The Skinny 01.13.10 through 01.19.10
Howdy Folks,
last week I plugged a talk by Minnesota Local Foods advocate Ken Meter….it turned out to be a great one. For those of you who missed it, here are two chances at redemption:
1. Check out Ken Meter’s website at www.crcworks.org/rural.html. Not a lot of flash, but solid substance.
2. A special presentation at City Market: join local author Ron Krupp for a visual tour of his new book,Lifting the Yoke: Local Solutions to America’s Farm and Food Crisis, followed by a facilitated discussion. Please sign up at the Customer Service desk at City Market. All classes are free and open to the public.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 -7:00pm - 9:00pm
“It is time to revitalize America’s local food networks. Ron Krupp navigates the issues and provides exemplary stories of people doing just that. The grim tale of our global food system may leave you feeling powerless, but you are sure to find inspiration in this book, thick with examples of grassroots efforts focused on putting people, integrity, and real food back into America’s food consciousness.”
-Meghan Sheridan, Vermont Fresh Network
Food specials this week at the SP…
Sunsplash (Montpelier) 100% Local: Pete’s Maple-glazed Sunchokes with VT Cranberry Co. Compote, Screaming Ridge Spinach and Taylor Farm Gouda on a Gleason’s Whole Wheat Crepe. 8.50
Buon Mangia (Burlington): Native Butternut Squash, Rocket Risotto, Solstice Farm Arugula, topped with Parmesan Cheese in a Gleason’s Whole Wheat Crepe. 8.00
Music this week at the SP:
Thursday, 01.13.10
Nicole Carey (indi/folk)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/nicoleerincarey
Nicole Erin Carey www.myspace.com/nicoleerincarey is at it again…bringing her blend of indie folk back to the Cake! A sweet spirited singer songwriter, Nicole is no stranger to the Vermont music scene. From time to time, she has filled our stage with extra special guests. Come see what she has in store on Thursday
Friday, 01.14.10
Sarah Wallis (Pop/acoustic/indi)
www.myspace.com/sarahwallis
Greta Frost (Soul/Blues/Electronica)
www.myspace.com/gretafrost
***$5 suggested donation
Sarah Wallis www.myspace.com/sarahwallis has made a career of touring around the US playing her music. From her website, “Singer/songwriter and sound engineer, her heart lies in Pittsford, Vermont. Sarah started making a name for herself from her early introduction to music at the age of 4. She exudes a sense of intimacy and a voice that encompasses softness and power. some describe her sound as ‘Pure Love’. She felt a restlessness and went with it. She has since been traveling the US playing shows in coffeehouses, restaurants, and bars creating a ripple effect, while capturing America’s heart, one little town at a time!”
Fresh off tour with Melvin Seals & JGB, Greta Frostwww.myspace.com/gretafrost of the Desolation Angels, returns to Burlington for a solo performance. Known for her urban soul sound, Greta blends vocals and guitar with creative technology. We could dub her the “Techno-Troubadour.”
Saturday, 01.15.10
Maryse Smith & Seth Gallant (Indie/Folk/Americana)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/marysesmith
www.myspace.com/sethgallant
Maryse Smith’s new album got rave reviews this week from Dan Bolles of Seven Days: www.7dvt.com/2010maryse-smith-becomes-was.Don’t feel like “clicking through?” Ok, here are some excerpts:
“Smith’s voice flits and dances in sprightly, carefree fashion.”
“Smith’s vocal charm is outstripped only by her clever wordplay, particularly on sly tracks such as “The Fear” and “Fast One.” An uncommonly gifted songwriter, she wields both assets with such seamless fluidity, they appear inextricable from one another.”
Ok? Now come out and listen to her play!!!
Maryse with be sharing the stage with Seth Gallant, who was alsorecently mentioned as a 2009 musical highlight by Seven Days Music Editor Dan Bolles. The indie-folk artist released a solo EP Songs for a Snowstorm in 2009 to much local acclaim. As lead for the Burlington rock band, In Memory of Pluto, Seth proves his musical stylings are not easily pigeon-holed.
In the pipeline…
Thursday, 01.21.10
Local Folks Series
Friday, 01.22.10
Pat McDermott & Kyle Toomey
www.myspace.com/thedaysweight
Saturday, 01.23.10
Jim Osborne