If you want to honor this very random anniversary (or any other special occasion), might we suggest a toast with Brave Little State Pale Ale - that’s right, our show has a namesake beer. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions.By the way, December 5 will mark the 89th anniversary of the repeal of federal Prohibition. Editing and additional production from the rest of the Brave Little State team: Angela Evancie, Myra Flynn and Mae Nagusky. Josh Crane produced it, and did the mix and sound design. Check out old photos from Prohibition-era Vermont in our web feature. Want to have a say in which question we tackle in an upcoming episode? Vote here!Kevin Trevellyan reported this episode. We head to the Northeast Kingdom to collect stories of cross-border bars, liquor hidden in baby bottles and potato cellar robbery.Thanks to Nathan Bangs for the great question. “Don’t Tell Me No” is available on all streaming and download platforms now, via the SRG ILS Group label imprint.When the federal government banned alcohol in 1920, Vermonters took matters into their own hands.

The song was written by Brave Williams, Brittany Barber (John Legend, Ty Dolla), and Kristal Tytewriter Oliver (Diddy, Chrisette Michele) and produced by Ivan “Orthodox” Barias (Mary J Blige, Phony PPL, Chris Brown) and the classic visuals were directed by Zack David.

A beautiful black piano, a talented pianist (Johnnie “Smurf” Smith), and an old school mic,” she adds. “I wanted something simple, elegant, clean and classic. I really wanted to channel that feeling in the video so I decided to pay homage to an era that represents that to me, the jazz era,” mentions Brave. “To me, my song Don’t Tell Me No, has a timeless sound. It gives you permission to not let your ego make decisions for your heart and a reason to say yes to love. Singer-Songwriter and Actress Brave Willaims Releases New Ballad “DON’T TELL ME NO”ĭon’t Tell Me No, is an unapologetic assertion of vulnerability.

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