Breathwork is a Burlington-based trio that forms tight and expansive grooves that straddle the lines between jazz and Americana.  On the heels of the recent success of its members’ solo projects, Breathwork’s singles are quickly garnering a cult following amongst lovers of improvisation and genre-smashing.  Breathwork’s debut full-length album, Amber, releases December 13, 2024 on vinyl and on all streaming platforms via Vermont’s own Music Lab Records.

Breathwork is: Xander Naylor, guitar; Ethan Snyder, drums; Pat Markley, bass

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ibQ9Ez2ksS01J00YIBhgM?si=RfDcYqbaTIO36Udef-DDgA&nd=1&dlsi=2b78fc1be335409a

Instagram: @breathworkmusic

A storyteller at heart, Michael Nault wields an authoritative yet varied tone that spans from commanding to vulnerable. With a classically-informed piano approach, his style effortlessly traverses the realms of riff-driven rock, country, jazz, and electronic music. Forever hungry for new sounds, he is a passionate writer who continually searches for his unique voice. Each song evolves from heartfelt life experience, weaving together evocative lyrics that leave ample room for the listener’s imagination.

His musical journey is marked by diverse collaborations, from rocking in the Southern California desert to R&B artists in L.A. and jazz musicians in New York. This breadth of experience has nurtured a layered approach to song structure, allowing his music to be appreciated both on a surface level and with profound emotional depth.

His latest musical incarnation, The KOAN, draws inspiration from the enigmatic riddles of Zen philosophy. With an initial focus on the later works of Leonard Cohen, the KOAN project is ever-evolving, seeking to expand into increasingly original and varied musical explorations. The present is all there will ever be. “Now” never changes, only the urgency to embrace it.

Website: https://www.iconsofdecay.com

Burlington's philosophers of dissonance, Brunch isn't your average post-punk band. They’re a genre-bending mosh pit where disco-punk grooves collide with 90s alt rock, fueled by stoner riffs, they unleash raw power and wickedly incisive lyrics that transcend time.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brunchtheband

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20u1eNEFrgn9XCwUGuBNt9

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brunchtheband

Jacob Green is a Blues Roots Musician, One Man Band & Multi-String Player. Performing & rotating between Cigar Box Guitars, Resonator Slide Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Acoustic & Electric Guitar; while simultaneously playing stomp box & foot tambourine. Jacob has now laid down some roots in the Green Mountain State of Vermont, but used to be accustomed to touring all around the US, playing 40 states total, averaging 150 shows a year. 

From being a Rambler, to becoming a Recluse, Jacob has had some time to focus on recording of both new material as well as sorting through his long back catalog of original music, he developed over many years of hard travelin' for soul searching inspiration. His latest singles “Slide” & “Travelin’ Soul”, truly capture the troubadour swampy sounds, that he’d been searching for all along. Both songs feature local blues legend, Ed "WhiteWolf" Schoenly on harmonica, who's a frequent guest at Green's shows.

Facebook: http://facebook.com/jacobgreenmusic

Instagram: http://instagram.com/jacobgreenmusic

Website: http://www.jacobgreenmusic.com

Laci Harmon, creating music as Laci Elle, is a Burlington-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer and designer. A self-taught artist, she released her debut folk album at 15 and later shifted to a blend of pop, soul, and experimental sounds with her 2020 single "Siren."

Laci's work aims to inspire others to embrace their individuality and creativity, encouraging them to think beyond conventional boundaries. Currently, Laci is focused on her design career and developing Tantivy, a mixed media art and clothing brand that merges music and design.

Instagram : @Laci.Elle
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BkNIxWkjv3X0LtTdUpf0J?si=jDxwn-7lTC-bd2SDNH2bDA
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZSOCCCARv4

Fisher is a multi-genre experimentalist with deep local roots. Having performed and toured from a young age and writing music since he was 12, he now aims to capture the noticed ironies and small thoughts we all have that build to bigger ideas. The kind of ideas you can sway to, maybe even jump a little. The kind that stick to your heart after the lights go out.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tHlZct6Vz2W53ZvuFnuhA?si=TrvcO0lfQ9mhSSninN75DA

Bandcamp: https://fisherwagg.bandcamp.com/track/when-you-get-home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fisherwagg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fisherwagg

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oWQotQ5fFuqGMXyLhrW5A

TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@fisherwagg?ug_source=op.auth&ug_term=Linktr.ee&utm_source=awyc6vc625ejxp86&utm_campaign=tt4d_profile_link&_r=1

Red Heron's music is a kaleidoscopic ramble through disparate genres and tonalities united by groovy rhythms and a goofball mentality. Composed of vocalist/keyboardist Tevan Goldberg, guitarists Harrison Durant and Charlie Janeway, and drummer Dylan Woolf, Red Heron has been entertaining and bewildering Burlington audiences since 2022. Their debut EP 'Nobirdy' is available on all streaming services.

Bandcamp: https://redheron1.bandcamp.com/album/nobirdy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redheron_band/

Bull Frog is a folk-grass trio that blends an old-school style with familiar sound. Drinking from the tap of country, bluegrass and traditional folk music, they share their stories of lost Americana through the heartbeat of thumping upright bass, the deep roots of an acoustic guitar, and the soul of a voice you'd likely have heard through a dusty transistor radio

Instagram: @bullfrogtheband

Spotify: Single releasing soon on September 6th!

Xander Naylor is an American guitarist and composer who has become known for a style unparalleled in his generation.  Naylor’s music honors the generations before him, blending elements of jazz, rock, and Indian classical music, into what Rolling Stone describes as “that signature Naylor sound.”   

Born of his own spiritual journey and deep study of multiple Eastern and Western traditions, music has brought him to perform in concerts and festivals all over the world, including Montreal International Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, Central Park Summerstage, Lincoln Center, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, and the Perelman Performing Arts Center (opening night). He currently tours with his own bands the Xander Naylor Trio and Breathwork, as well as with NYC-based acts Mwenso and the Shakes and The Sound of (Black) Music. 

Naylor’s most recent composition work was the original score for the motion picture Hayseed.  The Hayseed soundtrack is scheduled for release on September 13, 2024.

Website: www.xandernaylor.com

IG: @xandernaylor 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lZQu8x4hu6EHXGZOp4O2H?si=VRKql2JZRCuu6gjZ7XHLhQ

Bandcamp (w/vinyl pre-order): xandernaylor.bandcamp.com

I’m Frank, I live in Eden, Vermont. I’ve always worn my heart on my sleeve and I think that comes through in my writing. My songs are about love, community, solidarity, and our slice of the world that we call home. As an artist I want to touch hearts and make people feel together.

Instagram: @frankerickson

Avery Lavoie is a songcatcher born in the Huntington river valley of N’dakinna (Vermont homeland in Abenaki). She weaves folk songs of place, love, grief and reverence for life.

Instagram: @averylynnflower

Maddie Donaldson (vocals), Alina Donaldson (vocals), and Zach Wilkerson (guitar, synth, vocals), make up the dream pop band, Soft Sundries. Based in a bedroom in Bristol, Vermont, we sing lucid lyrics over indie-rock style guitar and then pretty much add random stuff till it sounds good, we are also huge fans of the Suzuki Omnichord. Some of our key influences include bands like Cocteau Twins, Mazzy Star and Prince, and more contemporary influences are Mk.gee, Dijon, Beach House, and The Strokes.

From left to right: Zach, Alina, and Maddie

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoftSundries04

Breanna Elaine is a full time musician, singer/songwriter based out of Vermont. Breanna’s music is dripping with plenty of earthy folk, indie, singer/songwriter sounds, but the term “folk music” does not fully encapsulate the work of this blooming musician. Her debut album, “Seedlings" was released January 1st, 2023. She performs a mix of originals as well as a wide array of covers on both guitar and banjo. Breanna is recognized around Vermont and surrounding areas for her unique sound and songwriting talent. With over 100 original songs that have still yet to be recorded, this is just the beginning for Breanna Elaine, a true star on the rise. 

“Generally classified on music sites as folk/rock, as the evening went on, it was clear she transcends definition. She’s been compared to Jewel (though Breanna’s covers of Jewel are in many ways superior to the originals), Alanis Morissette, and Janis Ian. Tack on an early Fiona Apple song and it’s easy to understand just how diversely her talent runs.” -Susan Johnson of the Brandon reporter

Website: https://www.breannaelaine.com

Linktree: https://solo.to/breannaelaine

A student string quartet performs at the Rocket Shop during their residency at the 20th Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival. Performers will discuss the pieces they are performing and what it's like to be on the journey to becoming a professional musician! Nestled between the spectacular Green Mountains and the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, Saint Michael’s College hosts this summer's Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in June and July. This intensive program of solo and chamber music study welcomes college, graduate and high school age musicians into an atmosphere of rich stimulation and focused professionalism. The schedule provides four hours of individual practice each day, daily chamber music rehearsal, lessons, coachings, master classes and a variety of workshops. The Festival’s Artist Faculty concert series and its extensive student performance opportunities complement the productive practice and rehearsal schedule, creating an ideal setting for participants’ musical development.

Instagram: Green Mountain Chamber Music (@gmcmf) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook: Facebook

YouTube: GMCMF Emerging Artists Concert 1 July 2021 (youtube.com)

Vocally dynamic and palpably emotional, acoustic singer/songwriter Ryan Sweezey brings his infectious and meaningful pop and folk/rock to every stage he plays with an earnest sensitivity and expert execution. Whether performing a solo set or with his band Ryan Sweezey and the Midnight Walkers, his passion for music shines through in his reserved yet engaging stage presence. At home in a catalog featuring Matchbox Twenty, Gin Blossoms, Matt Nathanson, and Tom Petty, his most recent album Out Searching was released in 2022. A five-time New England Music Award nominee, Ryan is currently nominated for Best Pop Artist, Best Rock Artist, and Best Folk Artist in the 2024 Seven Daysies.

Website: ryansweezey.com

Facebook, instagram, TikTok - @RyanSweezeyMusic 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bDYU19RFuQ1SFPqcSeukP?si=GUzQy5iiTK2jgHWd9VkMpQ

BandCamp: ryansweezey.bandcamp.com

The SQm  have  been together as a Burlington, Vermont band  going on 12 years now. They are  Scott Connolly, Greg Hancock, Phil Merrick and Alan Turnbull. 

From the outset, the Minds have played principally for their own enjoyment and therapy, gathered around a warm amplifier, ritually re-telling the songs of their ancestors and younger selves, and engaging in the timeless quest for harmony and synchrony.  On rare occasions, they play house, street, camp,  and birthday parties. 

Inspiration came from American folk and rock (like The Band, REM, John Prine, Bob Dylan, The  Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, The Velvet Underground to name but a few) along with a primal dose of British Invasion and psychedelic sounds. 

Along the way they started to write, perform and record a collection of original songs. This year a rock musical inspired by the the hype surrounding the total solar eclipse was released as an album  “Celestial Season”. It can be heard on SoundCloud and soon other streaming platforms. 

SoundCloud:  https://www.soundcloud.com/The-Squandered-Minds

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squandered_minds/

Formed in 2018 and comprised of Maya Sun Robedee-Molino (lead vocals, guitar, ukulele) and Rory Goodale (backup vocals, 12-string, tambo), The Champlain Shoregasm are a quirky, high-energy, folk/punk duet based in Burlington, VT ; the West Coast of New England.

Inspired by 60’s folk music and 80’s punk rock and shoegaze, the band’s original music includes upbeat crowd favorites Trans Aliens, As the World Comes Apart, and Queen Bee, as well as moody alt ballads such as Flowers for Lorelai.

Covers include an original rearrangements of artists including Radio Head, The Cure, Mazzy Star, The Violent Femmes, Amanda Palmer, and Robyn Hitchcock.

The Champlain Shoregasm can be found playing the Lake Champlain waterfront, as well as gigs and open-mic nights at venues in the New England area and beyond.

Website: https://thechamplainshoregasm.com
Bandcamp: https://thechamplainshoregasm.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: @thechamplainshoregasm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChamplainShoregasm
Youtube: @thechamplainshoregasm

Hi! I’m Henry Stowell, a musician out of Sudbury, Massachusetts. But based in Burlington, Vermont! I sing, play guitar, bass, and mix and master most of my own songs. Some of my biggest musical influences include Alice In Chains, Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam and Amy Winehouse. I grew up around rock n’ roll, and when I picked up a guitar for the first time, I fell in love with it. Ever since I have continued to write songs, and record them. I hope to get my music out to the world anyway I can, thanks for listening!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qQ8UNT3Ux1xgEPUXZZ8wC?si=8Z56tMSER6aJw6juKsfrsg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/henry-stowell/1650000411 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJF44JUeJ3W7vu0COZMGD-A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrystowellmusic/

The Arty LaVigne Band is a quartet of Burlington-area music scene veterans who come together to give life to the songs written and sung by Arty LaVigne. Drummer Andrew Bedard, bassist Jeff Barrows, and guitarist Mark Christensen join Arty to deliver captivating tunes that draw on influences from the music of Laurel Canyon, Northern California's Bay Area and beyond.

Website: twistedapplerecords.com – "Mark Christensen's lead guitar conveys real danger." – All About Jazz

Leddy Moss is a Folk Rock acoustic duo from Burlington, VT, made up of James Lignos (lead guitar, vocals) and Lance Whitesel (rhythm guitar, lead vocals). Lance and James strive to give their introspective lyricism the spotlight, all the while crafting joyful melodies that hook folks in and keep the vibes happy and healthy. Leddy Moss released their “All My Plans” EP this past February, and are excited to share that they will be releasing their next EP in early May of 2024.

Instagram: @leddy_moss

TikTok: @leddymoss

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DdgZZvJcqDxQbMRRsWAR0?si=w7MxV60gQdSWTz-VDJtdOg

Audrey Pearl is a songwriter and storyteller who was born and raised at the foot of the green mountains. Synthesizing influences of classic folk and modern indie rock and pop, her imaginative lyrics and soft, tender vocals evoke feelings of nostalgia, longing, transience, and heartbreak.

Photo credits: Madeline Daly

Instagram: Audrey Pearl (@audreylpearl) • Instagram photos and videos

Spotify: Audrey Pearl | Spotify

Laura Molinelli and Bay Campbell present original bluegrass, alt country, psychedelic fusion, dream pop, indie rock and whatnot. Founded in 2015, with deep roots in bedroom pop as well as traditional folk and Americana, they deliver a unique and original sound. They are joined by the supporting talents of Christian Heins (bass) and Bill Conley (dobro/pedal steel.)

Website: https://www.luminouscrush.com/

Instagram: Luminous crush (@luminouscrush) • Instagram photos and videos

Grace Palmer is a 23-year-old folk singer/songwriter from Burlington, VT. She was raised in Ellington, CT, where her love of music was fostered through performing in her family Christian rock band. She spent a year in Nashville working as an independent acoustic artist until the onset of the pandemic, where she moved to Burlington, VT, to attend St. Michael’s College, where she is currently a senior.
Grace’s music has strong influences of Jim Croce, Miley Cyrus, and Fleetwood Mac, leading to a unique folk-pop-rock sound. Her released music, an album called “i’ll be somebody”, can be described as lively, heartfelt, and introspective. In addition to solo acoustic shows, she can be found performing along the east coast in the jazz-funk fusion band Lazy Bird, and the pop-disco cover band Small Talk.

Instagram: @grace.palmer.music

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iZHMAHVCygmxIijaP8nDW?si=HTxct0WORt68qXUWXS9rxA

Dylan Murray is a self-taught musician originally from Salisbury, Vermont. He has been performing for just over a year, including several places in Nashville, Tennessee looking to make a career performing as a singer-songwriter.

Instagram: @dylanvt63

Perri the dad is a sensation that not only captures the attention of his listeners but also their hearts. He brings to the table a plethora of sounds including hip hop, rap, rnb, afrobeats and so much more. 

If you feel intrigued by this artist persona then you should check out his music available on all streaming platforms. 

Django Koenig (moniker name: Django Soulo) is a Vermont-born singer-songwriter that blends Americana music with Soul. He performs his music from the heart, for the heart. Django is currently touring with the release of his sixth record, ‘Shadow Work’.

Website: https://djangosoulo.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/djangosoulo/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/djangosoulo/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qmek2WLK4WkXW6N1c0K55?si=6Eq_PnkiSeiR-5Qtw1xbiQ

Trevor is a songwriter living in Southern Vermont. He writes idiosyncratic and empathetic songs about the inner lives and outward dilemmas of regular and not-so-regular folks. Bingo nights, black-metal teens, polar bears, ex-cons, current-cons, folk singers, and house fires.

Bandcamp:  trevorrobinson.bandcamp.com 

Hannah Hannah is a singer and songwriter from Burlington, VT. With definite roots in the folk and indie genres, her music also takes strong influence from soul, blues, and jazz. With a smoky voice, uncomplicated guitar lines, tender melodies, and meaningful lyrics, she invites the listener to join her in compassionately feeling the feelings and being present for this beautiful, strange, and lovingly ordinary existence.

Bandcamp: Music | Hannah Hannah (bandcamp.com)

Spotify: Hannah Hannah | Spotify

Apple Music: ‎Hannah Hannah - Apple Music

Website: Hannah Hannah (hannahhmusic.com)

Remi Russin is a Winooski-based new wave and indie pop artist. Combining ambient textures and gratuitous melody, Russin creates sonic density that shrouds reflections on loss, anxiety, and life change.

Bandcamp: remirussin.com

Instagram: @remi_russin_vevo

Jason Baker is a singer-songwriter from Vermont whose music is rooted in traditional American folk styles, yet is lyrically fully contemporary in both topic and viewpoint. Jason has released 3 albums, “America Dreams” in 2018, “Common Man Blues” in 2019,  "The Lighthouse" in 2020, four 4-song EPs, "Liberty” in 2021, “The Dream Of Peace” in April 2022, “I Have Come To Set You Free” in October 2022, and “Sing A Song” in September 2023, and “10,000 Miles Away” a 5-song EP of traditional folk songs featuring accompaniment on the long-neck banjo in October 2023.

• 2019 New England Music Awards Nominee for "Best in Vermont"

• Nov/Dec American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest Honorable Mention for the song "Christmastime Blues"

• Finalist in the Songs For Social Change 2019 Song Contest for the song "something that's never been done before"

• Composed and performs theme music for "Vermont Talks" podcast (vermonttalks.com)

• Finalist in the "Solo Male" Category of the Blues & Roots Radio International Song Contest 2022 for the song "The Dream Of Peace"

• Finalist in the Songs For Social Change 2022 Song Contest for the song "It Doesn’t Go Away"

• Vermont Folklife Traditional Arts Apprentice, 2022-23 Cohort, “Long Neck Banjo”, Master: Rik Palieri

Website: http://jbakervt.com/

Reverb Nation: https://www.reverbnation.com/jbakervt

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jbakervtmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbakervt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbakervtmusic/