TwilightOnTheTavernLawn

PUTNEY, VT — The infectious rhythms of southwest Louisiana come to downtown Putney on Sunday, Aug. 9, when Planet Zydeco performs as part of the 23rd season of the Twilight on the Tavern Lawn concert series. The free concert begins at 6:00 p.m. on the Putney Tavern Lawn, 133 Main Street.

Hailing from New England, Planet Zydeco recreates the spirited sound of Louisiana dance halls with an energetic mix of accordion, rubboard, fiddle, guitar, bass, and drums. Band members Cannon, Bonita, Alan, Michelle, Jack, and Mark are deeply immersed in the zydeco tradition, delivering lively performances that invite audiences of all ages onto the dance floor.

PUTNEY, VT — Twilight Music and Next Stage Arts Project continue the 23rd season of Twilight on the Tavern Lawn with an evening of adventurous Afro-Latin jazz featuring Kwartetto Mambo on Sunday, July 26 at 6:00 p.m. on the Putney Tavern lawn, 133 Main Street in downtown Putney. The concert is free and open to the public, with donations welcome.

Kwartetto Mambo is an inventive quartet featuring John Clark on French horn, Wes Brown on bass and piano, Julian Gerstin on congas and percussion, and Dan DeWalt on piano and trombone. Drawing on more than 200 years of collective musical immersion, the group creates original compositions rooted in African, Latin, and jazz traditions while exploring an expansive world of rhythmic and metrical possibilities.

PUTNEY, VT — Twilight Music and Next Stage Arts continue the 23rd season of Twilight on the Tavern Lawn with an evening of exceptional contemporary folk music featuring Flagship Romance and The Rough & Tumble on Sunday, June 28 at 6:00 pm on the Putney Tavern lawn. The concert is free and open to the public.

Flagship Romance, the acclaimed alternative folk duo of Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson, have built a devoted following through their breathtaking vocal harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and engaging stage presence. Performing with just two voices and an acoustic guitar, the pair creates a rich, expansive sound that has captivated audiences across the country. Fresh from the release of their self-titled double album, they arrive in Putney while touring the United States on a six-month cross-country journey.

PUTNEY — Twilight Music and Next Stage Arts continue the 23rd season of Twilight on the Tavern Lawn with an evening of exploratory folk, free improvisation, and ambient soundscapes featuring High and Loathsome on Sunday, June 14, at 6 p.m. on the Putney Tavern lawn, 133 Main Street.

The concert is free and open to the public. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the performance will move indoors to Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill. Food will be available on site. RSVPs are encouraged at nextstagearts.org.

High and Loathsome is a quartet that drifts fluidly between song and improvisation, balancing structure with atmosphere and spontaneity with intention. Drawing on decades of experience as musicians, composers, and sonic explorers, the group creates music that feels both grounded and searching.

Twilight Music and the Next Stage Arts Project will kick off the 23rd annual Twilight on the Tavern Lawn concert series on Sunday, May 31, with a performance by the Vermont Jazz Center Sextet. The beloved summer series brings a wide range of live music—spanning folk, world, jazz, zydeco, bluegrass, pop, and Americana—to downtown Putney every other Sunday through August 23.

All concerts begin at 6:00 pm on the Putney Tavern lawn. Audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. In the event of rain, performances will move indoors to Next Stage Arts at 15 Kimball Hill. The series is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted. Food will be available, creating a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of the village.