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Channel Two Dub Band

Einstein's Tap House, Burlington VT

C2DB follows up their appearance at this year’s Vermont Reggae Fest with a club date at Einstein’s Tap House at 165 Church St, Burlington, VT, formerly Club Toast, our old stompin’ ground in the mid-1990s. Saturday 11/29/25 ~ set times 10pm – midnight.. inna rub-a-dub stylee..

audio fylee..

QUENN-I – Bass and Vocals
c00p – Drums and Samples
FRANKO PAVLIK – Synth Guitar and Vocals
GREG MATSES – Lead Guitar and Vocal
ERO LIPPOLD – Keyboards
ADAM FREHM – Slide Guitar

Channel 2 Dub Band @ Vermont Reggae Fest

Switchback Brewing Co., Burlington VT

39 years after Battery Park ~ looking forward to gearing it up with the C2DB at Vermont Reggae Fest .. a tribute to our roots indeed! 8/23/25 at Switchback Brewing, 160 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401. We open the show at 2pm – more deets below..

here’s the set:

@ Switchback Brewing Co., Burlington VT

Event Details

The Return of the Vermont Reggae Festival – A Tribute to our Roots

VIP includes:

– Dedicated premium viewing area
– Private Bar
– Private Bathrooms
– VT Reggae Fest T-shirts

Rock and Roll Playhouse Performs Bob Marley (Ticket is not part of the main event) Ages 1+ (No ticket needed for adults with main event ticket). Doors 11:00am Show 12:00pm.

Get ready for a day filled with rhythm, roots, and positive vibrations as The Vermont Reggae Fest: A Tribute to Our Roots takes over Switchback Brewing Co. (160 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT) on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, presented by True 802 and ElmThree in association with The Reggae Takeover.

This one-day celebration of reggae music and culture features a powerhouse lineup of international icons and beloved local acts, all coming together in the heart of Burlington.

PERFORMANCES BY:

  • Barrington Levy – Legendary voice of dancehall and reggae
  • John Brown’s Body – American reggae pioneers
  • Lambsbread – The New England based reggae band originating from Burlington in 1983
  • The Skatalites – The original ska trailblazers
  • Channel 2 Dub Band – Vermont’s homegrown dub ambassadors
  • Rock and Roll Playhouse Performs Bob Marley – A special morning set for families with kids

SCHEDULE:

  • Family Show: Rock and Roll Playhouse – Doors at 11:00 AM
    • Please Note: This is a separate ticket.
  • Main Event: Full lineup – Doors at 1:30 PM

This all-day, all-ages event will feature food trucks, artisan vendors, cold brews by Switchback Brewing Co., and a warm, welcoming outdoor environment that honors reggae’s rich legacy while building community. Whether you’re a longtime reggae fan or just discovering the sounds of Jamaica and beyond, The Vermont Reggae Fest is your summer destination for unity, celebration, and roots revival.

..and our early Marley set for the kids~

Quenn-I – Bass and Vocals
Franko Pavlik – Synth Guitar and Vocals
Greg Matses – Lead Guitar and Vocal
c00p – Drums and Samples
Ero Lippold – Keyboard and Vocal
Adam Frehm – Slide Guitar
Tom Baggott – Percussion

 

Greg Matses Group (9/14/19)

Radio Bean, Burlington VT

The Greg Matses Group comes to Radio Bean in Burlington VT on Saturday 9/14/19 .. we’ll be laying down the instrumental rock from 11:30pm-1:00am – 8 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 .. $5 cover..

Greg Matses – guitar
Justin Burgess – bass
Caleb Bronz – drums

and a short mashup from the gig ~~


Tiffany Pfeiffer & The Discarnate Band

Radio Bean, Burlington VT

I’ll be playing with Tiffany Pfeiffer and The Discarnate Band for a Discover Jazz Fest performance at Radio Bean in Burlington on Wed 6/10/15 from 8-9:30pm .. with Tiffany Pfeiffer on vox/keys, Andy Gagnon on drums, Eric Hoh on bass, and Jacob Deva Racusin on percussion and horns…

check it out at www.tiffanypfeiffer.com, www.facebook.com/pages/Tiffany-Pfeiffer-and-The-Discarnate-Band/373000466646

Vorcza – Halvorson’s 6-5-13

an interesting configuration of Vorcza at the 2013 Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington VT .. recorded at Halvorson’s Upstreet Cafe on 6/5/13 ..

Ray Paczkowski – keys
Robinson Morse – bass
Greg Matses – guitar
Conor Elms – drums

Vorcza+

Halvorson's, Burlington VT

Vorcza+ performs for the Discover Jazz Festival at Halvorson’s Upstreet Cafe – Church St., Burlington VT:

Ray Paczkowski – keys
Robinson Morse – bass
Greg Matses – guitar
Conor Elms – drums

Channel Two Dub Band Reunion

Nectar's, Burlington VT

After a long break, C2DB reunites on 7/7/12 for a show at Nectar’s in downtown Burlington, Vermont.. hotta~

audio only..

Quenn-I – Bass & Vocal
Franko – Guitar Synth & Vocal
Greg Matses – Lead Giutar & Vocal
c00p – Drums, Wavedrum, & Samples
JimiJamzz – Guitar
Dan Mazur – Keyboards
Adam Frehm – Slide Guitar
Cynthea – Vocals
Cleon Douglas – Lead Vocal
Professor Fairbanks – Electric Violin

Rock Camp 2003-2014

photos by Chantal O'Connor, Nicole Bachand, & Greg Matses