Bill Myregaard: guitar, mandolin, violin, lapsteel, vocals
Tim Coleman: vocals, accordion, guitar
Debbie Schlosser: vocals, congas, percussion
Flip Brown: electric bass, vocals
Andrew Albright: acoustic bass, cello
For booking contact Bill Myregaard (802) 343-1158; bmyregaard@gmavt.net
Influences
THE BIGGIES: Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch, The Jayhawks, Tara Nevins, Woodie Guthrie, Billy Bragg.
EARLY INFLUENCES: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Chicago, Chase, Blood Sweat & Tears, Uriah Heep, Arrowsmith, The Smiths, The Moody Blues, Chuck Mangione, CSN, Neil Young, The Beatles.
LATER INFLUENCES: Pure Prarie League, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Lynryd Skynyrd (have you ever tried to spell that?), Jefferson Starship, ZZ Top, The New Riders, Commander Cody.
FOLK GUYS & GALS: John Renbourn, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, David Bromberg.
JAZZ GUYS & GALS: John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Bill Frizzell.
JAZZ/ROCK GUYS: John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Ralph Towner.
COUNTRY & WESTERN: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Guy Clark, Johnny Cash.
ALT COUNTRY/ALT FOLK: Jack Johnson, Son Volt, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo.
Sounds Like
Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch, The Jayhawks.
THE WILLOUGHBYS have unique spot in the Vermont music scene. No drum set, but congas to drive; no loud electric guitar, but tasty cowboy licks when needed; not one, but four singers able to lead a tune. This band can play a large outdoor festival, or your cozy living room with a wood stove.
Former members of THE WARRENS, THE WILLOUGHBYS are a four-piece band playing music of the American landscape. With songs from the Americana songbook, they weave their vocal harmonies together with guitars, accordion, mandolin, violin, lap steel, congas, acoustic bass, and cello. Inspiration is drawn from artists such as Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch, and the Jayhawks.
BILL MYREGAARD: After going to the Berklee College of Music in Boston and hoping to be a rock n roll star, Bill moved up to Vermont to chill. He plays acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, violin, and lap steel guitar in The Willoughbys. A Music Teacher in the Burlington Schools, he plays and teaches over 15 different musical instruments! He was a veteran of the folk/rock band The Warrens for 15 years.
TIM COLEMAN is the Soul of The Willoughbys, singing and playing accordion and acoustic guitar. A native of Clinton, CT, Tim arrived many moons ago in VT and has run the COTS services for the homeless forever! Tim was also a past member of The Warrens for 15 years.
DEBBIE SCHLOSSER'S vocals give The Willoughbys their beautiful sound and she keeps our rhythm honest with congas and other percussion instruments.
FLIP BROWN plays electric bass (fretted and fretless), guitar, and sings with The Willoughbys. A fantastic musical addition to the band, he knows more Gram Parsons tunes than the rest of us combined. A member of local legends, the Retro Rockets, Flip is a virtual musical encyclopedia of Americana music!
ANDREW ALBRIGHT plays acoustic bass and cello with The Willoughbys, while keeping a full schedule with many other bands. You can find Andrew with such diverse groups as The UVM Orchestra, Jenni Johnson's Jazz band, or The Montpelier Chamber Orchestra. His cello is so lyrical that it often sounds like another voice in our band.
For booking contact Bill Myregaard (802) 343-1158; bmyregaard@gmavt.net
Where We Play:
The FlynnSpace - Burlington
Battery Park - Burlington
The Bee’s Knees Coffeehouse - Morrisville
The Skinny Pancake - Burlington
Two Brother’s Tavern - Middlebury
The Charlotte Coffeehouse
The Village Cup – Jericho
The Community Room at the Richmond Library (Concerts)
Radio Bean Coffeehouse – Burlington
Living Arts Festival – Jubilee Farm, Huntington
The South End Art Hop - Burlington
Nectars - Burlington
Ri Ra’s Pub – Burlington
Purple Moon Pub – Waitsfield
Richmond Farmer’s Market
Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
Stowe Farmer’s Market
WGDR Radio special
Starry Night Café - Ferrisburg
Langdon Street Café - Montpelier
Mills Riverside Park (Jericho) summer Concert series
Waterbury Park summer Concert series
Riverwalk Records – Montpelier
Quiver live at O'riley's (8989 Forest ln. Dallas Tx) March 14th after the St. Patrick's Day Parade. 11 bands for $10 and you don't want to miss this line up. Starts at 2pm goes till 2am. Quiver @ 10:00. Love to support your local music.
Hello Vermont!...Just letting you know I'll be playing 3 dates in your lovely state with my band this weekend. Hope you can make it.
love, Miss Tess
*Thursday, Jan. 22 @ The Hooker-Dunham Theater, Brattleboro *Friday, Jan. 23 @ Langdon St. Cafe, Montpelier *Saturday, Jan. 24 @ The Red Fox Inn, Bondsville
hey fellas- new record out- all DC indie old-time rock -"Mitchell Williams fo Govena" featuring Erik Lawrence, of the Levon Helm Band, is out now on eMusic, Amazon, iTunes, and www. JuniorLeagueBand. com. cheers! Junior League Band
don't know how this series is advancing... kind of a poor showing at rock night... hope people turn up for this so we can proceed! keep moving the heartstrings!! ciao ciao, rr
Hi all Thanks so much for your kind comment Bill, truly appreciated. Really enjoyed listenening to your music. Especially partial to Utah Dust, very hauntingly beautiful. All the best in your pursuits and please keep in touch. Peace be yours Beaker
You, your kind words, and your good music are always welcome here in my kitchen. Hope to see you this summer when we're up that way. Siochain agus saoirse, Cynthia
