The Bands and solo musicians of IndieCon 2007! For showtimes visit the IndieCon 2007 home page. All shows are ALL AGES and FREE.

The Musicians of IndieCon

	AGGRESSIVE PERFECTORS http://www.myspace.com/andredoubleyoo http://candyhammer.com/aggressiveperfectors A tall glass of rock with a seedless slice of country. Channeling Black Sabbath as well as Willy Nelson; Aggressive Perfectors offer observations without judgement and regrets without apologies.
	APR (ANDREW PARKER-RENGA) http://www.aprmusic.net With Jeff Buckley's vocal range and story telling like Paul Simon, APR's music is stimulating and unique. Recently relocating to the Green Mountain State, APR is quickly establishing himself as one of Vermont's finest through meaningful and memorable performances. Look for APR all over New England and the MidWest this winter as he promotes his current release 'Issue 1: "Thomas and the Man in the Chair." '
	ANTARA http://www.littleweirdgirl.com http://www.myspace.com/antaralittleweirdgirl Whether busy conjuring variations of rhythm folk poetry in song lyrics or exploring the percussive-like dynamics of her trademark guitar riffs, independent folk songstress Antara continues to establish herself as a 'new' folk artist that is expanding the forefront of women's music and the independent folk movement. Antara's unique fusion of rhythmic folk music and interactive coffee house performance capitalizes on a consistent sharing of the sociological perspective that shapes her life, love and work.
	ANTHONY SANTOR GROUP Considered by many to be the hottest and freshest jazz in town The Anthony Santor Group's weekly throw down at Radio Bean has become infamous. With a line up of Anthony Santor (double bass), Nicholas Cassarino (guitar), Gaza Carr (drums), and Brian MacNamera (alto sax) sparks are sure to fly.
	CAROL ABAIR http://www.momsongs.com Carol Abair is a respected songwriter, currently at work on her second independent album. Her focus is not on performance; she lets her songwriting take center stage. Her songs are favorites among her Vermont peers and have been recorded by Rachel Bissex, Paul Webb, Karen McFeeters, Robert Resnik & Marty Morrissey and Rebecca Padula. Her lyrics let us into her inner world, sharing her feelings, losses and joy. It's been said that her songs are straight from the heart, and that works for everyone. Carol has worked as a Registered Nurse at Burlington's Teaching Hospital for well over twenty years. Psychiatric Nursing being her specialty.
	JOE ADLER http://www.joeadler.com Singer/Songwriter Joe Adler moved to Burlington, Vermont from Washington, DC in the fall of 2003. Since then he has quietly refined his songwriting, guitar picking and performing techniques, incorporating the beautiful and peaceful elements of his new green mountain surroundings. His original music can be described as a blend of mellow laid back lounge rock mixed with blues and jazz sensibilities. It’s kind of like a meeting between Tom Waits and Lou Reed with the Rolling Stones hanging out in the back playing pool.
	ARISE AS THEY FALL http://myspace.com/ariseastheyfall
	THE BELL COUNTY SILENCE (NY) http://www.myspace.com/thebellcountysilence Hudson, New Yorks answer to the call for a return of decent Indie Rock.
	GEERT & THE BLACK ATLANTIC http://www.myspace.com/theblackatlantic The Black Atlantic is former Shai Hulud vocalist Geert van der Velde's singer-songwriter project. In January of 2007 The Black Atlantic made it's first live appearance at the Eurosonic festival and has steadily toured the Netherlands, UK (with British singer-songwriter Luke Pickett), and USA since then. The Black Atlantic's debut EP 'Send This Home' was recorded in the early fall of 2006 and released in the US by Five Point Records (NY) in July, 2007.
	CANNIBALPLANET http://www.candyhammer.com/cannibalplanet http://www.myspace.com/cannibalmask astronomical- whiplashes-per-second -rating IDM/drum & bass with a twist of game music. RIYL: Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, Autechre.
	CAN'T FACE THE FALLING (RI) http://www.myspace.com/cantfacethefalling All female tour de force of straight ahead rock, Channeling Sleater-Kinney and the greats of the girl scene.
	AARON FLINN http://aaronflinn.com/ A prolific songsmith and multi-instrumentalist, Aaron has performed across North America, Europe, Hawaii, and Australia, gracing the stages of such hallowed venues as Red Rocks, The Great American Music Hall, The Flynn Theatre, and the Fox Theatre (Boulder, CO). Whether recording or performing solo or with his band Aaron Flinn's Salad Days, or recently with the Woods Tea Company, Aaron is like nothing you've ever heard but is as familiar to you as your own heartbeat.
	LYN HARDY http://www.lynhardy.com/ Lyn is gifted songwriter, guitar player and luthier. She helped to form RUDE GIRLS, a popular eclectic all woman band renowned for their beautiful, outrageous and humorous music. She has been performing since 1965 and has worked with Jay Ungar, The Putnam String County Band, Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys, David Bromberg, Abby Newton (Celtic Crossing), Tom MacKenzie and Ann Whiting (Clogger). Her song, "The Ballad of Francine Hughes" has been chosen by the Smithsonian Institution for a 4 CD collection of "New" folk songs called, 'Folk Song America A 20th Century Revival.' Lyn's singing has been described as rich, honest, strong, stirring and straight from the heart. She is known for her rock-solid rhythm guitar playing having played for square, contra and swing dances for more years than she would like to admit!
	INGRID HELDT http://www.ingridmusic.com Ingrid began performing long before she could read. Her father, a sound engineer, took her along to sporting, political and social events, where she'd always end up in front of the mike, singing. She wrote her first song, an early version of "Chrome, Crystal and Glass", in a songwriting workshop with Bob Gibson (1931-1996) whose songs have been covered by Simon & Garfunkel, Judy Collins and The Byrds and whose protégés included Joan Baez and Shel Silverstein. She has written and translated songs for other singers and commercials for companies such as Volkswagen. Ingrid’s voice has been described as "somewhere between Enya, Sarah McLachlan, Charlotte Church and Joan Baez." Photo: Carol Lavasseur
	JAZZ JAM The next generation of Vermont's legendary jazz scene come together in a 'session' format that showcases both the past and future of progressive music.
	KNOTTY PINE Knotty Pine is the new creative spin-off of String Collective old-time stringband. The folk trio plays almost all original material with well known old-time instruments: Banjo, fiddle, and upright bass. Jason Pappas, Nate Wallace-Gusakov, and Katie Trautz bring energy and life to old traditions. Their tunes are interspersed with vocal harmonies and improvisation.
	DJ LONGO As evidenced by the photo, LONGO was made to be behind a microphone. He has been raining blood and thunder professionally over the airwaves via WRUV since 2005; in that time, most of the station's new metal has passed through his eyes, ears, and hands. The beautiful reality is that metal is the strongest it's been in years--perhaps decades--as notoriety spreads, history is remembered, and generations of 'bangers both young and old continue to churn out quality material if you know where to look. LONGO will never resign the quest...
	MAC DATES http://candyhammer.com/macdates http://www.myspace.com/blackshabbas If Johnny Cash drank 3 espressos and started a fistfight with Tom Waits, it may not sound like this, but a man can dream.
	MANEUVERS http://www.myspace.com/maneuversband These guys are Burlington's response to post-hardcore heroes At The Drive-In, working non-stop to create intelligent and melodic hardcore with salsa beats. Come see Jeff Foren perform backflips on stage. Photo: Taylor Cook.
	THE MARIGOLDS http://www.themarigolds.com The Marigolds are a young Burlington based band, known for their modernized 1970's rock sound. Their uninhibited rock and roll attitude lends itself to refreshingly unpredictable live shows. The Marigolds originally formed as a Neil Young tribute band in New Jersey, where band members Jake Brennan (guitar), Hanna Hiller (guitar) and Dave Hughes (bass) attended the same grammar school. The band has since recorded two original albums, "City Alone" (2005) and "Buffalo" (2006). The Marigolds relocated to Vermont in 2006, added Eric Jags (drums) to the line up and is currently working on their third full-length album. The Marigolds' wickedly fun and eclectic repertoire makes them one of the most exciting young bands in the northeast.
	MAYFLY http://www.myspace.com/mayflygirls/ Mayfly is an old-time duo playing traditional and original tunes inspired by close harmonies and Appalachian music traditions of the south. Katie Trautz performs on fiddle and vocals, Julia Wayne on guitar, mandolin and vocals.
	ERIN MCDERMOTT Erin McDermott has been writing and performing her original style of mysteriously familiar and boisterously catchy alt-grass/Americana, opening for the likes of Grammy Award winner Tim O’Brien, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Russ Barenberg and Railroad Earth. Erin has captured a style that is not only evocative, but uniquely her own and has begun to gain the attention of established singer/songwriters. Working presently, with the Vermont based band, The Calamity Janes, Erin continues to grow as a songwriter.
	MICHAEL MEADE http://www.mmeade.net/ The Michael Meade (or "Mikey" as some of his friends call him) that you see on stage, is first and foremost an entertainer. His goal on stage is to make people feel good. "People will never say I'm the World's Greatest Guitar Player," he says with a laugh. "But they tap their feet, clap their hands, sing along, and sometimes jump up and dance. As long as they walk away with a smile, I'm happy." But Mike is a well rounded musician. You will find him playing Guitar, Mandolin, Drums, Native American Flute, Keyboards, and Autoharp. Most of the time you will see him playing with his band, Lackawanna Rail, who released a CD in the early part of 2007. But frequently he will perform alone or with other singers. He will often be seen with "Peace Singer" Ingrid Heldt as his concern for the environment has motivated him to donate his talent to some environmental groups.
	MEL & VINNIE http://www.homepage.mac.com/maryellenhealy http://www.myspace.com/melandvinnie http://www.melandvinnie.blogspot.com Mel & Vinnie collaborate in a diverse array of projects from family life to fundraising. As Mel and Vinnie, they have appeared countless times at Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival; Pumpkin Sail venues up and down the river, Ferry Sloops fundraisers and sloop club festivals in NY and NJ. They provide a Circle of Song on the Beacon shore for the annual Newburgh to Beacon Swim across the River to benefit River Pool at Beacon. In February, 2007 they went to Louisiana to bring instruments and music to children and adults post Katrina.
	THE OLD SILVER BAND http://www.theoldsilverband.com The Old Silver Band is an acoustic duo from Massachusetts made up of brothers Matt (Mandolin, Vocals) and John Beninghof (Guitar, Vocals). Having grown up on the shorelines of Cape Cod, MA and more recently Vermont and Colorado, the brothers have blended their countless musical influences to create a sound all their own. They describe their music as Beachgrass: a mix of folk, reggae, rock, latin, hip hop, gypsy swing, bluegrass and whatever else they take a liking to. Having successfully toured throughout the Northeast and as far west as Colorado, The Old Silver Band is “aiming to spread their Beachgrass seed across the country and beyond.” When asked what they thought of The Old Silver Band's live performance, one fan had this to say, "You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want a hug, and need a shower!"
	REBECCA PADULA http://www.rebeccapadula.com Rebecca brews up a dark folk-rock espresso with a hint of jazz and a dash of bluegrass and is currently at work on her third independent album. For the past dozen years she has performed throughout New England at coffeehouses, weddings and events as well as the Champlain Valley Folk Festival and First Night Burlington and Rutland. She is a free speech advocate, documentary filmmaker and producer of 'The Instant Coffeehouse,' a songwriter's showcase on public access television stations in VT and MA.
	RIK PALIERI http://www.banjo.net "Totem Pole" Rik Palieri makes his home in Vermont's mountains. He has recorded six CD's, hosts "The Song Writer's Notebook", and has just published his first book "The Road Is My Mistress, Tales Of A Roustabout Songster." On the road Rik has played 1,000 schools and at some of the largest Folk Festivals in the world. He plays a wide array of instruments - banjo and guitar, Native American love flute, Ozark mouth bow and Polish bagpipes. Rik delights in sharing his love for songs and stories, old and new, traditional and contemporary. He has worked with legendary American folkies such as Pete Seeger, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Jimmie Driftwood, Utah Phillips, Ralph Stanley, and with rocker Bruce Springsteen.
	RUN RIOT (OH) http://www.myspace.com/runriotcleveland The dictionary definition of a riot is "a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons in the streets." That describes Run Riot perfectly, along with influences of classic hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Black Flag and popular music influences like Rage Against the Machine, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, and Smashing Pumpkins."
	SHANE HARDIMAN GROUP Pianist Shane Hardiman has been on the Vermont music scene for years. His percussive and rhymic style has made him a local favorite.
	AUSTIN SIRCH http://www.myspace.com/austinsirch
	UNRESTRAINED http://www.myspace.com/unrestrainedvt Unrestrained is a political hardcore/punk rock group based out of Burlington, Vermont. The band stands out for their focus on their message, voiced as proudly and as often as they can. Unrestrained released their first CDep 'appleseeds' in August, 2007 and plan to tour as far and as wide as life will allow them.
	VERSE http://myspace.com/verse Honest and sincere straight edge hardcore from Providence RI featuring ex-members of WHAT FEEDS THE FIRE. Energetic and brutal mixed with some early 90''s melody. Think of a cross between Turning Point and Bane... CDep / 7" out on CONTRAST RECORDS / DOUBLE DOWN Records.
	TIM WILLIAMS http://www.myspace.com/timwilliams Picture an old, tattered copy of Whitman's Leaves of Grass sitting in a murky basement of whatever house you grew up in. Now, picture finding that one night at 3 a.m., reeling from the loss of someone or something, seismic or miniscule. When Work Is Done by Tim Williams is kind of like that. With each one of his songs Williams paints open door portraits of life hinging on piercing naturalness: the contemplative guitar, the dusty room reverb, and the voice that cracks with the freedom of two bottles of red wine. This is not some stock attempt at honesty and impact; it's a fresh, rough, impressionistic landscape of the world as he sees it...
	THE WINDING ROAD http://www.windingroadbluegrass.com One of Vermont's newest acoustic groups, The Winding Road presents dynamic music rooted in the bluegrass tradition. Their shows blend creative original music with unconventional covers, as well as selections of the most loved traditionals.
	WOLFPAC! http://www.myspace.com/summonthewolfpac Self proclaimed lycanthro-core, Burlington's Wolfpac! are a throwback to mid-nineties screamo with just a pinch of about every other genre label you can throw out there. These dead men walk. Become a child of the night. Photo: Taylor Cook
	SETH YACOVONE http://sethyac.com/

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