Hey folks,

As is evidenced by this late edition of “The Skinny”, we’re very busy buttoning down the hatches on the Montpelier Mini-Skinny. The great news is that the newborn Baby-Cake is alive & well…Mom Dad & Dad (Chef Tim Collins & I) have not been getting much sleep, but we’re incredibly grateful that all the vital functions appear to be working well. Pictured here are two of ou wonderful new Montpelier Crepe Artists, Sage & Kelsey.

And with that said, we’re going to move right along to some other newsworthyness…

The Anticipation Wrap: Grilled, Red Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red Onion, And Feta, wrapped in a Sun dried tomato crepe, with a lemon garlic aioli. served with a side of skinny chips and a ramekin of house salsa.

What’s in a name? Well…we’re on the cusp of availability for a lot of local produce. When Burlington Kitchen Manager, Trent Kominoski suggested this wrap, my response was that it sounds tasty but seems like he’s anticipating the fresh produce yet to arrive on the vines of Vermont farms…thus, the produce is not local, but the producer sure is…

FREE CREPE DAY IS COMING SOON!!!!

Wednesday, June 24th 2009 at BOTH of our bricks-n-mortar locations…
More details to follow…

Friday, 06.12.09
Gypsy Reel (7-9 pm)
Rusty Belle, “Zouk / Hyphy / Shoegaze” (9-10:20 pm)
Joshua Panda, neo-soul/glam/folk (10:40-midnight)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/rustybelle
www.myspace.com/joshuapanda

Gypsy Reel: Skinny Pancake “musical chair” Colleen Korniak first found this Vermont based band at the Galeria in Panajachel, Guatemala, where they enchanted the entire audience with their infectious blend of traditional and contemporary celtic/world music. This band can not contain their energy; and that’s a good thing! From rapid fire finger pickin’ to gentle, soft harmonies, Gypsy Reel rolls out world music at its best–interpreted sweetly and with individual flair that stays true to the ideas and ideals that make it traditional.

These seasoned musicians travel the globe performing incredible feats of musical prowness. If you’re lucky, you can catch them TODAY in Vermont, this Friday June 12th 7-9p.m. at the Skinny Pancake, on Burlington’s waterfront.

Rusty Belle is one in·de·scrib·able full-on, crazy, talented act.  In one word, HOT. In more words, this circus act of “strange and intoxicating musical brew, nurtured their wild and hairy live show” is NOT to be missed.

“One of the more interesting bands to come into my periphery in a while… They’re a little bit country, a little bit rock’n'roll, a little bit old-timey and a whole lotta weird. But in a good way. This quartet mashes genres as if they were tasty little sonic potatoes. ” -Dan Bolles Seven Days Burlington, VT 2-13-08.

For a taste of this delicious salty concoction: http://www.myspace.com/rustybelle and live on the Skinny waterfront Friday night 9-10:20p.m.

Joshua Panda: We welcome back to the Skinny set, the always impressive Josh Panda. This raging singer songwriter wraps and rolls his soulful voice around  guitar licks and a stage presence that demand attention.

Listen for yourself: www.myspace.com/joshuapanda then end your Friday night Jazzfest meanderings down at the Skinny Pancake for a sweet, late night with Josh Panda 11-1a.m.

“…swoon to the silken-voiced ruminations of Charlotte, N.C.-based songwriter Joshua Panda. The eclectic tunesmith has garnered rave reviews up and down the East Coast for his infectious brand of witty, heartfelt, acoustic pop”. -Seven Days (Burlington Vt)

Saturday, 06.13.09
Ben Treffer, folk (5-7 pm)
http://www.myspace.com/treffer
The Lenox Lewis Trio, jazz (9-11 pm)

Ben Treffer is a singer, song writer, and acoustic guitar player from Western Nebraska who is currently touring the Northeast. His vibrant acoustic sound includes upbeat, free and easy moving songs to romantic melodies ranging from traditional country, southern rock, bluegrass, and today’s modern sound. His work is a reflection of the area he is from and the experiences that he has had while living in it.

Experience a piece of western rural americana live on Saturday evening from 5-7.

The Lenox-Lewis Trio is a recent reincarnation of Burlington’s own
gypsy jazz trio The Object Three.  Jordan Lewis (mandolin) and Colin Lenox (guitar) have joined forces with Josh “Dubs” Weinstein (upright bass) and are hitting the scene with plenty of new material and old favorites.

With a repertoire ranging from string jazz, to classical, to choro, this trio is in control. This collaboration is not to be missed this Saturday 9-11p.m.

Wednesday, 06.17.09, 7-9 pm
A SUNSET SET by That Toga Band!!!
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/thattogaband

That Toga Band kicks off the first Sunset Session of the Summer this Wednesday. These gents will be playing the third Wednesday of June, July, & August this summer!

In their own words, “An accomplished band that is never predictable, That Toga Band combines jazz, rock and latin influences together with creative composition, ambient sound and thoughtful instrumentation in order to create their own brand of music. Melding acoustijazz flimflam and spacey landscapes with rock solid beats, That Toga Band pursues organic explorations of a creative smorgasbord. Structuring sonic melodies from a strongly harmonic angle, That Toga Band maintains subtle oddity while juggling odd time signatures and key changes. Quirky antics and light hearted entertainment shape the band’s motto: “Invent yourself before you reinvent yourself.”

In other words…”That Toga Band is the artistic explosion of everything toga- toga being anything from pens to pencils, arms and legs and musical combinations of the above. Really, though, That Toga Band has been a question mark behind what is Burlington for a few years now. They have just taken a strong step forward into the main scene now that their experimental sound has become more confident and more mature.”-the Deli Magazine (May 27th, 2008).

You can hear them www.myspace.com/thattogaband and at the Cake Wednesday June 17th 7-9p.m. as well as every third Wednesday this summer.

Wednesday, 06.17.09, 7-9 pm
A SUNSET SET by That Toga Band

!!!

***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/thattogaband

Thursday, 06.18.09
Shannon Wurst

(Americana/Bluegrass/Folk)

***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/shannonwurst

Friday, 06.19.09
Kelly Ravin & Friends

(Acoustic/Folk

***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/kellyravin

Saturday, 06.20.09 Sage Mayhew & Brothers

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