Shows, lectures, and synthesizer “petting zoo” celebrate history of electronic music in Vermont
The musician Doc No performs music on modular synth.
BRATTLEBORO — “Circuits in the Woods,” a festival celebrating Vermont’s role in the invention of the analog synthesizer and the Synclavier, comes to downtown Brattleboro on Saturday, November 15.
The all-day festival features 25 events, including performances, lectures, and a “synth petting zoo,” from artists of many genres using electronics as the only source or to manipulate acoustic instruments or voices.
Locations are Turn It Up!, 85 Main Street; 118 Elliot, 118 Elliot Street; Marigold, 157 Main Street; and Tavernier Chocolates, 128 Main Street. Festival passes guarantee admission to all events.
Day passes (standing room only) are available at each location on a sliding scale basis by cash payment only. All attendees are strongly encouraged to participate in the food drive by bringing at least one non-perishable food item to any location.
For festival passes, the schedule, and more information visit novaarts.org.
