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Bow Thayer takes a break from work on a stone stairway in his Gaysville yard to reacquaint himself with an old guitar while his son River, 3, plays nearby. Thayer has built a studio at his home that serves as rehearsal and recording space. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Working for a Song: Vermont Musician Bow Thayer Illustrates Challenge Facing Independent Artists

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Gaysville, Vt. — On a chilly day last week, singer, songwriter and band leader Bow Thayer was replacing the stone steps that run up the rise above his house to the recording studio. He’d torn up the steps and the adjoining patio a while back to accommodate the underground hot water pipes for his new heating system. Now, he was …

The Handel Society is to perform J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion at Dartmouth College on May 18-19. (Jon Gilbert Fox photograph)

Entertainment Highlights: Handel Society Performs Bach’s ‘St. Matthew Passion’

Friday, May 17, 2013

Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, the oratorio that the Handel Society of Dartmouth College will perform this weekend, is not the type of piece that a choral ensemble can pull off on an annual basis. It’s long — the Handel Society’s performance will span just over three hours, with an intermission — …

NBC Plans a ‘Crisis’ Series for Fictitious Washington VIPs

Monday, May 13, 2013

Today at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NBC will unveil to advertisers its prime-time schedule for the 2013-14 television season. Among the new shows to be announced will be an action thriller set in Washington starring Dermot Mulroney (not to be confused with Dylan McDermott) and Gillian Anderson. The premise of the show, titled Crisis, goes like this: There’s this bus …

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Jennifer Lesser placed signs on the Secret Trail that say “Private Trail” and “Firing Range Ahead” to dissuade hikers from proceeding. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

In Plainfield, Unease Over Easement: Landowner, Town and Hikers Clash Over Trail Access

From left, Heather Hardy, Alicia Titzmann and Misty Blanchette Porter are part of a surgery demonstration about cutting waste from the tools and steps used in the operating room at DHMC. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck)

Surgeons Take Critical Look at Their Process

The 19 students of Lebanon College’s 2013 graduating class cross Court Street on their way to commencement at the Lebanon Opera House yesterday. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

‘Check Your Direction’: At a Time of Change, Lebanon College Graduates 19

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New Country Star Is Galloping Away

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Fresno, Calif. — Dustin Lynch is a rising country-music star, with two hit singles and a self-titled album that debuted at No. 1 on the country charts. The Tennessee native just got done opening for Justin Moore on the “Outlaws Like Me Tour.” It’s dream-come-true stuff for Lynch, …

Myra Flynn will be performing at the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. (JP Candelier photograph)

Entertainment Highlights: Myra Flynn Comes Home to Chandler

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Chandler Music Hall stage in Randolph has borne witness to every step of singer-songwriter Myra Flynn’s career, from her first performance at age 8 in one of Chandler’s children’s musicals to her annual appearances in Chandler’s Mud …

Bicycle Rides and Barbecue Will Support Zack’s House

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Barnard — The second annual Tour De Zack on June 23 will feature live music, barbecue and bicycling. The event supports Zack’s Place, a nonprofit enrichment center for people with special needs. Cyclists can choose from two supported rides. Both begin and end at Silver Lake in Barnard. …

In this Tuesday, April 16, 2013 photo, singer Jessica Sanchez poses for a portrait, in Los Angeles. The petite powerhouse enjoyed singing ballads on last season's American Idol, where she placed second. But the 17-year-old admits that ballads aren't her only interest: Sanchez is hoping to capture a new and younger audience with her debut album, Me, You and the Music, released April 30. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Jessica Sanchez of ‘Idol’ Finds Many New Roles

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Los Angeles — Petite powerhouse Jessica Sanchez enjoyed singing ballads on last season’s American Idol, where she placed second. But the 17-year-old says ballads aren’t her only interest: Sanchez is hoping to capture a new — and younger …

Cellist David Finckel, second from left, will play his final concert as a member of the Emerson String Quartet in a May 11 performance at the Smithsonian in Washington. Carrying on will be, from left, violinists Philip Setzer, Lawrence Dutton and Eugene Drucker. Illustrates MUSIC-EMERSON (category e), by Anne Midgette (c) 2013, The Washington Post. Moved Friday, May 3, 2013. (MUST CREDIT: J. Henry Fair)

Emerson Quartet Prepares for Change

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Washington — “I’d like to get past May 11th,” Philip Setzer said. Setzer is a violinist and a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet. He’s 62 years old — something he hardly believed when he saw it …

Keith Richards: No iPod

Friday, May 3, 2013

New York (ap) — He’s rock royalty and likes to keep it old-school: Keith Richards says he doesn’t own an iPod. The Rolling Stones guitarist says he isn’t a fan of the ultra-popular music device. “I don’t have an iPod. ... I still use CDs or records actually. …

Jeff Bridges and The Abiders Go on Tour

Friday, April 26, 2013

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles — Jeff Bridges took home the lead actor Academy Award for his portrayal of down-and-not-entirely-out country singer Bad Blake in the film Crazy Heart, but that star turn on the big screen wasn’t entirely an act. Bridges has been as passionate about music …

The Bel Canto singers will perform Saturday in Lebanon and Sunday in Woodstock. (Courtesy photograph)

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