moe. is celebrating an impressive 35 years in the biz. They’re coming to the Flynn in Burlington on April 19; tickets are still on sale. This is their first time back there in 20 years. They’ll be performing some of their greatest hits and songs from their new album, Circle of Giants, which was released…

WED 4.9 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. The Public House – Chris Pallutto RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave SOUTH POMFRET1 p.m. Grange Theatre – Sylvia: Love and Laughter…

Having had the pleasure of working with Little Feat and seeing them perform four times, including this current lineup, one thing holds true: whoever joins the band keeps the tradition of making great music alive. The latest additions are something special. I was fortunate to catch up with Little Feat’s long-time multi-instrumentalist, Fred Tackett, who…

Do you have your tickets yet for the hottest heavy metal concert of the season? VSO bad boy Matt LaRocca has assembled the formidable foursome, the Jukebox Quartet, for another go-around of rock-inspired musical entertainment. Who said classical music wasn’t kick ass? Well, it is, and if you find yourself in downtown Rutland on Friday,…

Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m.— LUDLOW—Music lovers, mark your calendars. The Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall will come alive this Saturday at 7 p.m. as Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) presents an electrifying evening of live music featuring three standout regional acts: Allegra & the Daydreamers, Unqualified, and Sammy B. Admission is free,…

By James Kent If you found yourself at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland last Friday evening (March 28), you don’t need to read these words to know what a special time it was. For those who couldn’t make it out to see the Banjo Hall of Fame’s newest member Noam Pikelny put on a 90-minute…

WED 4/2 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. The Public House – Kim Wilcox RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THUR 4/3 BOMOSEEN6:30 p.m. Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Taproom - …

By James Kent No adult enjoys hitting those milestone birthdays, and when Emmy-Award-winning actor Hank Azaria saw his 60th birthday approaching last year, he opted to do something to cheer himself up. Calling it a “gift of joy” to himself and his friends, Azaria decided to throw a birthday celebration. As part of this occasion,…

WED 3.26 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Sammy B6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. The…

By Curt Peterson Sunday afternoon, March 16, mild temperatures, and a loyal fanbase from every generation found Damon Hall filled with folks cheering local young woman Jenna Rice, singing pieces from her latest five-song album, “Salt and Strawberries.” Her earlier albums are “Bottle Collection” (2019) and “Chapters Turn and Bridges Burn” (2021). Rice, 27, radiating…

By William O’Donnell March 20, at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The jam scene, notorious for featuring 20-minute guitar solos dripping with psychedelia, sees 10-year touring veteran Yam Yam taking a much different approach. Hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this primarily instrumental quintet’s signature sound is upbeat, playful funk music bursting at the seams with youthful exuberance. Yam Yam…

By James Kent March 28 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Grammy-Award-winning banjo virtuoso Noam Pikelny hits the stage at the Paramount Theatre for a bluegrass extravaganza on Friday, March 28. This time around, Pikelny is bringing along some friends. Playing with Pikelny is a crack group of amazing players, with Jake Eddy playing guitar, Teo Quale playing mandolin,…

WED 3/19 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Rhys Chalmers6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW 6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m.…

By William O’Donnell March 16, at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—When it comes to improvisational music, few bands take the art of jamming as seriously—and as fluidly—as Spafford. The Arizona-based quartet, known for their electrifying live shows and seamless musical exploration, is set to bring their signature blend of genre-bending grooves to the Pickle Barrel in Killington on…

WED 3/12 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Sammy B6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy6 p.m. Rivershed – Psylas8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny…