The Underscore Orkestra Performs Live
The Underscore Orkestra joins us for a live performance at 2! Join us for original and traditional songs in a
blend of styles,
including Klezmer, Balkan, Gypsy jazz and Swing.
A Festival Of Irish Music
From the Clancy Brothers to an Irish trad version of Queen's Night At The Opera, we travel between Ireland and Irish Vermont to sample some of the many varieties of Irish music to be found in the world this St. Patrick's week!
The Waters Of March
Latina divas, a trip through French Canada, a side trip to northwestern Spain, and, as we begin one of the longest months in the north country, the waters of March!
A Mid-Winter Festival Of New Releases
Ukulele Ike, hot Celtic fiddlers, English & Irish music hall numbers, and Tumbling Tumbleweeds!
Songs For the Presidents And Much More
Songs about the presidents for the week between President's Day and Washington's Birthday, echoes of Mardi Gras, and more sweet memories of Kate McGarrigle...
Love Love Love !
All sorts of lovey dovey songs for Valentine's Day, some wacky covers of songs by punk godfather Lou Reed, and a Russian odyssey!
All The Traditions: From Senegal to Seattle
Believe it or not, a new release by Jimi Hendrix, one more great Groundhog Day song, and an extremely rare recording of Simon & Garfunkel singing in Burlington, Vermont!
All The Traditions: It's Groundhog Day Already!
Songs for Punxsutawney Phil, warm songs for the dead of winter after a short, teasing January thaw, and a wealth of upcoming local concerts!
For Kate, Lhasa, and Sandra
A sad but extremely fond farewell to local musicians Kate McGarrigle, Lhasa de la Sela, and Sandra Wright, all of whom passed on this month way too soon.
All The Traditions: A Tribute To Martin Luther King Jr., And A Visit To Hawaii
Thoughts of Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday weekend, a special dedication to British folk icon Tim Hart, and a blissful walk on some Hawaiian beaches!
01-10-10 - A Numerologist's Dream!!
In addition to a wacky numerology set to commemorate all the "ones" and
"zeros" in the date (01-10-10), we highlight some of the world music
treasures available on Cumbancha Records out of Charlotte, VT, and a
nice long list of local music performances this upcoming week!
All The Traditions: The January Man Walks The Road With Woolen Coat and Boots of Leather
Dance music to warm us up in the chilly weather, some musique of the sea from Brittany, and some lovely squeezeboxes from Finland!
All The Traditions: First Night Festivals All Over The State
Hordes of local musicians playing at New Years celebrations all over the state, a few last-minute releases, and some of my favorite CDs of 2009!
All The Traditions: The Light Show For 2009
From the Incredible String Band to Ethel Merman, music to make the dark days brighter!
All The Traditions: Frozen In Frobisher Bay
From the frozen bays of Northern Canada to jazzy bluegrass, with lots of local holiday concertizing sprinkled throughout!
All The Traditions: The Faded Roses Of December Are Sweeter !
A side trip to Italy, Latin divas, and lots of great new local releases!
All the Traditions: Music To Drive Home
From Mr. Bojangles to the Chicago blues, music to drive safely home after Thanksgiving!
All The Traditions: When October Goes
Afro-Cuban mambo with Orchestra Baobab, weaving songs in Cape Breton gaelic, and some wonderful re-releases from Columbia-Legacy!
All The Traditions: When The Skies Of November Turn Gloomy
Arlo Guthrie and family visit Burlington while we visit the music of the Basque Country and remember the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald 34 years on.
All The Traditions: Any Old Time
Rare local appearances by Maria Muldaur and Beausoleil, some red-hot mamas, Mexican border music, and much more!