2/8/25, Saturday: SYNTHFEST (6:00 PM)

The Second-Saturday Synthfests at Stage 33 Live celebrate synthesizer performance, circuit-bending, and sound manipulation on Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, February 8 at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Gear Q&A at 6:00, performers at 7:00. $10 suggested donation for the performers. The performances will be recorded and filmed. Read the press release.


SHOW DAY – PLENTY OF ROOM – $10 SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR FOR THE PERFORMERS
 

Second-Saturday Synthfest at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — There will be two electronic music performance concerts celebrating synthesizers, circuit-bending, and sound manipulation on the second Saturdays of the first two months of 2025 — January 11 and February 8 — at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont.

Each session will open with a meet-and-greet at 6:00 PM. Get up close to the gear (look but don’t touch), talk with the performers, settle into the space. Five 20-minute performances will follow, starting at 7:00.

Players will be in the center of the room, with the audience in the round and encouraged to roam throughout the show. The performances are expected to range from cinematic and lush to computeresque and urgent to tuneful and poppy. It will get loud.

Session 1 performers on January 11 features Haitlin with Daisy F., Pro-Grammar, St. Silva, Trevor Robinson, and Uku Meri.

Session 2 performers on February 8 include Architrave, Burial Woods, Cameron.wav, Makamqore, and Metamyther.

Suggested $10 donation in advance or at the door per event, all proceeds benefit the performers. No one will be turned away for lack of money. Advance donations through stage33live.com guarantee entry if the session sells out.

Seating is limited. All performances will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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2/23/25, Sunday: Charlotte Morris + Elliott Lee Friesen (6:00 PM)

Charlotte Morris and Elliott Lee Friesen will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, February 23 at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $15. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Charlotte Morris and Elliott Lee Friesen at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — Charlotte Morris is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter whose autobiographical music weaves together Americana, Folk, Jazz, and more. Her soaring vocals and keen songwriting, often compared to Joni Mitchell, Liz Longley, Eva Cassidy, and Ira Wolf, create an intimate and vulnerable experience. Seeing Charlotte live is like having a deep conversation with an old friend — personal, authentic, and familiar. And almost always with a few laughs and a few tears.

Influenced by artists like Delta Rae, Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, and The Chicks, she joined the Lonesome Traveler folk tour in 2018 alongside Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey, George Grove, and more.

Charlotte is a veteran of venues such as The Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room (both in Nashville) and Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), and festivals including PorchFest (Wayne, PA), Fall for Greenville (South Carolina), and The Ladybug Festival (Wilmington, DE). Her second studio album Wild Child (2023) made waves globally, resonating with audiences and charting internationally, and she spent most of 2024 on the road, including a sold-out show at Uncommon Ground in Chicago and performing as an official showcasing artist at Toronto’s 2024 Canadian Music Week. Wild Child is on the Grammy ballot for Best Americana Album, Best Americana Roots Performance (for The Day We Lost You), and Best Music Video (for Love Ain’t Real).

Off stage, Charlotte adventures in her converted van with her pup and is an avid crossword puzzler.

Elliott Lee Friesen is a singer/songwriter and wide-ranging multi-disciplinary artist from the green mountains of Vermont. Their acoustic folk-leaning indie-pop alt-rock has gained a dedicated following for its heartfelt authenticity, captivating melodies, and introspective lyrics often exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Soulful vocals and skillful guitar playing make their performances memorable.

As a young child with existential dread, Elliot grasped the concept of death and the infinite nature of the cosmos while in the bathtub, and now has Sponge Bob tattoos.

Charlotte Morris and Elliott Lee Friesen will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, February 23 at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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3/23/25, Sunday: Dan & Faith + Temple Mountain (3:00 PM)

Dan & Faith and Temple Mountain will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, March 23 in a 3:00 PM matinee. Tickets are $10 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $10. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Dan & Faith and Temple Mountain at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — Dan and Faith are an award-winning, New England-based husband and wife singer-songwriter duo. Daniel Senie (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Faith Senie (mandolin, bass, ukulele, dulcimer, vocals) tap into dreams and everyday life in crafting their original songs.

Raised in New York City and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Dan has been singing for as long as he can remember. He enjoyed spending many summers at Camp Taconic singing folk songs of the 1960s and 1970s, many of which remain favorites of his to this day. Upon moving back to NYC, Dan joined the Manhattan borough-wide chorus, and later, the New York All-City Chorus and Concert Choir.

Faith was raised in Cooperstown, upstate NY, where she began playing piano at an early age. She was an accompanist for school shows and concerts, and sang in her school choir. She and Dan met while both were students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Although professional life took them away from musical pursuits for more than 20 years, a songwriting workshop series prompted them to return to their musical roots.

“Dan and Faith warmly and honestly portray themselves with an expansive panorama of acoustic styles that reflects their enlightened world view: a deep love for words and music, and a compassionate earth-based spirituality.” – Pete Kennedy

“Combining thoughtful poetry and evocative storytelling with sweet harmonies, Dan & Faith are an acoustic duo worth hearing again and again. As singer-songwriters they remain true to their open-mic/coffeehouse/music-in-the-round roots.” – Nick Noble, host of The Folk Revival on WICN

Temple Mountain is a singer-songwriter raised in the vibrant soundscape of Long Island, New York, and inspired by the timeless melodies of The Beatles, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Simon & Garfunkel.

Temple Mountain’s path took him from the energetic streets of New York City to the eclectic music scene of Austin, Texas, where he sharpened his songwriting and performing skills. Eventually the serene landscapes of New Hampshire offered him the space to step away from the hustle, embark on renewed self-reflection, and deepen his artistic and personal identity.

Studying to become a licensed therapist, he brings an introspective and therapeutic approach to his music, integrating themes of mental health, self-discovery, and the intricacies of the human experience. His songs resonate with raw honesty that speaks to both personal and universal struggles.

Temple Mountain’s music stands at the intersection of craftsmanship and insight, offering a transformative experience. His melodies are both a soothing balm and a call to introspection, providing a rich, soulful soundtrack for those navigating life’s complexities.

Dan & Faith and Temple Mountain will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, March 23 in a 3:00 PM matinee. Tickets are $10 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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4/6/25, Sunday: Bethanie Yeakle + Marty Royle + Trevor Robinson (6:00 PM)

Bethanie Yeakle, Marty Royle, and Trevor Robinson are strong writers and performers who are surprisingly under the radar, each bringing something different and remarkable to the stage — a noteworthy threefer show of discovery. They will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $15. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Bethanie Yeakle, Marty Royle, and Trevor Robinson at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — Three strong writers and performers who are surprisingly under the radar, each bringing something different and remarkable to the stage. This is a noteworthy threefer show of discovery.

Singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist / composer / performing artist Bethanie Yeakle’s less-is-more approach captures the essence of moments in a powerful voice that catches in all the right places. She’s a veteran of the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, The Guthrie Center, and Club Passim. As a solo performer she’s shared stages with Tune-Yards, Antje Duvekot, Anais Mitchell, Slaid Cleaves, and more; in bands and as a side, the list includes My Morning Jacket, Richard Lloyd Group, Bill Kirchen, and more. Yeakle has composed music for independent film, and can be glimpsed on the big screen as a musician/featured-extra in Ang Lee’s “Taking Woodstock”. In addition to her solo songwriting and production, Bethanie has co-written songs with longtime bandmate and collaborator Matthew Sharff, and currently plays guitars, banjos, lap steel, and sings backup with the band Wojcicki.

“Beautiful siren singing and signaling that the end times have been here all along… hippie in biker boots.” – Constantina Zavitsanos

Marty Royle is perhaps best known as the lead singer of the popular longtime DC indie-rock stalwarts Washington Social Club, which made fun, witty power pop for more than two decades. MTV ran a feature on them back when MTV was a music channel, and Marty once somehow made Robert Smith of The Cure laugh. This will be a guitar-plus-looper solo performance.

Trevor Robinson is something of an enigma, equally at home performing clever, quirky folk or meandering electronic improvisations. This will be a solo acoustic set.

Bethanie Yeakle, Marty Royle, and Trevor Robinson will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, April 6 at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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4/27/25, Sunday: John Stowell and Draa Hobbs (3:00 PM)

A matinee of world-class jazz at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, Vermont, with guitarists John Stowell and Draa Hobbs performing as a duo on April 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance through stage33live.com or $20 at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $20. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

John Stowell and Draa Hobbs at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — A matinee of world-class jazz at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, Vermont, with guitarists John Stowell and Draa Hobbs performing as a duo on April 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

John Stowell’s original take on harmony, chords, and improvisation sets him apart — a jazz guitarist influenced as much by pianists and horn players as he is by guitarists. Based on the West Coast, Stowell has been Artist-In-Residence at centers in Germany, Indonesia, Argentina, the United States, and Canada, and has been a contributing columnist for a number of magazines, including Downbeat, Guitar Player, Canadian Musician, Soundcheck (Germany), and Guitar Club (Italy).

In 1983, John joined flutist Paul Horn, bassist David Friesen, and Paul’s son Robin Horn for a historic tour of the Soviet Union… the first time in forty years that an American jazz group had been invited to play public performances in Russia. With bassist David Friesen, John was featured on the soundtracks of two Academy Award Nominated shorts, and the album Through the Listening Glass with David Friesen was chosen of the “Ten Best Jazz Albums of the Decade” by the Los Angeles Examiner. He’s had several appearances on BET Jazz Discovery and Guitar Series television shows. He has recorded and performed with Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, Herb Ellis, Bill Watrous, and many more. John maintains a robust live performance schedule.

“In the age of mediocrity and clones, John Stowell’s uniqueness and originality are a breath of fresh air. I love playing with him.” — Paul Horn

“John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn’t use any of the clichés; he has an incredible originality. John is a master creator.” — Larry Coryell

“More guitarists would play like John Stowell if they knew how.” — Herb Ellis

“Guitarist John Stowell’s style with standards is a delightful departure from the road well traveled. He transcends the label of jazz guitarist.”Los Angeles Times

“He plays his amplified guitar as if he were surrounded by fine crystal… the type of slow burning, sustained energy that you hear in players that practice all the time.”Downbeat

Draa Hobbs grew up in Chicago and has made his home in Southern Vermont since 1980, teaching and performing. He studied music with the legendary Jimmy Raney, Attila Zoller, Gene Bertoncini, and Peter Lietch. Attila ended up inviting Draa to perform in clubs, concerts, and radio with him and his high-profile peers, including pianists Roland Hanna, Don Friedman, and Larry Willis; bassists George Mraz, Ron McClure, and Michael Formanek; and saxophonists Lee Konitz and Nick Brignola, to name a few. Draa and pianist Eugene Uman a duet for the German label ENJA’s CD Message To Attila that also had tracks by Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, John Abercrombie, Peter Bernstein, and others. He regularly performs with many of the region’s best players, and has enjoyed more than a decade of collaboration with John Stowell.

“Draa hobbs plays in the tradition of classic jazz guitar, but he has found his own voice. He’s a player in the moment, creating melodies and avoiding cliches. he has a warm dark sound and swings with the best of them. I love playing with him.” — John Stowell

“It’s rare to find someone so passionate about music that it serves as both their spiritual nourishment and their unfettered gift to others… one of the most respected guitarists and teachers in New England.” — Eugene Uman, Director of the Vermont Jazz Center

John Stowell and Draa Hobbs will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance through stage33live.com or $20 at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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5/18/25, Sunday: Sled Wrenches + Bird Boombox (3:00 PM)

A matinee pair of undiscovered bands at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, Vermont… exactly and literally the kind of thing Stage 33 Live was born for — to give emerging acts a shot. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, $10 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Only 40 tickets will be sold. All proceeds go to the bands. The performances will be recorded and filmed. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $10. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Sled Wrenches and Bird Boombox at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — A matinee pair of undiscovered bands at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, Vermont… Sled Wrenches from up there in the northeast, and Bird Boombox also from up there but the other side of the state, on May 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. This show is exactly the kind of thing Stage 33 Live was born for — to give emerging acts a shot.

Sled Wrenches plays original country, blues, rock, island, and a bit of jazz — they call it “boogernose eclectic”… we’re not sure what that means, but they’ve clearly got a comedic streak. They have an album called Hound Dog 5, and are working on another. One of the few things we do know for sure is that one of their members is Don Sinclair, the very talented and tasteful guitarist for David Rosane and The Zookeepers, who we’ve had in the room twice playing fundraisers for the library.

Bird Boombox is a trio self-described as “alternative angst”, but they’re not as shoegazey and emo as that might sound. Elsewhere they’re described as “a vessel for the vibrations of the natural world and a catalyst for community connection,” which isn’t as catchy — but more accurate. Their lead singer / guitarist, Josh Cummings, hit one of our increasingly rare open mics a while ago and turned in a quirky, engaging performance.

This one will be a fun voyage of discovery.

Sled Wrenches and Bird Boombox will play the Stage 33 Live listening room at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. All proceeds go to the bands. The performances will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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9/7/25, Sunday: Phil Henry + Erin Ash Sullivan (3:00 PM)

A pair of exceptional performing songwriters, Phil Henry and Erin Ash Sullivan, will play a 3:00 matinee at Stage 33 Live on September 7, 2025. Tickets are $20 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $20. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Phil Henry and Erin Ash Sullivan at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — A pair of exceptional performing songwriters, Phil Henry and Erin Ash Sullivan, will play a 3:00 matinee at Stage 33 Live on September 7, 2025. Tickets are $20 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold.

Phil Henry is a singer-songwriter steeped in folk tradition, but not bound by it. He’s penned a treasure chest of relatable tunes about both everyday and extraordinary life, building detailed worlds and characters with vivid imagery, upbeat rhythm, and strong melodic sensibility. His songs are often described in cinematic terms by journalists and fans. Although he studied the masters in music school, he was drawn to the DIY pluckiness of folk music. He’s earned contest wins at SolarFest and Susquehanna Music and Arts, and showcase and main stage slots at Falcon Ridge, was showcased at Kerrville and the NorthEast Regional Folk Alliance, and has played celebrated venues like Club Passim and Caffe Lena. No carbon-copy of popular songs or folk radio, his art is an expression of individuality and craftsmanship.

Erin Ash Sullivan was half of the folk duo Edith O. along with Amy Speace in New York City in the ’90s. They performed regularly at NYC venues like the Bitter End and CBGB Gallery, and released the album Tattooed Queen in 1998 to critical raves. It’s possible that the band broke up when Erin — a sleep-deprived mother of a six-week-old — forgot to show up for the band’s record release show. After a hiatus to focus on her family and career in education, she returned to writing and performing. In 2022 she was selected as a “Most Wanted” performer from Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and was John Platt’s selection for the Folk DJ Showcase at NERFA. She was the recipient of the Mark Erelli Judge’s Choice Award in the New England Songwriting Competition; a Songwriter Serenade semifinalist; a finalist in the 2021 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Competition; and a finalist in the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. She is also the three-time winner of her hometown’s Fourth of July pie eating contest.

Phil Henry and Erin Ash Sullivan will play a 3:00 matinee at Stage 33 Live on September 7, 2025. Tickets are $20 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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9/28/25, Sunday: Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards + TBA (6:00 PM)

Top-notch multi-instrumentalist duo Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards will play Stage 33 Live on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM with a co-bill TBA. Tickets are $20 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $20. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards and Green Heron at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards’ unmistakable vocal harmonies, poetic lyrics, and down-to-earth personae are soul-soothing, even when they’re singing about difficult things. Their songs poetically reflect the experiences of factory workers, teachers, community organizers, and natives of post-industrial mill towns. Accompanying themselves on guitar, harmonica, ukulele, penny whistle, electric bass, and most uniquely clarinet, their live performances are musically captivating and spiritually uplifting, carefully balanced between serious and humorous. These prolific and hardworking artists have contributed over seventeen albums and tour consistently throughout the US and Canada.

Each summer since 2010, Mandeville & Richards have organized the Massachusetts Walking Tour where they hike the roads and trails of the Commonwealth, more than 100 miles in less than two weeks, in support of the arts in local communities along the way. Each evening they stop over in another Massachusetts town and put on a free concert along with local performers and fellow artists.

Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards will play Stage 33 Live on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM with a co-bill TBA. Tickets are $20 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The performances will be recorded and filmed. More info at the stage33live.com website.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

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10/19/25, Sunday: Draa Hobbs CD Release Show (3:00 PM)

Jazz guitarist Draa Hobbs celebrates the release of his new album with a 3:00 matinee concert at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on October 19, 2025. Tickets are a discounted $15 in advance through stage33live.com, or $20 at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $20. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Draa Hobbs Album Release Show at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — Draa Hobbs has played and studied with some of the world’s best jazz players and composers — celebrated jazz guitarists including Jimmy Raney, Gene Bertoncini, and Peter Leitch, and the legendary Hungarian guitarist Attila Zoller. Under Atilla’s mentorship, Draa performed in clubs, concerts, and radio with a fairly staggering list of greats: multi-instrumentalist David Amram; pianists Roland Hanna, Don Friedman, Larry Willis; bassists George Mraz, Ron McClure, Michael Formanek; saxophonists Lee Konitz, and Nick Brignola… to name a few.

Since then he has performed and worked with Eliot Zigmund, Ron McClure, Jed Levy, Allison Miller, T-Bone Wolk, Dave Shapiro, and others. He has recorded with the Steve Sonntag Quintet, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lisa McCormick, drummer James Wormworth, and bassist Tony Garnier (known for his work with Lucinda Williams, Asleep At The Wheel, and as musical director and bassist for Bob Dylan). Draa is also featured on Ed Eastridge’s recording “The House With Four Chimneys,” performing the music of classical composer Erik Satie.

He is currently enjoying a decade-long collaboration with the celebrated guitarist John Stowell, and performs with many of the best players in New England.

As an educator, Draa has taught at Marlboro College, Amherst College, the Putney School, the Vermont Jazz Center, and Plymouth State University, where he ran the guitar program and coached ensembles.

Draa Hobbs celebrates the release of his new album with a 3:00 matinee concert at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on October 19, 2025. Tickets are a discounted $15 in advance through stage33live.com, or $20 at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.

Jazz Guitar New England Style, Draa Hobbs


11/9/25, Sunday: Heather Mae + Olivia Nied (6:00 PM)

Acclaimed social justice singer-songwriter Heather Mae and the stunningly talented Olivia Nied will play a 6:00 PM concert at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on October 19, 2025. Tickets are a discounted $15 in advance through stage33live.com, or $20 at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Presented in association with Bellows Falls Pride. Read the press release.



•   Advance ticket sales will automatically close once 40 tickets are sold.
•   Advance ticket sales will shut down at midnight the day before the show if it hasn’t sold out.
•   An advance ticket guarantees that you’ll get in if it sells out, and advance ticket holders are guaranteed seating.
•   All chairs are first-come first-served for everybody. There’s really no bad seats, but up close is cooler. Come a little early to lock in your choice.

•   You can change the number of tickets after you click through.
•   The transaction fee is rolled into the ticket price.
•   A Paypal account is not required. There will be a link to proceed without one, but they make it small and tricksy.

•   Performers get all the ticket money. That’s the only income we have. We’re all volunteers. There are options to support Stage 33 Live with an additional $2 or $5 above the ticket price to help us pay the bills and maintain the gear, and from time to time even fund improvements.
•   These options are optional! There is no shame in not selecting one!

•   After completing, a “success” page should pop up and you should get an email from Paypal. You should also get a confirmation email from us, but that one may take a day or two.

•   The name you give will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up. There are no physical tickets.
•   We won’t sell your info to anybody. We won’t even add you to our secret email newsletter coterie unless you ask.
•   There are no brick-and-mortar outlets to get tickets. If you don’t have a credit or debit card or don’t do online transactions, that’s cool. Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com and we’ll work it out.

•   Tickets at the door will be $20. We can’t process plastic at the door, cash is best.

•   Questions? Drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com or text/voicemail 802-289-0148. (Text is generally better. Protip: We don’t have actual staff to answer the phone.)

Heather Mae and Olivia Nied at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — Heather Mae is an acclaimed social justice singer-songwriter, fearlessly baring her soul in her music, creating an intimate space of shared vulnerability for her listeners. Her unbridled honesty, both on and off stage, has cultivated a devoted fanbase and garnered recognition including accolades like the winner of the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase and Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Artist-Activist of the Year award.

Her luminescent 2019 release, Glimmer, drew parallels to vocal powerhouses Adele and Sara Bareilles. With storytelling depth reminiscent of Florence Welch, each song unveils a portrait of resilience and self-discovery.

Mae is poised to make an impact with two groundbreaking records slated for release in 2025. She embarked on a mission to address the stark gender disparity for music producers — a mere 4% representation by women. She rallied a dynamic collective of women and non-binary talents in Nashville, assembling luminaries like producer ZDAN and Lollies, alongside guest artists such as Grammy award-winning musician Allison Russell and the extraordinary duo Sistastrings. Two electrifying albums in two distinct genres were crafted, showcasing the unparalleled talent and versatility of women and non-binary music makers.

Olivia Nied’s poignant songs reflect her unique life experience living as a transgender, neurodivergent young person. Trained at Hampshire College, Goldsmiths University of London, Berklee College of Music, and the Vermont Jazz Center, Olivia is an innovative composer, arranger, and producer.

Her professional music career began at age thirteen when she was invited to perform at the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain. At age sixteen she performed in clubs in Paris, and later in cafes in Holland. She has since performed across the US as a solo artist and session player as well as with various groups and ensembles exploring rock, indie-pop, new-grass, and jazz.

When not recording or performing Olivia utilizes music in her work with autistic and neurodiverse young people.

Heather Mae and Olivia Nied will play a 6:00 PM concert at Stage 33 Live at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on October 19, 2025. Tickets are a discounted $15 in advance through stage33live.com, or $20 at the door as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Presented in association with Bellows Falls Pride.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More information about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be able to happen, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, Guilford Sound, WOOL-FM, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and Chroma Technologies to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.






Stage 33 Live is run and done by volunteers, small donations, and little grants.
Institutional underwriters this performance season include:


Run and done by volunteers stem to stern. Donations are what keep this thing going.
We squeeze every penny, and we'd be so happy to squeeze yours. Or @stage33live on paypal.me or venmo. Or drop off cash / checks at any event.
To send us anything by surface mail, contact us for the admin mailing address —
the venue does not receive postal service!

Tax deductible to the fullest extent. Stage 33 Live LTD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, EIN 82-2349941.
Donated equipment or services are welcome, and volunteers too!


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