Live music in Chittenden County, VT

Mitch and Devon make their return to On Tap for another appearance.

Venetian Soda Lounge hosts Jonathan “Doc” Kaplan, a classically trained pianist who moves easily between blues, improvisation, and Grateful Dead inspirations. His background includes more than a decade performing with Carol Hausner, a stint as the Doctor with Alan Greenleaf, collaborations with numerous musicians across Vermont and New Hampshire, and 12 years as a featured pianist at the Canoe Club in Hanover, New Hampshire. Attendance is free, and contributions are welcome.

A Halloween showcase from Foam Presents features The Wet Ones, Bloodshot Bill, and Zombeat and Die. Bloodshot Bill performs solo with raw rockabilly grit, pairing a gravel-throated voice with agile, vintage-inspired guitar work. Known as the "Montreal Madman," he has toured throughout North America, Europe, and Japan, with music featured in campaigns for KFC, Mercedes, Dodge, and Chrysler. Honors include the Ameripolitan Rockabilly Male of the Year award and recognition among Vintage Rock magazine’s top eight rockin guitarists. John Waters once described him as "Roy Orbison with a head injury." The Wet Ones, appearing with dancers, are a Vermont power trio devoted to original surf instrumentals played fast and loud. Formed in 2018, they issued Tombstoning in 2019, then The Monster of Jungle Island, which doubles as the soundtrack to their zero-budget short B-horror film shot on Vermont’s Burton Island, with more music on the way. Zombeat and Die brings a haunted vibe as the spookiest DJ in town. This all-ages event offers free parking, admission is $15, and costumes are encouraged.

This Halloween party features free admission, exciting prize giveaways, and plenty of food and drinks. It is promoted as the go-to Halloween celebration.

On Tap Bar & Grill hosts an evening featuring music by Moonbird, with the night devoted to their sound.

Jesse James DeConto of The Pinkerton Raid is known for a Beatles-tinged, dreamlike folk sound highlighted by Americana Highways. His songwriting reflects an 80s upbringing steeped in Star Wars, Tolkien, and Laurel Canyon influences. He has appeared at AVLFest and Mile of Music, sharing stages with River Whyless and Carsie Blanton, and he channels a strong, fatherly resolve into his protest songs.

Pink Talking Fish is a hybrid tribute that blends the music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish into a cohesive, story-like concert experience. It channels the sweeping emotion associated with Pink Floyd, the layered, danceable rhythms of Talking Heads, and the playful, shape-shifting compositions of Phish, all woven into a single show that celebrates the communities these bands have inspired. The lineup features Eric Gould on bass, Richard James or Stephen Learson on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums, and Cal Kehoe on guitar, musicians united by a deep love for these influential catalogs and a desire to present them in a fresh way. Discovering musical connections is part of the fun, whether it is sliding On The Run into the heart of You Enjoy Myself, tucking Sand into the groove of Slippery People, or crafting medleys that move from Run Like Hell to Making Flippy Floppy to Piper and back again, as well as linking Mike’s Song with Have a Cigar, Once in a Lifetime, and Weekapaug Groove. The concept keeps evolving, the momentum stays high, and every performance offers a new twist, so no two shows are alike.

Experience a night of fright and terror where your ghoulish side takes the floor and becomes the entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to the top three.

This all ages event features CLUTCH, a Maryland-born quartet whose longtime lineup of Neil Fallon, Tim Sult, Dan Maines, and Jean-Paul Gaster has built a deep bond over more than three decades. Shaped by the scene that produced Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Rites of Spring, their sound blends heavy riffs with sharp lyricism and a groove-forward punch. Their thirteenth studio album, Sunrise on Slaughter Beach, reflects the breadth of a catalog released across major labels, indies, and their own Weathermaker imprint. Known for commanding live performances and a devoted community of supporters, the band has toured alongside heavyweights like Slayer, System of a Down, and Marilyn Manson, and shared co-headlining runs with Dropkick Murphys, Killswitch Engage, and Mastodon. Expect thick guitars, tight rhythms, and the sense of connection that keeps fans coming back. All ages are welcome.