For over 2 decades, J.J. Beck has been cultivating a sound of his own on the acoustic piano. While heavily influenced by the music and time period that his father, legendary jazz guitarist, Joe Beck (1945-2008) is well known for, J.J. carved his own path. His concert, “Choose Your Own Adventure”, at the BMC on […] ...

The Alasdair Fraser Band brings together legendary Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser with sons Galen and Cameron Fraser and Galen’s Castilian wife, María San Miguel. Blending Scottish and Iberian traditions, the family quartet moves from fiery dance tunes and lyrical airs to original compositions, rich harmonies, and inventive string arrangements. Alasdair—hailed as “the Michael Jordan of […] ...

New Idea Society (Cave In, Old Man Gloom, EULCID) craft lush & dynamic songs! TERRACES are your moody instrumental heroes! After the release of their new album Fire on the Hill via Relapse Records, the live version of NEW IDEA SOCIETY has grown to a culmination of their entire history: a sonically powerful quintet featuring […] ...

It’s time for our 23rd Annual Heirloom Apple Day, Scott Farm’s biggest event of the year! Every Year, we welcomes visitors of all ages, from near and far, for Heirloom Apple Day – a one-day celebration of apples of all shapes, colors, tastes, and their histories! It’s always a blast, with something for everyone, and […] ...

Roger Clark Miller is the founding guitarist of the highly influential rock band Mission of Burma, and has performed nationally and internationally as a solo artist and leading a variety of bands and ensembles. He’s also a respected writer, music historian, and more. The songs on his new album, “The Green Man”, have a different […] ...

After stints opening for Mavis Staples, Emily King, & Trombone Shorty, Kimaya is back in Keene! Gavin Key's new group, The Get Down, opens! Newly off supporting dates with Mavis Staples, Emily King, Trombone Shorty, and Tank & the Bangas, musician, songwriter, poet, and producer Kimaya Diggs triumphantly returns with her expansive new collection, Green, […] ...

As a fiddler, composer, and community builder Hayden Stern has taken Seattle’s roots music scene by storm. Stern draws freely from multiple traditions, expanding his original base of Scottish fiddling to Irish, Scandinavian, French-Canadian, Appalachian, and beyond. The material from his debut album, The Morning Dark, focuses on his own compositions, bringing his roving ear and keen focus […] ...

One of the most popular works of the 18th century, Giovanni Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater offers a profound meditation on grief, empathy, and love. The gorgeous vocal lines are at turns soaring and intricate, supported by dramatic yet transparent writing for strings. The second half of our program will feature a selection of virtuosic Italian arias […] ...

Join us on October 17, 2026 for a Market Party celebrating renovations and improvements we’ve been working on at the Retreat Farm Market. This all-day, free event will celebrate the opening of our coffee bar, an expanded wine selection, and a new local provisions section. A number of our local vendors will have pop-ups with […] ...

Tony Vacca’s Fusion Nomads brings together musicians whose individual journeys through jazz, global traditions, and improvisation create a richly textured, boundary-crossing sound. Led by innovative percussionist and balafon player Tony Vacca, the ensemble features Jo Sallins on electric bass and percussion, Charles Langford on saxophone, and John Sheldon on harp-guitar. Special guest Massamba Diop—master of […] ...

Join us for this incredible evening featuring Pan-Latin duo Sol y Canto and Vermont Americana trio Doozy Jane! Sol y Canto is the award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist, singer and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice and Brian’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive […] ...

The activist singer/songwriting duo Emma’s Revolution will return to All Souls Church at 29 South Street, West Brattleboro, on Saturday October 17 at 7 p.m. for Songs of Hope and Resistance,  a benefit concert for the Movement Voter Project. On this nationwide No Kings Day of Action to “help voters make a plan” come and get recharged, […] ...

African Rhythms Sextet with Billy Hart Saturday, October 17 @ 7:30 pm Honoring the centennial of NEA Jazz Master, Randy Weston, the African Rhythms Alumni Quintet reunites members of his legendary ensemble under the direction of T.K. Blue with special guest, legendary drummer Billy Hart. Celebrating Weston’s groundbreaking fusion of African musical traditions with jazz, […] ...

Stage 33 Live welcomes the return of Rupert Wates on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The Early Risers will open. Tickets are $20 in advance through stage33live.com or at the door as available; advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Though British by birth, Wates has been hailed as “a […] ...

Join us in Brattleboro VT to celebrate electronic music in many forms at the now annual Circuits in the Woods! Circuits in the Woods is an electronic music festival taking place in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, on Saturday, October 24, 2026. It features workshops, performances, and lectures from nearly 20 different artists—from electronic music pioneers as […] ...

Keene Mutual Aid is hosting an open mic! Sign up in advance via the link in this event page, and make a donation to support all they do! The open mic will be from 7-9 pm on October 29th, right here at Nova Arts (48 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431). Performances of music, poetry, writing, […] ...

This one has something for the dancers and the head nodders! Boston's Dub heroes return! Dub Apocalypse is an instrumental dub reggae band from Boston, MA. Band members are Tommy Benedetti-drums,Van Martin-guitar,Johnny Trama-guitar,Aaron Bellamy-bass,and Timo Shanko-sax/bass. The band came together in 2007, led by drummer Tommy Benedetti and guitarist, Johnny Trama.Tommy Benedetti is one of […] ...

Western Mass-based artist Kimaya Diggs presents her third studio album, Green, a love note to the New England landscape that showcases twelve tracks of glittering, genre-bending indie pop, carried by Diggs’ powerful, honeyed vocals and honest, attentive lyricism. Backed by a band of longtime Western Mass artists, including members of LuxDeluxe, Cloudbelly, and more, the […] ...

Three outstanding string players present the string trio arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. Now in its third season, Marlboro Music’s artist residency program brings exceptional chamber music ensembles to Marlboro’s southern Vermont campus throughout the year for deep creative work and concert offerings. Each group is in residence for 1 to 3 weeks, […] ...

The second event in our new In Conversation series, bringing acclaimed writers to the Campus at Marlboro Music for readings and discussion. Join us on the Campus at Marlboro Music for a series of thoughtful public conversations about the ideas that shape our lives. Authors, poets, historians, and essayists will explore enduring questions through the […] ...