Concerts

Program of music inspired by natural places

BRATTLEBORO - Boston-based Juventas New Music Ensemble presents “Sounds of New England,” a program of music inspired by natural places in each of the five New England States. From the White Mountains of New Hampshire to the lighthouses of Rhode Island, this concert offers a musical tour through...

The trio E.T.E.

An evening of Québécois music and culture

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of Québécois music from Canada and the US by two trios - E.T.E and Yann Falquet with Emily Troll and Eric Boodman - on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 pm at Next Stage.
E.T.E transforms the nostalgia of a kitchen party...

Chamber concert

BRATTLEBORO - Palaver Strings presents “Rise and Shine,” celebrating the versatility and power of the viola, the unsung heartbeat and sonic glue of beloved chamber music.
The concert is scheduled for Friday, January 31, at 7 pm at the Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way.
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Rani Arbo & the band Daisy Mayhem

Performance by folk and roots quartet

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present New England’s acclaimed folk/roots quartet Rani Arbo & the band Daisy Mayhem at Next Stage on Saturday, February 1, at 7:30 pm.
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem feature four-part vocal harmonies, indelible songs, fiddle, acoustic and...

Tom Pirozzoli

Album release show for acoustic singer

BELLOWS FALLS - Tom Pirozzoli celebrates his new album “21” along with Carl Beverly and Rich Ewald at Stage 33 Live on Sunday, January 26, at 3 pm. Tickets are a discounted $10 in advance through stage33live.com or $15 at the door. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Pirozzoli’s recordings have...

Kanun player Firas Zreik

Mediterranean harp player performs original songs

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts presents a concert of original compositions in the Arabic maqam tradition, featuring kanun player Firas Zreik, on Saturday, January 25, at 7:30 pm. Kanun player and composer Zreik has transformed global perception of the kanun (mediterranean harp). His treatment of the...

The Gaslight Tinkers

Global dance party with music quintet

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present a dance party with roots and world music quintet The Gaslight Tinkers at Next Stage on Friday, January 24, at 7:30 pm. Blending African, Caribbean, funk, reggae, and Latin grooves with traditional fiddle music, the quintet creates the genre-...

Brandee Younger

Jazz performance with a modern twist

BRATTLEBORO - Grammy-nominated jazz harpist Brandee Younger is to perform at the Vermont Jazz Center (VJC) on Saturday, January 18, at 7:30 pm.
A unique pioneer in jazz, Younger is redefining the harp’s role in modern music, blending jazz, classical, and hip-hop influences. She is known...

Live music schedule

TOWNSHEND - The following is the schedule for live music at the West Townshend Country Store in January:
• Friday, January 10: Bard Owl
• Tuesday, January 14: Jill Newton and Sally Newton
• Friday, January 17: Bob Ray and Friends
• Tuesday, January 21: Analog Boy...

Left, cellist Mike Block and right, kora player Yacouba Sissoko

Left, cellist Mike Block and right, kora player Yacouba Sissoko

Collaboration between cellist and kora player

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts presents a special duo collaboration between cellist Mike Block and master kora player Yacouba Sissoko on Saturday, January 18, at 7:30 pm at Next Stage.
Block is a Grammy-winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer, and educator with a passion for cross-...