The Lineup

Dwight + Nicole

Dwight + Nicole, based in Burlington, Vermont, traces its musical roots through the blues, soul, and R&B traditions by exploring the spaces between these genres, connecting them with themes found in dream pop and alternative rock. Dwight Ritscher's warm, soulful tenor would be the envy of many bands, but it is Nicole Nelson's four-octave vocal range that wowed a national audience during season three of NBC's "The Voice."

Dwight, the band's principal songwriter and guitarist, first started performing live as a child with his grandfather, and it wasn't long before players were sneaking him into blues clubs around Monmouth Park, New Jersey to man the tubs. Nicole, also a major songwriter for the band, plays bass, her first love was the musical theater, but she also explored musical expression through flute and violin.

The band's live shows have become legendary, with fans expressing that they find comfort in the performances, and the band members' chemistry has been described as intoxicating. Dwight + Nicole is the recipient of accolades and many awards over the past decade. The band and its members have been named "Band of the Year," "Vocalist of the Year," "Best Blues/R&B Band," "Female Vocalist of the Year," "Blues Act of the Year," and also won "Video of the Year" at the Boston Music Awards, as well as earning Daysies Awards from the Burlington, Vermont weekly paper, Seven Days.

Moondogs

Moondogs is a Burlington, Vermont based psychedelic rock band, whose broadly influenced, eclectic style is both familiar and adventurous. Pulling from traditions and styles of funk, alternative rock, americana, and more, the band blends progressive and compelling songwriting with energetic musicianship and improvisation. Danceable grooves, memorable melodies, and deep musical chemistry are infused in the band's fresh take on rock music, which is both modern and nostalgic for eras gone by.

Jimmy Martucci on drums, Will Sturcke on guitar and lead vocals, Kai Paisciak on bass guitar, and Uli Schwendener on keyboards.

Reid Parsons

Reid Parsons is a Vermont-born singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, folk, blues, and jazz-inflected Americana into something both grounded and expansive. Her debut full-length album, Back to Back, released in April 2025, has been praised for its "dynamic and eclectic approach to Americana" and described as "a tasteful tapestry of folk, soul, and chamber pop." Written, arranged, and produced by Parsons, the record moves fluidly between intimate ballads and groove-driven full-band tracks, creating what critics have called an "intimate conversation" rich with emotional depth and warmth.

Influenced by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, and Frazey Ford, Parsons brings a fearless, genre-blurring sensibility to her songwriting and performances. Whether solo or backed by a band, her shows are marked by expressive vocals, sharp musicianship, and what one outlet called "architectural folk"—songs that balance subtle complexity with soul, space, and resonance.