The Mad River Valley Village

LIVE MUSIC: PHISH PHRIDAY W/SATAN’S DOGS
2025-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE SHOW
SATAN’S DOGS- A Burlington, VT tribute to Phish featuring Joe Agnello, Jack Vignone, Josh Dobbs, and Cotter Ellis join us for a night of the phinest phish songs.
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers. Music at 7ish.
www.afterthoughtsvt.com

MUSIC: DJ CHRIS LOGAN DANCE PARTY
2025-04-04 20:30 - 2025-04-05 00:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us on Friday, April 4th for a much needed dance therapy session with DJ Chris Logan.
FREE ENTRY
OPEN AT 4PM FOR BURGERS & NOMS FROM PEACE BURGER AND BEVVIES AT THE BAR.
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UVM String Quartet Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is proud to host the UVM String Quartet on Saturday, April 5th at 10am!
Join us for a celebration of the power of music; beginning with a reading of PLAYING AT THE BORDER, followed by a performance from the UVM String Quartet!
FREE and Open to All.

LIVE MUSIC: XAVWAX (ALL VINYL DJ)
2025-04-05 20:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
XAVWAX- CO-Owner of Buch Spieler records in Montpelier, VT is back again for another smooth set of all vinyl music. Come watch him work his magic on the turntables.
No Cover.
Open at 4pm for Beers & Burgers.

SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-04-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals. Open 5pm – 9pm.

Music: Murs – the Underground King of Hip-Hop
2025-04-11 20:30 - 2025-04-12 00:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
MURS – The Underground King of Hip-Hop will be stopping @ Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT during his LAST RUN TOUR.
Hosted by Mister Burns with support from “The Greatest Wrestler Alive” Platinum Max Caster plus opening sets from I The Team and the incomparable DJ Myth. This is sure to be a special night.
Tickets are going fast…$15 now/$20 at the door.

LIVE MUSIC: THE GRIFT
2025-04-12 20:30 - 2025-04-13 00:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Grift joins us back at Afterthoughts with an old school line up playing classic Grift tunes.
Tickets will be available at the door $10
www.afterthoughtsvt.com

Live music at Deco Restaurant and Bar with Madigan Linnane
2025-04-16 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Experience live music like never before every Wednesday with Madigan Linnane from 5:30-8:00 pm.
Join us for an unforgettable performance!

LIVE MUSIC: ZACH NUGENT BAND
2025-04-18 20:00 - 23:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
SATURDAY APRIL 18th Join us for live music with the Zach Nugent Band playing your favorite covers with some originals. $20 Door.
Grab food from Peace Burger and drinks from the bar at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT.

LIVE MUSIC: TSUNAMIBOTS W/MODEL 97
2025-04-19 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Surf punk played by angry robots? Yes, please!
The Tsunamibots make their debut on stage at Afterthoughts and will be joined by New York based rock/punk Band, Model 97.
FREE ENTRY
This will be a fantastic weekend for music so don’t miss it!
Open at 4pm for Peace Burger Food & Drinks from the bar.

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
After a great December Line Dancing pop-up at Afterthoughts, we’re making it a regular event!
LAST THURSDAY of the MONTH | every month through May, 2025
PLEASE NOTE the March 27th has been rescheduled to April 3rd
Join us for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. All are welcome!
Grab your boots and come have a bite courtesy of Peace Burger before line dancing with Larissa 7 to 9PM!
+ Peace Burger & bar are open from 5 PM
+ Line Dancing lessons + open dancing from 7 to 9 PM
Admission is pay what you wish at the door: Venmo (preferred) or cash
What to expect:
Dancing:
+ Larissa will be reviewing/teaching several line dances at multiple entry levels, starting with beginner and going up from there
+ see tutorial videos on the Farmsprung Gatherings event page to review dances that were taught at previous pop-ups
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar that will be OPEN! I’ll build in some beverage breaks during the lesson
+ delicious smashburgers and MORE available for purchase from Peace Burger
Parking
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign (these are the Accessible spots)
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

LIVE MUSIC: PHISH FRIDAY FEATURING MARCUS REZAK’S GUMBO
2025-04-25 20:00 - 23:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for an extra special Phish Friday featuring renowned Phish tribute band, Gumbo, lead by Marcus Rezak. NO COVER.
“Marcus Rezak is an eminent force in the world of modern guitar.”
“He is known as a road warrior, playing over 200 headlining shows throughout the US every year, and for his prowess as a bandleader, fronting a
bountiful roster of projects ranging from original compositions to his high-octane Grateful Dead tribute Band Shred is Dead and the recently
established Gumbo paying homage to Phish’s 1.0 era on an authentic 90s rig on Languedoc Guitars and coveted gear used by Trey Anastasio
during the band’s formative years. “

LIVE MUSIC: SETH YACAVONE BAND
2025-04-26 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Seth Yacavone Band is returning to the Mad River Valley to make their debut at Afterthoughts on April 26th.
Promoting their new album SYBLINGS Vol 1, get ready for a night of spreadable JAMS!
Open at 4pm for burgers and beers.
Tickets available at Seven days Tickets: https://sevendaystickets.com/e/seth-yacavone-band

MUSIC: DJ MYTH
2025-05-02 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Get some much needed dance therapy on at Afterthoughts on Friday, May 2nd.
DJ Myth is back with host Shawn Caliber to spin the best tunes to move you on the dancefloor.
Free entry!
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers.

Green Valley Rally
2025-05-03 08:00 - 14:00 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the third consecutive year the Mad River Valley towns Green Up Committees are collaborating to make the most of the effort. They are coordinating their efforts under the banner of the Green Valley Rally. Vermont’s annual Green Up Day will take place on May 3, 2025 with the Green Valley Rally being the epicenter for all activities here in the MRV. It will take place at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center (at the corner of Routes 100 and 17) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can stop by to pick up Green Up bags, morning snacks, and roadside assignments. People will also have the chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Mad River, stewardMRV, and Valley conservation and knotweed eradication programs, and other stewardship organizations.
GREEN UP DAY BOTTLE DRIVE
Organizers are asking all Green Up Day volunteers to separate clean(ish) refundable cans found along the roadsides this year. They will provide separate clear bags for these cans and ask that people bring the bags back to the Welcome Center. Funds raised from redeemed the cans are donated to the Mad River Valley Interfaith Council, which serves neighbors in need.
VOLUNTEER JOB FAIR
Starting at noon and running through 2 p.m. there will be a BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. for Green Up Day and stewardMRV volunteers. During that time there will also be a stewardMRV volunteer job fair. People can learn more about other conservation and stewardship opportunities. Representatives from various local organizations involved in stewardship in The Valley will be on hand to share information about volunteer opportunities. Those interested can look into becoming a stewardMRV site steward, a Friends of the Mad River Watch volunteer, a Mad River Path volunteer or even help out with the Mad River Valley Recreation District.
TIRE RECYCLING
The Mad River Resource Management Alliance (MRRMA) is collecting tires at the Earthwise Transfer Station on Green Up Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those who find a tire along a roadside can bring it to the transfer station for recycling free of charge. To recycle personal tires, the MRRMA will process those (with or without rims) for $5 each.
VOLUNTEER BBQ
There will be a BBQ for all Green Up day volunteers to come celebrate our collective efforts. The grill will be lit starting at noon! The John Packard Blues Band will be playing for the entertainment of our volunteers. Thanks to Afterthoughts and Valley Meade Dispensary for sponsoring the live music!
APRES GREEN UP DAY KENTUCKY DERBY AT Afterthoughts
Green Up Day always coincides with the Kentucky Derby so Afterthoughts will be hosting an Apres-Green Up Day Kentucky Derby party with a build your own Kentucky Derby hat contest. Entries must be made from repurposed, reused and reimagined materials (not necessarily litter from Green Up Day). The event will start around 4 pm, contest judging at 5 pm., Derby viewing at 6:50.
For more Green Up Day information contact:

Waitsfield: Bri Skoldberg, briskoldberg@gmail.com, 802-829-0878
Fayston: Patty Pasley, plpasley@gmail.com, 802-825-1893
Warren: Warren Town Office, clerk@warrenvt.org, 802-496-2709
Moretown: Mike Dimotsis, dimotsisjane@gmail.com, 802-469-2812
Swim Holes, Ira Shadis, ira@friendsofthemadriver.org

Mad River Chorale Spring Concert
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
“Luminous Night of the Soul”
Mary Jane Austin, Conductor
with Alison Cerutti at Piano & String Quartet
Music of Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Lauridsen & Gjeilo

Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Waitsfield United Church of Christ
Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. – Waterbury Congregational Church

Adults: $20; Seniors/ Students: $15; 11 & under Free
madriverchorale.org
802-496-4781

LIVE MUSIC: THE E-BLOCK
2025-05-03 20:30 - 23:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The E-Block is a 4-piece R&B band originated in upstate New York, blending the acoustic warmth of singer-songwriter music with an ice-cold rhythm section informed by modern R&B.
With a deep bag of influences and free-flowing style, The E-Block has earned a reputation as a unique live act in the New York scene and beyond.
FREE SHOW!

Mad River Chorale Spring Concert
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:30 | Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N. Main Street a 8 N. Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jaded Ravins!
2025-05-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jaded Ravins! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

“True North: a Love Letter to Canada” Spring Concert by Onion River Chorus (May 9 / 10)
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
Onion River Chorus presents “True North: A Love Letter to Canada.” on Friday May 9 and Saturday May 10 at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Both concerts will be at 7:30 pm. The 60-voice Onion River Chorus will be directed by Richard Riley, with pianist Lynnette Combs accompanying.
The program contrasts Canadian folk music in English composed and arranged by Larry Nickel (b. 1952), with original and arranged music in the Cree and Ojibway languages by Andrew Balfour (b. 1967). Nickel and Balfour are lifelong Canadians, both prominently featured in the exceptionally vibrant choral scene in Canada.
Much of the program will alternate music between Nickel and Balfour. The opening piece by Balfour, “Ambe,” (“Come in, two legged beings”) was most recently performed at Carnegie Hall on March 16. The second piece on the program, by Nickel, is the light-hearted romp called “All the Little Rivers of Canada” about 17 different Canadian rivers! Twelve more short pieces, some including sounds of Canadian wildlife, will also be performed.
Also featured will be two recently-composed pieces performed by Canadian-American violist
Elizabeth Reid, “a passionate, even fierce champion of Canadian contemporary music,” who lives in
Northfield, VT.
Onion River Chorus is happy to offer special admission pricing for this concert. Suggested admission is $25 or “pay what you can” at the door. Advance tickets are available at sevendaystickets.com for $25 only. As always, 18 and under are free.
For more information, see www.onionriverchorus.org, call 802.476.2541 or contact Rob Griffin at griffinsuter@hotmail.com

Roost.World : Burlington Electronic DJ Pre Anniversary Show
2025-05-09 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Roost.World will be back Friday night at Afterthoughts for a free show to kick off the weekend!
8:30PM-12AM before their 3 year anniversary blowout in Burlington on Saturday.

LIVE MUSIC: THE NEON RAMBLERS
2025-05-10 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Neon Ramblers are back on stage at Afterthoughts this Saturday to treat you and your ears to some modern tunes with a bluegrass twist.
Invite your favorite mom and treat her to an Early Mother’s Day treat.
$10 at the door. Music starts at 8:30PM.
Open at 4pm for Peace Burger Smashes & Drinks from the bar.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-05-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Mad River Green Shops, 107 M, waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Rain or Shine, May 17th to October 18th. 9AM to 1PM.
Enjoy local food, live music, and support local Vermont small businesses.
Our vendors consist of 57+ small family farms, handmade artisans, and unique culinary producers.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2025-05-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ragged Company! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
We are so excited to announce our Concerts on the Green Series for 2025! More band announcements to come!
Our season opener is Friday, May 23 from 5-8pm D. Davis and the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, May 25 from 3-6pm The Hokum Brothers
Friday , May 30 from 5-8pm Dave Keller Band
Sunday, June 1 from 3-6pm Brett Hughes & That Bluegrass Band
Friday, June 6 from 5-8pm The Loonz
Sunday, June 8 from 3-6pm La Lovo
Friday, June 13 from 5-8pm Sonido Mal Maiz
Sunday, June 15 from 3-6pm Bruce Sklar’s Composers Collective
Sunday, June 22 from 3-6pm Freeway Clyde
Friday, June 27 from 5-8pm Guagua
Sunday, June 29 from 3-6pm Kerubo
Friday, July 4 from 5-8pm July 4th Camp Meade Cool-Down
Sunday, July 6 from 3-6pm Troy Millette and the Fire Below
Friday, July 11 from 5-8pm D. Davis & the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, July 13 from 3-6pm Shady Trees
Sunday , July 20 from 3-6pm Soul Porpoise
Sunday, July 27 from 2-6pm Slap Happy Jack & The VT Suitcase Company performing The Duke (A Family Friendly Murder Mystery)
Friday, August 1 from 5-8pm Alma Picante
Sunday, August 3 from 3-6pm Prohibition Pickers
Sunday, August 10 from 3-6pm John Lackard Blues Band
Friday, August 15 from 5-8pm Silvan Pulse (formerly The Steppes)
Sunday, August 17 from 3-6pm Devonian Hot Club
Friday, August 22 from 5-8pm Faerie Godbrothers
Sunday, August 24 from 3-6pm High Summer
Friday, August 29 from 5-8pm All Night Boogie Band

LIVE MUSIC: CEDAR
2025-05-23 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us in welcoming Instrumental rock band, CEDAR to the stage at Afterthoughts.
Free Show!
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers. Music at 8:30PM.
Open Thursday to Sunday 4pm to close.
