Eye on the Scene
This week’s live music highlight from photographer Luke Awtry
Waking Windows, various locations in Winooski, Friday to Sunday, May 5 to 7: It’s the beginning of May, which means it’s Waking Windows time. Though the festival is significantly smaller than in past years, the lineup is stacked, and there will be rockin’ around the Winooski rotary all weekend — both officially and unofficially. The heart and soul of Waking Windows for me are the local acts that have been involved since the early days. I’m talking about longtime regulars Blowtorch (pictured), Swale, Rough Francis, Maryse Smith and Paper Castles, to name a few. And, of course, on the decks will be cofounder and legendary Vermont DJ/new dad Brian Nagle, aka Disco Phantom — WW wouldn’t be what it is without him. Waking Windows is truly special, and, regardless of size, it remains one of the best weekends of live music in Vermont.
On the Air
Where to tune in to Vermont music this week:
- “Wave Cave Radio Show,” Wednesday, May 3, 2 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: DJs Flywlker and Gingervitus spin the best of local and nonlocal hip-hop.
- “Exposure,” Wednesday, May 3, 6 p.m., on 90.1 WRUV: Local bands play live in studio.
- “Rocket Shop Radio Hour,” Wednesday, May 3, 8 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: Local musicians join host tom proctor in studio.
- “The Sounds of Burlington,” Thursday, May 4, 9 p.m., at wbkm.org: Host Tim Lewis plays selections of local music.
- “Cultural Bunker,” Friday, May 5, 7 p.m., on 90.1 WRUV: Host Melo Grant plays local and nonlocal hip-hop.
- “All the Traditions,” Sunday, May 7, 7 p.m., on Vermont Public: Host Robert Resnik plays an assortment of folk music with a focus on Vermont artists.
Listening In
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This article appears in May 3-9, 2023.
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