3-6pm
	Dave Keller, 7:30pm Dave Keller is a singer/guitarist who has forged a style uniquely his own -- intense and soulful, gritty and sweet. Like the best blues and soul men before him, Keller learned his art firsthand from the masters: Mighty Sam McClain, Paul Rishell, Fontella Bass, and the late great Robert Ward. Keller is a featured singer and co-writer on Living In The Light, the newest CD by legendary guitarist Ronnie Earl. Based in Vermont, Keller’s reputation for dynamic, soul-stirring performances extends throughout New England. His band, The Dave Keller Band, features Jan Schultz on Fender bass, Brett Hoffman on drums, and Ira Friedman on Hammond organ. Keller also performs in solo and duo settings. Keller's newest CD, Play for Love, reached #8 on Roots Music Report's blues chart, and is receiving airplay on close to 200 stations in the US and abroad. www.davekeller.com
FEBRUARY, 2010 MUSIC
Tues, Feb 2	Cal Stanton original acoustic blues
Wed, Feb 3	Dave Keller Dave Keller is a singer/guitarist who has forged a style uniquely his own -- intense and soulful, gritty and sweet. Like the best blues and soul men before him, Keller learned his art firsthand from the masters: Mighty Sam McClain, Paul Rishell, Fontella Bass, and the late great Robert Ward. Keller is a featured singer and co-writer on Living In The Light, the newest CD by legendary guitarist Ronnie Earl. Based in Vermont, Keller’s reputation for dynamic, soul-stirring performances extends throughout New England. His band, The Dave Keller Band, features Jan Schultz on Fender bass, Brett Hoffman on drums, and Ira Friedman on Hammond organ. Keller also performs in solo and duo settings. Keller's newest CD, Play for Love, reached #8 on Roots Music Report's blues chart, and is receiving airplay on close to 200 stations in the US and abroad. www.davekeller.com
Thurs, Feb 4	Shrimp It's the first Thursday of the month, and that means Shrimp is back. Whether playing solo or with accompaniment, he's always ready to pull out some fine old chestnuts, and even an original every now and then. www.shrimptunes.com
Fri, Feb 5	Rick Redington with Heather Lynn Rick Redington sits as comfortably on a large festival stage as he does on a small porch. Whether touring the country in the band’s 1970 retro bus from behind the wheel or hiking along a mountain trail walking stick in hand instruments on back and dog running alongside, this native-born Vermont Son is all about the music. With a new PBS Documentary by Ken Burns recently out called “National Parks” “America’s Best Idea” featuring a sweet little instrumental piece called “Strange Fate” by Mr. Redington, life is sweet! Two critically received releases with a helping hand from Norah Jones’s Producer Jay Newland and feature tracks by Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen, he shows no signs of stopping. An album currently in the finishing stages will include members of the Legendary New Riders of The Purple Sage. “The Circus” will feature a Lineup of Heather Lynne on Bass, Blake Gowan, Drums and R.R. on Stringed things in general. Buddy Cage lends his Pedal Steel magic to the mix and David Nelson reacquaints himself with a wonderful old 1906 Gibson Mandolin. Rick Redington and The Luv have headlined many great grass roots festival over these past few years and are doing it their own way and with a nice feel. Rick is joined by Bassist Heather Lynne for an intimate night of Acoustic performance. www.rickredingtontheluv.com
Sat, Feb 6	Kim Davidson
Sun, Feb 7	Anthony Geracci, Jazz Brunch, 11am-2pm
	Brady, 7:30pm A 9 year veteran of the national college, ski, and bar circuits, professional troubadour Brady brings hooky melodies, thoughtful catchy lyrics, and a quirky sense of humor to his show of original acoustic Americana. A looping artist with skills bordering on wizardry, Brady live layers percussion, bass, guitar, lead, and deliciously tight three part harmonies to create a truly unique, truly expansive one man sound. Brady takes the term "one man band" and gives it an entirely new meaning.
Mon, Feb 8	Lamoille Family Center Fundraiser- Art Reception with Slick Martha’s Hot Club, 5-8pm Public Welcome!
Tues, Feb 9
Wed, Feb 10	Alan Greenleaf & The Doctor
Thurs, Feb 11	Eames Bros?
Fri Feb 12	Mayfly
Sat Feb 13	Kelly Ravin Trio
Sun Feb 14	Scott Forrest, 11am-2pm, Sunday Valentine Brunch
	Jon & Karen LOVE SONGS, 7:30pm
Tues,. Feb 16	The Heckhounds Hopped up country blues. The Heckhounds have all served long sentences at Angola prison in Louisiana and there is a rumor that Mayforth, who was a preacher at one time, was on the chain gang at Parchman, Mississippi. Only one 78 copy of their song "Chain Gang Moan" has surfaced in 80 years. This song is evidence of the idiosyncratic timing that Mayforth employed in his finger picking style. Although it was rumored that Morrison was from the territories,(Oklahoma). One other story has him growing up in the tenderloin district in Dallas. Murdock was thought to be related to a Jewish gangster from LA. No one has turned up any other biographical information on this group. They played for a few years in Vermont of all places. Only one photo is said to exist. http://www.myspace.com/theheckhounds
Wed, Feb 17	Handmade Blues
Thurs, Feb 18	Morgan Klarich with Dave Keller
Fri, Feb 19	Sarah Blacker
Sat, Feb 20	Laslo Cameo
Sun, Feb 21	Shane Murphy
Mon, Feb 22	Comedy Night!! Doors open at 7pm. Comedy starts at 7:30. $5 cover
Tues. Feb 23	Poor Howard Stith
Wed, Feb 24	Mark Struhsacker
Thurs, Feb 25	Slick Martha’s Hot Club
Fri. Feb 26	Broken String six-piece acoustic stew of bluegrass, progressive country, fiddle tunes, green rock and roll, western swing, and originals
Sat. Feb 27	Open Mic
Sun Feb 28	Open Irish Session
	Rik Palieri, Rick Hastle and Rich Bala