Vermont Public Community Calendar

Join us for a special evening with Vermont’s own Myra Flynn. Celebrated for her soulful voice and commanding stage presence, Myra blends indie, soul, and folk into music that feels both fresh and timeless. She has been featured on Vermont public radio and toured the U.S. and internationally, earning praise for her storytelling and evocative sound.

Experience this one-night performance in the historic Enosburg Opera House. Tickets are $25 and seating is limited, so reserve yours today.

An electrifying fusion of sound, storytelling and pure energy.

With his violin in hand, the indie-rock artist weaves together lush, layered melodies that pulse with life. His music stretches across boundaries—symphonic folk, Brazilian jazz, 70s funk, orchestral rock and Japanese city pop—blending them into something new. With a backup band that is pure energy, Kishi Bashi's songs create an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience.

In his latest album "Kantos", the California-based multi-instrumentalist otherwise known as Kaoru Ishibashi, explores the possible end of humanity as we know it in a party album; at turns deeply unsettling and sublimely joyful.

Don't miss a screening of "Omoiyari: A Song Film" by Kishi Bashi about WWII-era Japanese incarceration and what it means to be a minority in America today.

The Montpelier Contra Dance happens every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday at the Capital City Grange Hall. We dance to live music with contra dance bands and callers from around New England and beyond. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. We use gender neutral role terms. There's a newcomers lesson at 7:45 pm and dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info at www.montpeliercontradance.org $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Cash preferred. Venmo or CC accepted. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com.

The Bottom Dollars, New England’s Bluegrass trio, take the stage at Marigold Brattleboro on Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 PM.

Featuring Betsy Green, Dave Shaw, and Tim FitzPatrick, this New England trio delivers previously overlooked bluegrass songs, original numbers, and lively tunes. With tight harmonies, driving banjo, and soaring fiddle, The Bottom Dollars are a sure bet!

Marigold, Brattleboro’s newest hotspot for live music, cocktails, and mountain views, offers the perfect setting for an evening of twang, harmony, and high spirits. Whether you're a die-hard bluegrass fan or just looking for a lively night out, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Come see this dynamic event that lifts up Vermont’s Black creatives, community storytellers, and culture keepers through an afternoon of performance, interactive literacy experiences, and intergenerational sharing. Together, the Black Artist Showcase, the Vibrant Lives Project: Discovering Our Roots of Black Vermont, and Vermont Opening the World Through Literacy (V.O.W.L.) create a powerful space where art, ancestry, and imagination come alive—inviting the whole community to explore heritage, honor Black brilliance, and celebrate the joy of learning and self-expression.

The soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and soul in a pint-sized powerhouse.

Nomfusi is one of South Africa’s most sought-after performers. Immense in voice and presence, she brings charm and intensity to every stage.

Often compared to a young Miriam Makeba with a touch of Tina Turner, the multiple SAMA and Metro FM Award nominee blends her African heritage with the soul and Motown sounds she grew up with. Her performances are cathartic and electrifying, praised worldwide for their raw emotional force.

Nomfusi has shared the stage with Lionel Richie at Germany’s Stimmen Festival and was selected to portray Miriam Makeba in Long Walk to Freedom, the Nelson Mandela biopic described by The Hollywood Reporter as “the largest South African production ever mounted.”

With his signature beard and African headgear, Billy F. Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top.

BFG is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists working in the blues-rock idiom. The sound originates from the uncanny knack to squeeze unheard of sounds out of the electric guitar with the blues, pop, R&B, country, gospel, western, hillbilly and West Africa. That BFG down ‘n dirty growl is unmistakable heard on such hits as “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Cheap Sunglasses."

Billy F. Gibbons is much more than an iconic guitar slinger with a monumental length of chin whiskers… He’s an internationally recognized collector of guitars and cars, noted in the best-selling book, Rock + Roll Gearhead.

Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and undeniable presence. In a short period of time, she went from graduating from Berklee College of Music to winning the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist. That same year, her full-length debut, Voy (I Go), produced by the award-winning Javier Limón for Casa Limón Records, featured the hit “Me Llaman Nella (They Call Me Nella)” and garnered enthusiastic praise from NPR. The title track was named the one of the best songs of 2019 by The New York Times.

With his signature beard and African headgear, Billy F Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top.

BFG is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists working in the blues-rock idiom. The sound originates from the uncanny knack to squeeze unheard of sounds out of the electric guitar with the blues, pop, R&B, country, gospel, western, hillbilly and West Africa. That BFG down ‘n dirty growl is unmistakable heard on such hits as “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Cheap Sunglasses”.

Billy F. Gibbons is much more than an iconic guitar slinger with a monumental length of chin whiskers… He’s an internationally recognized collector of guitars and cars, noted in the best-selling book, Rock + Roll Gearhead.

Beyond guitars and cars, Gibbons has a renowned collection of African art, with an abiding interest in both the paranormal and cutting-edge technology.

Billy’s solo album releases, the Afro-Cuban flavored Perfectamundo, the bluesy, The Big Bad Blues, and the hard rockin, Hardware all represent what he refers to as the “Three T’s”: Tone, Taste and Tenacity. BFG is truly a highly regarded Renaissance man.

Join the Red Knights International Motorcycle Club – Vermont Chapter 4 for a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and community support!

✨ Event Highlights:
🎸 Live music by The Cobras
🍹 Cash bar & light refreshments
🎟️ 50/50 raffle, door prize & local raffles
🎫 Advance tickets recommended

All proceeds support local individuals and families in Addison County, including scholarships, gas cards for medical travel, holiday assistance, and more.

Come dance the night away and support a great cause! ❤️

Pete Francis is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for blending eclectic genres and collaborating across the musical spectrum. Initially one-third of the legendary New England indie band Dispatch, Pete and the group sold over 700,000 albums and achieved monumental live success, including five sell-outs at Madison Square Garden and a record-breaking 100,000-person crowd at Boston’s Hatch Shell. During Dispatch’s near decade-long hiatus, Pete launched a solo career in 2001, releasing seven albums through his Dragon Crest Collective label and establishing himself as an emotive and dynamic artist.

Following Dispatch’s reunion in 2011, Pete balanced solo projects with his band role. In 2019, he left Dispatch to fully embrace his solo career. His 2023 album PTRN SKY! marked a major shift as his first self-recorded and self-produced effort. The album blends vibrant electronic beats with his signature style and was recorded in his home studio alongside Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby. Since then, he’s released several home-recorded singles and EPs, including Neon Light Blind, the self-titled Pete Francis EP, and Hurricane Candle, a heartfelt tribute to his late father.

As of 2025, Pete is gearing up for new releases, including remixes of his Summer 2024 hit Smile, featuring G. Love and Demarco, and an upcoming album with producer Mikey Bar-Lavi. He’s also regularly performing at iconic New York and New England venues, where he continues to connect with both longtime fans and new listeners.

Plan to dust off your boots (or slip on your favorite dancing shoes) and come to the Hoosick Armory on Valentine’s Day, February 14 for “Hearts & Heels,” a country dance and dinner experience.
Spend the evening dancing to the music of the popular River Country band. Those so inclined can practice country line dancing steps under the instruction of Susan Czechel, a Londonderry-based dance and fitness instructor, or with on-on-one guidance from our own Pat Shaw and friends.
Of course dinner will be served. And we hope you’ll visit the cash bar. “Hearts and Heels” is the Armory’s premier 2026 annual fundraiser.
Tickets are $25/person, available from Armory board members and on-line. More information is available at www.hoosickarmory.org or on Facebook and Instagram.

The soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and Soul… in a pint-sized packet of dynamite. After a mere six years in the industry, and with over twenty international tours under her belt, Nomfusi has become one of South Africa’s most sought-after performers worldwide. Indeed, there is nothing small about the tiny songstress with the gigantic voice and tons of charm. With sheer will and determination, she has risen from the squalor of South African squatter camps to some of the finest stages of the world.

Likened by critics to a young Miriam Makeba with a twist of Tina Turner, the multiple SAMA and Metro FM Award nominee embraces both her African heritage and the sounds of Soul and Motown she grew up with. Like a purifying wild fire that cuts through the bone, her cathartic performances have been praised across the globe.

Supported by Mid Atlantic Arts.

Chamber music with a wild streak.

Named for "Generation Y," yMusic and their cohort of composer-collaborators represent the vanguard of American contemporary music. Now in its 17th season, this genre-leading American chamber ensemble is renowned for its innovative and collaborative spirit. Since their inception, yMusic has pursued a unique mission: to work on both sides of the classical and popular music divide, without sacrificing virtuosity, charisma or style. They have collaborated with a wide range of artists, including John Legend, Paul Simon, Ben Folds and Caroline Shaw. Their music is lush and cinematic, effortlessly blending classical precision with the energy and aesthetic of pop, rock and folk.

Performances:
Tue, Feb 17 at 5 & 7:30 p.m.

A Canadian Inuk artist and indie-music star reimagines iconic pop and rock songs in her native tongue.

With "Inuktitut", Elisapie offers a deeply personal concert experience where every song is associated with a loved one or an intimate story. Born and raised in Salluit, a small village in Nunavik, Elisapie is a Canadian Inuk singer-songwriter whose unconditional attachment to her territory and her language, Inuktitut, remains at the core of her creative journey.

By covering iconic songs—The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd—in her mother tongue, she transforms familiar melodies into powerful acts of cultural reclamation. Each song becomes both a tribute and a resistance.

As the most-played group/band on Country Radio in 2023, Parmalee is one of Country Music’s most successful acts with five #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and over 1 biliion on-demand streams.

Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar & drums respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard) the North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina” followed by their platinum certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. They scored their 3rd consecutive #1 single with “Girl in Mine,” Billboard’s 8th Most Played Country Song of 2023. They closed out 2024 with their fourth consecutive #1 “Gonna Love You.” Parmalee kicked off their new “Fell In Love With A Cowgirl” Tour in February, hitting stages across North America in 2025, before dropping their latest album of the same name on April 4th.

The power of Ann Wilson’s voice meets the spirit of classic rock in a performance that brings the house down.

Heartless is the only tribute dedicated exclusively to the music and performances of Ann Wilson of Heart. Led by vocalist Jasmine White, the band captures the soaring range and emotional intensity that made Wilson one of rock’s most iconic voices. From Heart’s chart-topping anthems to the Led Zeppelin songs Wilson famously interpreted on tour, Heartless delivers each song with undeniable stage presence. Complete in character and adorned with original stage-worn attire from Ann Wilson herself, White delivers a performance that is both authentic and unforgettable.

Opening the night is Nothingsafe: An Alice in Chains Experience. Fronted by Seattle-based Layne Staley tribute vocalist SteveO, the band channels the raw and timeless depth of Alice in Chains’ catalog with unflinching intensity, setting the stage for a powerful night of rock.

Renee Rosnes, pianist/leader of jazz quintet, Artemis, is a creative, technically dazzling and intelligent pianist. Her husband is masterful jazz eminence Bill Charlap. When they perform together, each on their own grand piano, “Neither pianist compromises their artistic inclinations…, instead merging effortlessly to create a tapestry of refined and tasteful statements.” (All About Jazz) Theirs is a performance best experienced in the intimate surroundings of the UVM Recital Hall.

Head to Burke Mountain for a special night of live music and community support when artists G. Love and Chadwick Stokes of DISPATCH take the stage at Burke Mountain Hotel on Saturday, February 21 at 7 pm. The concert promises a memorable collaboration between two nationally renowned artists in support of two local nonprofit organizations. The all-ages concert will benefit both the Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) Junior Program and Catamount Arts.

The Montpelier Contra Dance happens every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday at the Capital City Grange Hall. We dance to live music with contra dance bands and callers from around New England and beyond. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. We use gender neutral role terms. There's a newcomers lesson at 7:45 pm and dancing 8-11pm. Some months on 3rd Saturdays there is a Waltzing Session 7-7:45. Check the website or Facebook page. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info at www.montpeliercontradance.org. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Cash preferred. Venmo or CC accepted. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com.