A Lifetime of Music, Rooted In Plainfield
For over three decades, Colin McCaffrey has been a cornerstone of the Vermont music community. Operating out of his home in Plainfield, Colin is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and recording artist whose work is deeply steeped in great American musical traditions. Whether he is scoring a local children’s dance production, recording jingles for neighborhood businesses, or lending his ear to a fellow artist, Colin brings an everyday, grounded dedication to his craft. He believes in making music happen for the people around him, combining a lifetime of knowledge with a genuine love for collaboration.
Bringing Music to Life In The Green Room
Step into The Greenroom, Colin’s welcoming home studio where ideas evolve into finished records. As a producer and engineer, Colin offers a true one-stop shop for audio production. From pre-production song refinement and arranging to tracking, mixing, and mastering, he treats every project with the utmost care. Because he is highly skilled on a dozen instruments—including acoustic and electric guitar, upright bass, mandolin, and strings—he frequently provides custom overdubs for clients locally and around the world. Whether you are bringing in a single-song demo or a full-length feature album, Colin has the professional tools and the empathetic ear to help you realize your vision.
Words and Melodies
At his core, Colin is a storyteller. As an award-winning songwriter—with first-place honors from the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest and the USA Songwriting Competition—his original music draws deeply from classic folk, blues, country, jazz, and rock and roll. For Colin, songwriting is rarely just a solitary pursuit; it’s a shared language. He has spent decades co-writing with dozens of artists, facilitating community workshops, and helping folks of all ages find their voice. He is happy to spend every single day working on songs in one way or another.
Live On Stage
With over thirty years of experience under the stage lights, live performance remains a vital, breathing part of Colin’s musical life. Over the years, he has brought his versatile musicianship to local venues, festivals, and theater productions, playing alongside a wide, vibrant network of fellow musicians. Check back here regularly for updates on upcoming performances and community shows.
