Live music in Stowe, VT

An all ages, seated evening with Hana Stretton and Helena Deland. British Australian composer, singer, and producer Hana Stretton is recognized for warmly textured, spacious songs. Her 2023 debut, Soon, earned a devoted international following and was reissued in 2024 by Phil Elverum on his label, who praised the record and her deeply attentive approach to sound. Her next album, tiarn, expected in summer 2026, shifts from the Australian bushland evoked on Soon to the Pacific, unfolding gradually with subtle classical and electronic touches. The release is independent, with vinyl editions planned through PW Elverum & Sun in North America, brierfield flood press in Australia, and Lima Limo in Europe and the UK. Montreal musician Helena Deland explores how songs can hold what escapes everyday language, drawing inspiration from reading and long walks. Her work includes the 2020 debut Someone New on Luminelle Recordings, Hildegard with Ouri on section1, and the singles Swimmer and Spring Bug on Chivi Chivi. She is announcing her first headline tour across North America and has toured widely in North America and Europe supporting Weyes Blood, Andy Shauf, Connan Mockasin, Soccer Mommy, and Iggy Pop. Seating is first come, first served, with additional standing room available at the back.

An all ages show highlights Chandler, a rapper from Newport News, VA now based in New York. He broke through with the viral single 'FIGURE IT OUT,' created with producer Stafford Beats and rapper YNG Martyr. Active since 2005, he has performed across the United States, played drums in a band, and shared bills with DRAM and Dirty Heads. After stepping away from music to pursue acting, he returned in 2021. Over the past year he has surpassed 25 million streams, with tracks like 'NOTHIN' TO IT' and 'Hot Pocket - Remix' reaching a broad audience. Recognized for distinctive wordplay and a bold persona, he has earned placements on Spotify playlists such as 'Internet People' and 'New Music Friday AU & NZ.' Recent appearances on 'On The Radar' and touring activity reflect his growing presence in the rap scene.

Open to all ages, this event spotlights Cate Le Bon, whose seventh record, Michelangelo Dying, channels unfiltered emotion into a cathartic exploration of love and its aftermath. Conceived between Hydra, Cardiff, London and Los Angeles, and finished in the California desert, the album unfolds as a shifting cycle that alternately reveals and withholds its core. The sound advances the trajectory set by Reward and Pompeii, weaving processed guitars and saxophones with percussive synths and layered voices to create a lustrous, tactile atmosphere. Hints of David Bowie, Nico, John McGeoch and Laurie Anderson flicker in and out. John Cale appears on the elegiac Ride, and production is shared with longtime collaborator Samur Khouja. A central thread comes from saxophonist Euan Hinshelwood, alongside Paul Jones on piano and drummers Dylan Hadley and Valentina Magaletti. Beyond her own work, Le Bon’s distinctive production sensibility has shaped releases by Wilco, Devendra Banhart and St. Vincent. The music balances intimacy and solitude, inviting listeners into a vivid, textural world where feeling guides the architecture.

MaMuse marks the release of their seventh full-length album, This Is the Venue, with a seated performance open to all ages. The new music leans into what it means to be human right now, making room for both celebration and grief, for difficult conversations and the healing that can follow. Drawing on folk and gospel traditions, they blend rich vocal harmonies with upright bass, guitar, mandolin, flute, and keys to create a sound that spans a wide range of feeling. The set will include fresh songs alongside favorites like We Shall Be Known and Hallelujah, pieces that have echoed through community choirs, weddings, funerals, birth rooms, and gatherings around the world. After twenty years of writing, touring, and creating together, MaMuse continues to shape concerts that foster connection, invite presence, and welcome moments sparked by the audience. Seating is unassigned and offered in order of arrival, with additional standing room available at the back.

This all ages show spotlights Anberlin, the Florida-bred alt rock band with more than two decades behind them and a devoted following drawn to the release of raw, cathartic songs. Fresh off Vega, their first album in ten years, the group of Stephen Christian, Joseph Milligan, Christian McAlhaney, Deon Rexroat, and Nathan Young channels revitalized energy, with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire stepping in as live vocalist since Christian announced he would no longer tour full time. The new record grew from a burst of creativity that followed reunion livestreams, starting in McAlhaney's garage and continuing at Tampa's Feral Sound Studios, where they self-produced and leaned into whatever felt inspiring. The result stretches from the sing along urgency of Walk Alone to the crushing intensity of Seven, showcasing a band eager to push into new territory. With more than 1.5 million albums sold in the U.S. and a No. 1 Alternative Radio hit in Feel Good Drag, Anberlin heads into the 20 Years of Tears amphitheater tour with Thursday, Hawthorne Heights, and Saosin and looks forward to sharing new material with longtime fans.

Downtown Montpelier comes alive with a weekly ramble that invites a leisurely wander through the heart of town. The stroll pairs live local music along the streets with late shopping, specials, treats, and pop-up moments, making it easy to linger without a strict plan. Many independent shops keep their doors open later than usual, including Bear Pond Books, Capitol Stationers, Woodbury Mountain Toys, Roam, Splash, Onion River Outdoors, Notion Fabric & Craft, Bailey Road, The Get Up Vintage, Marathon Sports, and Magpie & Tiger, with more businesses joining in over time. Performers to watch for include Emma Gallo & Friends, Slaphappy Jack, Dee Davis, and Marc Gwinn. Whether picking up dinner, bumping into neighbors, supporting small businesses, or simply taking the long way home, this ramble offers a relaxed way to savor downtown.

Burger and Blues night returns at Sparky's Bar and Grill, bringing together a meal and blues music. Food is available before the music begins, so attendees can dine prior to the music. The evening is hosted by David and Matthew Nerbak, Eric Belrose, and Larry Vigneault.

Southern Culture On The Skids brings decades of road-tested, good-time rock and roll to the stage in an event that welcomes all ages. Guitarist and singer Rick Miller, bassist and singer Mary Huff, and drummer Dave Hartman have performed together for more than 30 years, touring and recording steadily since 1983. Their journey has run from lively North Carolina house parties to late-night TV spots on Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show, from a set near Mt. Fuji to performances inside North Carolina correctional facilities. They have shared the spotlight with legends such as Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins, and Patti Smith. Their songs have appeared in films and on television, been spoofed by Weird Al, and even powered ads selling diamonds and pork sausage. In 2014, the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill honored the group with an exhibition recognizing their music and cultural footprint. Expect a jubilant, dance-ready show full of twang, surfy riffs, and raucous rock and roll, the kind of throwdown Rolling Stone once summed up as a rousing rock and roll party. The band’s recent chapter includes At Home with Southern Culture on the Skids, released in 2021, recorded largely in Rick Miller’s living room with additional work at his Kudzu Ranch studio, featuring the hard-charging single Run Baby Run and a mix of rock, surf, folk, and country with an intimate acoustic streak that still hits hard.

Enjoy a live music set at Richmond Farmers Market featuring familiar hits from the 1950s to today, with selections tied to artists like Linda Ronstadt, Lady Gaga, Neil Young, Noah Kahan, Johnny Cash, and Janis Joplin. Browse arts and handmade goods and pick up something to eat while you listen in the lively market setting.

Westford Common Hall presents a classic honky tonk night with live country and western music, a dance floor, and a cash bar. An optional two step lesson starts the evening before the band takes the stage. Local favorites Coane, Rowell and Schabner perform with drummer Nick Aloi of Burlington. A photo booth and a silent auction are included, and all proceeds support WCH's programs and operations. Tickets are available at Westford Provisions or online through Seven Days.

Lot 6 Brewing Company hosts a live performance by singer and songwriter David Karl Roberts, highlighting local talent. The set takes place at the brewery.