Group brings historical sound

Full of soul-pounding sounds and pre-colonial string-band inspiration, the Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops performed both original songs and covers at the Flynn theatre on Jan. 27. A whimsical display of American music, the concert was presented in association with the UVM President's Initiative for Diversity in honor of Dr.

Sealey delivers intense flow at Fleming

The staircase and floor seats filled quickly at UVM's Fleming Museum as students and residents waited eagerly to hear Nicole Sealey, The Painted Word poetry series' most recent guest. Sealey is a "poet of body and intellect," event organizer and UVM English professor Major Jackson said.

Electro-pop singer shines for Higher Ground

An eclectic array of about 50 concertgoers came out to see Lights perform at Higher Ground on Jan. 24.  Savoir Adore, a pop band, opened for Lights. The crowd was stone-still during their performance in anticipation of Lights. Finally, the lights went out and Lights came on.

Forget about your online shopping bag at Forever 21 and the new snow gear you were planning to buy for this joke of a winter and start saving for a summer of musical madness.  From jam to electronic and everything in between, festivals across the U.

Five finalists compete for one opening slot at this year’s Springfest

With bluegrass, ska, a Stevie Wonder cover and Senegalese lyrics, it's fair to say that the Battle of the Bands final at UVM on Jan. 21 was something to see.  Student bands One Over Zero, Llama Tsunami, Sloe Loris, Yo Tengo Soy and The Walk were chosen out of 12 bands to compete for the coveted Springfest opening act slot.

UVM junior Jake Helman balances life as an English major and emerging musician

  When you look at all that up-and-coming hip-hop/rap artist Jake Helman has accomplished, it is hard to believe that he has only been singing for a year and a half. When Helman opened for Mac Miller at UVM's Fall Fest this past October, it was only his fourth performance.

  My knowledge of the band Rubblebucket emerged when a friend told me about a Hurricane Irene benefit concert that was being put on by a band from Vermont. She also told me that the show was free. I was sold.  I turned to the Internet to find out more about the band.

‘World’s biggest blacklight party’ wows students at Higher Ground

  A UVM-heavy crowd donned white and neon attire and danced under black lights, bubbles and balloons on Jan. 20 at the second sold-out night of the Barstool Blackout Tour's stop at Higher Ground. The tour, put on by the popular sports website Barstool Sports, is called the "world's biggest blacklight party" according to banners for the event.