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)
Last Chance
Foot stomping Old-time trio with Katie Trautz (fiddle, banjo), Jenny Monfore (fiddle, banjo), and Chris Hollis (guitar, banjo and occasional triangle). Last Chance plays Southern Appalachian fiddle music. Their infectious dance music comes from years of playing together informally, and is always reminiscent of the late night jam sessions and good time parties the trio adores.
Pointe Noir Cajun Band: www.pncband.com
Foot stomping Old-time trio with Katie Trautz (fiddle, banjo), Jenny Monfore (fiddle, banjo), and Chris Hollis (guitar, banjo and occasional triangle). Last Chance plays Southern Appalachian fiddle music. Their infectious dance music comes from years of playing together informally, and is always reminiscent of the late night jam sessions and good time parties the trio adores.
Pointe Noir Cajun Band: www.pncband.com
Pointe Noir finds its rhythm deeply rooted in Southwest Louisiana. Cannon Labrie (accordion) is a long-time Cajun and Zydeco player who also plays with Yankee Chank and Planet Zydeco. Katie Trautz (fiddle) and Chris Hollis (guitar) are seasoned old-time players who eventually drifted south to the bayou to learn the musical traditions there. Jay Ekis (guitar) plays everything from indie folk to heavy metal, always with his amp turned way up! Helen Doyle (bass) has never been anywhere near Louisiana and is pleasantly surprised to be in a Cajun band. Michael Bradshaw (drums) can also be heard behind the Zydeco soul of Mango Jam, Vermont surf rockers Barbacoa and many more.
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