Conjuring up sweeping panoramas of dusty astral plains and the allure of whiskey-laden honkytonks, Western Terrestrials are the kind of wry, unconventional outsiders country music could get used to. In their latest release, Back in the Saddle of a Fever Dream, the Vermont-based group accomplishes a tricky feat: threading the needle between paying homage to classic country, and forging their own brand of unapologetic, hard-driving cosmic American music.

Debbie will be performing an acoustic set of some classic music favorites.

Tom will be collaborating with local musicians to deliver some Americana tunes.

Bow’s music is always evolving and unpredictable. After recording his classic Americana album, Spend it All, with Levon Helm on drums, Bow forged a daring music path that has explored folk, prog, blues, world music, improv and psychedelia on his journey to bring backwoods music into the present. His new album, The Book of Moss, was born from an acoustic weekly gig that Bow played with his bassist, Alex "Al" Abraham, and they were soon joined by local percussionist, Steve Ferraris. But after recording a demo, everything changed. Al took his own life. Once Bow could listen to what they had from that session, he realized he could finish the album. But it was not an easy album to make. Unable to use the conventional approach, this album had to be built from Al's upright bass lines. Bow brought on his longtime musical partners, Jeff Berlin, to add drums, and three-time Grammy winning engineer, Justin Guip (Levon Helm), to do his magic.

Cece and Caleb are half of the psychedelic rock band Lucid Elephants. They are branching out as a duo featuring acoustic covers and original music.

While never leaving behind the roots of his family’s music, Krishna’s turns it up a notch, infusing rock, blues and modern influences. The Krishna Guthrie Band is a collection of like-minded individuals, each with influences of their own, who value what music offers to the world and strive to make each show better than the last. Bobby Maguire (fiddle), Nicky Fitz (drums), Josh LaFave (bass, vocals) and Josh Cote (guitar, vocals) blend their varied musical experiences together to create a musical tapestry on which Krishna weaves his stories. Bent on making his own way, 30-year old Krishna Guthrie is forging his own path gig by gig. While he has a sound all his own, you can’t miss the influence of his great-grandfather, Woody and the masterful storytelling of his grandfather Arlo. Krishna’s not afraid of incorporating influences from his own generation as he carves his own initials in the family tree.

Autumn Chamberlain is a young and authentic singer, songwriter, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. Among her abundance of talent is her ability to accompany her dynamic and genuine voice on piano and guitar. Both are perfectly complemented by the perfect pitch that inspired her to dive deeper into music. Along with Autumn’s pure vocals, her clever and profound lyrics balance beautifully to make her stand out on stage. As an artist, Autumn strives to bring the heights of mainstream music back down to earth while adding her own unique style and flair, creating a more natural take on pop.

Formed in 1858, the Enosburg Falls Town Band may be the oldest town band in the state of Vermont still performing today! This volunteer group of musicians is composed of people of all ages from northern Vermont and beyond. This concert band performs a variety of music, including pop, show tunes, classical selections, marches, and patriotic music at concerts held throughout the summer!

An all female percussion group, featuring multiple drums and a bass.

New England based pedal and traditional Scottish harpist, Interlochen graduate  In July of 2018, Rachel graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of  Scotland in Glasgow with a bachelors degree in traditional Scottish music. Her accolades include winner of US National Scottish Harp Champion in 2016 and the winner of Princess Margaret of the Isles Clàrsach Competition (USA) in 2021. Currently, Rachel is focusing on establishing herself in the New England folk scene as a soloist and teacher as well performing in her duo, If You Must Know with bagpiper, Dan Houghton.

An indie groove rock band from the Upper Valley VT/NH, we enjoy getting together with anyone and everyone who enjoys making purposeful noise!

Hayley Jane is back to tour the Northeast. She was 12 years old when she informed her friends & family that she would prefer to be called exclusively by her first and middle names. It was a tribute to her then new hero, Jane Goodall. “I was just absolutely obsessed with apes and monkeys when I was little, I became really enamored with the relationship between apes & humans.” when it came time to name her former band, Hayley Jane & The Primates, she decided on a moniker that would serve as homage to her former obsession & allow for an evolving group of musicians to support her. The band’s cast of characters has changed over the years since they first gathered around the Berklee Music School in Boston, this is their reunion tour after Haley Jane spent her last couple years at home in Carmel, California pressing her new 1st Solo Album “Late Bloom” released on Vinyl & CD With her deeply soulful pipes, lyrics & diverse Musical styles & theatrics she truly has the “IT” factor !!

Pat Daddona writes and performs homespun folk songs about life, love and spirituality in New England in the tradition of Janis Ian and Gordon Lightfoot. Her classical fingerpicking style and alto range complement the messages of loss, joy and resilience in rich lyrics and catchy melodies, with a few rock songs rounding out the mix.

Patricia Norton leads popular online Pocket Songs sessions and delivers a podcast called A Breath of Song... all of which are designed to make singing a resource you can use for wellness.

Victor has been an active member of the Vermont Songwriters Group for many years, as well as a First Night North favorite. Victor enjoys playing classic Bluegrass tunes as well as original compositions.

A husband and wife duo originating in the southwest. Dre sings, fiddles a fiddle, plucks a bass, and serenades with a tune from the harmonica. Jayder is a guitar playin’ fool (mostly fool) with blues, punk, and pop influences. You can expect folk style sound with undertones of punk, country, electronica, and even hip-hop.

This talented group is a crowd favorite, Expect creative takes on their usual pub songs and art tunes, leavened by the occasional sincere ballad. The ensemble includes Nick Anzalone, Stuart Corso, Hannah Davie, Steve Davie, Heather Alger, and Kate Davie.

Kyle Stevens has hosed open mic in Chittenden County for close to 2 decades. He will be putting together an all star cast of local players, playing a wide variety of music. As always, it will end by turning off the PA, and having an open acoustic jam with all remaining players! Watch the live stream here on the night of, or contact Kyle beforehand to sign up and play!

Burlington’s own samba street band will get you on your feet and moving to its pulsating carnaval rhythms. Patterned after Brazilian carnaval percussion orchestras is a smaller scale version of traditional community street bands founded in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.

The VT Bluegrass Pioneers: an exciting band that unites the talents of some of Vermont’s veteran and best-known bluegrass musicians: brothers “Banjo” Dan and Willy Lindner – co-founders of the prolific and well-traveled Banjo Dan & the Midnite Plowboys, and continued their career as the multi-faceted Sky Blue Boys; and Danny Coane, guitarist and dynamic lead singer formerly with such bands as the Throbulators, the Radio Rangers, and Vermont’s nationally award-winning honky-tonk heroes, the Starline Rhythm Boys. In 2016, these three bluegrass stalwarts teamed up as the aptly named VT Bluegrass Pioneers. Soon they recruited former Plowboy Sam Blagden to join them on bass and tenor harmonies. Still rooted in the hard-driving tradition of first-generation bluegrass, the Pioneers share lead and harmony vocals, and in a unique twist Dan and Danny alternate on banjo and rhythm guitar. Their goal is to find the heart and soul of every song they perform. 

Bring a chair or picnic blanket. Food vendors and Milton Farmers Market located on site. Restrooms close by.

Three guys, their guitars and basses, and a delightfully idiotic and eclectic mix of music.

Sacred Harp Singing is a traditional form of four part acapella singing. It is for the moment, not practice for a performance. Free and open to all without experience. Typically, we will sing from Sacred Harp, 1991 Denson edition. Loaner books are available but bring your own if you have one... and a chair.

Rake Factory Union is a new ensemble that includes Steve Davie on guitar, mandolin, and vocals, vocalist Andrea Otto, Nathan Colpitts on guitar and octave mandolin, Owen Davie on electric guitar and banjo, and Hannah Davie on bass. Presented with care and confidence, with a touch of humor and a splash of storytelling.

This is an audience participation event that will begin outside, in the parking lot at 214 Northside Drive, the Price Chopper grocery store. Participants will parade through the parking lot, into the store, weave and bob as they groove in the aisles.

Spencer performs his signature Americana folk grooves by live-looping the guitar and violin, to mirror or eclipse the music from his internationally known 26 album catalog. Also a singer-songwriter and fiddler, his original ballads and anthems that are transcended from old time and folk rock sensibilities, filled with spiritual optimism and confessional introspection. His most recent release Ruins & Foundations (Dec –’21) takes his folk chamber music to its most passionate level. Tom Hill of the Valley News once described his instrumental music as ‘somewhere between melancholia and celebration’. As a guitarist, he employs an inimitable cross flat- picking technique that combines the Carter Family's 'church -lick', Mississippi John Hurt’s fluid finger-picking, and Ramblin’Jack Elliott's interpretive style, all of which are played in a variety of tunings and guitars.

With a long history of music in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area, Bobby Farlice was a member of Nobuko Miyamoto’s band Warriors of the Rainbow and the Change Band with Flip Nunez and Michael Howell. He was also a contributor to music for the progressive social scene at San Francisco’s Glide Memorial Church. His set is jazz, blues and Latin, all with a touch of soul, and all for your listening pleasure. Having played the nightclub scene for many years, he prefers playing community gigs like First Night, which he generously supports. The sound system in the Bobby Farlice Sound System is his Roland FP2 keyboard with Session Partner, which turns Bobby into a one-man band.

EPIC Music is a program of Catamount Arts, in partnership with the St. Johnsbury School, Northeast Kingdom Community Orchestra, and Northeast Kingdom Classical Series. Lessons are taught by Artistic Director Jason Bergman, Teaching Artist Marshall Meade, and guest teaching artists. It is inspired by the global El Sistema movement.

Classical, brass, and folk music being performed in a welcoming enviornment.

Vermont Fiddle Orchestra is a community orchestra open to all levels and ages. No audition is required. 40 to 50 orchestra members spanning several generations meet regularly to rehearse and prepare. Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. Some play by ear and some from written arrangements. VFOs mission is to provide entertainment and education while while preserving the traditional fiddling of Vermont and beyond.