Nice to return to the studio over the past year with my old Spanking Machine bandmate Stu Nelson – for yet another new, instrumental project, Clowder of Voidlings.. post-prog neo-classical fusion below..
Videos
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:
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
Channel Two Dub Band – 1st Vermont Reggae Fest (7/23/86)
Battery Park, Burlington VT
A pleasant surprise from the archives.. the first performance of the Channel Two Dub Band at the inaugural Vermont Reggae Festival at Burlington’s Battery Park back on 7/23/86. This find was a treat 39 years after the fact – I didn’t even know the event was filmed until now ~ The art stand in action!
Don Quenneville – vocals, bass
Franko Pavlik – guitar synthesizer, vocals
Stu Nelson – drums, vocals
Greg Matses – guitar, vocals, keyboards, art stand
Transferred from the original VHS tape.
Solo set opening for Tony McManus
Colchester VT
I’ll be performing a solo set at Studio JuJu in Colchester VT on 8/17/24, opening for the great Celtic guitarist Tony McManus. Performance Artist/Musician/Improv Specialist Jonathan ‘Wyld Man’ Crocker is also on the bill. The show is a semi-private garden party that is sold out. I’ll be debuting my new solo setup which features acoustic and electric guitars, vocals, looping, and interactive rhythm parts.. eclectic originals and arrangements from rock’s classic era!
a Grateful clip from the set:
..and a few pics from Ken Mills’ gorgeous gardens (photos by Nicole Bachand):
Threatened by Machines..
Great fun guitar-ing with my old Spanking Machine bandmate Stu Nelson – for his new project, Threatened by Machines.. you can check the Seven Days review here..
Moment’s Notice – Grove Guitar Final Showcase (6/10/88)
Grove School of Music, Studio City CA
from my Guitar Final Showcase at the Grove School of Music in Studio City, CA in June of 1988. I needed another tune, fast, to complete the set, and this happened! .. lots of grins upon finding the VHS tape~
Joey Medrano (bass) … Craig Aschoff (drums)
Kevin O’Connor (sax) … Greg Matses (guitar)
“Moment’s Notice” by Greg Matses
All-Star JAMboree II – Steep (3/13/14)
Dibden Center For the Arts, Johnson VT
from the second All-Star Jamboree at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson (VT) State College on 3/13/14 ~ a wicked Nor’easter, a shuttered campus, and stranded cars & gear couldn’t keep us down..!
Ray Paczkowski (keys) … Jon Fishman (drums)
Gabe Jarrett (drums) … Rob Morse (bass) … Greg Matses (guitar)
“Steep” by Greg Matses
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 ~~
Channel Two Dub Band
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
Channel Two Dub Band
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
Mixed, Mastered and Chopped at Vibesville Studio by c00p.
All songs by Bob Marley except *** by Don Quenneville.
Additional footage courtesy of Leo Cuomo
Channel Two Dub Band
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~
in sight and sound:
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
Recorded on a Zoom Q2n
Post production at Vibesville Studio, Burlington, VT
Channel Two Dub Band
Huntington VT
C2DB in-a wedding stylee .. a rare private event in Huntington VT on 5/12/18 at the beautiful Sleepy Hollow Ski and Bike Center..
caught on film ~
QUENN-I – bass and vocals
FRANKO – synth guitar & vocals
GREG MATSES – guitar & vocals
ERO LIPPOLD – keyboard & vocal
JEFF “c00p” COOPER – drums and samples
Channel Two Dub Band
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!!
Holiday roots~
Don “Quennie” Quenneville – BASS & LEAD VOCAL
Franko Pavlik – SYNTH GUITAR & VOCAL
Greg Matses – LEAD GUITAR & VOCAL
Jeff “c00p” Cooper – DRUMS & SAMPLES
Dan Mazur – KEYBOARDS
CCV Celebration of the Arts – Fall 2017
Here is a short and sweet promotional clip about the arts at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) ..
Channel 2 Dub Band
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 ~
“Whole Lotta Love?”
Channel Two Dub Band
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB returns to the Moose Lodge on Friday 5/26/17 from 7-11pm .. on Williston Road in S. Burlington, VT .. strictly rub-a-dub~
Don “Quennie” Quenneville – BASS & LEAD VOCAL
Franko Pavlik – SYNTH GUITAR & VOCAL
Greg Matses – LEAD GUITAR & VOCAL
Jeff “c00p” Cooper – DRUMS & SAMPLES
Ero Lippold – KEYBOARDS & VOCAL
Channel 2 Dub Band
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB brings the DUB to the Moose Lodge on Saturday 2/25/17 from 7-11pm .. on Williston Road in S. Burlington, VT .. strictly rub-a-dub~
Don “Quennie” Quenneville – BASS & LEAD VOCAL
Franko Pavlik – SYNTH GUITAR & VOCAL
Greg Matses – LEAD GUITAR & VOCAL
Jeff “c00p” Cooper – DRUMS & SAMPLES
Ero Lippold – KEYBOARDS & VOCAL
Channel 2 Dub Band
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB brings the DUB to the Moose Lodge on Saturday 2/13/16 from 7-11pm .. 1636 Williston Road in S. Burlington, VT .. flash-it~
“Spiritual Healing” (Toots Cover)
Bowie Tribute – “FAME”
JSC Funk Fusion Ensemble – Stronger Than Me
the Johnson State College Funk Fusion Ensemble performing Stronger Than Me by Amy Winehouse on 4/30/14 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson VT ..
Directed & Arranged by Greg Matses ..
with: Bryanna Bertrand (voice), Angela Hunt (voice), Rachele Funk (voice), Timothy Melville (lead guitar), Jolton Carruth (guitar), Tomohiro Ushida (keys), Brandon Stevens (drums), Nick Melwood (percussion), Henry Clark (mandolin), Keegan Farara (bass), Ben Steele (bass), Jack Snow (guitar), John Coughlin (guitar)
Channel 2 Dub Band
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB at the Moose Lodge, Williston Road, S. Burlington, VT – 1/30/15 .. 7-11pm .. strictly rub-a-dub~
“Holdin’ Out” and “Rasta” (Don Quenneville)
“Takin’ the Easy Way” (Don Quenneville)
BASS / LEAD VOCAL – Don “Quennie” Quenneville
SYNTH GUITAR – Franko Pavlik
LEAD GUITAR – Greg Matses
DRUMS & SAMPLES – Jeff “c00p” Cooper
KEYBOARDS – Dan (the man) Mazur
KEYBOARDS / VOX – Rick “Snydley” Steffen
KEYBOARDS / VOX – Ero Lippold
Post Production by c00p at Vibesville Studio – Burlington, VT
Give Thanks.