Meet the members of Cows on the Moon
Cows on the Moon is a band of young artists in Burlington, Vermont. They started in September of 2022, and have since been writing songs, playing shows together, and (most recently) recording music (to be released soon). Their unique style ranges from alternative indie to jam band to pop-punk, and combines each member’s creative expression through sound.
Keagan Lafferty
Keagan is the lead singer for Cows on the Moon, and writes most of the lyrics to our original songs. She is from Colorado, and is studying Music Technology and Business, English, and Film at University of Vermont. Her favorite artists include Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Goose, Phoebe Bridgers, Zach Bryan, Briston Maroney, Fiona Apple, Jack Antonoff and many more. When she’s not singing and writing songs, Keagan is skiing, spending time outdoors, or going to concerts. Her favorite song to cover with Cows is I Can See You by Taylor Swift, and her favorite Cows original to play is Psilocybin.
photo by Elizah Van Lockren @libertylense
Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson is the rhythm guitarist for Cows (occasionally playing keys as well), and influences the style of the band with his unique and creative chord progressions. He is from Massachusetts, and is studying mechanical engineering at University of Vermont. His favorite bands include Backseat Lovers, Peach Pit, Arcy Drive, and Olivia Rodrigo. When Peter isn’t playing and creating music, he’s spending time outside, looking at the sky, or hitchhiking somewhere really random. Peter’s favorite original to play with Cows is I Exist and his favorite cover is Time by Pink Floyd.
photo by Walden Jones-Perpich @waldeezyy
Alisdair Chauvin
Alisdair plays the drums for Cows on the Moon. He’s from Vermont, studies music, and enjoys playing piano and writing charts. His favorite artists include but are not limited to The Strokes, Anderson Paak, MF DOOM, Chet Baker, and Paul Simon. He also enjoys cooking, skiing, being outside, and seeing live music of course. His favorite cover to play with Cows is The Chain by Fleetwood Mac, and his favorite original is Anything.
photo by Hazel Dority @dority.photo
Sal is the lead guitarist for Cows on the Moon, and brings a unique twist to the band’s sound. Hailing from Connecticut (unfortunately), Sal cut his teeth playing with many different bands in the New Haven, spanning Punk, Classic Rock, Emo, Metal, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. His favorite acts include Rush, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Mayer, American Football, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Eric Johnson and many more. His favorite songs to play with Cows are I Drove Across the Country and You Didn’t Even Care, as well as Drop the Guillotine by Peach Pit. When Sal isn’t playing guitar, you can find him hiking, cooking, or practicing other instruments, like Bass, Trombone, and Piano.
Sal Woyciesjes
photo by Walden Jones-Perpich @waldeezyy
Henry Leister
Henry Leister plays bass for Cows. He’s all the way from Richmond, Virginia, and studies environmental engineering at UVM. In his free time, Henry enjoys climbing, skiing, and being a regular at various Burlington soft serve stands. Some of his favorite bands include the Grateful Dead, Doobie Brothers, and Thundercat.
photo by Sofia Martins @musee.de.sofia
Ryan Anderson
Ryan is the keys (and harmonica!!) player for Cows on the Moon. He is from Colchester, Vermont and is studying Electrical Engineering and Music. His favorite artists include Tyler Childers, Flatland Cavalry, Teskey Brothers and Zach Bryan. When he is not playing keys, Ryan is rock climbing and skiing. His favorite song to Cover with Cows on the Moon is Long Train Runnin’ and his favorite Cows original to play is Poker.
photo by Hazel Dority @dority.photo