Discography

Recordings

Photo/ art by Mike O'Brien and Bob Gold

A bit of philosophy
"While technology has progressed to the point that anyone with a phone can record and release an album, I still believe that creating an album in a professional recording studio - or capturing a performance at a live venue, produces the most representational sound and best product for the listeners. I've been fortunate to work at several studios with some talented (and patient) engineers. I've also been lucky to have several live shows captured by skillful tapers. Below is a sampling from these recordings."
- Thanks, George

Studio recordings

Here's a couple of "COVID babies," recorded and produced by Phil Henry, with remote tracks on A Million & One recorded by Zack Crawford and Nick Olosky

Miss Guided Angels: The One That Got Away

Logo design by Lyz Tomsuden

Around 2015, true to form, (or maybe lack of form), Rutalnd singer-songwriter, George Nostrand shifted gears again when he shifted from his jam-rock band, George’s Back Pocket, and formed a new band with friend and fellow singer-songwriter, Lisa Gardner. The group called themselves, Miss Guided Angels - a play off of a Cowboy Junkies song, that was a favorite cover. They dubbed their sound "Vermericana," and were influenced by a wide range of artists, from John Prine to 10,000 Maniacs. This album was recorded and produced by award-winning folk singer Phil Henry in 2016, and featured songs by Nostrand and Gardner as well as a cover of Vermont singer-songwriter, Josh Brooks. The band played a number of festivals and events locally, and even oddly appeared for a split second in a skit on the Trevor Noah show.
Read Dave Hoffenberg's write up in The Mountain Times.

George's Back Pocket: The Shape of Things Today

Artwork by Bob Gold

The Shape of Things Today (2011) was George's first band album, written with The Back Pocket in mind. After releasing the solo album that was not a solo album, he worked on putting together several different bands, which eventually became George's Back Pocket. In addition to the core members at the time, this album also had a stellar list of guest artists. The ten tracks still drew from George's folk/ Americana influences but also highlighted his love for Classic Rock as well as jam bands. Freelancer Clara Rose wrote an interesting piece about the band and George's musical transition.

Radio Songs: The "Solo" Album

Radio Songs (2005) was George's first CD and a "failed" attempt at a solo album. Failed in that he couldn't help adding more and more special guests to join in - close to 20 in all. Radio Songs features 10 tracks, showcasing his folk-rock sound that blends in a variety of Americana influences. The songbook, "Rise Up Singing" was influential in George's development as a singer-songwriter, as were many of his musical friends from Vermont - some of whom are featured here.
Robert Resnik, host of VPR's "All The Traditions," reviewed the CD for Seven Days.