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…

They don’t have revenge on their minds because these Nerds are grateful for the success they’ve enjoyed the past 30 years. This Sunday, Jan. 17, you will have a fun day if you head to the Pickle Barrel to see the Nerds, who are the ultimate cover band. There is not a genre they don’t…

Submitted Donal O’Shaughnessy You will get more than just music from Donal O’ Shaughnessy when you go see him play at McGrath’s Irish Pub this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. It is a show filled with jokes, stories and both Irish and Folk music. He appreciates when you sing along or even get up…

Submitted The Lynch Bros: Duane Carleton and Tim Lynch make up a dynamic duo with their musical infuences and styles. The Lynch Bros are the new act at Moguls Sports Pub every Thursday night at 9 p.m. One of the Bros you all may know, Mr. Duane Carleton a.k.a. The Human Jukebox. The other bro…

Submitted Acoustic Ruckus If you want to ring in the new year with some good original music, then there are two new bands I suggest you go see. The Clear River Tavern’s New Year’s Eve party will be rocking with Acoustic Ruckus at 9:30 p.m. and the Wobbly Barn might need a new roof after…

Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg HAMJOB Alex Abraham said this weekend is “fixing to be one of the better weekends” of his life and it could be yours too if you head to the Wobbly Barn on Friday night, Dec. 18, to see his band, “Hamjob.” It’s a free show if you’re 21 and over and…

If you spent 44 years with the same employer, you must love the company. If you’ve been in the same profession for 60 years, you must really love what you do. Both of these statements are true and apply to Doug Gray, the lead vocalist of the Marshall Tucker Band. Don’t miss your opportunity to…

Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg BRIAN BLUMENTHAL a.k.a. “BLOOMER” Brian Blumenthal makes his long awaited return to Mogul Sports Pub this Saturday at 6 p.m. for one night only. Blumenthal, or Bloomer as he is better known, is excited to be back playing in Killington as this is one of his favorite places to play. He…