LMS presents – The ART of the LYRIC!!!

Ahhh… who listens to the words of songs anymore? Who’s got time or attention for that!?!?

Well, we’ll let you in on a little secret: There are people out there, wandering amongst us humans, who seek to do more than just slog through their days – get up, go to work, pay the bills, and do the dishes. These are people who like to…observe.

Sometimes they’re observing ‘BIG-HUGE-IMPORTANT’ things, other times, maybe, ‘littler-but-no-less-significant’ things… Sometimes they’re looking ‘outwardly’, at all the crazy/cool stuff that’s forever going on around us. Other times they may be more inclined to look ‘inwardly’, at their own reactions to so many whirling, cascading, careening, outward events.

These people often ponder the things they observe – I mean, really think about them! These thoughts can be a real mixed bag; wildly profound, deeply nuanced, poignant, prophetic, sorta-twisted, just plain, good ol’ FUN, or some version of ‘all-of-the-above’. Occasionally, they have ‘a little something-something’ to say about them, and some inspired few jot their thoughts down, put them to music, and choose to share them with the world!

There seems to be a concentration of these ‘thoughtful, musical types’ living and observing, thinking and working in the hills and valleys surrounding our sleepy, woods-y little region. The Local Music Showcase believes they can be a tonic to us all, and as such, a ‘Cause for Celebration’.

So, we celebrate!.. With showcase performances by:

Alexis Pastuhov – Alexis has been writing and performing original music for nearly 20 years. From Portland, ME to Denver, CO Pastuhov has shared his unique brand of indie-folk on stages large and small. Drawing on influences that range from Elliott Smith to Sam Cooke, Pastuhov has independently released 3 full length albums, 2 EPs, as well as a 2017 album release under the moniker Bad Galaxy. All are worth your attention! Pastuhov’s most recent album, titled “New Mirror”, has been his most successful to date, with the song “Single and Young” gaining real traction on radio and streaming playlists. “Spot on”, is the phrase we like to use to describe his performances, as it equally applies to his songwriting, his vocals, and his guitar work.

Don McCullough – Don is…if not exactly the ‘brains’, then at least the ‘indomitable spirit’, behind the Local Music Showcase. He is a Bratt-based writer, musician, singer-songwriter, amateur philosopher, and part-time existential handyman, fascinated by all-things-creative, and otherwise having a ball experiencing, and hopefully serving, this incredible, local music community. He’ll be playing a selection of his own, slightly off-kilter, original tunes.

Ralph Carson – Ralph hails, originally, from Oklahoma, and lands in southern Vermont after having spent decades rattling around the Boston and Western, MA music scenes. He is a consummate story teller, influenced by the Texas singer songwriters of his generation – folks like Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earl, James McMurtry, and Fred Eaglesmith, to name just a few, and he’s sure to charm, with his rich, baritone vocals and clever finger-style guitar.

There will be special, guest performances as well, to be announced as the show draws near! Be sure to check back!

Admittance will be by donation, with $10 suggested. There will be concessions available for purchase – food and N/A beverages.