A title inspired by Hurricane Irene and Vermont’s collective soul, Vermont Resurrection is a folk-rock tour de force. Working seamlessly within the framework of Lewis’ signature layered violins and cross flat-picking sound is Jeff Berlin’s instinctive drumming and Scott Paulson’s lyrical electric bass. Guest artists include Bow Thayer (Perfect Train Wreck, Holy Plow) on banjo & electric guitar; Kristina Stykos (Kristina Stykos, Holy Plow) on mandola; Vermont's 'first keyboardist' Chas Eller (Killamanjaro) on Hammond B-3 organ. VR offers the best in impressionistic folk rock and represents another new chapter in Lewis’ melodic song cycles.
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