Music + Nightlife
A Guide to the 2026 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
From heavy hitters Chris Potter and Julian Lage to local acts such as Breathwork to hepcats on skateboards, jazz is coming for the Queen City this week.
Meet the Next Generation of Vermont’s Jazz Scene
A new wave of talented players keeps Vermont jazz alive and thriving. Here’s where to find them at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
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Musical-Comedy Duo Otto & Astrid Film in Vermont
The “German” punk rockers, who are actually Australian comedians, travel to Burlington to shoot a pilot for a new “reality” TV series.
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The Sounds of Summer: A Guide to Outdoor Music in the Green Mountains
From major music festivals to summer-long concert series, here’s a selection of the best local listening happening around Vermont this summer.
On the Beat: Sunday Night Mass Returns to Higher Ground
In this week’s music news: A long-running EDM event returns to South Burlington with sets by DJ Sneak and Kelly Reverb; rocker Kevin Bloom gets political.
Grace Potter Announces New LP, Grand Point North Lineup
The Waitsfield singer’s new record, ‘Trespasser,’ drops August 21. Grand Point North highlights include Dark Star Orchestra, Portugal. the Man, Dawes and the Devil Makes Three.
On the Beat: Sound Therapy, Fresh Tunes and New Shows
In Vermont music news: Things get meditative with a “Live Binaural Journey”; All Night Boogie Band drop new music; and Spruce Peak Arts announces Pete Yorn.
Back in the Saddle: Musician Xander Naylor Rides Again
After surviving a brutal bike accident, the Burlington guitarist and composer returns with a new album — and a new lease on life.
Return of the King: Kyle Thomas — aka King Tuff — Is Back in Vermont
After 15 years chasing rock stardom in Los Angeles, the stoner-rock king comes home to begin the next stage of his career.
Comedian Laurie Kilmartin on Death, the Oscars and Clavicular
In a chat before her Vermont Comedy Club shows in Burlington, the standup comic and longtime Conan O’Brien collaborator didn’t shy away from dark topics.
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