Something for Everyone!
46th Annual Vermont Maple Festival 2012
April 27, 28, 29, 2012
Main Street Stage
The Main Street Stage surely has Something for Everyone! And the
FREE entertainment is continuous during Festival hours. Past performances have included Country Bands, Magicians, Individual Instrumentalists, Classic Ensembles, Rock Bands, Storytellers, Choruses, Dancers, Puppeteers, and much, much more.
Main Street Stage Schedule for 2012
Friday April 27
1-3 pm
Marko the Magician - Magic and Hypnosis Show - Marko has performed all over
the US, with his unique blend of magic and audience participation. He also has a world
famous hypnosis show to amaze you and make you believe in the power of suggestion
in your life.
4-6 pm
Dark Horse - This is Dark Horse’s first appearance with the VMF, and we are
proud to have them bring their country music to our Main St. Stage. Check them out on
their Facebook page.
Saturday April 28
10-11:30 am
Electric Youth Dance Company - Cheryl Ann Kelley has a large group of
kids of all ages, who study dance here in St. Albans, and who will dance their way into
your heart.
11:30-12:45
Bill Shontz - Family Entertainment, Bill is the true troubadour of music for
kids of all ages, with his one man band of music and storytelling. One half of the classic
duo of Rosenshontz, Bill is a favorite all over the United States.
1-2:30 pm
The Joe Levesque Big Band - the Joe Levesque Band will play swing music
with a 16 piece band with vocals. The music is a mix of old and new and in-between.
The Joe Band played many years on the Spirit of Ethan Allen and has a large
contingency of St. Albans musicians.
3-3:40 pm
Vermont Maple Festival Youth Talent Show performers - The stage will
showcase young musicians and performers who were featured in the Youth Talent
Show.
4-6 pm
Prydelin - Vermonts own original Scottish rock band. With 2 albums to their credit,
Prydelin is a wonderful take on original interpretations of rock and celtic music. This is
their second appearance with the Vermont Maple Festival.
Sunday April 29
11 am -12pm
Smokey Newfield Project - The Smokey Newfield Project is a new band
to the local music scene. First established 18 years, the group welcomes
new membership and a new repertoire that includes classic rock, folk, and
adult alternative music.
2-4 pm
The Michele Fay Band - is a Vermont
based, acoustic quartet that features
original and roots music. Michele’s heartfelt
lyrics are central to the ensemble,
which brings forth a comfortable groove
of folk, swing, and bluegrass-influenced
songs that are woven seamlessly
together. Michele sings with a clear,
authentic voice accompanied by guitar
and banjo, while her husband, Tim Price,
adds ideal melodic instrumentals on
mandolin and guitar. Classically trained
Doug Reid (Slant Six Swing Band, Rick
and the Ramblers) works his dazzling
fiddle, and Michael Santosusso (Smokin’
Grass, Big Spike Bluegrass) provides
tenor harmonies and drives a dynamic
beat with upright bass.
CO-SPONSORS OF THE MAIN STREET STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Sponsored by
CDL USA, Hannaford Supermarket, Wal-Mart,
Lapierre USA Inc, New England Federal Credit Union
Husky, Pyrofax Energy, Community National Bank
KBS, Champlain Chevrolet, at&t