Bardo: A Night in the Life
A collaboration between Vermont PBS and Higher Ground. Watch fantastic live shows and go behind the scenes to step into the lives of the performers. Host Ryan Miller (of Guster fame) interviews a stellar array of musicians to discover what inspires and motivates them. Watch the episodes and full concerts on Vermont PBS and streaming here. Share the news - #bardo
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SEASON 2
The Milk Carton Kids
tune-yards
San Holo
Rubblebucket
SEASON 1
Lake Street Dive
Madalia
Caroline Rose
Kat Wright
Season 2
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Rubblebucket
Alex & Kalmia first met at the University of Vermont where they started their musical journey. They travel with host, Ryan Miller, to Isham's Farm to fetch a tree for the holidays and talk about how music has kept them together in spite of numerous challenges.
UVM where they started their musical journey
Alex & Kalmia first met at the University of Vermont where they started their musical journey. They travel with host, Ryan Miller, to Isham's Farm to fetch a tree for the holidays and talk about how music has kept them together in spite of numerous challenges.




San Holo
San Holo (a.k.a. Sander Van Dijck) is a Dutch DJ, producer and musician pioneering live performance in electronic dance music. Host, Ryan Miller, swaps stories from the road as he and San PLAY at Sound Toys and talk shop at the Birds of Vermont Museum.
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San Holo (a.k.a. Sander Van Dijck) is a Dutch DJ, producer and musician pioneering live performance in electronic dance music. Host, Ryan Miller, swaps stories from the road as he and San PLAY at Sound Toys and talk shop at the Birds of Vermont Museum.





tune-yards
With strong themes of human rights, tune-yards are spreading a message of tolerance and love. Singer, Merrill Garbus, and host, Ryan Miller, put their creativity on display at the Iskra Print Collective, then retire to the Lamp Shop for a night cap.
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With strong themes of human rights, tune-yards are spreading a message of tolerance and love. Singer, Merrill Garbus, and host, Ryan Miller, put their creativity on display at the Iskra Print Collective, then retire to the Lamp Shop for a night cap.



The Milk Carton Kids
An afternoon at the Shelburne Museum with Kenneth and Joey from the Milk Carton Kids, the indie folk duo gaining a world-wide following. Host, Ryan Miller, shows them around this delightful corner of Vermont before their gig at Higher Ground.
Full Episode
An afternoon at the Shelburne Museum with Kenneth and Joey from the Milk Carton Kids, the indie folk duo gaining a world-wide following. Host, Ryan Miller, shows them around this delightful corner of Vermont before their gig at Higher Ground.




Season 1
Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive goes climbing with host, Ryan Miller, before their show at Higher Ground and explore the vital elements that have kept the band together for 14 successful years.
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Bardo with Lake Street Dive as they go climbing...
Lake Street Dive goes climbing with host, Ryan Miller, before their show at Higher Ground and explore the vital elements that have kept the band together for 14 successful years.





Madaila
Madaila rocks the Higher Ground stage. Host, Ryan Miller, connects with band members Eric and Mark at their downtown studio to jam a bit and uncover their extensive musical history. The plot thickens when we meet Mark's 1-year-old son and discuss the clouded future of the band.
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Rock with Madaila then connect at their studio!
Rock with Madaila at Higher Ground stage, then connect at their downtown studio.

Caroline Rose
Caroline Rose performs with her band at Higher Ground then paints the town with host, Ryan Miller. They pick out costumes to wear for a waterfront segway adventure and stop off at an artsy deli for a heart-to-heart and much needed sustenance.
Caroline Rose plays Higher Ground
Caroline Rose plays Higher Ground & paints the town red with host, Ryan Miller.





Kat Wright
In this premiere episode of Bardo, we feature Kat Wright, whose voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”. Watch her on stage at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT. And learn more as Ryan Miller (Guster) has some fun conversations with Kat!
Kat Wright - Watch full episode
In this premiere episode of Bardo, we feature Kat Wright, whose voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”. Watch her on stage at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT. And learn more as Ryan Miller (Guster) has some fun conversations with Kat!


Bardo is a collaboration between Vermont PBS and Higher Ground

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