Every other week, the Local Music Showcase brings you a triple-bill, featuring a sampling of some of the area's most clever and creative artists. This time, you'll get to check out the work of Bob Havens, Josh Allen, and LJ Lascari. For more information... Bob Havens – One of the more seriously-schooled musicians we have…

John McClellan ...is a singer/songwriter performing original compositions on acoustic guitar. Prior to this, he co-founded and performed with SF-based pop/punk band Virgin Release, Marshal Fields, and later, played acoustic bass with the Johnny Serrano quartet. His music can be found on Bandcamp and Spotify under the name “John Mac and the Moraggots.” His influences…

As this is the first event of this type that the Local Music Showcase is hosting, this one will be non-competitive. We're going to do everything in our power to make sure it does get a little raucous, though! If you write poetry, and would like to perform some of your work at this event,…

Yes, of COURSE, we're having a show this week!.. I've just been (too) slow getting it posted. Ralph Carson - Ralph hails from a little ways south, and he'll be charming us with his baritone vocals and clever finger-style guitar, playing a mix of originals and country-fied covers! Temple Mountain - After a five-year hiatus,…

This is gonna be a (yet another) good one! Music has been the nexus of Sasha’s life. Growing up in the rustic beauty of Western Mass, the son of a folk singer and political activist, Sasha’s childhood was steeped in acoustic guitars, protests, and tall trees. Sasha started playing clarinet in 2nd grade and soon…

Bear Fox definitely has his own cool and laid back style, which he weaves into to his vast repertoire of classic rock, blues and Americana covers. It’s the kind of music you want to sip an ice-cold beer to, on a warm evening – the reminder we all need, that spring is here, and summer…

Sandiland & Vincent Musicians and lyricists, Sandi and Vincent Anderson Girot, from Woodstock, VT will play for you a mixture covers and originals. Javan Pourvakil Javan blends the styles of Flamenco guitar with the timeless microtonal essence of the music of the Middle East. Donald McCullough The host of the Local Music Showcase will take…

Our Youth Open Mic is a GREAT success! What to expect: A supportive and fun atmosphere to celebrate everyone’s contributions and to welcome new performers. Bring your own instruments or use the instruments provided (guitar, uke, some percussion). Who can participate? Everyone 19 and under, who has a powerful desire to perform, and is looking…

We've rescheduled this fantastic performer! Helen hails from the green mountains of Vermont. Her music reflects the rural landscape of her upbringing and explores the styles of Folk, Americana, and Indie, among many others. Through classic and original songs, she fills out the limits of her vocal range, accompanying herself on bright and playful guitar.…

Luis Lascari is a singer songwriter from South Texas, who relocated to Vermont a couple years ago. Relying heavily on wit and storytelling, his original music can reliably be classified as a form of punk-influenced folk. Dylan Patrick Ward is a folk misfit from Vermont's dirty south. Equal parts compassionate and irreverent, his songs delve…

Apologies for the last minute post, but your host has been under the weather a bit lately, and racing to catch up with myself... Jenn - Lovely, melodious covers, and the occasional original Mimi - Haunting, spirited, poignant, engaging - those are the words that pop directly into mind, original tunes by Brattleboro's own Mimi.…

“Debbie” is Deborahanne Mayer, front-person of the local band, Debbie and the Downers. Ben Mitchell is the particular “Downer” who will be joining Debbie to perform for the Local Music Showcase. The songwriting duo will perform a selection of original songs, traditional country favorites, and even some delightful surprises. Mayer, known for her powerful vocals…