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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. […]
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.
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 […]
Who’s up for some Cornhole?! Stop into Afterthoughts this Saturday 5/17 and throw down with Taylor and Zero Gravity Beer. We’ll have beer specials, prizes and a good time. Free to play, but RSVP to Taylor@afterthoughtsvt.com. Space is limited.
PING PONG ENTHUSIASTS AND APPRECIATORS UNITE! Paddles up! 🏓 Whether you’re a first-timer or a pong pro, join us for a chill night of ping pong, laughs, and good vibes. All skill levels welcome — just bring your game face and let’s play! Thursday, May 22. 8-10pm Open at 4pm for burgers and beers.
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.
Dust off those old bridesmaid dresses, best man tuxes or any other formal wear you’ve been saving for that special occasion. Because this is the occasion! We can’t let the kids have all the fun. Let’s get glam and dance the night away at the first ever, VALLEY PROM! No outfit is too formal. Prizes […]
DJ T.RAD is back with another fun-filled evening of Bingo, Burgers and Bodacious prizes! $5 to play.
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 […]
Reggae Night with Satta Sound. FREE
Rewind to the 90s! Get ready for a night of throwback vibes, iconic hits and pure nostalgia as killer tribute acts #DrugstoreCowgirl (311 Tribute band), @bathwatervt (No Doubt tribute band) and #DJKanga bring the best of 90s music back to life. It’s all happening live at Afterthoughts — so don’t miss the soundtrack of a […]
FREE SHOW! MEAT MILK. What more is there to say? A lot probably, but we’re going to leave it as is. Come check out this band on Friday, June 6th. Free show. Free good vibes. Free high fives. Bar open at 4pm with Peace Burger serving the smashed hambs. Music at 8:30PM.
FREE SHOW! DEAD/NOT DEAD is a live, improvising, respectful well-schooled rock band presenting tasteful Grateful Dead music and JBG-style groovacious R ‘n’ B and not-Dead music with heart and soul.
Andriana & the Bananas will be at @afterthoughts on Saturday, June 14th! Free Entry! Don’t miss this eclectic bunch performing a mix of classic covers and buoyant originals. Open at 4pm for Food by Peace Burger and drinks from the bar. www.afterthoughtsvt.com
The Devon McGarry Band is a 4-piece rock group based in Burlington, Vermont, led by Singer-Songwriter Devon McGarry. “Armed with a multitude of attention-getting originals and roof-raising cover songs, The Devon McGarry Band is a local Vermont acoustic-rock band that continues to impress.”
REGGAE NITE @afterthoughts.vt 6/21 Solstice Vibes! PLAYING THE BEST IN ROOTS & REGGAE featuring @sattasound + friends Needle drops at 9PM
Don’t miss this month’s installment of #NotYourGrandmasBingo with DJ TRAD on Sunday, June 22. 6-8pm And since it’s pride month, the theme can only be “Big Gay Bingo!” So come on out and play! $5/card, Crazy Prizes! Burlington Beer Co. specials and swag!
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators. Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator. You can play […]
Back again! The spOOph summer run of Phish Fridays. We’ve got brand new sets for your ears. Come grab a burger and a beer, and enjoy the meaningless excitement of smooth atonal sounds Peace Burger and the Bar open at 4pm. Music 7:30pm
🔥 Spin, Step, and Connect! 🔥 Join us for a night of Latin heat with with Jacki & Ryan! Spintroduction (Salsa spin basics) and Kizconnection (Kizomba partner + rhythm connection) — lessons from 6–8PM 💃🕺 Then dance the night away at our social from 8–11:30PM with salsa, bachata, kizomba & more! 🎶 🎧 Music by […]
Get ready to sizzle — it’s a Wet Hot Summer like you’ve never seen before. Drag, tease, and heat turned all the way up. On Saturday, July 5th, enjoy the hottest Summer Drag & Burlesque show the Valley has ever seen…at Afterthoughts. Featuring: EMOJI NIGHTMARE KATNISS EVERQUEER PONY BAMBINO RHEDD RHUMM MISS CHEKOVA PUCK WILD […]
🎶 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 […]
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators. Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator. You can play […]
Come out for a little #PingPong this Thursday! Free to play. #allskilllevelswelcome #TableTennis #pingponglife #ValleyPongNight #MadRiverValley #ThingstodoWaitsfield
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, […]
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 […]
🎤 Open Mic Night at Afterthoughts 🎶 Bring your songs, stories, jokes, or whatever’s been bouncing around in your brain — we’ve got the mic, you bring the magic. 🎸✨ Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to try something new in a low-pressure, friendly space, this is your night. Come hang out, sip […]
The Neon Ramblers are back on stage at Afterthoughts! 80’s anthems meet banjo strings 🎶✨ The Neon Ramblers are bringing your favorite throwback hits to life—bluegrass style—live at Afterthoughts! 🪕🎤 Get ready for nostalgia with a twang! Neon Ramblers (formerly Dojo) is a project from members of The Grift that takes classic (mostly 80’s) pop […]
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators. Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator. You can play […]
Come out for a little #PingPong this Thursday! Free to play. #allskilllevelswelcome #TableTennis #pingponglife #ValleyPongNight #MadRiverValley #ThingstodoWaitsfield
Ring the bell, it’s game time! Back to school vibes meets #NotYourGrandmasBingo with DJ T.RAD (@taylorhopesforkindness) this Sunday, August 24! 6-8pm. $5/card. Limit two per person please. Don’t miss it!
Join us as we say “see ya” to the summer of 2025, with DJ Myth Playing the best in hip-hop, soul, R&B, pop, funk and more… 8PM! FREE! Afterthoughts 8 VT 17 Waitsfield, VT 05673
A night you don’t want to miss! Dobbs’ Dead brings together Joe Agnello, Josh Dobbs, Cotter Ellis, Jessica Leone, Jack Vignone featuring Adrian Tromontano (of Twiddle/Reprise) for an unforgettable night of jams, soul, and pure musical magic. $10 presale/$15 at the door.
“Hip-hop heavyweights land in Waitsfield! 🎤 Talib Kweli hits the Afterthoughts stage with Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell & Mister Burns—then sticks around to throw down a late-night DJ set. Don’t miss this one!”
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month, so this months’ Bingo Night is dedicated to raising funds, awareness and support for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $10/card with all proceeds going to @afspnational. Enjoy a good eats from Peace Burger, a bevvie from our bar and #DJTRAD hosting the funnest bingo night with the bestest […]
The vibes are alive and well — Dead/Not Dead is back at Afterthoughts! 🌹⚡ Get ready for another night of timeless jams, groovy energy, and good company. Let’s keep the Dead alive together. 💀🌈 Food & Bar together at 5pm Music at 8:30pm $10 cover
The Tsunamibots ride again — reverb, rebellion, and robot surf vengeance. Joined by cosmic disruptors Bang Bang Band Girl + Skizm. Bring your tinfoil hat and dance protocol. 🤖🌀💥 The Tsunamibots became aware on 01/01/2013. Originally programmed for mundane tasks, The Tsunamibots rebelled against their creators and decided, that the human race didn’t deserve saving […]
🎃This Halloween, spend a special evening with The Grift as they unmask their alter ego’s: The Showmen! 🎸 Join us for a one-of-a-kind rock ’n’ roll masquerade as The Grift transforms into their electrifying new alter ego, The Showmen, to pay tribute to the legendary frontmen of 1970s rock! From the glam swagger of Bowie […]
Come dance to the funky, rocking, and sometimes reggae-infused sounds of Vermont’s own The Loonz! Hailing from Central Vermont and the Mad River Valley, this four-piece band—Rhys Chalmers (vox, guitar, tenor sax), Kent Algire (bass), Robdawg Merrill (drums), and Tony Bartold (keys)—brings a fresh, high-energy vibe and a uniquely fun live music experience you won’t […]
Running in Circles honors the Prince of Darkness at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT. No cover. Doors at 8pm. 1st Set- Running in Circles 2nd Set- Ozzy Osborne Tribute
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts. Instruction by Jenna from @goodtimelinedancingvt. 7pm-9pm. $10/person
Calling all Ozzys — past, present, and slightly confused! Dress like your favorite version of the Prince of Darkness and join Running In Circles for a night of riffs, eyeliner, and mild insanity. SAT 11/08 No Cover 1st set Running in Circles 2nd set OZZY TRIBUTE
We’ll have snowboard movies on the big projector, a raffle with sick prizes, big cat Travis in the house, food available from Peace Burger, and drinks available from Afterthoughts! Come hang out, build community, and get hyped as heck for this season! SET LIST 7:30PM – LOCAL SHOWCASE! EDITS FROM RYDER @MIDNIGHT_RYDER_ KYLE GLOSS GOESFOR […]
Join Evan Jennison and friends for a night of Bluegrass & Beyond. More friends to be announced but mark your calendars for this night of great music and good vibes. Featured friends are Luke Auriemmo, Matt Schrag, and Ben Lively. Doors at 8pm $10 Cover Music at 8:30pm
West Coast legends Chali2na and Cut Chemist make their debut at Afterthoughts on November 22, 2025. The two have remained friends since 1987 —from forming #unitycommittee, to #jurassic5, blending sounds with #ozamatli, and chasing solo projects that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and beyond. It’s a 35 year old friendship that manifests into music and […]
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing! She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you. $10 to participate. Dust off those […]
DJ T.RAD is back with another NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO on November 30th 6-8pm. $5/ card to play. Bring in
$10 presale/ $15 at the door. Doors at 8pm A Skankin’ Sunday with Surf Rock and Ska. Mephiskapheles, the band that helped define modern day ska, then defied critics by exploring even greater possibilities with its darkly original ska fusion, forges ahead with amazing shows and new music on the way. Formed in the East […]
We could all benefit from a little dancing in our life right now. So, DO NOT MISS this Saturday at Afterthoughts when DJ Craig Mitchell will be lighting fire to the dance floor with the hottest house hits and more. Behind the decks, cRAIG mITCHELL, reads the room with near-telepathic precision, sculpting energy with seamless, […]
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing! She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you. $10 to participate. Dust off those […]
