Green Mountain Distillers, Morrisville VT
It’s true! The Shed Band will be reuniting for one show only at Green Mountain Distillers for their Gin Release Martini Party on Saturday 6/22/19 from 3-7pm.. 171 Whiskey Run, Morrisville, Vermont 05661 .. tix are $20 and include a martini, a Shed Burger bar, and a tasting of the new gin .. as well as the soothing sounds of the Shed Band! Tix are available online or at the door..
Greg Matses – guitar/vox
Stacy Starkweather – bass/vox
Gabe Jarrett – drum
and a few snaps from the show..
Johnson VT
I’m excited to be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 5/1/19 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson .. Open to all.. info at www.northernvermont.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for NVU students .. here’s our set:
Jolene (Scary Pockets – Dolly Parton)
Nowhere to Run (Martha and the Vandellas – Holland/Dozier/Holland)
Stronger Than Me (Amy Winehouse – Salaam Remi)
Cissy Strut (The Meters)
Mama Knows (Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds)
Use Me (Bill Withers)
with: Harrison Abramsohn (alto sax), Angelina Beckett (vocals), Anna Sargent (vocals), Elijah Berry (drums), Julia Simons (vibes, tenor sax, vocals), Timothy Pinckney (bass, vocals), Rebecca Flieder (vocals), Janea Hudson (keyboards, vocals), Nicholas Sharratt (guitar), Katelyn Shaw (tenor sax, vocals), Ashley Jaramillo (guitar) ..
Winooski VT
I will be directing the Spring 2019 CCV Guitar 1 class in performance on Friday 4/26/19 at 7:00pm. We will be followed by the CCV Community Chorus directed by Amity Baker.. Free and open to all, in the Janice Couture Room (108) at the Community College of Vermont, 1 Abenaki Way, Winooski, VT 05404 .. our set includes:
Minuet (Johann Krieger)
Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty – Jeff Lynne)
Wagon Wheel (Bob Dylan/Ketch Secor)
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB returns to the Moose Lodge on Friday 4/5/19 from 7-11pm .. 1636 Williston Road, S. Burlington VT .. pass the coochie ~
… and here’s the video ~
DON “QUENN-I” QUENNEVILLE – bass & vocals
FRANKO PAVLIK – synth guitar & vocals
GREG MATSES – lead guitar & vocals
JEFF “c00p” COOPER – drums
ERO LIPPOLD – melodica, keys, & vocals
I’m excited to be teaching the following courses at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) for the Summer 2019 semester:
Guitar 1: Winooski – Tuesdays 5:30-9:00pm from 5/21 – 8/6/19;
Guitar 1: Rutland – Thursdays 5:30-9:00pm from 5/23 – 8/8/19;
Intro to Rock & Roll: Online .. from 5/21 – 8/12/19;
Each course is fun, very informative, 3 credits, and open to all .. info / registration at www.ccv.edu ..
Zenbarn, Waterbury VT
C2DB celebrates the birthday of one Bob Marley at Zenbarn on Saturday 2/9/19 from 9-midnight .. 179 Guptil Road, Waterbury VT, 05676 ..
… and the video from the show ~
DON “QUENN-I” QUENNEVILLE – bass & vocals
FRANKO PAVLIK – synth guitar & vocals
GREG MATSES – lead guitar & vocals
DAN (the man) MAZUR – keyboards
JEFF “c00p” COOPER – drums & samples
ERO LIPPOLD – melodica, percussion, & vocals
Johnson VT
I will once again be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 12/12/18 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson .. Open to all.. info at www.northernvermont.edu .. here’s our set:
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Colorful Midst (The Main Squeeze)
Watering Hole (Missy Higgins)
Hollow (Stacked Like Pancakes)
Valerie (Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse – The Zutons)
The Holdup (Ikebe Shakedown)
Chain of Fools (Aretha Franklin – Don Covay)
with: Harrison Abramsohn (alto sax, keyboards), James Douglas (drums, percussion), Anna Sargent (vocals), Elijah Berry (drums, percussion), Julia Simons (vibes, tenor sax, vocals), Timothy Pinckney (bass, vocals, harmonica), Rebecca Flieder (vocals), Makayla Jones (baritone sax, alto sax), Nicholas Sharratt (guitar, vocals)..
Winooski VT
I will be directing the Fall 2018 CCV Guitar 1 class in performance on Friday 12/7/18 at 7:00pm. We will be followed by the CCV Community Chorus .. Free and open to all, in the Janice Couture Room (108) at the Community College of Vermont, 1 Abenaki Way, Winooski, VT 05404 .. our set includes:
Minuet (Johann Krieger)
Breathe (Pink Floyd)
Walking Blues (Robert Johnson)
Stand By Me (Ben E. King)
and more..
I’m looking forward to teaching Jazz in America at Northern Vermont University (NVU) – Johnson for the Spring 2019 semester. This is the first time I’ll be teaching the course! In addition, I will be directing the Funk/Fusion Ensemble as well as teaching guitar lessons .. info / registration at www.northernvermont.edu .. feel free to email me with any questions ~
I’m looking forward to teaching the following courses at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) for the Fall 2018 semester:
Intro to Jazz Music: Online .. from 9/4 – 12/17/18;
Guitar 1: Winooski – Tuesdays 3:00-5:45pm from 9/4 – 12/11/18;
Each course is fun, very informative, 3 credits, and open to all .. info / registration at www.ccv.edu ..
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB returns to the Moose Lodge on Friday 7/13/18 from 7-11pm .. on Williston Road in S. Burlington, VT .. strictly rub-a-dub~
and here’s a video of the show:
DONNY RAY “QUENN-I” QUENNEVILLE– bass and vocals
FRANKO PAVLIK– synth guitar & vocals
GREG MATSES– lead guitar & vocals
ERIC “SPORES” SWANSON– keyboard & vocal
JEFF “c00p” COOPER – drums and samples
The Double E, Essex VT
and a couple of pics from the show (thanks Adam!):
Johnson VT
I will once again be directing the Johnson State College Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 5/2/18 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson Vermont .. Open to all.. info at www.jsc.edu .. Here’s our set:
I Feel the Earth Move (Carole King)
Ex’s & Oh’s (Elle King – Dave Bassett)
Geek in the Pink (Jason Mraz/Ian Sheridan/Kevin Kadish)
Try (Janis Joplin – Jerry Ragovoy/Chip Taylor)
Gone Under (Snarky Puppy – Shayna Steele/David Cook)
#W W C (The Main Squeeze)
with: Michaela Dube (vocals, tenor sax), James Isaac (guitar, vocals), Gwendolyn Campus (vocals), James Douglas (drums, percussion), Anna Sargent (vocals), Brittney Malik (trumpet, vocals), Travis Bruyette (drums, percussion), Julia Simons (vibes, tenor sax, vocals), Timothy Pinckney (bass), Rebecca Flieder (vocals), Makayla Jones (baritone sax, alto sax), Spencer Perry (drums, guitar, keyboards)..
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB brings the holiday cheer to the Moose Lodge on Saturday 12/16/17 from 7-11pm .. on Williston Road in S. Burlington, VT .. a Christmas rub-a-dub!!
Here is a short and sweet promotional clip about the arts at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) ..
Johnson VT
I will once again be directing the Johnson State College Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 12/13/17 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson Vermont .. Free and open to all.. info at www.jsc.edu .. here’s the set:
Doo Wop (That Thing) (Lauryn Hill)
Bang Bang (Monophonics – Sonny Bono)
How Good It Feels (Lake Street Dive – Bridget Kearney)
Jungle Boogie (Kool & the Gang)
Dr. Funk (The Main Squeeze)
with: Spencer Perry (drums, vocals, guitar), Lucas Holmes (trumpet, vocals), Janea Hudson (vocals, keyboards), James Douglas (drums), Timothy Pinckney (bass), Brittney Malik (trumpet, vocals, keyboards), Makayla Jones (alto sax, baritone sax), Katelyn Shaw (alto sax, vocals) ..
Johnson VT
I’ll be performing 21st Century Schizoid Man (King Crimson) and Whipping Post (Allman Brothers Band) as part of Spencer Perry’s senior recital on Sunday 12/10/17 @ 5pm, Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson VT .. Free & open to the public ..
Winooski VT
I will be directing the Fall 2017 CCV Guitar 1 class in performance on Friday 12/8/17 at 7:00pm. We will be followed by the CCV Community Chorus .. Free and open to all, in the Janice Couture Room (108) at the Community College of Vermont, 1 Abenaki Way, Winooski, VT 05404 .. Here’s our set:
Bel Air (Greg Matses)
House of the Rising Sun (Traditional)
Wade in the Water (African American Spiritual)
You can help us do it!
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB returns to the Moose Lodge on Sunday 8/20/17 from 3-4:30pm for some late summer barbecue jams .. on Williston Road in S. Burlington, VT .. with the Vibesville Studio Band and Whirlwind ~
I will be directing the Funk/Fusion Ensemble as well as teaching guitar lessons at Johnson (VT) State College for the Fall 2017 semester .. info / registration at www.jsc.edu .. If you have problems registering online please email me, I can fix it ~
