Kick off your weekend with a night of rhythm, melody, and infectious energy at Next Stage Arts in Putney on Friday, April 3. Doors open at 6:45 PM, with Luke Concannon opening the show, followed by the high-octane Gaslight Tinkers at 7:30 PM.
Luke Concannon brings a lifetime of music-making rooted in Irish family gatherings, where singing, dancing, and guitars filled every room. As the lead singer and co-writer of UK chart-toppers Nizlopi—best known for The JCB Song and a key influence on Ed Sheeran—Luke now shines as a solo artist. His 2022 album Ecstatic Bird in the Burning debuted at No. 12 on both the UK and US folk charts, earning praise for its heartfelt, community-centered songwriting.
Then get ready to dance as The Gaslight Tinkers take the stage. Since 2012, the band has fused African, Caribbean, funk, reggae, and Latin grooves with New England old-time and Celtic fiddle traditions, creating a sound that is both wildly inventive and joyously danceable. From East Coast venues to Caribbean festivals, their shows are known for exuberant musicianship and surprising twists, earning The Valley Advocate’s acclaim for “music that consistently fizzes and pops with unexpected textures and turns.”
This is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration where tradition meets global grooves in a party you won’t want to miss.
Tickets: $22 Advance / $25 Door / $10 Livestream
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Get tickets at: nextstagearts.org
