released May 25, 2007

Congratulations on the 10th Anniversary of Big Heavy World’s archiving of Vermont’s music history. Vermont’s history is perpetuated in many ways, and the music of years past gives us a pleasant insight into the way-of-life that a history book might overlook. Your objectives in preserving and promoting Vermont-made music have certainly been accomplished, and we are all benefiting from the dedication and hard work that you, your staff and your many volunteers have put into this most worthy project. Again, congratulations and best wishes as you continue your search and preservation of an important part of Vermont’s culture.
James H. Douglas, Governor

As the state’s oldest cultural heritage organization, the Vermont Historical Society knows that saving the present for future generations is important. Just as a knowledge of our history allows us to make well-informed decisions for building a better future for Vermont, preserving contemporary history for future generations is a valuable contribution to our state. Big Heavy World is leading the way in documenting and creating a splendid archive of modern Vermont music of every kind, and Vermonters today and for many generations to come will benefit significantly from that activity.
J. Kevin Graffagnino, DirectorVermont Historical Society

We are a group of volunteers with passion and a simple mission to preserve and promote Vermont-made music; community support sustains and empowers us. As we encounter our 10th Anniversary, we reflect on the warmth of Vermont’s music community. Thank you—musicians and friends—for your kindness which we treasure. We hope to be found serving and honoring the music of Vermont for years to come.
James Lockridge, Executive Director
The Big Heavy World Foundation, Inc. The Vermont Music Library & Shop

Please consider purchasing ‘In Silver Light’ as a gift at www.vmls.org. Proceeds benefit our efforts to preserve Vermont-made music.
Cover Image: “Harvest Time” (Edition of 40), hand-colored photograph by Victoria Blewer, Lincoln, Vermont, www.victoriablewer.com.
This CD was made possible only with the support and goodwill of these individuals who receive our continued heartfelt thanks: John Bartlett, Dennis Bathory-Kitsz, Victoria Blewer, Ted Brady, Jim Brangan, the dairy farm families who own Cabot Creamery, Erica Chabot, Trish Damery, Jed Davis, Scott Eagle, Joe Egan, Ruth Erickson, Judy Eshelman, Jody Evans, Phil Fiermonte, Peter Gilbert, Leah Hollenberger, Senator Jim Jeffords, Sara Katz, Andy Kolovos, Diane Konrady, Doreen Kraft, Ryan Krushenick, Madeleine Kunin, Senator Patrick Leahy, Spencer Lewis, Joe Lisaius, Will Lowry, Patricia Menduni, Colin Mills, Craig Mitchell, Bret Murray, Lou & Katie Natale, Jed Nelson, Christa Pagliei, Phil Peisch, Chris Pierson, Elise Richardson, Ty Robertson, Lisa Sanchez, Senator Bernard Sanders, David Schütz, Gerianne Smart, Victoria & Sophia St. John-Lockridge, Holly Superneau, Robin Turnau, Ed von Turkovich, Ruth Wallman and Steve Zind.