Abstract VT

Live performance audio from the 5/31/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based musician Danny LeFrancois (aka Danny of the band Danny & The Parts) performs a set of original music and is interviewed by host Abbey B.K.

Live performance audio from the 5/31/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. English Major (made up of Ellen and MJ) performs a set of original music and is interviewed by host Abbey B.K.

Live performance audio from the 5/31/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Athena's Tapestry performs a set of original music and is interviewed by host Abbey B.K.

Live performance audio from the 4/26/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Jesse Taylor performs a set of original music and is interviewed by host Abbey B.K.

Live performance audio from the 4/26/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based musician Michael Nault performs a set of original music and is interviewed by host Abbey B.K. (who also sings for a few tunes).

Live performance audio from the 4/26/2026 show of Abstract VT: Live! out of The Venetian Soda Lounge in Burlington, VT. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Allison Fay performs a set of original music and is interviewed by host Abbey B.K.

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