The Keating 5 on Thursday, June 23
at 6:30 pm in Central Park

The Keating 5 is a group of five musicians with a combined total of over 175 years of playing music.  Guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, harmonica, horns, congas, and four vocals – the permutations therein allow for an eclectic mix of material played with competence, energy, and emotion – it’s been almost two centuries in the making – and it’s all for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Band members include Rob Zollman on drums and vocals, Kenny Cifone on horns, vocals, and congas, Ron White on bass, Denise Keating on keyboards and vocals, and Jim Keating on guitars and vocals. The band plays music by Bruce Cockburn, David Lindley, Ry Cooder, Eva Cassidy, Bonnie Raitt, and Dire Straits to name a few – encompassing a number of musical genres such as rock, reggae, blues, ska, and funk. Everyone in the band comes from good families that are not to blame in any way for the zeitgeist outcasts they have all become. Sponsored by Heritage Family Credit Union.

The Avant Garde Dogs Band on Thursday, July 14
at 6:30 pm in Central Park

Back by popular demand. You saw them first during Art in the Snow! The Avant  Garde  Dogs  Band  is an eclectic collection of musicians: two members of the Sleeping Dogs of old (Jim Murphy and Tad Merrick), The Keating Five (Jim Keating), and other  members who are relatively new to the local music scene (Liam Murphy and Doug Wilhelm). The band’s songs range from John Hiatt, The Subdudes, Bruce Cockburn, Greg Brown, Ry Cooder. Los Lobos, The Rolling Stones, The Band, and even a little R&B, all twisted around whatever light pole can be found by the band members. Dancing is the goal, but if people want to just squat, listening is certainly an option. Concert sponsored by Ms. Bette Moffett.

Gene Childers and the Jubilee Jazz Band
on Friday, July 22 at 6:30 pm
in Central Park

Our favorites! These musicians keep the tradition of early jazz alive. The musicians are from Vermont and New York and are among some of the finest in the Northeast. With years of experience playing far and wide, expect swinging ensemble playing, hot solos, and a fun, toe-tapping, good time for the whole family. Sponsored by Lake Sunapee Bank

Enerjazz on Friday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 pm
in Brandon Green Park

(Yard Sale Day is Aug. 6!)

The 19 members of EnerJazz are dedicated and committed to performing authentic arrangements by their original artists whenever possible. EnerJazz plays tunes made famous during the big band era as well as charts by contemporary artists. Whether you are dancing or just listening, you will be entertained by this group of hard working, fun loving musicians. Sponsored by Casella Waste Management. EnerJazz is:

Saxophones: Pete Giancola, alto; Scott Lobdell, alto; Harry Drum, tenor; Mike Lenox, tenor; Hank Vaughan, bari

Trumpets: Dave McKenzie; Pat Roberts; Kenny Cifone; Greg Ellis; Mike Durkee

Trombones: Bill Brislin; Paul Sutherland; Todd Jonz; Glenn Giles

Rhythm: Kent Baker, piano; Don Goodman, guitar; Ellen Sutherland, bass; Rob Zollman, drums

Director: Kent Baker Business Manager: Harry Drum Personnel Manager: Glenn Giles

Feral Godmothers
on Friday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 pm in Central Park

Hailed as “South Central Vermont’s second or third most powerful garage band,” Feral Godmother delivers an eclectic mélange of folk rock, electric blues, and avant-garagé. With influences ranging from Compay Segundo to Taylor Swift, this hot new quartet brings together musicians from all corners of Brandon who are dedicated to the mission of keeping the music live, loud and loose. Feral Godmother has toured extensively within the 05733 zip code and should not be misunderestimated. Sponsored by Jim Leary, Esquire and Nancy Leary Design.