🎶 Vermont Artist of the Week 🎶

Written By Walter Byrne

🎹 Artist Spotlight Of The Week: Soule Monde

At Maple City Music, we believe music is more than sound; it’s a connection, healing, and community. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Vermont groove masters Soule Monde.

Formed by drummer Russ Lawton and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski, Soule Monde creates an immersive blend of deep funk, soulful organ grooves, jazz improvisation, and psychedelic textures. Their sound is fluid, meditative, and alive the kind of music you don’t just hear… You feel.

Many listeners recognize Lawton and Paczkowski from their work with Trey Anastasio and the Phish community, but Soule Monde is where their musical conversation unfolds without limits. Each performance becomes a living, breathing groove built in real time.

Though their reach extends far beyond New England, Soule Monde remains rooted in Vermont’s rich musical culture, where collaboration, authenticity, and musicianship take center stage—their sound bridges jam-band devotees, jazz lovers, vinyl collectors, and groove seekers alike.

Their hypnotic rhythms create space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the music, with the moment, and with each other. That spirit aligns perfectly with what Maple City Music stands for: a place where sound brings people together.

If you’re new to Soule Monde, start with their live recordings and experience the deep-pocket groove and soulful improvisation that have made them a cornerstone of Vermont’s music scene.

🎶 Discover Soule Monde.

🎶 Feel the groove.

🎶 Stay present in the moment.

In the next couple of weeks, we will continue loading the Big Heavy World CD collection onto the site, with more great local artists to come!

https://www.maplecitymusic.com

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Walter Byrne

Walter Byrne is the founder and heart behind Maple City Music, a passion-driven music boutique and cultural hub based in historic Saint Albans, Vermont. A retiring Master Sergeant with over 28 years of service in the U.S. Army, Walter brings the same dedication and community focus to Maple City Music that guided his military career.

Music isn’t just a business for Walter; it’s been a lifelong companion and source of rejuvenation. With a personal collection spanning thousands of records, cassettes, and CDs, he has always believed in the power of music to connect, heal, and inspire.

Maple City Music began as an online store featuring curated vinyl, rare recordings, and beloved classics for collectors and casual listeners alike. Now rooted in Saint Albans — known as the Maple Capital of New England — the shop reflects Walter’s vision of blending his love for music with community: a welcoming space for veterans, music lovers, and curious visitors along the I-89 corridor, including travelers from Canada and beyond.

More than a record store, Maple City Music is a community hub where stories are shared, connections are made, and the healing power of sound is celebrated. Whether you’re discovering a favorite album or enjoying a warm conversation over coffee, Walter and the team aim to make every visit meaningful.

https://www.maplecitymusic.com
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🎶 Vermont Artist of the Week 🎶