The Mad River Valley Village

LIVE MUSIC: FOLDEROL (DEBUT SHOW)
2025-07-13 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
🎶 Fresh sounds, local vibes.
Support new bands and original music right here in the Mad River Valley. Check out FOLDEROL this Saturday!
“Folderol, hailing from Waitsfield VT is here to bring the party. With a blend of dance music, synth laden grooves and a few songs to catch your breath in between, they promise to keep you moving. With equal influences Electronica, Psychedelia and Jimmy Buffet, their sound acts as a through line for it all” — yeah, it’s a vibe. Come for the music, stay for the magic. 🎶🌲🕺
Open at 5pm for beers & burgers.
Music at 8:30pm
Dan Ushkow- Drums / Samples
Max Libby – Keys /Synthesizers
Adam Shay – Bass
Andrew Dubenetsky- Guitar

46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green
2025-07-14 19:00 - 21:45, 2025-07-15 19:00 - 21:45, 2025-07-16 19:00 - 21:45, 2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:45, 2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:45, 2025-07-19 19:00 - 21:45 | Middlebury Village Green, 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, 005753, United States
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green.
The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment.
In the evenings, live musical performances light up the night from 7:00–9:45 PM, Sunday through Saturday culminating in a Street Dance with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble.
Free admission; donations welcomed. Events take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, performances move to Town Hall Theater, 72-76 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Back Porch Music Series
2025-07-15 17:00 - 21:30 | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
Live Music, Food and Beverage at Lareau Farm June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16th.
Lawn games, families welcome! Come one come all! Fun Times!!
5-9:30pm.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 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!

Dwight + Nicole at our Concerts on the Green
2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us at our Concerts on the Green as we welcome back the magnetic and soulful Dwight + Nicole. A beautiful mixture of heartfelt songs and incredible musicianship. This is a show you won’t want to miss.
Doors open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-07-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-02 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.

The Wolff Sisters at Knoll Farm
2025-07-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Knoll Farm, 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
The Wolff Sisters are a Boston-based Americana band led by three sisters and backed by a tight rhythm section.
Known for their soulful harmonies and high-energy performances, they’ve built a strong regional following. Their songwriting blends folk, rock, and roots influences, telling personal and evocative stories.
As part of Knoll Farm’s summer concert series, come enjoy beautiful music with a beautiful view!

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-07-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-27 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 | 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

Soul Porpoise at our Concerts on the Green
2025-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
We are so excited to have Soul Porpoise on the Green this year!
The band lays down that organ driven funk and soul we know you love so much. Collin Cope’s gritty vocals have been compared to Joe Cocker and Ray Charles and breathe fire into Ira Friedman’s heartfelt original songs. This soul drenched band will move your body with great songs and airtight grooves.
Doors at 3pm, music begins at 3:30pm.

Memorable Times Cafe Summer Social
2025-07-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Mad River Seniors, 5308 Main St #20, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for Memorable Times Cafe, an in-person gathering especially welcoming of folks with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners.
Meet friends and enjoy a healthy snack! Live music will fill out this free, dementia-friendly activity.
Contact Barb Asen at basen@cvcoa.org or 802-476-2681 to register.

Pointe Noir Cajun Band at our Concerts on the Green
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Come join us as we dance the night away to Pointe Noir Cajun Band!
Pointe Noir finds its rhythm deeply seated in Southwest Louisiana, where many of its members have studied and learned Cajun music. Come enjoy their uplifting combination of exciting dance music, country songs, and Cajun tunes from Lafayette and beyond.
Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.

LIVE MUSIC: OPEN MIC NIGHT
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Got something to say? A song to sing? A joke to land? Come share your talent, try something new, or just cheer on the brave souls who take the mic!
🎶 Music, poetry, comedy, stories—whatever you’ve got, we want to hear it.
6pm-8:30PM
Sign-ups start at 5:30pm. First come, first on stage!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let’s make some noise.
All skill levels welcome. No pressure, just good vibes.
Hosted by Old Dave who will be taking the mic at 9pm playing two sets of classic originals and original classics!

Marc Daly Folk Band at Knoll Farm
2025-07-26 18:30 - 22:00 | Knoll Farm, 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
Madaila frontman Marc Daly is a Vermont-based singer-songwriter whose work explores themes of family, place, and belonging.
Performing with his folk band, his music draws from roots traditions with layered instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics.
This evening concert offers thoughtful songs grounded in Vermont life, perfect for a summer night at Knoll Farm!

LIVE @ MRVTV with Gnomenclature!
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Mad River Valley Television, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us Thursday July 31st at 7 PM at the Mad River Valley TV studio (5033 Main St. in Waitsfield) for our next episode of *LIVE @ MRVTV* with Gnomenclature!
Gnomenclature is a Central Vermont funk rock band with horns and soulful vocals: Ever-evolving, and woven with a gritty spirit that calls for love.
We will be broadcasting LIVE to local Channel 44!
This event is BYOB and free to the public!
Come check out the Mad River Valley’s local Community Media Center and nonprofit Public Access TV studio!

PHISH PHRIDAY W/SPOOPH AT AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-08-01 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE SHOW!
PHISH nostalgia act, SPOOPH, is back for another Phantastic Phish Phriday on August 1st.
Spooph is comprised of members Max Guyton/Bass, Bruce Falconer/Drums, Warren Rich/Chairman of the Boards and Graham on Guitar 😉
When musicians really love Phish and music in general, you can feel it in every note. 🎶 The jams are deeper, the energy is electric, and the vibe is pure joy. It’s not just a performance, it’s a full-on musical journey. 🌀🔥 Come ride the wave.
Come grab a Peace burger and a beer before the show. Open at 5pm. Music at 8:30PM.

G Rockwell Band at Knoll Farm
2025-08-02 18:30 - 22:00 | Knoll Farm, 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
G Rockwell is a rising voice in progressive bluegrass and acoustic music.
With a strong command of traditional forms and a modern sensibility, his band blends technical skill with accessible, melodic songwriting. Their set will offer high-level musicianship in an inviting, outdoor environment—perfect for fans of bluegrass, Americana, and acoustic music.
This donation-based performance is a benefit for Knoll Farm’s Better Selves Fellowships.

Old Round Church Concert Series
2025-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Round Church, 25 Round Church Road, Richmond, Vermont, 05477, United States
The Summer Concert Series at the historic Old Round Church hosts Twangtown Paramours, a national touring Soulful Americana duo from Nashville on Saturday, August 2nd at 7:00 PM
The concert is hosted by the Richmond Historical Society and generously sponsored by Northfield Bank. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Old Round Church—a national historic landmark—and the ongoing community projects of the Richmond Historical Society.
This series is about bringing community together through music and history. There’s no better setting than the Round Church on a summer evening.
Admission by donation (suggested: $15) The Old Round Church is handicapped accessible.
Support local history. Celebrate local music. See you at the Round Church!

Live Music Night with Ella Grace & ETHER AXiiS
2025-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Live Music Night with Ella Grace & Ether Axiis
Join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful melodies and soaring harmonies as Ella Grace and Ether Axiis take the stage.
Tickets are just $15 — don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful musical duo live!
