The HUBCATS are an acoustic duo in the Burlington, Vermont area.

The duo is comprised of Stewart Foster and Fred Brauer. A mix of

acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass, vocal harmonies and a diverse song

list that tends to stray from the mainstream (at least for the most part)

gives this duo a unique appeal.

Stewart's musical background goes back nearly 25 years and consists

of playing in garage bands, rock and roll bands and acoustic duos and

trios. Early influences have been James Taylor, Jim Croce, Jonathan

Edwards and others. While those influences are still noticeable in his

style, influences that have played a bigger role in more recent years

are artists such as Lyle Lovett and David Wilcox. Stewart truly enjoys

entertaining others through music.

Fred's musical career began in high school almost 30 years ago and

developed in college when he had the opportunity to tour on a bluegrass

circuit in West Virginia and Virginia where he was fortunate enough to

be able to play on the same stage as Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs. He

came to Vermont in 1979 and has played in many local bands. He has

played in Bluegrass, Country, Top 40 Rock and Roll cover bands, acoustic

duos, trios and single acts for 20 years. He also still prefers the acoustic

sound.

Early in 1999 Fred and Stewart began getting together and sharing

songs and stories of their musical past. It was immediately evident that the

two shared similar musical tastes and had developed styles that blend well

together. A musical partnership was in the making. They continued to rehearse,

purchased sound equipment and chose their name.... THE HUBCATS!!

The HUBCATS have performed at the following locations in Burlington and

surrounding areas:

The Smuggler's Notch Inn......................Jeffersonville, Vt

The Hungry Lion....................................Jeffersonville, Vt

Starksboro Community Coffeehouse.......Starksboro, Vt

Border's Books and Music...............Burlington, Vt

St. Albans all Arts Council...........St. Albans, Vt

The Village Cup.......................Jericho, Vt

The Cambridge Coffee house............Cambridge, Vt

Starbucks ......... ..................Burlington, Vt

The Kept writer.......................St. Albans, Vt

Radio Bean ........ ..................Burlington, Vt


Rigel Mandolins

Bolton Valley Ski Resort...............Bolton, Vt

Windjammer Restaurant..................Burlington, Vt

The Boonys.............................Franklin, Vt

The HUBCATS are available for weddings, restaurants, Coffee Houses,

small clubs and private parties.

Fred Brauer.............(802)-644-5721

Stewart Foster.........(802)-655-3393

Or email us: fred @vtlink.net

Or: vtfoster@adelphia.net

For Booking info: booking@thehubcats.com

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