Events happening at Whetstone Station, our nearby sister properties River Garden Marketplace or Kampfires Campground, as well as events where Whetstone Beer Co. is a participant or sponsor.
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Featured Events
Whetstone Beer Co. presents Cajun Zydeco Fest 8.27.22
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
Mango Jam headlines Cajun Zydeco Fest with Back O’Town Cajun Band and Gumbo Jumbo Dixieland Band for a jumpin'- bumpin'-gyratin' good ole time.
There will be a dance floor, Cajun and other fresh delicious foods, bar with Whetstone Beer, liquor, wine, and soft drinks, and all the fun you can handle.
VIP tickets include private VIP only tent with prime viewing, priority bar and beverage access, "backstage" access to bands, complimentary snacks, VIP port-a-potties, and more!
General Admission tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
VIP tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Kids under 12 are free!
Sponsored by Whetstone Brands and TD Bank
Tickets available at Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/yudm92r3
Mango Jam is a six piece dance band playing straight-ahead Zydeco as well as New Orleans inspired funk, Reggae and Ska. Band members are Gus Ziesing, accordions, saxophones and vocals, Mimi Ryan, alto saxophone and vocals, Lee Beckwith, bass and vocals, Dennis Willmott, guitar and vocals, Ted Looby, guitar, and Michael Bradshaw on drums. Full of energy and happy vibes, this band will have you up and dancing in no time!
Back O’Town Cajun Band plays classic, acoustic Cajun music, straight up. Pete & Linda Simoneaux on fiddle, accordion(s) and vocals, with Michael Pattavina on acoustic guitar on vocals. Augmented as needed by Bayou X mainstays Steve Frankel on electric bass, and Ben Carr on drums. Back O’Town’s repertoire encompasses the work of artists such as Amadee Ardoin & Dennis McGee, Joe & Cleoma Falcon, Leo Soileau with Mayeuse LaFleur and Moise Robin, Angela LeJeune, Iry LeJeune, Nathan Abshire, Lawrence Walker, the Balfa Brothers, and more, from from the legendary recordings of late 1920s and early 1930s, through the postwar periods of the 1940s and 50s, and the great Cajun music revival of the 1960s and 70s. Pete & Linda & Mike each bring over three decades experience playing and studying and dancing to this music. Dance instruction at all levels is also a staple of their repertoire.
Gumbo Jumbo Dixieland Band performs traditional New Orleans Jazz. Instrumentation is trombone, clarinet, cornet, banjo, tuba, drums and vocals.
More Great Events
River Garden Marketplace157 Main StreetBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us for Piano Bar Thursday at River Garden Marketplace
Matt Edwards is a native of Louisiana now living in Bennington. He first started playing in restaurants and bars at age 15 and has developed a repertoire over the years of standards, jazz tunes, pop songs, and original compositions. Besides playing in local clubs as a solo pianist, Matt fronts the band Buck2Fifty and is an educator, having taught public school and at Bennington College. Matt is known for taking a familiar tune and adding a funky flare that gives new life to old favorites.
No cover charge.
Galvanizer plays - The Pit @ Kampfires Campground
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
Galvanizer brings their Late 60's power trio psychedelic rock, dub, soul & 21st-century cosmic grease to the Pit @ Kampfires Campground on Friday, August 19th for one long set from 6-8pm. It's a free concert, though tipping is highly encouraged... Hope you can join us! www.kampfires.com/events/ www.jcGalvanizer.com
Kampfires Sunset Music Series presents Galvanizer
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us for an outdoor concert with Galvanizer. No cover charge.
Cooper Field, 41 Sandhill Rd., Putney, VT Map
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series and Twilight Music present:
"Although New Hampshire isn’t the most obvious home for a group so devoted to the culture of The Big Easy, the Soggy Po’ Boys seem genuine in their ambition to spread the word about jazz New Orleans style, and they’re creating an accessible and fun way into this world." -London Jazz
The Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it's celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes, from the street to the theater.
The Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean), as well as Meters funk, soul, and brass band / street beat music.
“...These guys have done their homework, worked it out on the bandstand and put in the hours in the studio. It all adds up to a party you can bring with you when you want to treat your friends to a real good time.” -Ben Schenck of New Orleans’ Panorama Jazz Band”.
There are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. Despite the scope of its sound, the outfit is only seven people, and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life.
The Soggy Po Boys are:
Stuart Dias (vocals, guitar)
Zach Lange (trumpet)
Eric Klaxton (clarinet/soprano saxophone)
Nick Mainella (tenor saxophone)
Mike Effenberger (piano)
Scott Kiefner (upright bass)
Brett Gallo (drums/percussion)
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. More than 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County. Kids under 12 always get in for free, and a dedicated play area will be available at all shows. Refreshments are sold onsite, including the return of last summer’s hugely popular Barr Hill cocktails, and the new addition of some selections from Mad River Distillers.
This performance is sponsored in part by The Richards Group.
Support for the Bandwagon Summer Series is provided by VTDigger, Brattleboro Reformer, Oak Meadow, Whetstone Beer Co., Landmark College, Barr Hill, Mad River Distillers, The Porch Café and Catering, and People’s United, a Division of M&T Bank.
Jonathan Foster live at River Garden 8.20.22
River Garden Marketplace157 Main StreetBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us for live music with Jonathan Foster. Jonathan Foster is an award-winning songwriter, recording artist, and
touring musician from Cranberry Lake, New York and Redding, California. His sound can be referenced as Folk-Americana with a strong vocal presence woven with imaginative lyrics, rootsy acoustic guitar, harmonica, and engaging songs that make you feel at home.
7:30 pm. No cover charge.
Jonathan Foster at River Garden Marketplace - Brattleboro, VT
River Garden Marketplace157 Main StreetBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
On tour, Folk-Americana songwriter Jonathan Foster performs solo-acoustic at River Garden Marketplace in Brattleboro, Vermont!
Helen Hummel at Whetstone Beer Co.
Whetstone Beer Co.36 Bridge StBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Come hang with me on the river! I'm back in the Mother Land for some local beer, food, and music!
Helen Hummel LIVE in the Rooftop Bier Garten
Whetstone Beer Co.36 Bridge StBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us for singer songwriter Helen Hummel live in the Rooftop bier Garten. No cover charge.
River Garden Marketplace157 Main StreetBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Acoustic Open Mic hosted by local music legend Kevin Parry! Whether you have a talent to show off or just want to support local musicians, Open Mic Mondays are what’s popping! Check out who is playing at slotted.co/rivergardenopenmic?embed=1.
If YOU want to play, signup starts at 5 pm or go to www.kevinparrymusic.com/openmic.php.
Whetstone Beer Co.36 Bridge StBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us every Tuesday in the taproom for some classic pub trivia with a modern twist. One team per table, and one mobile device with an internet connection is required as you will be submitting your answers on a device. Play for awesome prizes!
Whetstone Beer Co.36 Bridge StBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm for a chance to win some awesome prizes and gift cards from local businesses and support a local organization!
Bingo cards can be purchased for $1 each and all proceeds go to a different local charity each week. Good luck and be sure to shout your bingo loud!
Kampfires Sunset Music Series presents Luis Lascari
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us for a live outdoor concert with Luis Lascari. No cover charge.
Whetstone Beer Co. presents Cajun Zydeco Fest 8.27.22
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
Mango Jam headlines Cajun Zydeco Fest with Back O’Town Cajun Band and Gumbo Jumbo Dixieland Band for a jumpin'- bumpin'-gyratin' good ole time.
There will be a dance floor, Cajun and other fresh delicious foods, bar with Whetstone Beer, liquor, wine, and soft drinks, and all the fun you can handle.
VIP tickets include private VIP only tent with prime viewing, priority bar and beverage access, "backstage" access to bands, complimentary snacks, VIP port-a-potties, and more!
General Admission tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
VIP tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Sponsored by Whetstone Brands and TD Bank
Tickets available at Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/yudm92r3
Mango Jam is a six piece dance band playing straight-ahead Zydeco as well as New Orleans inspired funk, Reggae and Ska. Band members are Gus Ziesing, accordions, saxophones and vocals, Mimi Ryan, alto saxophone and vocals, Lee Beckwith, bass and vocals, Dennis Willmott, guitar and vocals, Ted Looby, guitar, and Michael Bradshaw on drums. Full of energy and happy vibes, this band will have you up and dancing in no time!
Back O’Town Cajun Band plays classic, acoustic Cajun music, straight up. Pete & Linda Simoneaux on fiddle, accordion(s) and vocals, with Michael Pattavina on acoustic guitar on vocals. Augmented as needed by Bayou X mainstays Steve Frankel on electric bass, and Ben Carr on drums. Back O’Town’s repertoire encompasses the work of artists such as Amadee Ardoin & Dennis McGee, Joe & Cleoma Falcon, Leo Soileau with Mayeuse LaFleur and Moise Robin, Angela LeJeune, Iry LeJeune, Nathan Abshire, Lawrence Walker, the Balfa Brothers, and more, from from the legendary recordings of late 1920s and early 1930s, through the postwar periods of the 1940s and 50s, and the great Cajun music revival of the 1960s and 70s. Pete & Linda & Mike each bring over three decades experience playing and studying and dancing to this music. Dance instruction at all levels is also a staple of their repertoire.
Gumbo Jumbo Dixieland Band performs traditional New Orleans Jazz. Instrumentation is trombone, clarinet, cornet, banjo, tuba, drums and vocals.
Whetstone Beer Co. presents Cajun Zydeco Fest 8.27.22
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
Mango Jam headlines Cajun Zydeco Fest with Back O’Town Cajun Band and Gumbo Jumbo Dixieland Band for a jumpin'- bumpin'-gyratin' good ole time.
There will be a dance floor, Cajun and other fresh delicious foods, bar with Whetstone Beer, liquor, wine, and soft drinks, and all the fun you can handle.
VIP tickets include private VIP only tent with prime viewing, priority bar and beverage access, "backstage" access to bands, complimentary snacks, VIP port-a-potties, and more!
General Admission tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
VIP tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Sponsored by Whetstone Brands and TD Bank
Tickets available at Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/yudm92r3
Mango Jam is a six piece dance band playing straight-ahead Zydeco as well as New Orleans inspired funk, Reggae and Ska. Band members are Gus Ziesing, accordions, saxophones and vocals, Mimi Ryan, alto saxophone and vocals, Lee Beckwith, bass and vocals, Dennis Willmott, guitar and vocals, Ted Looby, guitar, and Michael Bradshaw on drums. Full of energy and happy vibes, this band will have you up and dancing in no time!
Back O’Town Cajun Band plays classic, acoustic Cajun music, straight up. Pete & Linda Simoneaux on fiddle, accordion(s) and vocals, with Michael Pattavina on acoustic guitar on vocals. Augmented as needed by Bayou X mainstays Steve Frankel on electric bass, and Ben Carr on drums. Back O’Town’s repertoire encompasses the work of artists such as Amadee Ardoin & Dennis McGee, Joe & Cleoma Falcon, Leo Soileau with Mayeuse LaFleur and Moise Robin, Angela LeJeune, Iry LeJeune, Nathan Abshire, Lawrence Walker, the Balfa Brothers, and more, from from the legendary recordings of late 1920s and early 1930s, through the postwar periods of the 1940s and 50s, and the great Cajun music revival of the 1960s and 70s. Pete & Linda & Mike each bring over three decades experience playing and studying and dancing to this music. Dance instruction at all levels is also a staple of their repertoire.
Gumbo Jumbo Dixieland Band performs traditional New Orleans Jazz. Instrumentation is trombone, clarinet, cornet, banjo, tuba, drums and vocals.
Chris Mays live at River Garden Marketplace
River Garden Marketplace157 Main StreetBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us for live music with Chris Mays. Chris Mays blends a few originals into thoughtful covers of rock songs, 90's hits and pop favorites. No cover charge.
Jake Klar LIVE in the Rooftop Bier Garten
Whetstone Beer Co.36 Bridge StBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Join us for a covered outdoor concert with Jake Klar in the Rooftop Bier Garten. No cover charge.
Zara Bode's Little Big Band + StompBoxTrio
NECCA - New England Center for Circus Arts10 Town Crier DrBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series and Twilight Music present an evening of swing and Americana music by Zara Bode's Little Big Band and StompBoxTrio.
Zara Bode’s Little Big Band performs classic American swing to delight the ears, eyes, and feet. Inspired by the likes of Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, and Ella Fitzgerald, the Little Big Band features top shelf chanteuse Zara Bode (of Signature Sounds artists The Sweetback Sisters) and a sizzling horn section led by clarinetist and arranger Anna Patton. From chic to cheeky, the southern VT-based septet digs into the classics with aplomb and affection, creating vibrant new takes on the old radio hits.
StompBoxTrio is a Western Massachusetts-based band that features Evelyn Harris (vocals, percussion), John Cabán (“Dobro” steel guitar, stompbox, vocals) and Paul Kochanski (bass, foot tambourine, vocals). The trio blends classic 20th-century American blues, rock, and soul music with 21st-century mojo to create a sonic, soulful, hip-shaking juggernaut all their own. A force on the Western MA/Pioneer Valley music scene for many years, Harris began her professional career working in the DC jazz community, and was a composer, arranger, and lead singer with the group Sweet Honey In The Rock for 18 years. Guitarist, composer, and producer Cabán has roots that run deep in blues, funk, r&b, ambient, experimental, and world music, and has performed around the world with the likes of Bo Didley, Art Neville, and Gloria Gaynor. Two-time Grammy nominee Kochanski has played American roots music since high school with the likes of Lori McKenna, “Big” Al Anderson, and Ronnie Earl.
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. More than 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County. Kids under 12 always get in for free, and a dedicated play area will be available at all shows. Refreshments are sold onsite, including the return of last summer’s hugely popular Barr Hill cocktails, and the new addition of some selections from Mad River Distillers. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating on the lawn.
Pet Remembrance Night & Luminary Ceremony
River Garden Marketplace157 Main StreetBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
If you could send a message to your best pal to let them know how much you still love and think about them, we know you would…so we invite you to help us shine a light so bright that it’s felt on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Please join us for WCHS’s first Pet Remembrance Night & Luminary Ceremony in celebration of the pets we’ve loved and the lives we’ve shared with them.
When: Monday, August 29 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Welcome reception at River Garden Marketplace (downstairs) beginning at 7 p.m.
Luminary Ceremony display across the street in Pliny Park begins at 8 p.m.
Event Reception (optional): Begin the evening by joining us at the River Garden Marketplace. Bring a photo of your beloved pal to add to the Memory Wall, swap stories with fellow pet lovers, and enjoy drinks with light bites and treats. Tickets are $25 per person includes one luminary, one drink voucher, and light bites. Additional luminaries may be purchased separately.
Luminary Ceremony: Open to all!
You can purchase luminaries for the ceremony without attending the reception. One luminary is $15, or $10 each for 2 or more. Each luminary features a short personalized message placed on a white paper bag, lit from within by an LED votive candle. A Luminary Ceremony will take place in Pliny Park at 8 PM.
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
The Peak Radio presents - The Brattleboro Baconfest, "Bacon, Tunes, and Brews", will be held at THE PIT at Kampfires Campground! Join us for a day of everything bacon: candied bacon, bacon beer, bacon coffee, bacon burgers, bacon covered bacon (just kidding, but why not?), pretty much anything you can think of but with bacon! Brought to you by The Peak, Kampfires Campground and The Whetstone Station. No admission charge!
Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment792 US Route 5Brattleboro, VT05301 Map
The Peak Radio presents - The Brattleboro Baconfest, "Bacon, Tunes, and Brews", will be held at THE PIT at Kampfires Campground! Join us for a day of everything bacon: candied bacon, bacon beer, bacon coffee, bacon burgers, bacon covered bacon (just kidding, but why not?), pretty much anything you can think of but with bacon! Brought to you by The Peak, Kampfires Campground and The Whetstone Station. No admission charge!
Chris Peters at The River Garden Marketplace
River Garden Marketplace157 Main StreetBrattleboro, VT05301 Map
Free Show!!!!
Chris Peters is a Concord, NH-based singer/ songwriter whose guitar-based music spans the spectrum of Acoustic Pop/Rock to Electric Alt-Rock, while occasionally touching the fringes of Folk and Country. These sounds are all present on the new album “The World Outside,” his third album to date.