Biography

Contact: Glory Reinstein, Creative Liaison (802) 279-3233 or mbmusicpromo@gmail.com

Publishing: Brave Bird Music/ASCAP
Label: Malletts Bay Records

Executive Producer: Glory Reinstein
Producer: Colin McCaffrey (The Green Room)
Engineer: Lane Gibson Sr. (Lane Gibson Studios)

Track List:

1. Tell Her/Lisa Piccirillo/ASCAP/Americana, AAA
2. Angry Sun/Phil Henry/ASCAP/AAA, Americana, Folk
3. One Thing Good/Lowell Thompson/BMI/Americana, Alt-Country
4. Every Day/Gregory Douglass/BMI/AAA, Pop-Rock
5. Be/Steve Hartmann/ASCAP/AAA, Americana, Folk
6. Two Birds/Patrick Fitzsimmons/ASCAP/AAA, Americana, Folk
7. Just Like Dorothy/Casey Dubie/ASCAP/AAA, Americana, Folk
8. Learn To Love the Loss/Aaron Flinn/ASCAP/AAA, Americana, Folk
9. Come East/Amber deLaurentis/ASCAP/AAA, Americana
10. Way of the Water/Lane Gibson Jr./ASCAP/AAA, Pop-Rock
11. The Cobbler/Jeremy Harple/ASCAP/Americana, Folk
12. 15 Different Ways (of Laughing)/Bow Thayer/SESAC/Americana
13. Puppeteer/(Crazyhearse)-David Kloepfer/ASCAP/Americana, Bluegrass, AAA
14. *Frankie & Johnny (cover)/Taryn Noelle & Juliet McVicker/
Jimmie Rodgers/Peer International Corp/BMI
15. Hey Dude (The Aerolites)/Micah Sanguedolce/ASCAP/Americana
16. Vermont Song/Emily Nyman/ASCAP/Folk
17. Twists & Bends/Tom Cleary/ASCAP/Americana, AAA

'Twists & Bends--Various Vermont Artists' is a compilation project that pays tribute to several Vermont-based independent artists and features 16 brand new songs and one cover song. These artists range from up-and-coming artists to national touring artists. The artists' songs run the gamut of Americana, AAA, and Folk.

Artist mini-bios in track order:

Lisa Piccirillo’s debut release, Momentum, is nothing short of an emotional catharsis. The up and coming artist's first full-length CD chronicles poignant observations and personal experiences through a satisfying blend of folk and pop, allowing the R&B tendencies and technical intricacies of Piccirillo's vocals, truly shine through. Lisa is 1/3 of the trio Hotels & Highways who co-wrote the song Train Whistle recorded by The Hillbenders (Compass Records). She is a member of the Gregory Douglass Band and a cover band called The Tricksters. Lisa is presently working on her next solo album.
www.lisapiccirillo.com

Phil Henry is that rare contemporary folk artist who will impress you from every direction. There’s his sweet and strong voice, that intricate and flawless guitar work, and songs so rich and sweeping you’ll wish you wrote them yourself. He’s an old-school storyteller who builds songs from a place of honesty. Phil has been honored by the top tastemakers in contemporary folk and played the big stages – from Kerrville to Falcon Ridge. His latest releases include Robots And Romances and the EP Hillside Sessions. Phil's most recent full-album release is entitled "Aberdeen".
www.philhenryband.com

Lowell Thompson and his band Crown Pilot have been hailed as the “next big thing” for the Alt-Country set. Dark winters up north, an encyclopedic knowledge of Americana mixed with punk rock sensibilities, and a heart easily broken (and re-broken) make for songs and shows that are crushing and redemptive. His release, Lowell Thompson and Crown Pilot, was given a shout-out by Rolling Stone magazine. His most recent release is called Strangers Advice.
www.lowellthompson.com

Gregory Douglass is an undeniable pure talent and prolific writer who refers to his music as ‘evocative alternative’. He displays the songwriting skills of an “old soul” with “the voice of an angel” (Seven Days). His 2011 release, Lucid, was featured on NPR’s Morning Edition. Douglass was a finalist in the 2012 Mountain Stage songwriting contest. He has toured the country multiple times and opened for artists including Grace Potter, Anais Mitchell, Jason Mraz, and Shawn Colvin. According to Pandora founder, Gregory is one of the top played independent artists. Stay tuned for his 2016 release--"My Hero, The Enemy".
www.gregorydouglass.com

Steve Hartmann, after years as the front man for the acoustic/rock group Simon, has ventured forth as a solo artist with his newest release, "Waking Up the Echoes". Hartmann crafts acoustic songs about life and friendship in a variety of tones. Whether a soft ballad or a harsh melody, his songs tell of the high and low points in his life and the lives of his friends, with a comforting conviction and haunting honesty. Steve recently released a haunting cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' on iTunes.
www.stevehartmannmusic.com

Patrick Fitzsimmons, a former member and drummer of From Good Homes (RCA), a folk/rock band based in New Jersey, moved to Vermont in 1999 and embarked on a solo singer/songwriter career. Since then, Fitzsimmons has released several albums. His last release, "Hope Is", was inspired by the Emily Dickinson poem and is a celebration of his victory over a battle with cancer.
www.patrickfitzsimmons.net

Casey Dubie stepped into the recording studio just days after high school graduation in June 2010, and recorded her first EP, "In Your Atmosphere". She since has released two EP's. The first entitled "Neverland" which can be downloaded for free at her website. Her songs cross between folk and pop and fuse the sounds of Taylor Swift and Colbie Caillat. She successfully funded her newest release "Strangers" through Kickstarter which was released in November 2015 and produced in Nashville. Casey has since moved to Minneapolis to purse her music endeavors.
www.caseydubie.com

Aaron Flinn performs from the center of his soul to the center of his songs. His last release, "Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams" combines elements of country, Americana, folk, and indie rock. An award-winning graduate of Berklee School of Music in Boston, bearing witness to the multi-instrumentalists’ performances is much like watching a controlled hurricane, beginning to end. Stay tuned for his upcoming release, "Handsome Devil".
www.aaronflinn.com

Amber deLaurentis’ signature piano style and powerful vocals drive a diverse catalogue of melodic original songs, carefully crafted with her long-time lyricist Sarah Blue. Their songs are at once contemporary and timeless -- characterized by one music industry executive as instant Classics. deLaurentis and Blue have won several awards for their songs including the John Lennon Songwriting contest. Her last recording is entitled "Hey, Sadie". Amber is also part of the female trio, Blue Gardenias (think Andrew Sisters).
www.amberdelaurentis.com

Lane Gibson, Jr. is a newcomer to the music scene. Lane is the son of Vermont’s famed studio engineer, Lane Gibson, Sr. Malletts Bay Music is proud to introduce Lane Jr. to the music world as we feel he has a bright future ahead. Stay tuned for his first roots rock EP release--The Way of the Water and a holiday EP. Lane is a member of the cover band, The Tricksters.

Jeremy Harple is a member of The Aerolites, writing songs for the band as well as his own solo albums. He is an award winning songwriter with two songs that have been placed in film.
www.theaerolites.com

Bow Thayer has been singing and writing songs for as long as he can remember. He has lived up to his "reputation as a sublimely gifted artist" by pursuing a creative vision that seeks to lead Americana music into the future. American Songwriter Magazine says this "one-time Levon Helm compatriot is the best artist to come from New England in recent years." His most recent albums--Bottom of the Sky, Hindsight, and Eden—have gained much attention. Bottom of the Sky hit #40 at Americana radio, just behind Wanda Jackson. Bow recently invented the Bojotar, a combination of banjo and electric guitar, now being manufactured and sold by Eastwood Guitars. Bow's new album, Sundowser, features his new invention.
www.bowthayer.com

Crazyhearse emerged from the sleepy depths of Vermont's Champlain Valley, waking the dead with their boot-stomping anthems. An intoxicating blend of Americana, punk rock, and Transylvanian folklore, they’ve been labeled everything from rural industrial to swamp rock to gothic folkabilly. Listeners should check out their past release, Crazyhearse IV, and their newest release "Tornadic Beige" (2014).
www.reverbnation.com/crazyhearse

Taryn Noelle is not a songwriter. However, she is a fabulous singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer. She spent time at NYC’s famed Circle in the Round. Taryn, and her cohort, Juliet McVicker, who make up 2/3rds of the trio, Blue Gardenia’s (along with Amber deLaurentis), were asked to cover the old-time Jimmie Rodger’s tune, Frankie & Johnny, for the album Twists & Bends. With producer Colin McCaffrey’s guidance, they give the tune a western-swing spin. Taryn will be releasing a solo album late 2016.

The Aerolites, a five-piece Vermont-based band, combine elements of rock, folk, Americana, and funk. Their 2012 album was recorded in Hollywood with Oteil Burbridge and Kenny Aronoff. Their song Electric Cigarette was featured in a Dennis Quaid movie. Their newest release, 34 Mansfield was recorded in a historic Vermont farmhouse. And their song "Bronx Bull" will be used in the movie of the same name.
www.theaerolites.com

Emily Nyman has been writing and performing original songs since childhood. Her musical foundation includes classical piano and folk guitar. Her last release, "Peace Offering", is a collection of traditional and original songs of peace including a few Pete Seeger covers. Emily's discography also includes "ShadowTime", a collection of traditional and original lullabies.
www.emilynymanmusic.com

Tom Cleary is in high demand in Vermont due to his virtuosic abilities on keyboards. In fact, he has toured with the Mike Gordon band (Phish fame) as Mike’s keyboardist. After years of playing keyboard, a little bass, and singing, he is now venturing into songwriting with his wife, Amber deLaurentis. When he’s not performing, he’s teaching jazz at UVM. Tom is presently working on a solo album.