Music + Nightlife
On the Beat: Noah Kahan Isnโt Taking Any More Crap
Following an incident in Philadelphia, the Strafford pop star made Busyheads at a show in Toronto swear not to poop their pants.
Is the Lake Monster Champย the Muse ofย Rock ‘n’ Roll?
Cryptozoologists unveil exciting new evidence linking Lake Champlain’s storied serpent to a musical phenomenon. Warning: Fact-checkers cannot verify their claims.
Vermont Music + Nightlife Events
Montrรฉalโs Just for Laughs Comedy Fest Is Nonstop Hilarity
The decades-old, weeklong marathon is as much a draw for audiences as it is for artists looking to make a name in comedy.
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On the Beat: Rock Books, Lake Concerts and New Singles
A UVM professor takes on the Dead Milkmen in a new book, Lake Morey concerts bring big acts to Fairlee, and Demagg and Ruminations drop new singles.
Ruth Garbus Goes Deep on Her New Album
On the stunning LP โProfound,โ the Brattleboro singer-songwriter embraces her forties and treats her voice โ and herself โ a little better.
On the Beat: the Return of Some Velvet Sidewalk
The indie-rock band is back with its first new album in almost 30 years. Plus new release and festival news, and the blues scene mourns Dennis Willmott.
