🎶 Vermont Artist of the Week 🎶
Courtesy of David’s FB page.
🎶 Maple City Music Artist Spotlight: David Karl Roberts – Vermont’s Americana Troubadour 🎶
At Maple City Music, we’re dedicated to celebrating the vibrant artists who make Vermont’s music scene shine. As your veteran-owned vinyl shop in Vermont, we’re excited to bring you this week’s Artist Spotlight on one of New England’s most passionate voices: David Karl Roberts.
Meet David Karl Roberts – The Heart of Vermont’s Americana Music
If you’ve ever wandered into a cozy Vermont record store or scrolled your favorite streaming platform searching for soulful, authentic sounds, chances are you’ve crossed paths with the music of David Karl Roberts.
Based in Stowe, Vermont, David Karl Roberts has spent decades traveling the highways and byways of New England, performing his original music in coffeehouses, clubs, and festivals throughout the region. His music blends folk, blues, indie, soul, and Americana, creating a rich, whiskey-soaked sound that fans can’t help but feel deeply.
At Maple City Music, we believe in more than just selling records—we believe in the stories and the artists behind them. That’s why featuring local Vermont artists like David is at the heart of our mission to keep real music and real formats alive.
A Life on Stage – David’s Impressive Journey
David has built an impressive career as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for his mastery of guitar, harmonica, mandolin, and national steel guitar. His soulful voice and storytelling have earned him spots opening for legendary artists like Dave Bromberg, Hot Tuna, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Fairport Convention, Rick Danko, Dave Mason, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Joe Pug, Chris Pierce, and more.
Beyond performing, David is a passionate supporter of Vermont’s local music community. He produces events like the 2024 Emerging Songwriters Contest at Burlington’s Venetian Soda Lounge and the Green Mountain Indie Folk Showcases held at venues like the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro and Camp Meade in Middlesex.
In 2024 alone, David performed 124 shows across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, proving that the love for Americana music and live performance is thriving throughout the region.
Catch David Karl Roberts Live in St. Albans
Maple City Music proudly invites you to see David live at these upcoming performances in St. Albans:
July 5 – Northwest Farmers Market Local Music Showcase
August 2 – Mill River BBQ & Smokehouse
September 6 – Northwest Farmers Market Local Music Showcase
Supporting local artists like David means supporting Vermont’s creative soul—and there’s no better way to experience that than live music.
At Maple City Music, we’re proud to be a veteran-owned vinyl shop that celebrates artists who pour their hearts into their craft. Join us as we keep real music, real formats, and the Vermont music scene alive—one record at a time.
