The Markus Daniels Band - July 8th
The Markus Daniels Band is located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Members include: Mark Fortin, Tom Sumner, Doug Garland, and Julie Fortin. Mark (Lead Guitar/Vocals) and Tom (Rhythm Guitar) have been playing music together for over 20 years with their musical roots starting in their high school band Slowrider. Doug (Bass) and Julie (Vocals and Mark's aunt) round out the lineup and provide a rock solid foundation and added vocal quality that is essential to the Markus Daniels sound.
Zuko and the Gang - July 15th
Zuko and the Gang bring the mystical music of the Andes to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Wind instrument and charango player Anibal Ortiz grew up in the highlands of Ecuador and naturally developed a passion for native music. Music has been part of his life from a very early age and as such, it defines him and his roots. While never considering himself a professional musician, Anibal’s devotion for Andean folklore allows him to express his love for this universal language. Professional educators, Gerardo Anibal Ortiz and Wendell Hughes form the foundation for a musical experience that harnesses the magic of the Andes mountains. The group riffs along with Andean folklore traditional music and a variety of classic rock and blues.
Boston`s Erin Og- July 22nd
Known in the past as Boston’s Irish rebel band Boston's Érin Og has broadened thier scope of Irish music to a more eclectic repetoire of contemporary and traditional music. (They say the wars over, but we still have hope!) Erin Og's rollicking performance and crowd participation makes everyone in the room a part of the band. Drawing from years of experience playing Irish music, Érin Og have united together to form a veritable tour-de-force of Irish folk music in the Boston area. Mixing mandolin, fiddle, tin whistle, and driving acoustic guitar rhythms, along with powerful vocal harmonies, Érin Og is a band you don't want to miss.
Erin Cassels-Brown -July 29th
Erin Cassels-Brown is a songwriter and musician from Burlington, Vermont. He writes celestial country music that walks the line between the milky way and a county fair. After working as a carpenter and installing solar panels while playing in local bands and reading rock and roll biographies, he released his debut solo EP Northern Lights Vol. 1. These days he goes running in the mornings, plays in bars at night, and thinks in sad rhymes during the day. Playing over two hundred and forty shows across 12 states in 2017 as well as working with local musicians to assemble a rotating cast of players for his backing band has developed his reputation as one of Vermont's hardest working performers. In March of 2018 he began work on his debut full length LP.to be released within the year.
Jes Raymond and The Blackberry Bushes - August 5th
A collaboration between award winning singer-songwriter Jes Raymond and virtuosic fiddle player Jakob Breitbach, we play original, bluegrass, old-time, and contemporary music in a modern string band style with our rotating cast of talented believers. Our performance has been honed by 10 years of full time touring, and we know how to move the spirit in a crowd. As a string band we have a wide spectrum of sound: from delicate to all out rowdy. We can take guests all the way from pre-ceremony to dance party, or fill just one chapter of the day. We are a perfect fit for rustic chic, bohemian, and festival style weddings. We bring art, soul, elegance and hootenanny to your day. We aim for your guests to feel your love, connected to each other, and inspired by the spirit of your event.
Dave Keller Band Featuring April Caspari - August 12th
Dave Keller is an award-winning, triple-threat: an outstanding singer, an intense guitarist, and a talented songwriter. Fueled by his love of deep Southern soul and blues music, his performances ring out with passion, integrity, and an ability to break down the barriers between performer and audience.