Scanlon, James & Roy Trio

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The Young Masters Series debuts at Town Hall Theater with the Scanlon, James & Roy Trio on Friday, November 7 from 6-8pm. Hailing from Quebec and Vermont, this trio is united by a deep love for the music and songs of the Northeast. Blending regional traditions with original material, their sound is both rooted and exploratory and brought to life through rich collaboration and deep musicality.

The Young Masters Series showcases talented young artists in their 20s and early 30s who are masters of traditional music. Former Executive Director of Young Traditions Vermont is curating the shows and presenting them at select venues across the state.

Aldor Emerging Artist Award winner François-Félix Roy (Festival Trad Montréal 2022) is a rising star in the Québécois traditional scene. His guitar work and soulful singing bring a vibrant energy paired with the subtle storytelling of a seasoned folk singer.

McKinley James is an internationally performing cellist in both classical and traditional music. She has taught workshops and performed across four continents with degrees from New England Conservatory and McGill University in performance.

Oliver Scanlon, a soulful fiddler, mandolinist, and tunesmith from Vermont, spent nearly a decade performing with the renowned Pete’s Posse. With hundreds of performances and eight recording projects under his belt, his playing is as seasoned as it is heartfelt.

Together, they craft music that is grounded in regional traditions with fresh original material and a dynamic, collaborative spirit.