The Live Music Scene in Northern Vermont: Dead or Alive?

When the typical Connecticut or New York resident thinks of Vermont, they think of cows, skiing, maple syrup and the mountains. Vermont hides so much in it's green mountains that goes unseen by average eye. If you look a little bit closer, you can see the thriving live music and art scene that lives in Burlington, VT. Burlington is an epicenter for artistic people to go to school and live. Students who dream of "getting away" enroll in college at 

The University of Vermont for a change of scenery and the legendary Vermonter way of life. This diverse crowd brings a range of interests to the area, and for some, that interest is live music. My first semester at Lyndon State College, I was afraid the area had nothing to offer, being 86 miles from Burlington and living in a rural style community. It seems over the years my view has changed, Burlington is a mere afternoon drive away to a city filled with entertainment and possibilities. My favorite entertainment is the live music, I was blown away by the scene and it continues to amaze me. Here's a look at the months ahead for live music in Vermont! The list I compiled with the help of Jambase.com


02/06/14 Thu- Particle- Higher Ground (Ballroom)Burlington, VT
02/18/14 Tue- Big Gigantic -Higher Ground (Ballroom)Burlington, VT
02/20/14 Thu -Railroad Earth- Higher Ground (Ballroom)Burlington, VT
02/21/14 Fri- Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Nectar's- Burlington, VT
02/26/14 Wed -Zappa Plays Zappa- Higher Ground (Ballroom)Burlington, VT
02/26/14 Wed- Zach Deputy
The Dupont Brothers- Nectar's- Burlington, VT
02/28/14 Fri-Bob Weir & RatDog- Flynn CenterBurlington, VT
02/28/14 Fri -Conspirator
Dopapod -Higher Ground (Ballroom)Burlington, VT
03/01/14 Sat -Sophistafunk --Magic Hat Brewery Burlington, VT
03/11/14 Tue -FiKus --Nectar's Burlington, VT
03/14/14 Fr -Jimkata- The Matterhorn Stowe, VT
03/15/14 Sat -Jimkata-Nectar's Burlington, VT
03/17/14 Mon -Aqueou s-Grizzly's-Stratton Mountain,VT
03/25/14 Tue -The Infamous Stringdusters- Higher Ground (Showcase Lounge)Burlington, VT
03/29/14 Sat - Mike Gordon-The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center-Plymouth, NH
04/06/14 Sun-Mike Gordon- Higher Ground (Ballroom)Burlington, VT04/20/14- Thurs- Twiddle-  Higher Ground(Ballroom) Burlington, VT