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…

WED 3/5 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Sammy B6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy6 p.m. Rivershed – Ryan Fuller8 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…

WED 2/26 CHESTER6 p.m. The Pizza Stone VT – Open Mic NightKILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Sammy B4 p.m. North Star Lodge Star Lounge – Ski Bum Party with DJ Dave6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy6 p.m. Rivershed – Psylas8 p.m. Jax Food & Games –…

WED 2/19 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Alex Shier6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy6 p.m. Rivershed – Rhys Chalmers6 p.m. The Foundry – Jenny Porter7 p.m. Pickle Barrel - Badfish8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW2 p.m. Okemo’s The Bull – Chuck and…

Last Tuesday, Feb. 4, Atmosphere brought their “Imagine The Fun Tour” with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs to the Pickle Barrel Nightclub. You don’t see many Tuesday night concerts at the Pickle, but what you did see was a sold-out crowd. The place was packed with locals, tourists, and people you haven’t seen at the…

Editor's Note: Correction: In the Feb. 5 print edition of the Mountain Times we listed this show as cancelled. This was an error on our part. This show will go on as scheduled. We apologize for any confusion. Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.—Rutland—Acclaimed banjo virtuoso Noam Pikelny will take the stage for an evening…

WED 2/12 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Sammy B6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy6 p.m. Rivershed – Scott Forrest8 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…