Maple Jam sings a range of 4-8 part, a cappella jazz music, in close harmony. They perform arrangements by Gene Puerling, the Singers Unlimited, the Swingle Singers, the King's Singers, the Real Group, Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, to name a few. The arrangements are an assortment of songs by the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Billy Joel, plus jazz standards, pop tunes, and original works. We welcome back this jazz ensemble.
Don't miss the return performance of this talented trio, featuring Justin Perdue on jazz guitar, Jeremy Harlos on bass, and TravisShores on the drums, playing original compositions. Come give them a warm welcome back at the Ball and Chain!
Nick Kaiser began making music as a violinist, studying the Suzuki method.Those early years were spent playing at the Interlochen National Music Camp in Michigan. Two years of cello studies followed before Nick turned to acoustic guitar.His writing is smart, firmly planted in the American folk spirit, acoustic rock, Celtic, blues and bluegrass/traditional.Prior to that, some interesting projects included two summers at Tanglewood as recording engineer for the BerkshireMusicCenter and Boston Symphony Orchestra.In 2007, Nick organized a fundraiser for the Addison County Community Action Group to help alleviate and draw attention to the shortage of affordable housing in Middlebury, Vermont. Now, with the kids grown and gone, Nick is reigniting his passion for performance, constantly smoothing and redressing “Almost True,” a demo-style recording of originals featuring harmony vocals, 6 and 12-string guitars, mandolin, keyboards and percussion.
Bread and Bones are entertainers of the first order, producing gorgeous harmonies, captivating lyrics, and witty banter. We are always thrilled to welcome them to the Ball & Chain, with their unique blend of eclectic & original folk music performed by Richard Ruane on guitar & vocals and Beth Duquette on vocals as well.
Coming to us from Portland, Maine, is Putnam Smith!Known for his foot-stompin’ banjo, melancholy guitar, spicy mandolin and sexy voice, his music is steeped in “old time” and Americana roots. His songs sound like they come from a porch in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a cabin on the coast of Maine. Putnam lives in a log cabin north or Portland and he loves to compost. Join us in welcoming this “down-east” musician to Brandon.
Join in the fun with Kristina & Peter Cady – local musicians with international appeal – as they play foot-tapping tunes from cowboy to country. It's good old-timey, bluesy music with a lot of humor, sass, and attitude.
