Circuits in the Woods: A Full-Day Celebration of Electronic Sound in Downtown Brattleboro
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, electronic music returns to its ancestral home. Circuits in the Woods takes over downtown Brattleboro from 1 PM to midnight, filling four venues with performances, workshops, and interactive sound installations.
Founded by radio host Wendy M. Levy and co-produced by Eric Gagne of Nova Arts, Joseph Conrad of Stage 33 Live, and music-software designer Chris Randall, the festival honors Vermont’s groundbreaking contributions to modern music—beginning with the analog synthesizer built at the Estey Organ Company and continuing with the Synclavier, developed by New England Digital in White River Junction.
A Living Lineage of Innovation
The festival traces the state’s electronic lineage along creative “ley lines” that connect Brattleboro, Putney, and White River Junction—places where experimentation and technology have long intertwined. Vermont helped invent electronic sound, and Circuits in the Woods proves that innovation still thrives in this region.
Five Stages, Infinite Sounds
From ambient textures to psych improv, from drone to danceable synth-pop, Circuits in the Woods features more than twenty performers representing every corner of the genre map. Visitors can wander between venues, grab a drink or some chocolate, and experience Vermont’s underground scene come to life.
🎛️ Marigold Stage A/B – 157 Main St.
| Time | Artist | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Charles Dodge | A (Main Stage) |
| 2:00 PM | Doc No (Noah Davis) | A (Main Stage) |
| 2:45 PM | Burial Woods (Nathan Meunier) | B (Side Stage) |
| 3:15 PM | Caldon Glover (they/them) | A (Main Stage) |
| 4:00 PM | C. Puffer (Christian Puffer) | B (Side Stage) |
| 4:45 PM | MMMM (Eric) | A (Main Stage) |
| 5:30 PM | Thomas Nöla | B (Side Stage) |
| 6:15 PM | Countermoon | A (Main Stage) |
| 7:00 PM | Glasspack | B (Side Stage) |
| 8:00 PM | Badweatherfriend – Tales of Space Guy | A (Main Stage) |
| 9:00 PM | Wet Tuna | B (Side Stage) |
| 10:00 PM | Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders | A (Main Stage) |
🌀 Main stage performances at Marigold include headliners Wet Tuna and Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders. The side stage features rotating emerging artists and experimental sets throughout the afternoon.
🟢 Turn It Up! – 85 Main St.
| Time | Artist / Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | Trevor Robinson – Synth Petting Zoo | Hands-on demo space; play with synths and sound modules. |
| 4:00 PM | University of Brattleboro (Rolf B. Parker) | Live demo and community music build. |
| 5:00 PM | Vermont Synth Society Showcase (Casper, Pashtron, Doug Krieger) | Group performance of local sound artists. |
🎹 A playground for the synth-curious—hands-on exploration encouraged.
🟣 Tavernier Chocolates / The Chocolate Kissa – 128 Main St.
| Time | Artist / Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | Jay Sullivan – DJ Sets | Ambient + experimental mixes between sets until ≈6 PM. |
| 3:30 PM | Estey Field Organ Tone Archive w/ Ron Schneiderman | Audience-participation set on a historic Estey Field Organ. |
| 4:30 PM | John Levin | ARP Odyssey performance — vintage hardware in action. |
☕ Sip drinking chocolate or chilled mocktails while Brattleboro’s electronic past hums around you.
🔵 The Wonky Press – 229 Main St.
| Time | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | Chris Hinkle | Experimental electronics and textures. |
| 7:15 PM | AI Junkyard (Scott Moore) | Noise and improvised sound collage. |
| 8:00 PM | Dave Seidel (Mysterybear) | Drone and harmonic minimalism. |
🖨️ An intimate art-space setting for evening experimental works.
Community & Access
🎟 Festival Pass – $40 (+ fee) via NovaArts.org
💵 At-Door Admission – Sliding scale donation, cash only ( no one turned away )
🥫 Food Drive – Bring non-perishable items for FoodWorks collection at all venues
Reflection
Circuits in the Woods isn’t just another concert marathon. It’s a reminder that Vermont’s creativity has always pushed boundaries—from Estey’s early innovations to the DIY spirit alive today. The festival connects generations of experimenters and invites everyone to listen, tinker, and rediscover what sound can be.
