Bands
Mayfly
Katie Trautz and Julia Wayne
Mayfly, Americana/Old-time duo, is a Vermont based band that performs old-time New England and Appalachian music, as well as original songwriting on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and vocals. Mayfly has been performing for over 12 years, touring throughout the USA and Canada. Mayfly intersperses close harmony vocals with strong instrumentals influenced by blues, ballads, and American roots music. Most recently, Mayfly has celebrated the release of their third album called 'Sweet is the Morning'. In light of the girls' new journeys into motherhood, the duo has developed a children's show, including songs by Woody Guthrie, the Carter Family, and Elizabeth Mitchell.
Find them here: www.mayflyvt.com or www.facebook.com/mayflygirls
CD Review: http://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/mayfly-sweet-is-the-morning/Content?oid=2340700
"The CD is full of luscious examples of two women who are absolutely comfortable singing together, whether accompanied by instruments or not, and it's a shivering delight to hear them harmonize. Their lovely a cappella version of A.P. Carter's "The Birds Are Singing of You" is as natural as breathing, and is one of the disc's highlights." - Robert Resnik, VPR (Vermont Public Radio, All the Traditions)
"The release of Sweet Is the Morning is reason to celebrate. Wayne and Trautz are living proof that folk music is alive and well in Vermont and, happily, being played and nurtured by talented young musicians. Catch Mayfly live while you can, before we find that they're touring the world..." -Robert Resnik, VPR (Vermont Public Radio, All the Traditions)
Mayfly, Americana/Old-time duo, is a Vermont based band that performs old-time New England and Appalachian music, as well as original songwriting on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and vocals. Mayfly has been performing for over 12 years, touring throughout the USA and Canada. Mayfly intersperses close harmony vocals with strong instrumentals influenced by blues, ballads, and American roots music. Most recently, Mayfly has celebrated the release of their third album called 'Sweet is the Morning'. In light of the girls' new journeys into motherhood, the duo has developed a children's show, including songs by Woody Guthrie, the Carter Family, and Elizabeth Mitchell.
Find them here: www.mayflyvt.com or www.facebook.com/mayflygirls
CD Review: http://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/mayfly-sweet-is-the-morning/Content?oid=2340700
"The CD is full of luscious examples of two women who are absolutely comfortable singing together, whether accompanied by instruments or not, and it's a shivering delight to hear them harmonize. Their lovely a cappella version of A.P. Carter's "The Birds Are Singing of You" is as natural as breathing, and is one of the disc's highlights." - Robert Resnik, VPR (Vermont Public Radio, All the Traditions)
"The release of Sweet Is the Morning is reason to celebrate. Wayne and Trautz are living proof that folk music is alive and well in Vermont and, happily, being played and nurtured by talented young musicians. Catch Mayfly live while you can, before we find that they're touring the world..." -Robert Resnik, VPR (Vermont Public Radio, All the Traditions)
Chaque Fois!
"Chaque Fois!" performs Cajun music that sets a festive atmosphere. The name translates to "every time," and represents the fun and energy the group generates whenever they play together. The band is led by Alec Ellsworth (accordion, fiddle, vocals) and Katie Trautz (fiddle, vocals). Both multi-instrumentalists, they weave rhythms, harmonies and melodies together with their instruments and voices. They are joined by Chris Hollis on guitar and triangle.
Wooden Dinosaur
Wooden Dinosaur is the project of Michael Roberts of Brattleboro, VT. Wooden Dinosaur plays original songs with guitar, violin, horns, drums and bass. Wooden Dinosaur tours the East Coast frequently, and has released numerous albums. Most recently, they released a short and sweet record called Rhubarb Wine and will be touring throughout New England to promote it.
Find more info here:
http://woodendinosaur.tumblr.com
www.woodendinosaur.bandcamp.com
Find more info here:
http://woodendinosaur.tumblr.com
www.woodendinosaur.bandcamp.com
Kick em Jenny Stringband
This six-piece stringband (twin fiddles, guitar, banjo, banjo-uke, and bass) plays any kind of event, from square dances to orchards to bars to parties to weddings and more. They are a rockin' ensemble driven by old-time rhythms, cajun music, twin fiddling and a knack for getting people on their feet dancing. After a journey to Louisiana to attend the Blackpot Festival, this band came together to revive the energy around old-time and cajun music in Vermont....always glad to play, whether in the living room or on the stage.
This six-piece stringband (twin fiddles, guitar, banjo, banjo-uke, and bass) plays any kind of event, from square dances to orchards to bars to parties to weddings and more. They are a rockin' ensemble driven by old-time rhythms, cajun music, twin fiddling and a knack for getting people on their feet dancing. After a journey to Louisiana to attend the Blackpot Festival, this band came together to revive the energy around old-time and cajun music in Vermont....always glad to play, whether in the living room or on the stage.
