A Note from Family and Friends
We're gathering support through a Gofundme for Xander Naylor, who has suffered a life altering injury. We're heartbroken. Due to a bike accident, Xander is unable to work for at least four months.
Xander was involved in a near fatal bicycle accident on July 24th when he was biking home from his teaching studio. A car pulled out of a driveway quickly and blocked his entire path when he was just 20 feet away, giving him no space to turn, or time to stop. He crashed into the vehicle.
The accident left him with many broken bones: left wrist, C7 vertebrae, right collarbone, one rib, both sinus bones, and jaw (several fractures). He has undergone jaw surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital to install three titanium plates, and is on a long road to recovery, including many months of rest and physical therapy.
We are feeling so grateful that there are no injuries to the brain, vital organs, or fingers. He will play guitar again!
While in recovery, Xander will be unable to provide income for his family. He is supported by his loving wife, Maggie, and their beautiful young son, Tal. Maggie has taken on the role of full-time caretaker and so her availability to work and generate income is greatly reduced. They anticipate Xander may be able to begin working in December, with his regular rigorous schedule only resuming in the spring of 2026. While they’ve been deeply supported by the love and care of friends and family, the financial burden remains overwhelming. Like many artists who dedicate their lives to creating and enriching their communities, there is no support from the government to fall back on.
Xander Naylor is not just a musician – he is a vessel for connection, culture, and creativity. Based in Burlington, VT with deep ties to the New York City music scene, Xander has spent his life building bridges through sound. He has toured across the U.S., Europe, and India, bringing people together with music that transcends language and borders.
We’re asking our community—those who have shared a stage with Xander, learned from him, danced to his music, or simply been moved by his art—to come together in support. Every donation will help cover living expenses, and the costs of recovery.
Xander shared with me that he didn’t have time to take control when the vehicle quickly appeared, so he handed that control over to his higher power. When he woke up, he was overcome by a profound realization: “My work is not done here.”
To contribute to the Gofundme:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-xander-naylors-road-to-recovery
2025 Tourdates
5/2 Waking Windows Festival, Winooski, VT
5/10 - Loading Dock, Littleton, NH
5/16 - Nectar’s, Burlington, VT (opening to Salami Rose Joe Louis)
5/22 - Cock n Bull, Gallway, NY
5/23 - Thirsty First, Lowell, MA
5/31 - Lemon Squeeze, New Paltz, NY
6/1 - Groove, New York, NY
6/6 - Nectar’s (opening for Blaque Dynamite), Burlington, VT
7/18 - Carnegie Hall, New York City, 6th Annual New York Big Apple Music Festival
Bandcamp | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram
(c) 2025 Xander Naylor
We're gathering support through a Gofundme for Xander Naylor, who has suffered a life altering injury. We're heartbroken. Due to a bike accident, Xander is unable to work for at least four months.
Xander was involved in a near fatal bicycle accident on July 24th when he was biking home from his teaching studio. A car pulled out of a driveway quickly and blocked his entire path when he was just 20 feet away, giving him no space to turn, or time to stop. He crashed into the vehicle.
The accident left him with many broken bones: left wrist, C7 vertebrae, right collarbone, one rib, both sinus bones, and jaw (several fractures). He has undergone jaw surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital to install three titanium plates, and is on a long road to recovery, including many months of rest and physical therapy.
We are feeling so grateful that there are no injuries to the brain, vital organs, or fingers. He will play guitar again!
While in recovery, Xander will be unable to provide income for his family. He is supported by his loving wife, Maggie, and their beautiful young son, Tal. Maggie has taken on the role of full-time caretaker and so her availability to work and generate income is greatly reduced. They anticipate Xander may be able to begin working in December, with his regular rigorous schedule only resuming in the spring of 2026. While they’ve been deeply supported by the love and care of friends and family, the financial burden remains overwhelming. Like many artists who dedicate their lives to creating and enriching their communities, there is no support from the government to fall back on.
Xander Naylor is not just a musician – he is a vessel for connection, culture, and creativity. Based in Burlington, VT with deep ties to the New York City music scene, Xander has spent his life building bridges through sound. He has toured across the U.S., Europe, and India, bringing people together with music that transcends language and borders.
We’re asking our community—those who have shared a stage with Xander, learned from him, danced to his music, or simply been moved by his art—to come together in support. Every donation will help cover living expenses, and the costs of recovery.
Xander shared with me that he didn’t have time to take control when the vehicle quickly appeared, so he handed that control over to his higher power. When he woke up, he was overcome by a profound realization: “My work is not done here.”
To contribute to the Gofundme:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-xander-naylors-road-to-recovery
2025 Tourdates
5/2 Waking Windows Festival, Winooski, VT
5/10 - Loading Dock, Littleton, NH
5/16 - Nectar’s, Burlington, VT (opening to Salami Rose Joe Louis)
5/22 - Cock n Bull, Gallway, NY
5/23 - Thirsty First, Lowell, MA
5/31 - Lemon Squeeze, New Paltz, NY
6/1 - Groove, New York, NY
6/6 - Nectar’s (opening for Blaque Dynamite), Burlington, VT
7/18 - Carnegie Hall, New York City, 6th Annual New York Big Apple Music Festival
Bandcamp | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram
(c) 2025 Xander Naylor