Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg TAYLOR HICKS By Dave Hoffenberg I had the pleasure of interviewing an idol last week, an “American Idol” that is. Season five winner Taylor Hicks is bringing his acoustic show to Rutland on Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Center Street transforms into an open-air market with outdoor dining, shopping, children’s…

Walter Parks Walter Parks brings his Swamp Cabbage to the Wild Fern in Stockbridge this Thursday night, June 16  at 7 p.m. You can also catch the show at The Local in Rutland the night before, Wednesday, June 15 at 9 p.m. The Local show is a benefit for Team Romulous which helps to fight…

This Friday I recommend you kick off Memorial Day weekend in Tinmouth at the Old Firehouse with House Blend. Get there early as this huge group usually packs the place. House Blend is an eclectic, 16-member (sometimes up to 20) democraticly led a cappella group that sings an interesting and wide variety of music. Some…

Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg APPLESEED COLLECTIVE When people ask me what my favorite band is, it’s tough to say because I like so many. When they ask me what my favorite kind of music is, I can’t narrow it down to one but what I can say is that I love remixes and when a…

Courtesy of Kitty Kindbud The Kind Buds are part of Killington Resort’s annual Dazed and Defrosted concert being held Saturday, April 23. This Saturday, April 23 is the 2nd Annual Dazed and Defrosted concert at Killington Resort—and it’s a must do for music lovers and good times. This year the concert kicks off at 11…

Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg There’s a new band in the area that you all need to check out—the Super Stash Bros. Catch them this Friday at Center Street Alley; every Saturday night at Moguls Sports Pub; as well as the Moguls Pig Roast on Sunday, April 17. They also play at various places in the…

Last week I wrote about Frank Chase who has been playing Killington since 1978. I thought that was the longest tenure of my article subjects, but this week I got to speak with Guy Burlage, who can top that since he came here in 1976, although I first met him in 2003. Burlage and some…

By Robin Alberti FRANK CHASE Sadly, a local music legend is sailing off into the sunset, literally. Frank Chase, minus a possible future guest appearance, will be playing his last few gigs in Killington this week. He has taken a cruise ship job in Oregon for the summer and next winter will be sailing the…

Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg KICKING SUNRISE A new band is making its Killington debut this weekend: Kicking Sunrise will play the Wobbly Barn on March 18 and 19. They are very excited to share their music with everyone here. The band is: Joe Murphy, lead vocals/rhythm guitar; Ryan Hornibrook, bass/backing vocals/rapper; Matthew Bosco, lead guitar/backing…

Brickdrop—they may be a new band to many, but they plan on being around for a long time, so folks will be able to get to know them. If you want that to be sooner rather than later, go to Merchants Hall in Rutland this Saturday at 7 p.m. Brickdrop is comprise of Ben Bivins,…

By Robin Alberti

Courtesy of Devious Planet RUSTED ROOT Rusted Root makes it’s triumphant return to the Pickle Barrel in the midst of its 25th Anniversary Tour on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. I had the pleasure of having a phone interview with Michael Glabicki who founded Rusted Root. He is looking forward to this show and…

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Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg JARED JOHNSON There is a new music spot in Killington where you can feast on good food and good tunes. Capriccio Ristorante has live music on Friday and Saturday nights. This Saturday, don’t miss Jared Johnson who is performing from 6-10 p.m. Johnson plays a wide variety of good listening and…

Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg ALMOST EASY Almost Easy is making its Wobbly Barn debut this Friday night, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. If you can’t make that, no worries because you get two nights with this great New Jersey band. It may be named after the Avenged Sevenfold hit song and also popular in Singapore…