Posts under ‘Festivals’

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I am heartbroken upon reading today’s Burlington Free Press article stating that this weekend’s 24th Green Mountain Chew Chew Festival will be the last. The Chew Chew has long been my favorite Burlington Festival. Tons of great food in a beautiful setting on the Burlington waterfront in the summertime–what’s not to love? Rainy days on [...]

What a great week it has been on the musical news front in Burlington, Vermont!  The Discover Jazz Festival has updated its website with its schedule for this summer’s Festival, including musical talents such as Branford Marsalis, Diana Krall, nostalgic home-town favorites Belizbeha (welcome home, Shauna!) and many, many more.  The Festival runs from June [...]

Remember how I’ve said that summer is the best time to travel to Burlington, Vermont (solo or otherwise)?  Well, mark your calendars for July, because you will want to be here for this.  The Burlington International Waterfront Festival has released its schedule, which includes some fantastic headliners.  The Festival itself is being held to commemorate [...]

Here’s a great excuse to travel to New Orleans soon:  Go hear some of the greatest musicians alive today at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 (two consecutive weekends).  Who will be playing?  Neil Young, Wynton Marsalis, Bon Jovi, the Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Tab Benoit, Robert [...]