The Meatpackers
Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.
Tournesol
Come on out to be serenaded by this 6 piece band playing french and Italian songs from the 40s and 50s, jazz manouche and swing standards. Pick, listen, dance!
*KIDS!* Music and movement with Mr Chris!
Join Mr Chris for a morning of song and dance in the Orchard! Fun for the whole family, though geared toward kiddos age birth to five.
Sunday Morning
A group of friends who celebrate life by attempting to make pretty sounds. songs about the ins and outs of life focused on melodic harmonies, with an air of celebration. ranges from softer piano-jazz cocktail lounge songs to louder banjo driven country with an occasional latin twist.
The Meatpackers
Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.
Lonesome Possum (and Friends)
Come on out to see local musicians Jojo and James on fiddle and bass, as they serenade us with some beautiful old time tunes!
Queen City Cut Ups
Queen City Cut Ups is an exciting acoustic band representing Burlington, VT. Their music blends bluegrass, cajun, country, swing, and old-time into the collective ‘Americana’ sound. While honoring the heritage of time-tested American roots music, this group is blazing a direct path into the future with their unique approach to performance. Sweet vocal harmonies, fiery picking and a strong, meaningful song list are things you can expect when you enjoy the Queen City Cut Ups.
*KIDS* Story Time with Lindsey Stoddard
Come on out for a picture book read aloud with local author Lindsey Stoddard! She will bring a few of her favorite picture books and read them on the ‘orchard main stage!’
The Meatpackers
Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.
Eliza and Will
A Fiddle and Guitar duo, Eliza and Will will be playing some beautiful old time tunes with the lake in the background and apples all around!
The Spring Chickens
The Spring Chickens are a volcanic old time stringband based in Montpelier. They play hard-driving traditional Appalachian tunes and songs that’ll make you want to hop up and dance!
The Meatpackers
Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.
Rowan
We perform Celtic and Traditional Folk songs and Tunes as well as original compositions, using Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Cuatro Octave-Mandolin, Celtic Harp, Harmonica, Claw-hammer banjo, and more.
Songs and tunes seem to carry their own power over the years, surviving for hundreds of years. We feel lucky to steward them forward in our own unique way.
The Meatpackers
Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.
Queen City Cut Ups
Queen City Cut Ups is an exciting acoustic band representing Burlington, VT. Their music blends bluegrass, cajun, country, swing, and old-time into the collective ‘Americana’ sound. While honoring the heritage of time-tested American roots music, this group is blazing a direct path into the future with their unique approach to performance. Sweet vocal harmonies, fiery picking and a strong, meaningful song list are things you can expect when you enjoy the Queen City Cut Ups.
Otter Creek
Come on out to the apple orchard to hear Otter Creek, a local bluegrass band founded in 2021 by five friends over a shared love of bluegrass and old-time music! Bring the family, bring you dancing feet, come and enjoy some lovely music with a lovely view and a donut!
Hot Pickin' Party
Hot Pickin' Party is a bluegrass band comprised of guitarist Doug Perkins, bassist Mike Santosusso, and dobro player Adam Frehm. At a Hot Pickin' Party performance you'll hear a mix of original songs, traditional bluegrass songs, familiar yet eclectic classic covers and the occasional completely improvised jam. A Hot Pickin' Party show is hot and cool, fun and funny, and always a party.