The theorem of turntablist as musician has been long proven in the capable hands of DJ Logic, whom with jazz as his foundation has become a wax innovator by crossing genres and mixing his sound across the map. As one of the world’s most accomplished turntablists, DJ Logic is widely credited for introducing jazz into the hip–hop realms and is considered by most as a highly-respected session musician and an innovative bandleader.
Since his emergence in the early nineties amidst the Bronx hip-hop scene, the New York City based deejay has been amassing a veritable mountain of collaborations, including a full-fledged band with members of Blues Traveler (The John Popper Project ft. DJ Logic), a trio with Steve Molitz & Freekbass (Headtronics), a jazz project with Georgian prodigy Beka Gochiasvili, and as a member of Grammy-winning Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s The Offense of the Drum album. He also has a long list of other collaborations with artists ranging from the likes of Bob Weir, John Mayer, Medeski Martin and Wood, Christian McBride, O.A.R., Carly Simon, Marcus Miller, Jack Johnson, Vernon Reid, Warren Haynes, Charlie Hunter, Jack DeJohnette, Ben Harper, Mos Def, The Roots, Bernie Worrell, Bill Laswell, Melvin Gibbs, Fred Wesley, Sean Kuti and many more.
DJ Logic and his role as an electronic-music ambassador keeps him at the top of his game. Whether the scratch artist instructs tablas to flirt with drum ‘n’ bass (such as on his Nina Simone and Billy Holiday remixes found on Sony Legacy’s Remixed and Reimagined volumes), meshes free styling MC’s with Afro-Cuban rhythms (such as on ‘Share Worldwide Funk’ – a remix produced for Jack DeJohnette and Golden Beams Collected, Volume 1), or remixes tracks for rock bands such as Moon Taxi, DJ Logic can always be found paying homage to his predecessors while contributing his vision to the deejay genre.
While the context of his work may vary, DJ Logic’s spinning skills are definitely beyond reproach. He works with a phenomenal roster of invited guests, and he knows how to pick his collaborators as well as his samples. With a growing catalogue of recordings under his belt, DJ Logic’s supreme musicianship and eclectic tastes will allow him to journey wherever an infectious groove may take him.
Noah Young was born and raised in Central VT, and has been playing music professionally in New Orleans. for the last 14 years. He will be joined by guitarist Max Bronstein and local VT drummer Andy Gagnon. Noah Young has performed/recorded with acts that include: The Revivalists, Big Freedia, David Shaw, Jamison Ross, Marcus King, Isaiah Sharkey, Shaun Martin, and many more. He has also been nominated 3x by Offbeat Magazine for "Best Bass Player" in 2017, 2022, and 2023.
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Born and raised in Queens, NY, Lara Cwass is a dynamic talent, with an expressive and soulful approach to her main instrument, guitar. As a rich and melodic vocalist and guitarist, Lara fully embraces the diverse worlds of jazz fusion, blues, soul, funk, and other improvisatory styles. Lara has had the great honor of sharing stages with Allman Brothers members Oteil Burbridge, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, and Jack Pearson, as well as other pillars of the jam scene, Eric Krasno, Luther Dickinson, Scott Metzger, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Jackie Greene, Mike Gordon, Nikki Glaspie, John Medeski, and Rob Compa, to name a few.
Blues Blazes is a trio of seasoned musicians composed of Bill Mullins, (Barbacoa, Mango Jam, Left Eye Jump, and many more); Tom Buckley, (Eddie Taylor, Jimmy Reed, and many Chicago Blues Masters); and Jeff Salisbury, (Albert King, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and other blues and jazz artists)
Jaded Ravins sings the songs you didn’t know you needed to hear. Harmonies, tube amps, drums and telecasters. Jaded Ravins are a party no one was invited to, but loves whoever shows up.
HiFi was sparked by the love of Vintage House Music. With DJ Fidelma Wyse on the Maschine, Jofus on bass and Phil Carr on drums, they bring an original House Music experience. Fidelma spent her 20's in the rave scene of London and is bringing that flavor and all original tracks to HiFi. Jofus and Phil have been playing their intuitive badass bass and drums together for 30 years.
The 17-member Vermont Jazz Ensemble has been swinging its way through the green mountain state for over forty eight years! Playing an eclectic mix of beloved standards and contemporary compositions, VJE delights audiences in Vermont and beyond with their exciting solos, seasoned ensemble work, and classic big band sound.
Linda Bassick is a longtime early educator, musician, member of Steady Betty and the sixties tribute band, Mellow Yellow. Linda hosts weekly sing-alongs in Chittenden County and has been singing and working with young children since the 1980’s. Linda Bassick will play a set of family friendly and lively tunes from their latest album Maple’s Busy Morning along with other family favorites.
The electric, omni-genre, seven-piece ensemble create something fresh — soundtracks for films that have never been made. Together they take poignant folk-rooted themes into a universe of collective improvisation and infinite soundscapes. Vintage synthesizers, electric strings, horns, viola and deep rhythm combine for a timeless sound, from velvet to furious.
A Tony Award-winning composer and arranger, Michael Chorney is one of Vermont’s most prolific and collaborative artists. After working for years on the score for the Broadway hit, Hadestown (winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019), he longed to develop a collective, ensemble approach to music making. He found it back in Vermont and put together a group of the region's most intuitive players. Freeway Clyde took off.
The band developed their method playing live performances. After a residency at Burlington’s Radio Bean, they convened for Sunday meetings at the Tank Studio. Recorded live with no overdubs and no headphones, the sessions capture Clyde at its finest. Non-narrative instrumentals that are as emotionally evocative as lyrical song, yet invite the listener to their own conclusions. Unique, cinematic and with a surfeit of spirit, Freeway Clyde goes somewhere and takes the listeners along.
Back by popular demand…. The Maple Roots Allstars close out the The 5th Annual Maple Roots Music Festival with a set of funk, soul and afrobeat jams lead by Vermont legend Dave “the truth” Grippo!
Get out your dancin’ shoes and get ready to boogie down.
Guitarist Michael-Louis Smith (MLS) will perform selections from his catalogue of original compositions and favorites with long-time bandmates Stacy Dillard (saxophone), Ismail Lawal (drums) and Mike Roninson (bass). These like minds and sprits have crafted a unique sound, style and singular vision from 20 + years of performing together and they deliver a powerhouse live show that includes virtuosic soloists, cutting edge, compositions, and telepathic band interplay.
Michael-Louis Smith - guitar/vocals
Stacy Dillard - saxophone
Mike Roninson - bass
Ismail Lawal - drums
Miriam Bernardo is a Vermont-based singer known for her work with various bands and as an artist in residence at UVM. She was the original Persephone in Anais Mitchell's "Hadestown" and has performed with groups like Magic City,Afinque, Steady Betty, and Amapola. Bernardo's debut album, Songs From the Well, was produced by Peg Tassey and features collaborations with numerous musicians.
La Lovo, led by Colombian singer-songwriter Cintia Lovo, is world music with a rock n’ roll spirit. Powerful and soulful melodies over a bed of colorful and distinctive blend of Afro-Colombian music, Cuban-inspired rhythms, soulful melodies and stirring vocals will put your body into motion without realizing it. Come experience one of Vermont’s best new original artists!
Cintia Lovo Arias, who has been singing and performing music since childhood, released her official debut album as La Lovo, “Right Here,” in 2024.
