Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Extra Ordinary

In summarizing the music of songwriter Martin Sexton, New York Times music critic Jon Pareles wrote that Sexton accomplishes the goal of every soul singer: “to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart.” Throughout his career, Sexton has done just that, elevating the minutiae of daily life and the simple commonness of romantic love into something close to sublime — a word that could very well describe his voice, too. This Saturday, December 31, Sexton celebrates New Year’s Eve with a performance at the Higher Ground Ballroom. Local songwriter Nuda Veritas opens.