As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, I somehow get nostalgic and long for the days of going back to school. Though I can’t imagine going back full time, taking out student loans again, focusing every moment on studying, doing homework and taking tests, I can imagine, pushing myself to learn something … More School is back in session
Many years ago I was lucky enough to head to Cape Breton for a week with a group of musicians from Vermont and study with the late Jerry Holland. We were there with a mix of children and adult musicians and learned some great tunes from the master himself. I remember listening to one of … More One tune, one million ways to play it
I’ve never been much of a visual artist. Drawing, painting, and even coloring has never been my forte. I can appreciate the final product and even have an emotional connection with it but envisioning it from the start has always escaped me. Recently, I’ve been watching Blown Away, a reality TV show about glass blowers. … More Coloring outside the lines
I am always mesmerized when watching pipers play. In my humble opinion, pipes are one of the hardest instruments to play well. You not only have to learn the notes and melodies on the chanter but you got to figure out how to keep air in the bag at all times so that you can … More Bellows Bagpipe Concert
This Friday marks the first official day of summer and we’re celebrating by taking part in Make Music day, a day where musicians from all over the country (and the world), take to the streets, sidewalks, parks, porches, Inns, bars, and other public places to share their music. Vermont’s Make Music day is coordinated by … More Make music day
Summer is my favorite time of year. Not just because of the beautiful weather and longer days but because there are more music festivals and workshops to choose from than there are mosquitos. Well, not really, there are a LOT of mosquitos this time of year but you get my point. This festival season kicks … More Festival Time – 13th Annual Carolan Festival
March arrives on Friday and I, for one, couldn’t be happier. Not only is it a reminder that spring is on its way, but its the kick-off of one of my favorite celebrations — St. Patrick’s Day, and the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival. This weekend, the festival kicks off with two Irish dancing events in Richmond: … More Kicking of the 2019 Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
As the new year quickly approaches, I feel myself getting sucked into making a few resolutions. I usually don’t make a new year’s resolution because well, they never last, and I beat myself up because of it. However, I do think with a new year coming and a fresh new start, I have two things … More New Year’s resolutions
Join Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray, along with Beth Telford and Will Wright, for a lively evening of Cape Breton music at Seven Stars Arts Center in Sharon, VT.  The concert is on November 11 at 7pm.  This is a concert not to be missed. Here’s a little taste:
While hip hop and classical music may seem worlds apart, Black Violin is sure that both are meant to bring people together. The Barre Opera House welcomes the genre-busters on Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m., as part of the 2018-19 TD Bank Celebration Series. High-energy, classically trained musicians renowned for their ability to meld highbrow and … More Black Violin Comes to Vermont
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