Re-Bop Records

Re-Bop Records is ringing in the new year at First Night Burlington 2008 with performances from friends and family, culminating in a main stage show at the Flynn at 7:30 p.m. Buy your button, bundle up, and bring the whole family for these all-ages-pleasin’ performances!

Turning Back Beautiful
The soulful songs of Diana Winn
Flynn Center Main Stage, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
From Diana Winn’s new release, “Turning Back Beautiful,” our favorite Vermont divas deliver stirring performances of this collection of original ballads, uplifting choral sounds, and a steady supply of soul. Powerful, popular vocalists Tammy Fletcher, Diane Zeigler, Patti Casey, Juliet McVicker, Anais Mitchell, Christine Adler and Ana Guigui take to the Flynn stage in front of a band of all-star jazz musicians to bring you the expressive work of this veteran singer/songwriter. Special guests include Liz Winn, Jessamine Levine, and Pam McCann, plus Gregory Douglass, and several young rising stars. Don’t miss this unique show of Vermont women’s voices en force!

Diana Winn, Friends and Kin
First Congregational Church Sanctuary, 2-2:40 p.m.
Diana Winn brings together a beautiful blend of family and friends in a performance that will make you feel like you're sitting in on the warmest of family get-togethers. Joining Diana is sister Liz, songwriter/daughter Jessamine Levine, New York opera singer/niece Jennifer Winn, singing drummer/friend Pam McCann, and 14-year-old vocal protégé Anneli Blume for a rare "Sisters in Song" showcase. To hear the angelic harmonies, wonderful originals, and classics like “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “Down to the River to Pray,” get to the Diva Venue in the sanctuary by 2!

The Limes and Teen Talent Competition
Memorial Auditorium Main Floor, 8 p.m.-midnight
Check out the first-ever First Night Teen Talent Competition, and enjoy the fresh, funky, danceable grooves of Vermont’s hottest young band, The Limes, who will provide the music for the finals, then play into the night for dancing. Under the leadership of multi-talented musician Brian Boyes, The Limes deliver a powerful, accessible groove and sound. This up-and-coming band features some of Vermont's finest young talent and will be the house band for a fun new television show on the horizon called “Feed the Beat.” From viperHouse to the globe-trotting Village Harmony, The Limes sound draws upon its diverse membership, whether playing original twists on the classic Motown sound or homegrown mixes of alternative-pop and funk. The Limes have consistently broken attendance records at several of Vermont's best venues. Anchored by a rock solid rhythm section of bass, guitar, vintage keys and drums, with a layer of horns and two sensational singers, a Limes show guarantees high energy, enthusiasm and infectious grooves.

Adding THE LIMES to the mix
Re-Bop Records is currently partnering with Videovision, producer of the fun and informative cooking series, New England Cooks, and the esteemed New England Culilnary Institute on an innovative new cooking show, featuring great music from The Limes.
Under the direction of Chief Re-Bop and songwriter Diana Winn and acclaimed music educator Brian Boyes, the Limes were selected through a state-wide audition seeking not only the right sound, but the right fun and funky personalities to deliver high-energy performances.
Check out their website to have a listen to The Limes, and stay tuned for updates on this exciting new Re-Bop endeavor.

The Re-Bops celebrate the season at Mudfest
The Re-Bops join in the fun of the ECHO Center's two-week celebration of Earth Day, highlighted by muddy activities and games, free Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and Muddy Music every day at noon from April 16-29. Free with admission to ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Vermont's premier lake aquarium and science center, located on the Burlington Waterfront.
The Re-Bops are scheduled to perform on Mudfest's final day, and will join John Cassel on the 21st and Colin McCaffrey on the 22nd.
Here's the full schedule of the Muddy Music series:
Monday, April 16, PossumHaw
Tuesday, April 17, Patti Casey
Wednesday, April 18, Colin McCaffrey with daughters, Cerri and Maggie
Thursday, April 19, Jan Monteagudo Meese with dad Chuck
Friday, April 20, Jon Gailmor
Saturday, April 21, John Cassel with The Re-Bops
Sunday, April 22, Colin McCaffrey with The Re-Bops
Monday, April 23, PossumHaw
Tuesday, April 24, Pete and Karen Sutherland
Wednesday, April 25, Jim Branca
Thursday, April 26, Raphael Saul Groten
Friday, April 27, Sandra Wright and Michael Sucher
Saturday, April 28, Lewis Franco and daughter Luisa
Sunday, April 29, The Re-Bops

Ring in the new year with the Re-Bops
Catch the Re-Bops not once, not twice, but thrice during this year's First Night Burlington celebration!

KeyBank Lobby, 1-1:40 p.m., with Colin McCaffrey
Singer-songwriters Colin McCaffrey and Diana Winn, together with Re-Bop kid performers, present an all-ages-pleasin', tummy-teasin' live music show celebrating our favorite foods and fun in the kitchen. Featuring the freshest songs hand-picked from Re-Bop's award-winning releases Mother-Goose's Never-Ending Tea Party and What Is It? Musical Math & Science, like "Hot Cocoa" and "Muffins Spelled Backwards." Plus some old favorites that will get everyone singing along.

First Baptist Church, 2-2:40 p.m., with John Cassel
Jazz pianist John Cassel invites the Re-Bop kids in for a little jam, performing familiar songs and melodies set to jazz arrangements from Cassell's 2005 release Kids Dig Jazz. The CD includes such recognizable favorites as "Charlie Brown Theme/Do Re Mi," "Swing," "Rainbow Connection," "Swinging on a Star," "Sesame Street Theme," and "Hedwig's Theme" from Harry Potter.

Flynn Center Main Stage, 4:30-5:30 p.m., with The Unknown Blues Band
The musicians in the The Unknown Blues Band have played with blues legends such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Junior Wells, Howlin' Wolf, Paul Butterfield, B.B. King, and of course, Mr. Big Joe Burrell. Our favorite blues band will back 13-year-old blues-belter Anneli Blume and others from among the dozen kids featured on Even Kids Get the Blues. The recording's authentic, original blues songs tackle the challenges of growing up with sensitivity and a sense of humor. Bonnie Raitt herself praised the CD, saying, "How great to hear kids singing blues they can mean!"

A special song for 9/11
Diana Winn would like to share this song, "Crow's Wings," with all of you as the country remembers the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Diana wrote the track, which features Diane Ziegler on vocals and Chuck Eller on piano.

Lifeline benefit concert postponed
The Concert for the Lifeline, originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27, in Portland, Maine, has been postponed. The concert, which was to feature Boston-based band Bellevue Cadillac with Re-Bop vocalist Anneli Blume as a special guest, is a benefit for Marine Animal Lifeline, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing orphaned, ill, and injured marine animals.

Bonnie Raitt extends her support from stage
During her recent tour stop in Burlington, Vt., Bonnie Raitt welcomed Re-Bops Diana Winn and Anneli Blume back stage, and graciously gave Anneli a shout-out during the concert, which garnered a mention in the Burlington Free Press' glowing review (10/22/05, Living section).

"[Raitt] took the time to recognize local musicians in the crowd, naming first Grace Potter and her band and speaking of their 'mutual respect.' Then she gave a nod to pre-teen singer Anneli Blume, who sings a song called 'I Wanna Be Bonnie' on the Re-Bop record, 'Even Kids Get the Blues.' Anneli, delighted by the intro, rose from her chair, waved her hands and shook her little-girl pony tail."

Anneli counts Bonnie Raitt as one of her primary musical influences, and the two met in person at a concert last February in Florida. Bonnie, who delivers a key line on "I Wanna Be Bonnie," first became aware of Anneli's talent and admiration for her during the recording of the song in 2004.

Jean Paul Samputu welcomes Re-Bops on stage

A chorus of young Re-Bop voices joined Rwandan singer, songwriter, and musican Jean Paul Samputu on stage for his April performance at the Barre (Vt.) Opera House. The group of kids helped out with the song "Karame Mwana (Cherish the Children)," off Samputu's latest release Testimony from Rwanda. Blending many styles and traditions from Rwanda and other parts of Africa, Samputu's music testifies to the 1994 genocide, as well as to his hopes for the future.

Heather Bartlett, a home-schooled 10th-grader who is the second oldest of the four very talented Bartlett sisters, recently played Cinderella in the Lyric Theatre's 2005 presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington, Vt. She had previously appeared as Louisa Von Trappe in Lyric Theatre's 2004 performance of The Sound of Music, and in a school performance of All That Jazz. She's been an enthusiastic participant in the Kidshow camps each summer, but had her very first experiences in the spotlight with The Re-Bops. She and her sisters, Molly, Meghan, and Colleen can be heard on several Re-Bop recordings and have performed at various venues such as Burlington's First Night, Kidfest, and Zutano's anniversary parties.

The Re-Bops hit the Playground for Live Music Week

Diana Winn and Anneli Blume road-tripped to WERS at Emerson College in Boston for its Live Music Week 2005 fundraiser in April. Blume performed three songs from Even Kids Get The Blues for fans of WERS's popular children's music show, the Playground.

For over 10 years the Playground has been playing the best local, national, and international kids artists as well as classic hits, Broadway showtunes, and movie and TV show theme songs. Thanks to the support of its listeners, WERS was able to raise over $124,103 making Live Music Week 2005 the most successful Live Music Week ever.

Anneli Blume joins Winter Carnival at Smuggs

Featured Re-Bop performer Anneli Blume entertained the crowds at Smugglers' Notch Winter Carnival last February. Anneli joined Goodtime Charlie and other popular Smuggs' entertainers for an afternoon of fun. For more information about the summer programs at Smugglers' Notch call 1-800-451-8752.

New children's radio program makes room for Re-Bop
Southern Illinois community radio station WDBX has added Re-Bop tunes to its Kids Kamp playlist, a program of family-oriented music and stories. The show airs from 6:30-8 a.m. on Saturdays, and can be heard streaming on the web at http://wdbx.scientistsuperstar.com/.

The Re-Bops Chart in Cleveland
Even Kids Get The Blues hit No. 7 on the WRUW-FM Top 10 Jazz Chart for the week of April 5, 2004. The Re-Bops joined artists such as Wynton Marsalis, David Berkman, and Dave Pietro on WRUW’s list. WRUW is a freeform non-commercial alternative music station, serving the Greater Cleveland region. To see WRUW’s Top 35 playlists, visit wruw.org/iceberg/iceberg.php?id=101.

NY Blues and Jazz Society offers Re-Bop giveaway The NY Blues and Jazz Society is giving away several copies of Even Kids Get The Blues to visitors of its website on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the long list of “Free Stuff” at www.nybluesandjazz.org – but before you take advantage of those deals don’t forget to pick up your copy of Re-Bop’s free 10-song sampler, Take A Bite Of Re-Bop. Even Kids Get The Blues can also be heard on Bob Putignano's “The Sounds of Blue” program on WFDU-Fm 89.1, and online at www.WFDU.Fm.

Vermont Country Store
makes room for The Re-Bops
If you’re traveling around the southern part of Vermont this spring and summer, stop in at Vermont Country Store’s original retail store in Weston. Stocked to the rafters with a huge assortment of practical and hard-to-find merchandise, The Vermont Country Store has recently added The Re-Bops to the mix. The Weston store is now carrying six family-friendly Re-Bop recordings. Stop in for a visit – the Vermont Country Store and The Re-Bops promise to make those long family road trips even more enjoyable.