Music + Nightlife
Forged in Fire: Robber Robber’s Heat-Tested New Record
The Burlington indie-rock outfit made it through an apartment fire to record its best album to date, ‘Two Wheels Move the Soul.’
On the Beat: New Tunes From Ruth Garbus, Bob Wagner and More
It’s a hot week for new Vermont releases, including tracks by Garbus, Wagner, Marcie Hernandez, Julia Randall and Deerest.
Vermont Music + Nightlife Events
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
Tank and the Bangas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and soul music icon Mavis Staples will headline the 43rd annual festival in June.
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Liz Cooper Wakes Up to a ‘New Day’
On her latest solo album, the renegade indie-rock singer-songwriter begins a new chapter of her life and career in Vermont.
On the Beat: What Doth Life Goes Nonprofit; New Release Radar
A southern Vermont music organization becomes a nonprofit; new music from Dari Bay and Tyler Mast; and a new cultural and music project launches in Springfield.
Eye on the Scene: Shelburne Winter Farmers Market
Photographer Luke Awtry takes in the farmers market scene and a performance from musicians Jamie Stillman, Max Rose and Jeremy Mendicino.
On the Road: A Q&A with Ryan Montbleau
The Burlington singer-songwriter nears 25 years of straddling the folk and jam worlds and celebrates with his most eclectic album to date.
On the Beat: New Music From Trey Anastasio
In Vermont music news: The Phish guitarist goes acoustic, Robber Robber continue to ascend, and Montpelier’s Do Good Fest is feeling the ’90s.
Standup Gordon Clark Sets the Stage for Younger Comics
After decades as a political activist, the 66-year-old independent show producer is creating opportunities outside the established comedy club scene in Vermont.
Soundbites: New Music From Bob Wagner, Lily Seabird
A summer full of music gets an early start as several of Vermont’s best artists release singles. Plus, two mountain fests kick off a busy season of outdoor music.
Eye on the Scene: Experimental Music at Burlington’s
At a South End furniture shop last month, our intrepid photographer was transported by the ethereal sounds of Liam Grant, Sam Boston and Jeremy Kizina.
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