Upcoming @ 51 Main

Jazz Jam, Wednesday, January 25, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Hosted by Michael Dickerson ’12. All jazz musicians and listeners welcome. Less experienced jazz musicians are encouraged to work on specific standards before calling one on stage.

Ubiquitous Coyote, Thursday, January 26, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

The Ubiquitous Coyote is a singer-songwriter duo featuring Susan Nop (keyboards & vocals) and Matthew Dickerson (guitar, bass, mandolin, harmonica, & vocals). They play an eclectic mix of harmony-rich lyric-oriented music ranging from deeply textured and occasionally dark Americana narratives to soulful blues that brings out their inner lounge lizard. They will be joined at 51 Main by special guests Michael Dickerson ’12 (keyboards and percussion) and Michael Corn (on various stringed instruments).

Glenn Roth, Friday, January 27, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am

In the vaulted splendor of Grand Central Terminal, Glenn Roth’s sonic sorcery undercuts the shrieking trains and rushed din of travelers, conjuring an oasis of peace and beauty amid the chaos. Glenn, a licensed performer in the MTA’s Music Under New York program, is not your typical commuter from Connecticut. His fingers work magic on the acoustic guitar, creating a soundscape of compelling melodies that invite you to leave the cityrush behind on an aural escape.

Glenn’s guitar playing is fiery and highly original, with finger-picked compositions that are complex and melodically rich. With the exception of Loop, a multilayered construct in which each flat-picked stratum is built, in turn, on another, Glenn is purely a fingerstyle player, his thumb riding the bassline and the melody driving all. His compositions suggest multiple guitars, but it’s really just one guy, ten flying fingers, one instrument.

They Might Be Gypsies, Saturday, January 28, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

They Might Be Gypsies is the high energy Gypsy swing guitars of father & son Greg & Aidan Ryan. A gypsy at heart, Greg grew up traveling the country and playing music with his family. He draws from influences including Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass, & World Music. Young Aidan has been performing since he was six and has recorded two CDs of original music.

Vermont Book Shop Book Discussion, Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 pm

Join the Vermont Book Shop at 51 Main for a discussion of “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pick up the book for 20% off at the VBS website or at its brick-and-mortar location on Main St. in Middlebury. Whether or not you have read the book yet, we welcome your participation.

Dayve Huckett & Russ Lawton, Thursday, February 2, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join 51 Main regular Dayve Huckett with special guest Russ Lawton on drums. Dayve’s hybrid style embraces a mixture of fingerstyle, rock, classical, jazz, folk, and new music performed on steel and nylon string guitars. Russ has performed with Trey Anastasio, Grippo funk band, Strangefolk and has appeared on Austin City Limits, Letterman, Leno, Conan, and The Carson Daly Show.

Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 5, 5:00 pm – Late

51 Main invites you to join us for the Super Bowl, featuring a delicious menu sure to satisfy the cravings of any Patriots or Giants fan. We start serving at 5:00 and game kick-off is at 6:30.

Upcoming

Eileen Brunetto, Middlebury College Department of Geology Coordinator and a recent graduate of Goddard College’s MFA program, hosts this 4-week writing workshop where participants are encouraged to read, write and discuss memoir. The workshop will take place each Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. from Thursday, February 16 – March 8. Advance registration is required. A fee of $25 is due at first meeting. Space is limited. Beginning writers are welcome. Contact Eileen at eileen.brunetto@middlebury.edu or 989-8817.