Early on in the interview you can listen to below, I explain how I connected with Steve Bertrand, a remarkably talented singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer/etc. based out of L.A.  Steve is from Derby Line and is home for the first time in 3+ years. On Friday, he’s doing a homecoming concert/fundraiser at the Haskell Opera House in Derby Line.  On Saturday, he will help inaugurate the new amphitheater at Lyndon State College, part of the first Vermont Fourth Festival.

Steve stopped by the station Wednesday morning, still jet-lagging from his trip from L.A. but in fine voice and excited to be home.  We talked, we laughed, he played some music.

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Oh yeah…about the title of this post.  What’s that?  Well, when Steve came in this morning, I asked if his guitar had a name.  It does not, and Steve said I should name it.  Her?  Him?

Whatever.

Steve’s guitar is now named Roxy.  I forgot to tell him before he left.

See you Saturday at the festival.

–SN