Music & Stage

Your complete guide to the Killington, Rutland, Woodstock,

Brandon, Poultney and Lakes Region of Vermont

Festival of Music and Stage

The Green Mountains of Vermont are filled with the sounds of music all year long. Vermont is a place that appeals to the heart and spirit as well as to the eyes and ears. In addition to our inspirational scenery, Vermont offers other avenues to refresh the body. The state boasts several festivals and concerts throughout the summer, as well as popular bands at area nightclubs. We have musical entertainment for all ages and tastes including classical, rock, jazz, folk, percussion, gospel, reggae, brass, ska, and bluegrass.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra, oldest of the state symphonies, figures prominently in a number of the series and festivals in the area. The Killington Music Festival, celebrating 26 years of Music in the Mountains this summer of 2007, brings us the talents of aspiring young artists during the summer months.

Whatever your taste, you can find it here in the Killington Region. Come, listen, and enjoy, while basking in the relaxing atmosphere of the Green Mountains.

Dave Brubeck at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland

• Killington Music Festival Summer 2010: Annual series of summer concerts featuring the work of contemporary and classical composers; Killington Residency Program for aspiring classical musicians; performances by students and faculty. The summer residency program is Late June to the end of July. Music in the Mountains Concert Series, Saturdays, July 3, 2010 - August 7, 2010, 7:00pm, Rams Head Base Lodge, Killington Resort. Young Artist Concert Series, Fridays in June and July, 7:00pm, Rams Head Base Lodge, Killington Resort. Additional concerts, are held at various other locations to be announced. Information: 802-773-4003. Tickets: 802-422-1330. Killingtonmusicfestival.org
• 18th Annual Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, week-long series in mid August, with world class chamber music at Chandler Music Hall, Randolph. For information on 2010series call 802-728-6464 or visit www.centralvtchambermusicfest.org
• 16th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival - Pickin’ By the Pond - July 8-11. 3 day festival celebrating all things Bluegrass! Field picking, stage performances by Blue Horizon, Big Spike, Acoustic Blue & many more. For more information, call 802-247-3275, www.brandon.org/bluegrass.htm or email basinbluegrass@yahoo.com.
• 3rd Annual North Branch Bluegrass Festival Sept. 3-5, Festival Grounds, Bridgewater Center Rd., Bridgewater. 3 day family friendly bluegrass festival with field picking, old-fashioned fun and contests, and socializing. Main stage performances including Mad Mountain Scramblers, Possum Haw and more. www.nbbluegrass.com or 802-672-3042 for more info.
• Paramount Theatre - Take in a show at a lovingly-restored downtown theatre. Center Street, Rutland. Box office 802-775-0903. www.paramountlive.org. Comedy, plays, music, drama, pageants, special events, and more. Don’t forget to check out the neighboring Brick Box for artist exhibits and various performances.
• Shakespeare on Main St. - Enjoy famous Shakespeare plays performed at locations on Main St. in Poultney. Check the website or call for times and locations. www.poultneyvt.com. 802-287-2010.
• Free Summer Concert Series in Central Park - The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce is planning an excellent summer concert series for 2010. We invite you to one show or all the shows. Bring a blanket or a chair and your dancing shoes. Set up a picnic or plan to eat before or after the show at one of Brandon’s great restaurants. Dates and concerts to be announced. Call 802-247-6401 or log onto www.brandon.org for updates.
• Brown Bag Concerts - All summer long, Pentangle presents free concerts On the Green in Woodstock. 802-457-3981.
• 15th Annual Summer Concert Series, Castleton Concerts on Green. An outstanding group of performers, ready to present another great summer of "live music" fun and entertainment. The Castleton Recreation Department and the Castleton Concert on the Green organization will present a concert every Tuesday, rain or shine, throughout the summer. Tuesdays at 7pm, in June, July and August, and a special July 4th Weekend concert at Crystal Beach. Lineup: June 1 Lewis Franco & the Missing Cats; June 8 Woods Tea Company; June 15 Bluegrass Gospel Project; June 22 T.S. Ensemble; June 29 Starling Rhythm Boys; July 4 Jonathan Newell Band; July 6 New York Players; July 13 Stone Cold Roosters; July 20 Satin & Steel; July 27 Banjo Dan & the Mid-nite Plowboys; Aug. 3 Bore’al Tordu (@ Old Medical Chapel); Aug. 10 Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers; Aug. 17 Nathan Childer’s Band. Rain site TBA. Free, open to the public. For information contact 802-273-2911.
• Killington Summer Concert Series, Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Thursdays evenings 6-7:30pm during the summer months, July - August. Free, open to all. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy! Visit www.killingtontown.com for schedules.
• Second Saturdays Coffeehouse Concert Series, Unitarian Universalist Church, Rutland, 7:30pm. 492-2252. Call for 2010 line-up information. Advance tickets at Tattersall’s, Rutland or at the door.
• Live Jazz on the Porch, One The Green, Woodstock. Gallery on the Green hosts music the first Saturday of the month, June through October, 4-7pm. 802-457-4956, galleryonthegreen.com.
• Band Concerts, Sundays in July, 7-8pm on the East Poultney Green. Truly small town experience, visitors welcome to participate. 802-287-5185.
• Concert on the Green Series, in the Bandstand, On the Green, Fair Haven. Concerts held every Thursday evenings, June thru August. Concerts are free and begin at 7pm.
• Music in the Alley, Center St. Alley, Rutland. Tuesdays at noon in June, July & August. Call 802-773-9380 for more information, or visit www.rutlanddowntown.com
• The Brandon Town Hall is being lovingly refurbished by a group of dedicated volunteers. This grand 1861 building is now open seasonally for a wide variety of musical performances, huge-screen movies, theater, activities, dances, and folly. Go to www.brandontownhall.org for a complete listing.
• Brandon Music is located in Warren Kimble's former historic red barn studio and gallery. They host the Divine Art CD Store and the Harmony English Tea Room. The Divine Art CD Store showcases a wide collection of contemporary to rare classical music. The Harmony English Tea Room is a chic English-style tearoom and live music café selling specialty British teas and coffees, new and vintage tea-ware, and schedules regular performances by new and visiting artists. 802-465-4071. www.brandon-music.net
• Brown Bag Concerts, on the lawn, Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock. 802-457-2644. Music storytelling.
• Castleton State College, Fine Arts Center. Frequent plays, concerts, performing arts, lectures, more. 802-468-5611, www.csc.vsc.edu
• Concerts in Depot Park, Rutland, selected Fridays, July & August, 7pm. Free. 802-773-9380; 802-773-1822.
• Vermont Symphony Orchestra performs several times each year in our region. For information call 800-876-9293.

For the latest information, check theThe Mountain Times Arts and Events’ listings at www.mountaintimes.info

Happy Hour and Evening Musical Entertainment

You’ll find many forms at our area nightclubs. Popular bands, karaoke, and DJs can be found at these fine establishments that stay open late and provide food, drink, and music for listening and dancing:

Happy Hour and Evening Musical Entertainment
You’ll find many forms at our area nightclubs. Popular bands, karaoke, and DJs can be found at these fine establishments that stay open late and provide food, drink, and music for listening and dancing:

• Ball & Chain Cafe - Park St., Downtown Brandon, 802-247-0050.
• Bear Mtn. Lodge - Killington, 802-422-3333.
• Bentley’s Restaurant - Woodsock, 802-457-3232.
• Cascades Lodge - Old Mill Rd., Killington, 802-422-3731.
• Clear River Tavern - Rt 100, Pittsfield, 802-746-7916.
• Charity’s - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-3800.
• Friday Night Live, Downtown Rutland - Center St., Rutland, 802-773-9380.
• Iron Lantern Restaurant & Tavern - Rt 4A, Bomoseen, 802-468-5474.
• Jax Food & Games - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-5334.
• Lake House Pub & Grille - Rt 30, Bomoseen, 802-273-3000.
• Last Run Lounge at Pico Mountain - Rt 4, Killington, 802-422-3333.
• Long Trail Pub - Snowshed Lodge, Killington, 802-422-3333.
• Lookout Bar & Grille - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-LOOK.
• McGrath’s Irish Pub at The Inn at Long Trail - Rt 4, Killington, 802-775-7181.
• Mahogany Ridge - Killington Resort, Killington, 802-422-3333.
• Moguls Sports Pub - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-4777.
• Outback - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-9885.
• Ovations at the Killington Grand Hotel - Killington, 802-422-6111.
• Pickle Barrel - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-3035.
• Red Clover Inn Restaurant & Tavern - Woodward Rd., Mendon, 802-775-2290.
• Saint’s Pub at the Summit Lodge - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-3535.
• Santa Fe Restaurant - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-2124.
• Tapa’s Restaurant - Merchants Row, Rutland, 802-775-1550.
• The Grist Mill - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-3970.
• Wobbly Barn - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-6167.