2006 Year End Survey | Rusty Romance

27 down and three to go.

When we sent out the emails two months ago, we sent the survey questions to both Montpelier's City Manager Bill Fraser and the Montpelier CD shop, Buch Spieler without knowing what they had in common. Well, after hearing back from Fraser and Kevin Macneil Brown on behalf of Buch Spieler, we learned that they were both in a band called Rusty Romance. I had no idea about that but I like living in a town with a City Manager who rocks the guitar on weekends.

I had even photographed them during last summer's 4th of July parade without knowing they were a popular local band. I just thought it was cool to see Kevin from Buch Spieler rocking out to The Dead's "Aiko Aiko" on the 4th.

In 2005, Rusty Romance released their debut album Who Brought the Fun? which is available via CD Freedom.

Bill Fraser
1) What was your favorite song of 2006?

Mark Knopfler/Emmylou Harris - This Is Us

2) What was your favorite album of 2006?

Rusty Romance - Who Brought the Fun? (Of course!!!)

3) What was your favorite concert of 2006?

Alejandro Escovedo at Casbeer's in San Antonio, Texas

4) What was your favorite thing about 2006?

Musically? The fact that guys like Tom Waits and Bob Dylan put out some of the best and most vital music of the year.

5) What are your best wishes for 2007?

Well, I certainly hope Britney and K-Fed and Pam and Kid can patch things up!! Otherwise getting everyone home safely from dangerous places in the world would be great.

Kevin Macneil Brown
1) What was your favorite song of 2006?

Neko Case - "Hold On, Hold On": Two minutes of twangy, chimey pop bliss.

2) What was your favorite album of 2006?

Chas Smith - DESCENT: Dense, mysterious, slow-moving sculptures in sound.

3) What was your favorite concert of 2006?

A selfish response, perhaps: Rusty Romance at Waterbury Center Grange. Ultimate proof that what the audience brings to an event is crucial.

4) What was your favorite thing about 2006?

A smear of light on the horizon.

5) What are your best wishes for 2007?

That the light on the horizon spreads far and wide.

Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris | This Is Us | Buy
Neko Case | Hold On, Hold On | Buy
Rusty Romance | Moxie!!! | Buy