The Music

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Acqua Mossa

is a trio born of deep rooted relationships and a hunger for the unconventional. The group’s influences are broad ranging; a quality felt in the spectrum of their emotional, synth heavy compositions, intimate and charged storytelling, and groove inspired underbelly.

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Laces
Local burlington five-piece rock band that ranges from psychadelic pop, to country and jazz jams. LACES features five multi-instrumentalists and vocalist Abagael Giles, Levi Keszey, Erik Seivert, Christopher McManus, and Seamus Hannan.

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Captain Tallen

Fueled by confessional lyricism and a drive to understand the ever-changing world, Captain Tallen & the Benevolent Entities would live on a pirate ship if they could. In lieu of that, they make folk rock/punk songs that they hope inspire a sense of catharsis and adventure.

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Ellie Macphee

is a songwriter, violinist, and storyteller originally from South Carolina. Rooted in folk traditions but unafraid of modern confession, her songs trace the intimacy of ordinary life — where friendship, love, and longing overlap in apartments, trains, and late-night kitchens.

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Broosha

is a Vermont-based DJ and multidisciplinary artist known for their genre-bending, driving, polyrhythmic sets. Centering queer joy and rage, their style and energy is fearless, sensual and dynamic. Crafting sonic journeys that are layered, percussive, and relentless, she draws on musical influences that reflect the diverse landscape of her heritage. Her sets and productions draw from a hybridized global sound, with a strong Latin leaning. Broosha’s musical beginnings started at a young age and has spanned many instruments and styles. This rich tapestry of musical experiences and culture has culminated in a unique sound that is translated through their DJ sets.

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Cady Ternity

Genre-bending indie-pop group Cady Ternity was conceived with its debut album, The New Direction, in a 200-year-old cabin nestled in the foothills of Northfield, Vermont by Ben Burr and Sara Primo in January of 2023. With the help of drummer Griffin Crafts the spousal songwriting duo have earned critical acclaim for their sophomoric album, On & On Anon, which— according to Jordan Adams at Seven Days— was “…one of the best Vermont records of 2024.

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"Water Wings" photo by Andreas John @inthehandsofbeauty

ANIMAL Dance < @animaldancevt > creates performance experiences and conceptual artworks for stage, site and film. Their artistic work highlights the sentience shared between species, honoring the ephemeral language of the body in motion. ANIMAL Dance is based in Burlington, Vermont and is directed by Hanna Satterlee, who collaborates with different artists based on each performance creation. Hanna is joined by Maura Gahan at this year's Fledge Fest to present "Bird."

Henry Jamison

Henry Jamison is your favorite songwriter’s favorite songwriter. Called “one of America’s modern folk masters” by Atwood Magazine, he has spent the last decade touring and collaborating with a who’s-who of the contemporary indie scene, perhaps most notably Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, who says of Henry, "his songs sing me through mazes of my own sensuality and sadness, help me to feel less alone in the journey to understand myself more deeply, and to face gaping wounds.” He has garnered similar praise from fellow Vermonters like Noah Kahan and Sam Amidon, as well as nods from A-listers like Maisie Peters and Ed Droste. Henry’s fourth LP, Big Flower Light Go Boom, was primarily produced by Harris Paseltiner (Darlingside) and features contributions from Jacob Collier, Thomas Bartlett, Nico Muhly, Donovan Woods, Charlie Hickey, Isabel Pless, and Lady Lamb.

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Undertow Brass Band

Undertow Brass Band (FKA What Cheer? Brigade) is a brass band from Providence, RI, USA. We prove that great parties need no electricity.

Undertow Brass Band, formerly known as What Cheer? Brigade, is an energetic party band from Providence, RI, USA. We play dance music without microphones, so we can make noise almost anywhere. We are loud, tight, and love to dance with crowds, offering mobile moments of intense revelry.

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Beche
is a brooklyn based chamber-folk project formed by saxophonist/clarinetist Betty Kean and singer songwriter Vincent Randazzo. Their respective influences of jazz and folk blend into an expertly arranged yet bombastic live experience. Understatedly witty lyricism is brought off the page with tight vocal and woodwind harmonies. Interlocking parts create atypical, driving grooves.

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Lausanne Allen with the Wailing Coywolves Contraband Will bring us a contra dance on Friday night! Lausanne has been calling dances for almost 40 years after she filled in for friend at a dance. She's toured solo and with bands all around the northeast, the Midwest, the southeast, and up and down the west coast. She calls dances closer to home now where she lives in Starksboro, VT. The Wailing coywolves Contra band is a group of seasoned Vermont players gathering to get us all dancing!

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Sophie wood of the Royal frog ballet learn about Sophie and company's work here

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Almost Olive is an alternative folk duo from boston crafting songs and tunes that balance groove and heart.

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indivisual lights it up with another year of projector installations!!

Performance Schedule

The Art

Every year friends, artists, carpenters, florists, designers, and all creatives connect to creative an immersive Fledge Fest Experience. This year we welcome back the Bird Burn, The Willow Egg, The giant nest, And Bread and Puppet Sheet Art. Come explore and see what have new to offer...

Intersted in joining the Bird Crew? Email: Fledgefestvt@gmail.com