Soundbites: A Day in the Sun: The Spirit of Vermont Music Festival
Noah Kesey is launching A Day in the Sun: The Spirit of Vermont, a music festival on September 28 in...
Comedian Ariel Elias Tapes New Special at the Vermont Comedy Club
Comedian Ariel Elias gained fame after a Trump supporter threw a beer can at her during a set; she chugged...
Art, Nature and Beauty in Montgomery
Traveling east on Route 118 along the Trout River is a nostalgic scene with covered bridges, barns and mountain views....
BrattBeat Weekly • 08/01/2024 Edition!
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‘Doomsbury’ Takes Over Soundbites
Chris Farnsworth, a Vermont music editor, has deep ties in the local scene. Ethan Slayton, an artist, co-created “Doomsbury” comics...
Soundbites: Previewing the Stowe Jazz Fest
Stowe Jazz Festival offers a diverse range of jazz styles for free, attracting big names and local talent while fostering...
On the Beat: Robber Robber Break Out
Burlington rockers Robber Robber got a positive review on Pitchfork for their new album. The indie rock scene in VT...
Here We Are: Eileen Christelow, Children's Book Author & Illustrator
Award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, Eileen has captivated kids, parents and teachers alike with her fun, full...
Soundbites: The Butterfields Take Flight
The Butterfields release new music video “Alberta Bound,” showcasing their 52-year musical journey, passion for flying, and Vermont’s natural beauty.
On the Beat: 20 Years of the Ramble; Higher Ground Stays Put
Burlington’s Old North End celebrates the 20th year of the Ramble with music, art, and community events. Higher Ground cancels...
Family-Friendly Summer Events at Vermont Ski Resorts
Summer in Vermont is a time for families to explore, play, and create unforgettable memories at the state’s picturesque ski...
BrattBeat Weekly • 07/19/2024 Edition!
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Soundbites: Robber Robber Talk Their New LP ‘Wild Guess’
Burlington indie-rock band Robber Robber defies genre with their debut album Wild Guess, showcasing a unique sound influenced by various...
On the Beat: Grand Point North Becomes a Flood Benefit Show, Despacito for Sale
Vermont faces flooding, music community bands together for relief efforts. Despacito Bar up for sale. Joe Moore honored at Jig...
Whimsy, Hiking and History in Wallingford
Stacy Harshman needed a change. While living in New York, she Googled words like “nature, mountains and community.” The search...
Here We Are: Zoe Proctor, Hilltop Montessori School, Admissions Dir.
Born and raised locally, Zoe gives us a personal and professional portrait of Montessori education, and how that learning has...
BrattBeat Weekly • 07/12/2024 Edition!
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Stuck in Vermont: Cambridge Resident Justin Marsh Brings Drag Queens to Rural Towns as Emoji Nightmare | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Justin Marsh, aka drag queen Emoji Nightmare, promotes LGBTQ+ acceptance through drag story hours in Vermont despite attempts to ban...
On the Beat: Mad Pride March and the Peace.Fest
Mad Pride March in Burlington, Vermont celebrates psychiatric survivors and those with mental illness, promoting rights and communication within the...
Summer Fun at Vermont Ski Resorts
Summer in Vermont means resorts across the state are offering mountain biking, scenic lift rides, water play, hiking, adventures, and...
Soundbites: The Busy Morning Band Tours Vermont Libraries
Linda Bassick and Greg Rothwell are touring Vermont libraries, performing songs from their children’s album “Maple’s Busy Morning” and showcasing...
On the Beat: EDM ‘Revolver’ Series Returns, the Radiance Win Beats for Good
Revolver electronic music series returns to Burlington after ending in 2017. Teen band The Radiance wins 2024 Beats for Good...
Here We Are: Lyle Howe, Brown & Roberts Hardware
Lyle has been on the team at Brown & Roberts Hardware for many years, helping folks fix, find, mend and...
BrattBeat Weekly • 06/28/2024 Edition!
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Stuck in Vermont: Metal Sculptor Kat Clear Creates Public Art Flowers in Downtown Vergennes With Help From Welding Students at Northlands Job Corps | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Metal sculptor Kat Clear is known for public art in Burlington. After a break, she collaborated with welding students to...
Soundbites: Wilco Make a Summer Mix for Solid Sound
Wilco is releasing a new EP titled Hot Sun Cool Shroud coinciding with Solid Sound festival. Fans can get exclusive...
On the Beat: Madaila 2.0 and TURNmusic Throws a Birthday Fest
Madaila, Burlington indie rock band, reemerges with new lineup and album. TURNmusic marks 10 years with mini music festival.Highlights from...
Vermont July 4th Celebrations in 2024
Vermont July 4th celebrations range from funky parades and outdoor concerts to festivities on Main Streets and local town greens....
On the Beat: Xander Naylor Scores a Film; Experimental Show at Bauschaus VT; the Pinery’s Sundown Sessions; Tributes at Maple Tree Place
Xander Naylor is a busy musician, touring India, playing with Mwenso & the Shakes, scoring films, and launching a new...
Here We Are: Abe Noe-Hays, Rich Earth Institute
Abe Noe-Hays is the co-founder and research director of Rich Earth Institute, this country’s first community scale urine recycling program,...
Stuck in Vermont: Nick Morse Has Been Planting Peonies in Chittenden County for 40 Years
Nick Morse, a retired Burlington resident, tends to peonies at six locations in Chittenden County for the past 40 years....
On the Beat: Cricket Blue Turns 10, the Maple Roots Festival Announces Lineup
Cricket Blue celebrates 10 years with a performance of “Corn King” with a chamber orchestra. Maple Roots Festival lineup announced...
Soundbites: Looking Back at Jazz Fest
Burlington locals lament city’s demise but find hope in vibrant jazz fest with Big Freedia. Oasis and Flynn throw successful...
A Place Called Adamant
It’s hard to define Adamant.
Here We Are: Susan Brearey, Artist
Take a walk on the wild side with Susan’s animal art – And hear about her adventures in music, museums...
On the Beat: Music Returns to ArtsRiot, Grace Potter Launches the Grand Point Foundation
ArtsRiot in Burlington quietly reopened under new ownership amid construction. Grace Potter launches foundation to support arts education in Vermont.
Soundbites: LaMP Talk Their New Live Album
LaMP, a trio of talented musicians, is releasing a double live album titled Live at Nectar’s from their jam-band shows....
BrattBlog Sunday Paper • 06/02/2024 Edition!
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
BrattBeat Weekly • 05/31/2024 Edition!
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Discover the Magic: 2 Unmissable Events with Killah Priest and John Newsom in Brattleboro
Brattleboro is set to host two captivating events featuring the renowned hip-hop artist Killah Priest and acclaimed visual artist John...
Stuck in Vermont: Volunteer Leonard Prive Picks Up Roadside Trash Between Underhill and Westfield | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Leonard Prive, retired custodian, volunteers 6-8 hours a day picking up trash along Vermont roads, inspiring others to keep the...
Soundbites: St. Albans Gets the Royal Treatment at the Kingman Fest
Annual Kingman Fest in St. Albans features music, food trucks, and local artisans. Family-friendly, free, and growing in popularity each...
On the Beat: Real Ricky Disses the Entire 802 Hip-Hop Scene; New Music From Taylor Mast
Burlington musician Tyler Mast released new single “I Could Get Used to Your Love.” Vermont rapper Real Ricky drops diss...
Soundbites: Merging Chopin and Busta Rhymes with BLKBOK
BLKBOK, a prodigy composer from Detroit with influences in classical, rap, and pop music, aims to inspire diversity and representation...
On the Beat: POP Montreal Announces Lineup; New Music From Robber Robber, Miles of Fire and Ryan Sweezey
Summer in Vermont is full of exciting festivals, including POP Montréal. New Vermont music releases feature Robber Robber, Ryan Sweezey,...
Pieces of History on Mount Philo in Charlotte
Mount Philo in Charlotte stands at 968 feet.
Here We Are: Peter Amidon, Musician, Choral Director
Peter Amidon is an exemplar of music’s power to bring folks together.Through choral directing, storytelling, community sings, dance calling,and bedside...
Stuck in Vermont: A Ford Model A Named Lizzie Has Been Driven by the Aubin Family for Five Generations | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Three generations of the Aubin family have cherished and maintained a 1931 Ford Model A named Lizzie, driven around town...
On the Beat: Music Phone Booths in Rutland and the Final Ripton Community Coffee House Show
Gen Zers have likely never seen a phone booth, but Rutland’s Nick Grandchamp installed one at Mountain Music record shop...
Soundbites: Buck Meek Embraces the Love Song
Buck Meek discusses the relationship between truth and abstraction in love songs, drawing inspiration from his upbringing and experiences in...