Live performance audio from the 3/22/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Emma Cook performs a set of original music.

Live performance audio from the 3/22/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Grace Palmer performs a set of original music.

Live performance audio from the 3/22/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Avery Lavoie performs a set of original music.

Episode 71's guest is Trish Alley, a VT author who just released her memoir, "Defining Grace: Showing Up with the Gift of Divine Mischief."

In this episode, Trish shares more about her book and shares stories of her personal encounters with what she calls "Grace," describing mystical and impactful experiences throughout her life. She also shares more about her work in the nonprofit sector and as a member of The Obama Foundation's Founder's Circle.

To learn more about Trish and her book, visit https://www.gracefulmischief.com.

The songs Trish chose for her episode include the following:

1) President Obama's Speech & Singing of "Amazing Grace": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN05jVNBs64

2) Where Have All The Flowers Gone by Peter, Paul & Mary: https://open.spotify.com/track/1V8BSBe2fB5Np30sXmUCNU?si=158f4711a1444dee

3) Let There Be Peace On Earth by The Boys Choir of Harlem: https://open.spotify.com/track/2i2Bl4jXnssUEgI344U9nJ?si=605ddbab03064911

4) Ode to Joy by Ludwig von Beethoven: https://open.spotify.com/track/4Nd5HJn4EExnLmHtClk4QV?si=391901083c794e69

5) What the World Needs Now (Is Love) by Dionne Warwick: https://open.spotify.com/track/6QhJngmKqelOcCc3bUiKYY?si=7387fd85b13e4a27

Episode 70's guest is Giovanina Bucci, a Burlington, VT-based musician, visual artist, and owner of The Marigold Gallery.

In this episode, Giovanina shares about "The Listening Room," an intimate live music series out of The Marigold Gallery that she started to promote local musicians. She also dives into her creative process and inspirations for both her music and art.

Giovanina's song that we discuss in the episode is "Mix Tape": https://open.spotify.com/track/5PSns7IDrCLenam3eEMj20?si=d568395010134c6a

Live performance audio from the 2/22/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Andriana Chobot is interviewed and performs original music.

Live performance audio from the 2/22/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Ava Sophia is interviewed and performs original music.

Live performance audio from the 2/22/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Local singer-songwriter Kiley Latham is interviewed and performs original music.