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* LIMITED SEATING — ADVANCE TICKETS DOUBLE AS CHAIR RESERVATIONS *

Black Sheep Radio and Stage 33 Live welcome back guitar duo John Stowell and Draa Hobbs for a return engagement of world-class jazz — and they’re bringing a special guest or two with them as well. After the first time they played the room, Draa wrote, “To say this was a great concert would be an understatement. The audience was wonderful, and [to] work with John Stowell, a true master of the instrument, is a tremendous blessing.”

There will also be a separate musician’s master class on jazz improvisation preceding, limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

John Stowell, based on the West Coast, is influenced as much by pianists and horn players as by guitar players, and his original take on harmony, chords, and improvisation sets him apart. He tours, records, and teaches internationally, and has been a contributing columnist for Downbeat, Guitar Player, Soundcheck (Germany), Guitar Club (Italy), and other influential publications. In 1983, along with David Friesen and Paul and Robin Horn, John toured the Soviet Union in the first American jazz group invited to play public performances in Russia in forty years. The Los Angeles Times says, “Guitarist John Stowell’s style with standards is a delightful departure from the road well traveled. He transcends the label of jazz guitarist.”

Draa Hobbs grew up in Chicago and has made his home in Southern Vermont. He studied with the legendary Jimmy Raney, Attila Zoller, Gene Bertoncini, and Peter Lietch, performing in NYC, Burlington, Maine, and points in-between with notable musicians including Don Friedman, Ron McClure, Eliot Zigmund, and Vic Juris. “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

The concert begins at 4:00 p.m. at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls; door opens at 3:00 to choose your seats. Admission to the performance is $12 in advance (plus a 57¢ fee charged by the processing service), or $15 at the door. 100% supports the musicians.

The listening event will be recorded and filmed. Your likeness or voice may be incidentally documented; your presence is your permission. 33 Bridge Street is an accessible space.

Preceding the concert there will be an intimate master class for guitarists and other string players seeking to further develop their improvisational skills. Both John and Draa will lead. (“A master class is a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline — usually music, but also painting, drama, any of the arts, or on any other occasion where skills are being developed.”) This class is limited to not more than 10 students. Topics covered include melodic and harmonic minor modes, triads, voicings, comping, etc. Attendees will receive follow-up materials. The master class begins at 2:00 PM for $30 in advance (plus a 96¢ fee charged by the processing service), or $35 on the day. 100% supports the teachers.

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF LIMITED SEATING

Stage 33 Live has seating for 40, because that’s how many chairs we have. We may run out of chairs. Advance tickets double as chair reservations. Reserved chairs will be held until 10 minutes before showtime — don’t be late, you may lose your seat. Reserved chairs aren’t assigned, just reserved; arrive early for your choice. Doors will open at 3:00 for the concert which starts at 4:00. Advance donations/chair reservations through the website will close on the day of show. When all the chairs have been reserved, we will note that here prominently. Advance discounted tickets may still be purchased after all the chairs have been reserved until secondary/standing capacity is reached. If the chairs have already all been reserved, or you didn’t get tickets in advance and want to be safe, you can bring your own seating.

You don’t need a Paypal account to get advance tickets/chair reservations, just a credit or debit card. After completing the transaction, you should be redirected to a “success” page and get an email from Paypal. You’ll also get a confirmation email directly from us within a day or two, assuming you entered a working email address. The name you gave will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up.

33 Bridge Street is a couple blocks toward the river from the intersection of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant, which is the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls. And it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. We’re in a brick building on the right on a small rise after the post office and over the little bridge. The most reliable parking is in the free lot on the left — across the street from us, next to the canal.

Stage 33 Live invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. It’s a volunteer run nonprofit on a mission to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms. The stage is also open to established performers and presenters, because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, restaurant, or venue with regular hours. We’re also not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, TED Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals. Stage 33 Live allows only original material.

We’re making this one an all-comers open stage. RSVPs get first dibs, but walk-ups are welcome. All performances and presentations will be recorded and filmed, so you’ll need to sign a release. Things have to stay FCC-safe, no cussin’ or potty humor. (Hey, it’s federal broadcast law.)

* LIMITED SEATING

Banjo Dan and Willy Lindner were the driving force behind the much-loved, legendary bluegrass band “Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys” during its 40-year run. As a twosome, they play and sing in the vintage country music brother-duo tradition of the ’30s and ’40s.

They’ll be performing a special two-set late afternoon matinee at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls on Sunday, April 28. The first half will spotlight songs and stories, followed by an update of their longtime audience favorite old-time live radio show.

Willy and Dan have played together for decades. The clean, evocative sound of “The Sky Blue Boys” is a reminder of things past, and of things constant.

Stage 33 Live is pleased to host them for this rare southern Vermont appearance on Sunday, April 28. Doors open at 3:00, show starts at 4:00. Only 40 seats are available. Advance tickets double as chair reservations and are only available online until the day before the show — $15 general, or $10 for seniors and students. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of show, although if the chairs have all been reserved it will be for standing room. You may bring your own seating.

The listening event will be recorded and filmed. Your likeness or voice may be incidentally documented; your presence is your permission. 33 Bridge Street is an accessible space.

* Seating is limited to 40 *

Advance tickets double as chair reservations. Reserved chairs aren’t assigned, just reserved; arrive early for your choice. Reserved chairs will be held until 10 minutes before showtime — don’t be late, you may lose your seat. Doors will open at 3:00 for the concert that starts at 4:00. Advance ticketing through the website will close the day before the show. Advance tickets may still be purchased after all the chairs have been reserved; when all the chairs have been reserved, we will note that here prominently. If the chairs have already all been reserved, or you didn’t get tickets in advance and want to be safe, you can bring your own seating.

Tickets are $15; or $10 for seniors and students; kids under 12 are free (let us know if you’re planning to bring any kids; we need to know because of the limited seating). A few cents in processing fees that Paypal charges are added to the ticket cost. 100% of your ticket revenue goes to the Sky Blue Boys. If you wish to make a donation to help Stage 33 Live keep going, there will be a tip jar out at the show.

After completing the transaction, you should be redirected to a “success” page and get an email from Paypal. You’ll also get a confirmation email directly from us within a day or two, assuming you entered a working email address. The name you gave will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up.

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33 Bridge Street is a couple blocks toward the river from the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls, which is the corner of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant. And it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. Stage 33 Live is in a brick building on the right after the post office and over the little bridge. The most reliable parking is in the free lot across the street, next to the canal.

Stage 33 Live invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. It’s a volunteer run nonprofit on a mission to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms. The stage is also open to established performers and presenters, because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, restaurant, or venue with regular hours. We’re also not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, TED Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals. Stage 33 Live allows only original material.

Stage 33 Live is pleased to have Decatur Creek in the house on Sunday, May 12 with an opening set from Nick Badaracco. It’s Mother’s Day, bring your mom!

The band started in 2012 when Steve Dionne, Doug Farrell, and Jack Henry — each of them individually accomplished musicians — got together and heard something special happening. The 2016 addition of Beth Eldridge (of The Bradford Bog People and The Hardtacks) took things to yet another level.

With influences ranging from traditional roots and Americana to straight-up country, folk, and blues, their diverse but complementary styles, backgrounds, and skills fuel the group’s evolving original acoustic sound — always with a strong focus on songwriting and vocals.

Their 2015 self-titled full-length debut featured original tunes from across the band, and was well received. They raised the bar even higher for their second release, aptly named “Rising”, which just came out at the end of 2018. Heartfelt and incisive songs served up with warm vocals and tight harmonies over unique arrangements and crisp musicianship, smothered in soul, energy, and wit.

We’ll open the doors at 5:00 and the music will start at 6:00. All entry donations go to the band, we suggest a minimum of $5 — more if you can. And buy your mom a CD!

Stage 33 Live invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. It’s a volunteer run nonprofit on a mission to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms. The stage is also open to established performers and presenters, because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, restaurant, or venue with regular hours. We’re also not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, Ted Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals. Stage 33 Live allows only original material.

33 Bridge Street is a couple blocks toward the river from the intersection of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant, which is the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls. And it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. We’re in a brick building on the right on a small rise after the post office and over the little bridge. The most reliable parking is in the free lot on the left — across the street from us, next to the canal.

Ben Mackin is coming over the mountain from the outskirts of Bennington to be the featured performer at the third-Thursday finale.

He picked up the guitar in his teens and has been writing and playing ever since. Like an unusually high percentage of the musicians that grace our stage, he also works with kids in music and theater — in addition to recording studio work, teaching guitar, and running open mics over that way.

At this writing, there are still three short slots in the 6:00 hour available. If you’d like to nab one to play a couple-three songs, do a short reading of your writing, or any other original performance or presentation, drop us a line at stage33@stage33live.com

Even though we’ve had this evening scheduled and has been public knowledge for several months, it’s been recently announced that Gurf Morlix will be playing three blocks away on the same night. Let’s not kid ourselves, that’ll be a bigger draw. But fear not, we’re proceeding apace!

Everything on stage will be recorded and filmed. The likeness or voice of audience members may be incidentally documented; your presence is your permission.

Suggested $5 donation at the door.

33 Bridge Street is a couple blocks toward the river from the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls, which is the corner of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant. And it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. Stage 33 Live is in a brick building on the right after the post office and over the little bridge. The most reliable parking is in the free lot across the street, next to the canal. 33 Bridge Street is ADA compliant.

Stage 33 Live invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. It’s a volunteer run nonprofit on a mission to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms. The stage is also open to established performers and presenters, because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, restaurant, or venue with regular hours. We’re also not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, TED Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals. Stage 33 Live allows only original material.

Patty Carpenter and Verandah Porche will perform at Stage 33 Live on Sunday, May 19. Special guest Jon Weeks will be sitting in on wind instruments and percussion. Doors open at 3:00 PM, show starts at 4:00.

Patty and Verandah have been lifelong friends and collaborators. They’ll be playing some of the new songs they’ve written since the Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band’s 2010 CD “Come Over”, which they also co-composed.

Patty studied with Archie Shepp and Max Roach, but she also wears influences ranging from Joan Baez to Billie Holiday on her sleeve. She plays in Patty and the Cakes, The Patty Carpenter Jazz Band, and other projects in addition to the Brooklyn-based Jazz/Americana/Soul/Folk collective Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band.

Verandah is a poet and an alt-lit creative collaborator. Her poetry volumes include Sudden Eden (Verdant Books), The Body’s Symmetry (Harper and Row), and Glancing Off (See Through Books). The Vermont Arts Council presented her with its Award of Merit in 1998; she received the first Ellen McCulloch-Lovell Award in Arts Education in 2015; and Marlboro College honored her with a Doctor of Humane Letters in 2012.

Multi-instrumentalist Jon Weeks will be joining them on flute, sax, percussion, and perhaps some surprises. He studied at Berklee and is a longtime East Coast player with acts like Sol Y Canto, Orquesta Unidad, The Temptations, Cayenne, Viva Quetzal, Joe Velez & Creación, Northside Saxophone Quartet, and many more.

Patty and Verandah were featured in Freedom and Unity: The Vermont Movie.

Verandah writes about their work together:

“In the late ’60s, we landed in the sticks a stone’s throw from each other. Dreams, troubles, changes, crops, communards, kids and lovers: music and language saw us through our duet of abundance and loss. We took a guitar, the kids, and a pencil with an eraser down to the river. We’ve carved these songs out of our long friendship.”

The listening event will be recorded and filmed. Your likeness or voice may be incidentally documented; your presence is your permission. 33 Bridge Street is an accessible space.

* Seating is limited to 40 *

Prepaid entry donations double as chair reservations — we only have 40 chairs, after that it’s standing room. The suggested minimum donation for this show is $10 (plus a few cents to cover the bank fee), more if you can… 100% of all door receipts go to the performers. There will also be day-of-show entry available at the door, but a chair isn’t guaranteed in that case. You can bring your own seating to be safe if you wish. No one will be turned away for lack of money.

Advance entry donations double as chair reservations. Reserved chairs aren’t assigned, just reserved; arrive early for your choice. Reserved chairs will be held until 10 minutes before showtime, so don’t be late. Doors will open at 3:00 for the concert that starts at 4:00. Advance entry donations through the website will close the day before the show. Advance entry donations may still be made after all the chairs have been reserved; when all the chairs have been reserved, we will note that here prominently. If the chairs have already all been reserved, or you didn’t make an entry donation in advance and want to be safe, you can bring your own seating.

The suggested minimum entry donation is $10. A few cents in processing fees that Paypal charges are rolled in. 100% of your entry donation goes to the performers.

After completing the transaction, you should be redirected to a “success” page and get an email from Paypal. You’ll also get a confirmation email directly from us within a day or two, assuming you entered a working email address. The name you gave will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up.

33 Bridge Street is a couple blocks toward the river from the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls, which is the corner of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant. And it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. Stage 33 Live is in a brick building on the right after the post office and over the little bridge. The most reliable parking is in the free lot across the street, next to the canal.

Stage 33 Live invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. It’s a volunteer run nonprofit on a mission to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms. The stage is also open to established performers and presenters, because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, restaurant, or venue with regular hours. We’re also not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, TED Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals. Stage 33 Live allows only original material.

Mark here with a personal tale. Back in the ’80s in Minnesota where I was born and raised — before I moved into a bus in a ghost town in New Mexico (over the pass from Silver City), before I moved to paved-over Rockville MD (across the street from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s grave), before I moved to funky Trumansburg NY (home of the first MOOG factory), before I had any inkling I was going to move to Hinsdale and then Brattleboro and then Bellows Falls where I want to stay — I bought a used copy of a book called Home Comfort, Life on Total Loss Farm at Midway Book on University Avenue in Saint Paul. It was a quirky and delightful book written by a gang of hippies on a commune at Packer Corners in Guilford Vermont. The notion that I’d ever move to Vermont was never considered. But I kept it all those years. I still have it.

Verandah Porche was one of its handful of authors. She’s been a lifelong poet in word and deed. Alt-lit and non-trad. More books since then, awards, an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters even. I never figured our paths would cross, not even after I stumbled into her stomping grounds.

Well.

She’s going to be at Stage 33 Live along with collaborating conspirator Patty Carpenter and special guest Jon Weeks on Sunday, May 19, to play songs they’ve written together since the Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band album Come Over, which they also co-composed.

Of course you know Patty too, right?, from Patty and the Cakes, The Patty Carpenter Jazz Band, the Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band (that Brooklyn-based Jazz/Americana/Soul/Folk collective). Sure, she studied with Archie Shepp and Max Roach, but she also wears influences ranging from Joan Baez to Billie Holiday on her sleeve.

And they’ve roped in Jon Weeks for percussion, sax, and flute — another remarkable human, he plays everywhere cool with everyone good. Nonstop. One of those Berklee guys. I hope he brings the wind-synth.

Minor details like time and ticket stuff are still floaty for the moment, but game day is set. Sunday, May 19. Probably an afternoon show. Punch it in on your phone calendar. Put an alarm on it.

I mean, there’s a load of very swell shows lined up for Stage 33 Live, but for me this one’s been unwittingly brewing for like going on 40 years.

Florida’s unfiltered leftneck singer-songwriter Grant Peeples and innovative violinist Mark Russell with local hero Ezra Veitch opening on Sunday, June 16 at at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls VT. Door at 6, music at 7. Suggested donation $10+, 100% goes to the musicians. Limited seating.

Sunday, June 16 is father’s day, bring your rad dad.

A “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR, and Buddhist with a gun below the seat,” Grant Peeples isn’t afraid to share what’s on his mind. He’s known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor, and heart-gigging ballads in shows that are a churning mix of hilarious and dead serious.

Florida-based Peeples tours coast to coast, primarily as a solo artist. His four most recent albums were produced by Gurf Morlix, who has also produced Lucinda Williams, Mary Gauthier, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen, and Slaid Cleaves, among many others. He’s made ten studio records, three live recordings, and two poetry books. He lived on a small island off the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua for eleven years.

“The only songwriter I have ever called ‘ruthless’.” — John Conquest, 3rd Coast Magazine

“A man of deeply held conviction… and cajones.” — D.C. Bloom, Lonestar Magazine

“Comedic, acute, smart, intensely political.” — Mark Stern, WMBR-FM

“He’s the Woody Guthrie of the New Millennium” — Larry Newman, WSCA-FM

“No performer holds a crowd like Grant Peeples.” — Barry White, S. Florida Folk Network

More: www.grantpeeples.com

Special guest Mark Russell is bringing his innovative violin to accompany Grant. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he was a longtime resident of Tallahassee, Florida, where he and Grant often performed together. Mark also plays solo and with various groups, interpreting everything from Prince to classical to folk.

Popular local musician and artist Ezra Veitch opens with a solo set.

The suggested donation is $10, more if you can. 100% supports the players. Grant Peeple’s concerts as a solo performer are typically $15 to $20.

Seating is limited to 40. Prepaid entry donations made through the stage33live.com website double as chair reservations.

This listening event will be recorded and filmed. Audience members’ likeness or voice may be incidentally documented; your presence is your permission. 33 Bridge Street is an accessible space.

* We only have 40 chairs *

Prepaid entry donations doubles as chair reservations until the chairs are all spoken for. Advance entry donations through this website will close the day before the show. Advance donations may still be made after all the chairs have been reserved; when that happens, we’ll note it here prominently. If the chairs have already all been reserved, or you didn’t make an entry donation in advance and want to be safe, you can bring your own chair.

Reserved chairs aren’t assigned, just reserved; arrive early for your choice. They’ll be held until 10 minutes before showtime, so don’t be late. Doors will open at 6:00 and music starts at 7:00.

Day-of-show entry will also available at the door, but a chair isn’t guaranteed. Any that aren’t reserved are first come, first served.

33 Bridge Street is an accessible space and is a couple blocks toward the river from the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls, which is the corner of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant. And it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. Stage 33 Live is in the brick building on the right after the post office and over the little bridge. Look for the giant stylized sheep-heads in the corner windows (that’s the community radio station, WOOL-FM). We’ll also have a sign out front. The most reliable parking is in the free lot across the street, next to the canal.

Stage 33 Live invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. It’s a volunteer run nonprofit on a mission to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms. The stage is also open to established performers and presenters, because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, restaurant, or venue with regular hours. We’re also not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, TED Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals. Stage 33 Live allows only original material.

Philadelphia-based acoustic folk-Americana trio The End of America plays a record-release show at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, 33 Bridge Street, on Friday, June 21. Advance tickets are bundled with a 7″ vinyl copy of their new single. Entry is $15, seating is limited. Izzy Heltai opens. Door at 7 PM, music at 8. More info and advance tickets online at stage33live.com

The End of America’s three-part harmonies and solid Americana folk-rock draws comparisons to CSNY and The Avett Brothers. They’re known for powerful live performances highlighting their dynamic songwriting.

James Downes, Trevor Leonard, and Brendon Thomas made their debut as The End Of America at the 2016 Philadelphia Folk Festival and were voted Favorite New Artist. In 2017 the band won the Emerging Artist Showcase at Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, returning the next year as the Most Wanted Band. Since then they’ve performed festivals, theaters, and clubs east to west, sharing stages with artists like Graham Nash, Old Crow Medicine Show, Gary Louris, and Simone Felice. They joined Beck in Los Angeles to perform for his Song Reader release show — that appearance won praise from Spin, Filter, and The Hollywood Reporter.

They credit their name to Jack Kerouac’s book, On The Road: each of them were frontmen of other projects touring across “the groaning continent” in search of inspiration when they met and found a kindred spirit in one another.

Advance tickets for the Stage 33 Live listening event (which falls between shows at City Winery in New York City’s SoHo and the sprawling Great South Bay Music Festival) are bundled with a vinyl copy of the new 7″ single by The End Of America.

Izzy Heltai will open. A Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk Songwriting competition finalist, he was also featured at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase, made waves at Ossipee Valley Music Festival and the Freshgrass Bluegrass Festival, and has been touring heavily. His debut EP, Sweet Apathy, was released to a sold-out show at Club Passim and received acclaim from Red Line Roots, which noted that Izzy has “a voice that is equal parts gruff, sandpapered scratches, unfiltered and open just enough to let the story out.” His new full-length, Only Yesterday, draws inspiration from the natural beauty of his native Western Massachusetts, his life experiences, and stories from his community.

The End of America plays Friday, June 21. Izzy Heltai opens. Door at 7 PM, music at 8. Each advance ticket is bundled with a 7″ vinyl copy of the new single. Entry is $15, all proceeds go to the band. There are only 40 chairs.

Prepaid entry doubles as a chair reservation until the chairs are all spoken for. Prepayment through the website will close the day before the show. Prepays may still be made after all the chairs have been reserved; when that happens, we’ll note it here prominently. If the chairs have already all been reserved, or you didn’t prepay and want to be safe, you can bring your own chair.

Reserved chairs aren’t assigned, just reserved; arrive early for your choice. They’ll be held until 10 minutes before showtime. Doors will open at 7:00 and music starts at 8:00.

Day-of-show entry will also available at the door, but a chair isn’t guaranteed. Any that aren’t reserved are first come, first served.

After completing the transaction, you should be redirected to a “success” page and get an email from Paypal. You’ll also get a confirmation email directly from us within a day or two, assuming you entered a working email address. The name you gave will be on a list at the door. All you have to do is show up.

33 Bridge Street is a couple blocks toward the river from the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls, which is the corner of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant. And it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. Stage 33 Live is in a brick building on the right after the post office and over the little bridge. Look for the giant stylized sheep-heads in the corner windows (that’s the community radio station, WOOL-FM). We’ll also have a sign out front. The most reliable parking is in the free lot across the street, next to the canal.

Stage 33 Live invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. It’s a volunteer run nonprofit on a mission to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms. The stage is also open to established performers and presenters, because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, restaurant, or venue with regular hours. We’re also not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, TED Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals. Stage 33 Live allows only original material. www.stage33live.com

On tour from Georgia and North Carolina, Nathan Evans Fox and Jane Kramer will co-headline Stage 33 Live, playing both separately and together. Local up-and-comer Nick Badaracco opens. This early evening listening event is on Monday, July 15 at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls — door at 6:00 PM, music at 7:00. A suggested donation of $10 goes entirely to the performers.

Nathan Evans Fox is a multi-instrumentalist storyteller who blends his musical roots of country, rock, bluegrass, and hymns into landscapes that confront his cultural and religious heritage with quiet grief, incisive anger, and unexpected wit. Frequent themes of family, place, and love come out in ways that are both familiar and strange. His second full-length, Texas Dust, prompted a reviewer from Americana UK to write, “Nathan Evans Fox sounds like the truth.”

Jane Kramer has been described as “born to gypsy poets and raised by Emmylou Harris.” With deep roots in Appalachian musical traditions, culture, and lore, her introspective songs are gracefully gritty, poignant, and engaging. Grammy-nominated songwriter Mary Gauthier says Jane is “an artist on the rise,” and Dave Stallard of Blue Ridge Outdoors says she has “a voice that can only be described as one of the purest in modern Americana.” Her third album, Valley of The Bones, was released this March.

Door at 6:00 PM, music at 7:00 on Monday, July 15 — suggested donation of $10+ for the performers. Seating is limited to 40, first-come first-served; however, chairs front-and-center will be reserved for those who make their entry donation in advance online at stage33live.com. If the chairs have all been reserved, standing room is available. Attendees may bring their own seating if the chairs have all been reserved.

The performances will be recorded and filmed. Your likeness or voice may be incidentally documented; your presence is your permission.

If you haven’t been here before, 33 Bridge Street is a couple blocks toward the river from the intersection of Flat Iron Exchange coffeehouse and Popolo restaurant, which is the only intersection in downtown Bellows Falls… and it’s a T so there’s no way to take a wrong turn. Brick building on the right after the post office and over the short bridge. Look for the giant stylized sheep-heads in the corner windows (that’s the community radio station, WOOL-FM). We’ll also have a sign out front. The most reliable parking is in the free lot on the left — across the street, next to the canal. 33 Bridge Street is an accessible space.

Stage 33 Live is a volunteer run nonprofit that invites the public to listening events that are recorded and filmed for radio, TV, and the internet. The mission is to help local and regional talented and knowledgeable people reach wider audiences on multiple platforms; and the stage is also open to established performers and presenters because their participation helps bring attention to others still getting their foot in the door. We aren’t a bar, club, or restaurant. We’re not a plush theater or a state-of-the-art facility. We’re just good folks doing this fine thing — the homegrown love child of Tiny Desk Concerts, TED Talks, Science Friday, Midnight Special, and The Little Rascals.

Stage 33 Live allows only original material.

33 Bridge Street is ADA compliant. Fragrance note: The building is also home to several artists’ studios, including an artisan soapmaker; there may be mild scent if they’re in production.