Music and Nightlife

The Cold Stares are just fine with being one of the few modern blues-rock power trios in the world today. Based out of Evansville, Indiana, The Cold Stares continue to explore what it means to be a “modern” blues-rock trio on their upcoming album, Texas, paying tribute to the state where so many of their […] ...

The Convergence Quartet featuring vocalist Wanda Houston brings a blend of swing, funk and Colombian rhythms to Retreat Farm’s Jazz Night Series. Composer and pianist Eugene Uman will present his Convergence Quartet featuring Wanda Houston on March 26th, 2026 in a special performance at the Retreat Farm’s North Barn. The Convergence Quartet balances an artistic […] ...

Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with this excellent opportunity to connect with each other and encourage new performers! Hosted by Mac N. Cheese March 26th Terra Nova, Keene 5-7pm Clothing Swap & Gender Affirming Free Store 7-9pm – Performances – sign up by emailing lainabarakat@gmail.com or messaging @saucyusa on insta Donation Only, All Ages – […] ...

Join us Thursday, March 26th for an evening of the music of Jerry Garcia Band with Black Sweatpants! 🪩⁣⁣ Marigold Brattleboro📅 Thursday, March 26th📍 157 Main Street – Brattleboro, VT🍸 Bar & Kitchen open at 5:00 PM🎶 Show @ 7:30 PM🎟️ Free Admission! 🎤 BLACK SWEATPANTS 🎸⚡️💀Black Sweatpants (JGB tribute) Jon Hill- gtr&voxParker McQueeney- keys […] ...

Thursday March 26th8:00 pm / 21+ With ID / $10 Meet The Forest Room a one man band live looping acoustic indie electronic solo artist with lights from central CT. Sounds cool, right? You should be into it, it’s really good stuff. They return to the backroom with local legends Haitlin, BB Dozer, and the […] ...

Incredible gritty folk singer Sean Rowe will reach into your chest and grasp your heart. One of our favorites, Simon Gray, will open! Sean Rowe is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist, and forager. Rowe has a powerful sound with an emotional conviction that demands attention. NPR’s All Songs Considered says of Rowe’s vocals, “He […] ...

Friday March 27th7:30 pm / $10 / 21+ with ID If you’ve seen Cloot behind the bar, chances are you’ve seen them in their Lobotomobile hoodie. If Cloot’s wearing it you know it’s good stuff. Their pure chaos will only be amplified by funk beauties The Apollos and indie soul heroes Tattooed in Blue.Another stellar […] ...

Little Lies is a touring, high-energy tribute band that captures the youthful spirit and classic sound of Fleetwood Mac, one of the most popular bands in the world. Hailing from Boston, this eight-person lineup of professional musicians carefully reconstructs the magic of Fleetwood Mac with soaring harmonies and a thundering rhythm section. Presenting a compelling […] ...

The Touring Group is an ensemble of talented teenage musicians from Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, and Quebec, led this year by Ethan Tischler and Alex Kehler, who will be touring Sweden this April. Join them for a performance hosted by the Retreat Farm in Brattleboro on Saturday, March 28th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and suggested donation of $20 at the […] ...

Swing on down to Marigold Brattleboro for a night of familiar rock covers, served up proper by The Davids! Come in early for a drink & stay for the tunes! No cover, no problem! 🪩⁣⁣ Marigold Brattleboro 📅 Saturday, March 28th 📍157 Main Street – Brattleboro, VT 🍸Bar, Cafe & Kitchen open 12pm 🎶 Music […] ...

We’re playing a Contra Dance! What is Contra? Many of you know… but for those who do not: Contra dance is a social, community-oriented dance originating in New England, in which couples dance in two long, parallel lines. Lively patterns led by a caller to fiddle-based music (us!), making it highly accessible to beginners. Participants […] ...

Open Mic hosted by Vermont Timbre (Amelia Struthers & Mike Mrowicki) – Featuring a special set by Peter Siegel of The Gaslight Tinkers. Musicians, poets & storytellers welcome! Email mmrowicki@gmail.com to perform. Community, creativity, & music! ...

An incredible show thrown by the folks at Reproductive Freedom Fund NH! This show is in benefit of the Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH’s Fund-a-Thon campaign, raising money to pay for abortion and reproductive health services in New Hampshire. Learn more or donate at https://www.reprofund.org/ Originally on a career path towards social work, Olive Klug […] ...

Get ready to dance! African, Caribbean, funk, reggae, and Latin grooves collide with traditional New England old-time and Celtic fiddle in the genre-defying sound of Gaslight Tinkers. Since 2012, I-Shea, Clara, Garrett, Elie, and Peter have brought their joyous, high-energy performances to clubs, dances, and festivals across the U.S. and Caribbean, blending global rhythms with […] ...

Absolutely amazing psychedelic Tuareg music from Mdou Moctar’s rhythm section! Kal Marks solo set too?? Going to be a real ripper. TAKAAT (pronounced tuh-cot), meaning “noise” in the Tuareg language Tamashek, is the trio of Ahmoudou Madassane, Mikey Coltun, and Souleymane Ibrahim, also known as the rhythm section of Mdou Moctar. TAKAAT is sonic chaos, […] ...

The Honky Tonk Angels perform once a month at a traveling two-step night, playing danceable classic country music from the 50’s-60’s. Members of the band plus a couple special guests will be bringing a dance set to the Retreat Farm. Folks new to two-step as well as experienced dancers are welcome; instruction will be provided! […] ...

Join Jessamyn Fiore, who manages the estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, and see the amazing short film about the artist and restaurant! Gordon Matta-Clark and FOOD: An Early Experiment in Social Action Art FOOD was an artist-run restaurant in Soho, NYC, founded in 1971 by artists Gordon Matta-Clark and Carol Goodden. It was run by them […] ...

Join us for a double-dipped dose of Grateful Dead music played dutifully by Owsley’s Owls. Join us for a double-dipped dose of Grateful Dead music played dutifully by Owsley’s Owls. With reverence for the past and a foot in the eternal now, Owsley’s Owls searches the founders’ songbook for formulas of psychedelic alchemy. Featuring special […] ...

Windham Philharmonic Presents “Music Through a Prism”April 11 & April 13, 2026 BRATTLEBORO, VT — Step into a world of color, light, and sound with the Windham Philharmonic’s spring concerts, Music Through a Prism, on Saturday, April 11 and Monday, April 13. This program refracts Baroque, Romantic, and modern music through a vivid kaleidoscope of […] ...

Québécois trad trio É.T.É—violinist Élisabeth Moquin, bouzouki player Thierry Clouette, and cellist Élisabeth Giroux—bring a bold, contemporary twist to traditional music, blending jazz, progressive rock, and classical influences with rich vocal harmonies and irresistible groove. Joining them are celebrated guitarists and singers Keith Murphy and Yann Falquet, masters of contemporary Celtic guitar whose repertoire bridges […] ...

Dan and Faith are an award-winning, touring New Hampshire-based husband and wife singer-songwriter duo who describe their music as dream-inspired folk. Daniel Senie (guitar, banjo, harmonica, vocals) and Faith Senie (mandolin, acoustic bass guitar, ukulele, mountain dulcimer, vocals) tap into the imagery captured from dreams and everyday life in crafting their original songs that tell […] ...

Windham Philharmonic Presents “Music Through a Prism”April 11 & April 13, 2026 BRATTLEBORO, VT — Step into a world of color, light, and sound with the Windham Philharmonic’s spring concerts, Music Through a Prism, on Saturday, April 11 and Monday, April 13. This program refracts Baroque, Romantic, and modern music through a vivid kaleidoscope of […] ...

The VJC Youth Jazz Ensemble is comprised of high school students who meet each Tuesday at the Vermont Jazz Center to run over jazz standards and develop their skills in interpreting jazz compositions while getting the opportunity to improvise over several tunes each week. Their repertoire features compositions from the Great American Songbook, or classics […] ...