In 1994 a group of college friends at the University of Vermont found themselves at a musical dead end. Everywhere they went, everything they played had been done before them and it was driving them crazy. Then one day, a bagpiper came into their...
The BOB AMOS BAND presents an eclectic blend of high energy acoustic music, with soaring harmony vocals, intricate guitar work and wonderful original material. Bob’s influences as a songwriter are quite varied, and so his songs...
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Once again, major life changes are the source of inspiration for this album. Lots of parting ways with loved ones and soul searching as I was faced with flying solo again after three years of performing as a duo...
Musician, Performer, Composer, Recording Artist, Educator
"One of the new trailblazers -the bold ones who will take guitar into the next century"
Tim Farrell is one of the select group of musicians who exemplify all that is...
BiographyA tight-knit group of musicians living, working, and performing in and around Burlington, Vermont, Japhy Ryder draw upon a diverse range of influences to create their unique blend of instrumental hip-hop, dub, rock and afro-beat. Bass...
Jessica Smucker writes what could be considered "dark pop" songs: catchy melodies in minor keys, lyrics that masterfully infuse sad stories with tiny flecks of humor and hope. She performs in diverse configurations and contexts, but her...
Kristina's "Turn Off the Noise" is included in this new release! Currently "Turn Off the Noise" has been climbing the charts on Radio Free Vermont and in the last week has hit the top 10! Another track to check out is Abenaki...
As described in Seven Days..."On a frigid late-February evening in 2008, I stumbled into Burlington’s Radio Bean and caught a ragtag Champlain College band called Villanelles. It was an underwhelming performance. The group bore...
Born in a converted chicken house in West Townshend, Gene Morrison, a native Vermonter, joined locals to create twelve original songs on “Looking Back”. Devoted to his roots and true to heart, Gene’s lyrics reflect a...
After many months of building the site, traveling the state of Vermont digging for music in all corners of the state, and promoting it where ever we could across the world...Radio Free Vermont is now listed as an official...
"World class fiddler... far from just offering one dance tune after another, simple settings allow the true beauty of the music to shine through" - Sing Out
The traditional music of New England can be as warm and comforting as a winter fire or...
For a lot of young artists it's about being a star, and I was once young too. But what I've come to realize is, it's about sharing and touching people in a way that's positive and meaningful. It's about getting someone to think about something, help...
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Birth of a Band
In the winter of 1992–93, I was living in New York City and touring with rock-n-roll legend Bo Diddley. I’ve always had a love for world rhythms and groove-heavy music. While playing...