Click here to stream tracks from a newly released Rhythm Devils live sampler. Catch the Devils live in the HG Ballroom on Saturday, September 11. The show falls on Mickey Hart's birthday, so come celebrate a special evening with the band.
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Receive a free download of Friday's Ozomatli show.
Posted: Sep 8, 2010Starting Wednesday, September 8, those who purchase an Ozomatli ticket in person at the HG box office will receive a voucher for a free download of Friday's Ozomatli show. This is a limited time offer due to short supply, so act now!
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Two nights of Umphrey's McGee in November.
Posted: Sep 7, 2010Progressive jam titans Umphrey's McGee will set up show for two nights in the HG Ballroom on November 3 and 4. A limited number of discounted $30 two-day passes will be available. Public onsale begins Friday, September 17 at 11am.
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Two nights of Soulive during Halloween weekend.
Posted: Sep 4, 2010Jazz funk trendsetters Soulive return to Burlington for two nights of Halloween weekend on October 29 and 30. The October 29 show will feature the music of Rubber Soulive, with the October 30 show featuring the music of James Brown. A limited number of discounted $25 two-day passes will be available. Public onsale begins Friday, September 10 at 11am.
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Win tickets to Yo Gabba Gabba at the Flynn Theatre.
Posted: Sep 2, 2010HG, Habitat for Humanity and Star 92.9 are pleased to present Yo Gabba Gabba, the hippest kids' show running. We've had a little tip-off that this show's special guests will be Mates of State! Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see the whole YGG crew live on September 22. Click here for additional contest info and to submit a video of your child doing their 'Cool Trick' to Star's website.
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Enter to win Pennywise tickets.
Posted: Sep 1, 2010HG is pleased to welcome punk rock stewards Pennywise to the HG Ballroom on September 5. To enter to win tickets to the show, please send an email to intern@highergroundmusic.com with a correct response to the following trivia question: What is the origin of the band's name?
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Listen to the new Matt & Kim single.
Posted: Aug 30, 2010Click here to stream 'Cameras', a brand new track from the upcoming Matt & Kim album 'Sidewalks'. The charming duo bring their high energy live show back to the HG Ballroom on November 2.
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Two nights of Lotus in November.
Posted: Aug 23, 2010Sonic soundscape trailblazers Lotus will make a two-night stand in the HG Ballroom on November 19 and 20. A very limited number of discounted $30 two-passes will be available. Public onsale begins Friday, August 27 at 11am. more -
Enter to win tickets to Tao Seeger on August 27.
Posted: Aug 21, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature roots rock songwriter Tao Seeger as the Hot Ticket show for the month of August. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Tao Seeger in the Showcase Lounge on Friday, August 27.
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Two nights of Pretty Lights in November.
Posted: Aug 16, 2010The electro dance party vision known as Pretty Lights will reemerge in the HG Ballroom for two nights on November 7 and 8. Public onsale begins Friday, August 20 at 11am. Tickets are sure to go fast, so don't procrastinate.
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Grace Potter & the Nocturnals to open the My Morning Jacket show.
Posted: Aug 16, 2010On the heels of a sold out show at Burlington's Waterfront Park, hometown heroes Grace Potter & the Nocturnals are slated to open the My Morning Jacket show on Friday, August 20.
Tickets are onsale now.
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Two nights of Yonder Mountain String Band in October.
Posted: Aug 13, 2010Progressive bluegrass/rock fusionists Yonder Mountain String Band return to Burlington for a two-night stand on October 27 and 28. A very limited number of discounted $30 two-passes will be available. Public onsale begins Friday, August 20 at 11am.
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Enter to win My Morning Jacket tickets and an iPod touch!
Posted: Aug 10, 2010Higher Ground, Small Dog Electronics, and Chill Pill Audio are pleased to welcome roots-rock giants My Morning Jacket to the Midway Lawn at the Champlain Valley Expo on Friday, August 20.
My Morning Jacket emerged in the late '90s as an alt-country four-piece but has morphed into fearless innovators, incorporating everything from neo-psychedelia to Americana, funk, prog, and reggae. Known as much for their reverb-heavy recordings as for their exuberant live shows, MMJ blithely brews an eclectic sound and serves it up with panache.
A few lucky contestants will win tickets to the MMJ concert and one grand prize winner will win tickets to the show, an iPod touch, and a Chill Pill Audio package! To enter, please send an email to intern@highergroundmusic.com with a correct response to the following trivia question: What is the name of MMJ's first studio album?
The fine print:
The deadline to enter is Monday, August 16 at noon. One entry per person. Winners will be notified within 48 hours of the entrance deadline. Prizes must be claimed in person by the winning contestant the night of the show. Contest will be conducted at the discretion of HG and SD. Good luck!
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Download an STS9 summer sampler for free.
Posted: Aug 5, 2010Click here to check out STS9's freshly released summer 'tour-rent'--free for your streaming and/or downloading pleasure.
Catch STS9 live in the HG Ballroom on August 17. Tickets are onsale now.
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Download a new Glitch Mob remix for free.
Posted: Aug 3, 2010To celebrate their new release 'Drink the Sea', The Glitch Mob are offering a free download of the track Fistful of Silence, remixed by ESKMO.
The Mob make their highly anticipated Burlington debut on September 7. Tickets are onsale now.
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LCD Soundsystem at Memorial Auditorium on September 27.
Posted: Aug 2, 2010HG is pleased to presents electronica/dance titans LCD Soundsystem at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Burlington on September 27.
Public onsale begins Friday, August 6 at 10am. Tickets are available at flynntix.org, the Flynn Theatre Box Office, or 802.86.FLYNN.
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Enter to win tickets to the of Montreal show on July 31.
Posted: Jul 23, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature indie experimentalists of Montreal as the Hot Ticket show for the month of July. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see of Montreal in the Ballroom on Saturday, July 31.
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Guster at Flynn Theatre on October 28.
Posted: Jul 20, 2010HG proudly presents pop rock mavens Guster at Burlington's Flynn Theatre on Thursday, October 28.
Public onsale begins Friday, July 23 at 10am. Tickets are available at flynntix.org, the Flynn Theatre Box Office, or 802.86.FLYNN.
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Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros show is sold out.
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Tom Tom Club announces new album and first US tour in a decade.
Posted: Jul 6, 2010Formed in 1981 by drummer Chris Frantz with his wife, bassist Tina Weymouth, as a side project to the couple’s other band, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club began life as a successful dance band whose recordings have since been sampled by an almost endless list of artists ranging from Tupac Shakur to Mariah Carey to Grandmaster Flash.
The band currently has a new album slated for release on September 28. The new album, Genius Of Live, will contain select tracks from the band’s 2003 release, Live At The Club House, plus a Latin alternative remix tribute to their hit “Genius Of Love”.
In support of the upcoming album, Tom Tom Club has scheduled their first extensive tour in ten years. The group will make a stop in the Burlington on Saturday, October 2.
Chris Frantz states that the touring band "consists of seven players, is smoking hot and completely live. We don’t use any sequencers or backing tapes at all”.
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The Black Seeds offer up an EP for free download.
Posted: Jul 2, 2010To celebrate funk/dub/roots fusionists The Black Seeds' return to North America, for a limited time the band is offering free downloads of a special five track sampler, which feature tunes from the band's album, Solid Ground, as well as, previously unreleased tracks from a forthcoming remix release.
Don't miss The Black Seeds' return to Burlington on Sunday, July 18.
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Download the new of Montreal single for free.
Posted: Jun 28, 2010Click here to download the lead single from of Montreal's upcoming album False Priest, due September 14. The indie giants will take Burlington by storm on Saturday, July 31. Tickets are onsale now.
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Free Once movie screening on June 30. Win Swell Season tickets at the screening.
Posted: Jun 24, 2010HG and Flat Fee VT are pleased to present a special free screening of the widely acclaimed independent film Once at Merrill’s Roxy Cinema on Wednesday, June 30 at 9:30pm.
A modern day musical set in the streets of Dublin, featuring Glen Hansard from the Irish band "The Frames," the film tells the story of a street musician and a Czech immigrant during an eventful week as they write, rehearse and record songs that reveal their unique love story. Once introduced the world to Hansard and Marketa Irglova, who both wrote and performed the soundtrack for this critically acclaimed movie.
Those who attend the free screening of the Oscar winning film will also have a chance to win a free ticket to see The Swell Season at the Flynn Theater on July 28.
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Enter to win tickets to the Slavic Soul Party show on June 29!
Posted: Jun 22, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Slavic Soul Party as the late June Hot Ticket show. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Slavic Soul Party in the HG Showcase Lounge on Tuesday, June 29.
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First 40 people through the door at Marc Broussard will receive a free DSO ticket!
Posted: Jun 17, 2010The first 40 people through the door at the Marc Broussard show on June 21 will receive a free Dark Star Orchestra ticket courtesy of Flat Fee VT.
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Ed Kowalczyk show is sold out!
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Enter to win tickets to the Josiah Wolf show on June 16!
Posted: Jun 7, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Josiah Wolf as the early June Hot Ticket show. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Josiah Wolf in the HG Showcase Lounge on Wednesday, June 16.
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Yo Gabba Gabba invades Coachella.
Posted: Jun 3, 2010Check out the teaser video below to see Yo Gabba Gabba hanging with some of today's hottest artists at Coachella. YGG will invade Burlington this fall for two special shows at the Flynn Theatre on September 22.
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Low dough shows with Civil Twilight and Ed Kowalczyk (of Live).
Posted: May 27, 2010HG and 99.9 The Buzz proudly presents low dough shows with The Civil Twilight on June 17 and Ed Kowalczyk (of Live) on July 2. Tickets for both shows are only 99 cents (!) and currently onsale. Both shows are sure to sell out, so act now.
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Preview a new Blinded By Rage track.
Posted: May 24, 2010Click here to check out a tune from the new Blinded By Rage album, as well as, download a few old favorites for free. Join BBR for a CD Release Party in the HG Showcase Lounge on Friday, May 28.
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Enter to win an Alison Krauss VIP package!
Posted: May 20, 2010Kick off summer in style with Alison Krauss & Union Station and many more! This is Alison's only New England date, so don't miss your chance to see her live.
Higher Ground and Healthy Living are pleased to offer this chance for one lucky winner to receive a pair of tickets to this day-long event, VIP passes, 15 minutes early entry, one night at the Best Western and a beautiful picnic basket filled with local goodies from Healthy Living! To enter to win, simply fill out the online form below or fill out an entry form at Healthy Living.
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Yo Gabba Gabba! at the Flynn Theatre on September 22.
Posted: May 19, 2010HG presents two very special shows with Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! at the Flynn Theatre on September 22. The one-of-a-kind live event includes music, animation, games, singing, dancing, and offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life.
Public onsale begins Friday, May 28 at 10am.
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My Morning Jacket at Midway Lawn on August 20.
Posted: May 19, 2010HG and evenko proudly present My Morning Jacket on Friday, August 20 at the Midway Lawn in Essex Junction, VT. Best known for their reverb-soaked sound and exuberant live shows, My Morning Jacket masterfully merges alternative, alt country, folk rock and psychedelic elements.
One dollar from each ticket sold will benefit the Combat Paper Project. Based out of Green Door Studio in Burlington, VT, the project's goal is to utilize art as a means to help veterans reconcile their personal experiences as well as broaden the traditional narrative surrounding service, honor, and the military culture.
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Puddle of Mudd show is sold out!
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Brandi Carlile at the Paramount Theatre on July 28.
Posted: May 12, 2010HG and the Paramount Theatre proudly present Brandi Carlile at Rutland's Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, July 28.
Tickets are onsale now.
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Check out a tune from the new Sage Francis album.
Posted: May 5, 2010Click here to check out 'Best of Times', a spectacularly intense new track from the upcoming Sage Francis album.
Sage Francis will make his highly awaited return to HG on May 13 for a special performance featuring Francis backed by a live band.
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Does your band want to perform at HG? This could be your opportunity! Details inside.
Posted: May 1, 2010HG is pleased to present the Northern Exposure summer series. Each Northern Exposure showcase will feature three to four great up-and-coming local/regional acts--and tickets are only $5. Motivated acts that would like to be considered for a Northern Exposure slot should send an email to northernexposurehg@gmail.com
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Guitar workshop prior to the John Doyle show on May 8.
Posted: Apr 30, 2010Catch Irish traditionalist John Doyle in the HG Showcase Lounge on Saturday, May 8.
A special guitar workshop will be held prior to the concert. Availability is limited. To reserve a spot, please send an email to mrksustc@together.net
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Enter to win an iPod nano, mobile speaker set, and Rodrigo y Gabriela tickets!
Posted: Apr 29, 2010Higher Ground and Small Dog Electronics are pleased to welcome progressive acoustic guitar phenoms Rodrigo y Gabriela to the Flynn Theatre on Saturday, May 8.
One grand prize winner will receive a pair of tickets to the show, an iPod nano, and a Chill Pill Mobile Speakers set! To enter, please send an email to intern@highergroundmusic.com with a correct response to the following trivia question: What is the title of Rodrigo y Gabriela's most recent album?
The fine print:
The deadline to enter is Thursday, May 6 at noon. One entry per person. Winner will be notified on Friday, May 7. Prize must be claimed in person by the winning contestant the night of the show. Contest will be conducted at the discretion of HG and SD. Good luck!
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New Ben & Jerry's flavor to be unveiled at the Ozomatli show on May 2.
Posted: Apr 29, 2010Ben & Jerry's will unveil a new flavor, Bonnaroo Buzz, at the Ozomatli show on May 2. The name gives a nod to the Bonnaroo Music Festival, featuring a flavor concoction containing light coffee and malt ice creams with whiskey caramel swirls and English toffee pieces. Yum. Ozomatli ticket holders will have the opportunity to sample the new flavor following the show.
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Furthur ticket raffle at Dead Sessions show on April 30.
Posted: Apr 28, 2010The Dead Sessions, composed of a rotating cast of Northern Vermont's greatest musicians, has quickly become one of Burlington's premier musical experiences. Join the band for a special performance in the HG Ballroom on Friday, April 30.
A Furthur ticket raffle will be held at the show--one lucky ticketholder will win a pair of tickets to the sold out July 5 Furthur show!
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Primus and Gogol Bordello at Midway Lawn on July 29.
Posted: Apr 27, 2010HG and 99.9 The Buzz are very proud to present Primus and Gogol Bordello on July 29 at the Champlain Valley Expo's Midway Lawn.
Public onsale for the mammoth show begins this Friday at 11am.
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MGMT and Dark Star Orchestra waterfront shows in August.
Posted: Apr 27, 2010The 2010 Lake Champlain Maritime Festival evening concert lineup is now complete with show additions featuring psych-pop trendsetters MGMT on Thursday, August 12 and Grateful Dead revivalists Dark Star Orchestra on Sunday, August 15.
Public onsale for both shows begins this Friday at 11am.
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The Swell Season at Flynn Theatre on July 28.
Posted: Apr 26, 2010HG proudly presents Oscar award winning duo The Swell Season on July 28 at the Flynn Theatre in downtown Burlington. The duo consisting of Frames frontman Glen Hansard and Czech ingenue Marketa Irglova are best known for their surprise hit 2007 film and gold-certified soundtrack 'Once'.
Public onsale begins this Friday at 10am. Tickets may be purchased online at www.flynntix.org, charge by phone at 802-86-FLYNN (863-5966), or in person at the Flynn Theatre Box Office, 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT.
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Serena Ryder show is canceled.
Posted: Apr 22, 2010Due to reasons beyond our control, the Serena Ryder concert on May 5 has been canceled. Credit purchases will be issued automatically, cash refunds available at point of purchase. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Rubblebucket. Rubblebucket. Rubblebucket.
Posted: Apr 20, 2010Click below to stream Rubblebucket's new single 'Came Out of a Lady'.
The single was recorded as part of a web TV series entitled Masters From Their Day, with the goal of recording, mixing, and producing a really great sounding single in one day. Check out the video below for a behind the scenes look at the making of the single.
Join the band in the HG Ballroom on April 29 for the release of the 'Came Out of a Lady Suite'. The package will include the new single, along with remixes of several songs off of 'Rubblebucket' and an amazing 8-bit re-creation of 'Bikes' by our guitarist Ian Hersey (a.k.a. Fun Secret).
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Enter to win tickets to the Graham Parker & the Figgs show on April 25!
Posted: Apr 20, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Graham Parker & the Figgs as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of April. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Graham Parker & the Figgs in the HG Showcase Lounge on April 25.
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Kidz in the Hall show moved to June 6.
Posted: Apr 20, 2010The Crowd Control Tour show featuring Kidz in the Hall and 88 Keys has been moved to June 6. All tickets for the April 23 performance will be honored at the June 6 show. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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Bassnectar show is sold out.
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Gov't Mule and Grace Potter two-day passes now available.
Posted: Apr 12, 2010Early bird tickets for both the Gov't Mule and Grace Potter waterfront shows are now sold out, however, a limited number of discounted two-day passes have been released. Again, supply is limited, so act now.
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Wilco festival at MASS MoCA in August.
Posted: Apr 11, 2010HG and Wilco are pleased to debut Solid Sound Festival, a three-day event of music art, comedy and more running from Aug 13-15 at the spectacular Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, MA. This is the band’s only East Coast performance of the summer. This new festival also presents individual performances by all the Wilco members’ side projects including Glenn Kotche’s On Fillmore, The Nels Cline Singers, The Autumn Defense featuring John Stirratt and Pat Sansone and Mikael Jorgensen’s Pronto.
Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA also plays host to additional musical performances, a fully programmed comedy stage, interactive installations and exhibits (including the Solid Sound Stompbox Station, an interactive guitar pedal exhibit with Wilco guitarist Nels Cline; a concert-poster silk screening demonstration; a drum and percussion workshop by Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche; and planned workshops by luthiers), plus film and video installations, dj’s and more. Festival attendees will have full access to the entire, stunning MASS MoCA campus, which incorporates 19 galleries across 100,000 square feet. MASS MoCA, a retrofitted 20th century textile mill, is the largest center for contemporary and visual arts in the U.S.
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Dierks Bentley show is sold out.
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Grace Potter early bird tickets are sold out.
Posted: Apr 9, 2010Early bird tickets are now sold out for the August 14 Grace Potter & the Nocturnals show.
Check out the video for 'Tiny Light', a single from the band's upcoming studio album. The video was directed by Paul Minor, who has done video work with Muse, The Editors, and Queens of the Stone Age.
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Burlington waterfront shows with Gov't Mule and Grace Potter in August!
Posted: Apr 7, 2010The Lake Champlain Maritime Festival returns featuring performances by Gov't Mule on Friday, August 13 and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals on Saturday, August 14.
Public onsale for both shows begins Friday, April 9 at 11am.
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COTG shows featuring Alison Krauss and George Thorogood announced!
Posted: Apr 6, 2010More 2010 Concerts on the Green announcements...
Alison Krauss & Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas make their COTG debut on Friday, June 4. Billed as the 'Shelburne Bluegrass Breakdown', the all-star lineup includes Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Tony Rice Unit, Larry Sparks, and Dale Ann Bradley.
Blues rock bad boys George Thorogood & the Destroyers return to Vermont on Sunday, August 1.
Public onsale for both shows begins Friday, April 9 at 11am.
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Download Dave Rawlings Machine tunes for free!
Posted: Apr 2, 2010Treat yourself to a Daytrotter session featuring Dave Rawlings Machine. All tracks are free for your downloading and/or streaming pleasure.
Catch Dave Rawlings Machine with very special guest Gillian Welch in the HG Ballroom June 6.
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Download a free track from the new Sierra Leone All Stars album.
Posted: Mar 30, 2010Click here to download a free track from the new Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars album.
Catch the All Stars live in the HG Showcase Lounge on April 7.
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Michael Franti & Spearhead on June 5. Presale details inside.
Posted: Mar 22, 2010HG kicks off the 2010 summer series with a Michael Franti & Spearhead performance at the Midway Lawn at the Champlain Valley Expo on Saturday, June 5.
Located at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, the Midway Lawn is a new venue that culminates a beautiful grassy lawn flanked by mature trees, landscaping, and a view of the Green Mountains.
Public onsale begins Friday, March 26 at 11am, however, a special presale offer will be available to the HG email list on Wednesday, March 24.
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Soulive show on April 17 to feature a special Beatles tribute set.
Posted: Mar 21, 2010Soul-funk revivalists Soulive return to the HG Ballroom on Saturday, April 17. The show will feature two sets--the first set will consist of Soulive classics and the second set will feature a tribute to the Beatles in support of Soulive's newest release 'Rubber Soulive'.
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Sleigh Bells team with M.I.A. for debut album.
Posted: Mar 15, 2010As reported by Pitchfork, Brooklyn pop duo Sleigh Bells' debut album, Treats, will be released courtesy of M.I.A.'s NEET label on May 11. See what the hype is all about when the buzz band invades Burlington on April 11.
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Download a free Jer Coons single.
Posted: Mar 14, 2010Treat yourself to a free download of the Jer Coons single 'Legs'. Join Jer when he returns to the HG Showcase Lounge on Thursday, April 8. If you haven't got your tickets yet, then hop to it, as they're going fast.
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Mike Gordon at the Lebanon Opera House on March 14.
Posted: Mar 12, 2010Mike Gordon wraps up his solo tour at the Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon, NH this Sunday, March 14. Don't miss Mike's only NH/VT area performance this spring. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door the night of the show.
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Twilight's Jackson Rathbone comes to HG on April 12.
Posted: Mar 11, 2010Twilight star Jackson Rathbone's band 100 Monkeys will make their Burlington debut in the HG Showcase Lounge on April 12.
Tickets are onsale now.
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The Machine in Portsmouth, NH on April 30.
Posted: Mar 11, 2010The Machine extends Pink Floyd's legacy through a multi-dimensional approach, faithfully recreating the band's timeless music while also reinventing it with interpretive jams. Experience The Machine live at the Portsmouth Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH on Friday, April 30.
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Enter to win tickets to the Toubab Krewe show on March 13!
Posted: Mar 8, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Toubab Krewe as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of March. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Toubab Krewe in the HG Ballroom on March 13.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Flynn Theatre on May 8.
Posted: Mar 2, 2010HG proudly presents acoustic guitar phenoms Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Flynn Theatre in downtown Burlington on Saturday, May 8.
Public onsale begins Friday, March 5 at 10am. Tickets may be purchased online at www.flynntix.org, charge by phone at 802-86-FLYNN (863-5966), or in person at the Flynn Theatre Box Office, 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT.
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Furthur featuring Phil Lesh & Bob Weir on July 5. Presale details inside.
Posted: Feb 26, 2010HG is very pleased to present Furthur featuring Phil Lesh & Bob Weir on July 5 at the Green at Shelburne Museum as part of the Ben & Jerry's Concerts on the Green series.
Public onsale begins Friday, March 5 at 11am. A presale will be offered to the HG e-mail list on Tuesday, March 2. If you're not already signed up for the HG e-mail list, you may do so by entering your email addy in the 'Email Sign-up' box located on the left hand side of the HG website. It's that simple.
Stay tuned for additional upcoming Concerts on the Green announcements.
UPDATE: Presale tickets are now sold out. Public onsale begins this Friday, March 5 at 11am.
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Bo Burnham show is standing room only.
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Pretty Lights show is sold out.
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Taj Mahal Trio at the Paramount Theatre on May 5.
Posted: Feb 17, 2010HG and the Paramount Theatre present an evening with the Taj Mahal Trio at the landmark Paramount Theatre in Rutland, VT on May 5.
Tickets go onsale Friday, February 19 at noon.
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Coheed & Cambria show is sold out.
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Enter to win tickets to the Mates of State show on February 17!
Posted: Feb 10, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Mates of State as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of February. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Mates of State in the HG Showcase Lounge on Wednesday, February 17. more -
$2k raised to benefit earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
Posted: Feb 3, 2010The recent Honk If You Love Haiti event raised over $2,000 for the Doctors Without Borders earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause.
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$4k raised to benefit Richie Hayward's battle with cancer.
Posted: Feb 1, 2010Thank you to everyone who took part in the Little Feat meet and greet on January 14. Together we raised over $4,000 to benefit Richie Hayward's battle with cancer.
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Sick Puppies show is sold out.
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Valentines Boogie Wonderland Family Dance Party on February 14.
Posted: Jan 29, 2010The Boogie Wonderland Family Dance Party returns on February 14, featuring all of your favorite funk, disco, hip hop, world, and kids music. A special kids menu with beverages such as juice, water, and milk will be available for the kids and a regular bar for adults. Family passes are available for only $12.
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Wilco shows in NH and CT are sold out.
Posted: Jan 26, 2010The Wilco shows in Concord, NH on April 7 and Hartford, CT on April 9 are both now sold out.
Pitching in to help raise money for Haitian earthquake relief, Wilco recently posted recordings of two 2009 live shows on the band's official website. The Brooklyn show features collaborations with Yo La Tengo, Feist, and Grizzly Bear's Edward Droste. You may download the shows for free, in exchange the band requests that you donate $15 to Oxfam or Doctors Without Borders.
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Honk If You Love Haiti: A Benefit for Earthquake Relief Efforts on January 30.
Posted: Jan 25, 2010In wake of recent tragic events in Haiti, an all-star lineup of Burlington's finest have teamed up to present Honk If You Love Haiti--an evening of music and entertainment to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Proceeds will go to the Doctors Without Borders earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Tickets are onsale now.
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Mike Gordon in Lebanon, NH on March 14.
Posted: Jan 25, 2010HG proudly presents Mike Gordon at the Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon, NH on March 14. This will be Mike's only NH/VT area performance during this spring.
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Enter to win tickets to the John Brown's Body show on January 30!
Posted: Jan 23, 2010Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature John Brown's Body as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of January. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see John Brown's Body in the HG Ballroom on Saturday, January 30.
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The New Deal show is sold out.
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And the Comedy Battle winner is...
Posted: Jan 18, 2010...Andrew Knox!
Congratulations to Andrew and all of the other truly outstanding comedians who took part in this year's Comedy Battle.
If the recent Battle has you excited for more laughter, then be sure to check out other upcoming comedy shows with Bo Burnham and the Vermont Comedy Divas.
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The Disco Biscuits in Concord, NH on February 21.
Posted: Jan 8, 2010HG presents an evening with The Disco Biscuits in the historic intimate atmosphere of the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH on February 21.
Tickets go onsale Friday, January 15 at 11am.
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Chant master Krishna Das at Burlington's Universalist Church on February 23.
Posted: Jan 7, 2010HG welcomes chant master Krisha Das to the Unitarian Universalist Church in downtown Burlington on February 23.
Krishna Das has been recording albums of traditional Indian chants and song since 1996 but has been on a spiritual journey his entire life. Krishna Das has been at the forefront of utilizing western melodic sensibilities in Hindu kirtan (chanting) and satsang while maintaining its traditional base and structure, and is a master of infusing the Indian tradition with modern influences. While staying true to the path of Bhakti or Devotional Yoga, Krishna Das' music is energized with modern grooves and melodies to create soulful chanting that is eminently accessible to western hearts.
Tickets are onsale now.
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Little Feat meet and greet on January 14!
Posted: Jan 7, 2010Prior to the Little Feat concert in the HG Ballroom on January 14, there will be a very special meet and greet with the band, along with very special guest Mike Gordon, in the HG Showcase Lounge to benefit drummer Richie Hayward's battle with cancer.
The meet and greet will begin promptly at 7pm, including light appetizers, a cash bar, and a raffle for lift tickets, HG tickets, and much more! There is a requested $10 cash donation and availability is limited, so be sure to arrive early.
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Wilco shows in NH and CT announced!
Posted: Jan 4, 2010HG is proud to present an evening with Wilco in Concord, NH on April 7 and in Hartford, CT on April 9.
Both shows will feature extended, varied sets exploring material from each of the accomplished Chicago sextet's seven studio albums.
Both venues are of note, as the Capitol Center for the Arts is a beautiful cozy theatre--the smallest venue Wilco has played in several years. The Bushnell is also a magnificent theatre with lots of history. The bottom line is both venues promise to be premiere intimate locations to experience Wilco live. Tickets will go fast, so plan ahead.
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HG ticketing outlet at Pure Pop Records to cease on January 1.
Posted: Dec 26, 2009Starting Jan 1, Higher Ground will no longer be offering ticket sales at Pure Pop Records in downtown Burlington. Tickets for all Higher Ground shows are available online at www.highergroundmusic.com, in person at the Higher Ground Box Office (service charge free), toll free at 888.512.SHOW or in person at the Growing Vermont in the UVM Davis Center.
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Grace Potter & the Nocturnals show on December 28 is sold out.
Posted: Dec 26, 2009The Grace Potter & the Nocturnals show on December 28 is now sold out.
A limited number of tickets currently still remain for the shows December 27 and December 31.
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Brandi Carlile show on January 29 is sold out.
Posted: Dec 22, 2009The Brandi Carlile show on January 29 is now sold out.
A limited number of tickets are currently still available for the show on January 30 in Keene, NH.
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Benefit for King Street Center at the All That Remains show on December 22.
Posted: Dec 10, 2009Cash donations will be accepted at the All That Remains show on December 22 to benefit the King Street Center.
The first 100 donors will receive a coupon for a free appetizer at Texas Roadhouse in Williston.
King Street Center is a not-for-profit community organization that provides children and families the core life-building skills necessary for a healthy and productive future. The Center's high-quality programs build academic skills, improve physical fitness, and develop the fortitude needed to succeed at home, in school, and in life.
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HG gift certificates available for the holidays.
Posted: Dec 5, 2009Give the gift of live music this holiday season! HG gift certificates make the perfect gift for that "hard to shop for" person on your list. HG gift certificates are available exclusively at the HG box office.
Box office hours:
Mon-Fri 11am-6pm (or later in the evening on nights that HG has a show)
Sat-Sun 3pm-6pm (or later in the evening on nights that HG has a show)
Box office number/location:
802.652.0777 - 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, VT
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Comedy Battle lineup announced.
Posted: Nov 30, 2009Selected from the 50+ outstanding comedians who auditioned, the comedians below are prepared to battle it on out on January 17 in hopes of becoming the next HG Comedy Battle Champion. Tickets are onsale now.
Comedy Battle VI contestants: Ahamed Weinberg, Andrew Knox, Bernie McGrath, Brendan Joseph, Chad Smith, Farmer Dave, John Lyons, Kellie Fleury, Kevin Anglin, Matt Lindemer, Tony Bates, Tracie Spencer, Wayne Beam, Will Flannery
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Grippo Funk Band discounted NYE offer expires on December 1.
Posted: Nov 28, 2009As a special limited time offer, tickets to the Grippo Funk Band New Year's Eve show are only $20 until December 1. The show will feature special guest Jennifer Hartswick. For only $20, it's an unbeatable NYE deal.
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Download A.A. Bondy tunes for free!
Posted: Nov 19, 2009Treat yourself to a Daytrotter session featuring A.A. Bondy. All tracks are free for your downloading and/or streaming pleasure.
Don't miss A.A. Bondy's Burlington debut, when he brings his vivid imagery, gorgeous melodies, and haunting voice to the HG Showcase Lounge on Saturday, December 5.
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Grace Potter discounted four-day pass offer expires on November 15.
Posted: Nov 13, 2009The special discounted four-day pass offer (all four nights of Grace Potter & the Nocturnals for only $75!) expires November 15. Save some cash by taking advantage of this limited time offer before it's too late.
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Enter to win tickets to the Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings show on November 20!
Posted: Nov 12, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of November. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings in the HG Ballroom on Friday, November 20.
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Umphrey's McGee nights two and three are sold out. Night one tickets currently available.
Posted: Nov 10, 2009The Umphrey's McGee shows on November 13 and November 14 are now sold out.
A limited number of tickets are currently still available for the show on November 12.
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Brandi Carlile at the Colonial Theatre on January 30.
Posted: Nov 2, 2009HG is pleased to present pop/alt-country fusionist Brandi Carlile at the historic Colonial Theatre in Keene, NH on January 30.
Public onsale begins at noon on Friday, November 6. Tickets may be purchased online at thecolonial.org, via the phone at 603.352.2033, or in person at the Colonial Theatre Box Office.
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Explore the 25-year legacy of Springsteen's 'Born in the USA'.
Posted: Oct 29, 2009Take a peak at a feature cartoon by illustrator/cartoonist Ward Sutton that explores the legacy of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' to commemorate the song's 25th anniversary.
On November 18, HG welcomes Bruce in the USA: A Musical History of the Boss to the HG Showcase Lounge to celebrate the legendary career of "The Boss". Tickets are onsale now.
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HG tickets now available for purchase on campus at UVM.
Posted: Oct 28, 2009Tickets to all Higher Ground events are now available for purchase at Growing Vermont, the student-run local products store in UVM’s Davis Center. If the show is at Higher Ground, Growing Vermont has the tickets.
Growing Vermont is located on the first floor of the Davis Center (just beyond the tunnel under Main Street) and is open from 10am until 4pm on Monday through Friday. While purchasing tickets, check Growing Vermont's wide selection of hip and handmade Vermont products! Peruse local music, grab a new funky t-shirt for the show, and sample some savory Vermont treats.
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State Radio night two is sold out. Night one tickets currently available.
Posted: Oct 24, 2009The State Radio show on October 30 is now sold out.
If you've waited to purchase tickets, there's still hope--a limited number of tickets are currently available for the show on October 29.
Every ticket purchase includes a copy of the band's new album 'Let It Go'.
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Grace Potter & the Nocturnals four-day passes now available.
Posted: Oct 22, 2009Vermont's own Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will make their triumphant return to the HG Ballroom for four nights on December 26, 27, 28, and 31.
A limited number of discounted four-day passes (all four nights for only $75!) are now currently available for purchase. Presale code: medicine
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Download free White Rabbits and Glass Ghost tunes.
Posted: Oct 21, 2009Treat yourself to Daytrotter sessions from White Rabbits and Glass Ghost. All tracks are free for your downloading and/or streaming pleasure.
Catch both bands in the HG Showcase Lounge on October 22. My Dearest Darling, HG's current Artist of the Month, kicks off the show.
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Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Grippo Funk Band.
Posted: Oct 19, 2009Join The Grippo Funk Band for a memorable New Year's Eve celebration this year in the HG Showcase Lounge. The show will feature very special guest Jennifer Hartswick.
Tickets are $20 if purchased before December 1, then $25 advance and $30 day of show--so buy your tickets early and save some dough.
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Enter to win tickets to the Portugal. The Man show on October 20!
Posted: Oct 14, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Portugal. The Man as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of October. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Portugal. the Man in the HG Showcase Lounge on Tuesday, October 20.
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Julian Marley show to in part benefit Ghetto Youths Foundation.
Posted: Oct 13, 2009One dollar from every ticket sold at the Julian Marley show (with special guest Stephen Marley) on October 18 will be donated to Ghetto Youths--a foundation created by the Marley Brothers to help underprivileged youths who fight the struggle to survive.
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Rebelution show moved to the Ballroom.
Posted: Oct 8, 2009Due to overwhelming demand, the Rebelution show on October 11 has been moved to the HG Ballroom.
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State Radio two-day passes are sold out!
Posted: Oct 5, 2009State Radio triumphantly returns to the HG Ballroom for a two night stand on October 29 and 30. Two-day passes are now sold out, however, a limited number of tickets are still currently available for each night.
Every ticket purchase includes a copy of the band's new album 'Let It Go'.
Also, treat yourself to a free mp3 download of the band's new song 'Knights of Bostonia'.
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Preview new unreleased tracks by the Rural Alberta Advantage.
Posted: Oct 5, 2009Indie up-and-comers the Rural Alberta Advantage recently stopped by the Horseshack studio in Rock Island, Illinois to lay down a few tracks for a Daytrotter session.
The session includes a few tracks from the band's new album, in addition to a few new unreleased tracks, all of which are available for your streaming and/or downloading pleasure.
Catch the Rural Alberta Advantage live in the HG Showcase Lounge on Friday, October 9.
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Matt & Kim show moved to the HG Ballroom.
Posted: Oct 3, 2009Due to overwhelming demand, the Matt & Kim show on October 6 has been moved from the Showcase Lounge to the HG Ballroom. Don't miss the indie pop duo's HG debut, which is shaping up to be one of the hottest shows of the early fall.
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Doug Benson late show is sold out! Early show added!
Posted: Oct 1, 2009The 9:30pm Doug Benson show on Saturday, October 3 is sold out!
Due to overwhelming demand, a 7pm early show has been added. Tickets are onsale now.
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Explore the creation of the Mike Gordon tune Andelmans' Yard.
Posted: Sep 29, 2009Mike Gordon spent two months working alone, all day, every weekday, playing all the parts, when he wrote and recorded Andelmans' Yard--a track from Gordon's latest release The Green Sparrow. Here is a secret porthole into the process. To find the ten examples, you will navigate through an online scavenger hunt. You'll have access to the original demo, practice runs, guitar lick mastering, keyboard choices and more. The deeper you get, the more you'll hear. Welcome to, if you will, the Andelmans' Yardsale.
Mike Gordon will wrap up his fall tour with a highly anticipated show in the HG Ballroom on October 4 . A limited number of tickets are currently still available.
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The Veer Union show is sold out!
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Umphrey's McGee three-day passes are sold out!
Posted: Sep 24, 2009Three-day passes for the Umphrey's McGee shows on November 11, 12, and 13 are sold out. A limited number of tickets for each individual night are currently still available.
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Amanda Palmer covers Radiohead.
Posted: Sep 18, 2009Best known to many for being half of the self-described 'Brechtian punk cabaret' duo Dresden Dolls, Amanda Palmer previously sat in on a Black Cab Session to take on a Radiohead tune. Solo. On ukulele. And killed it.
Amanda Palmer will grace the HG Ballroom stage on November 11. Eclectic rock joyists Nervous Cabaret will open the show. Come out early for their set--you can thank us later.
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Laura Veirs & the Hall of Flames invade Burlington this fall.
Posted: Sep 15, 2009The Decemberists' Colin Meloy recently hailed Laura Veirs upcoming album “the best album of 2010”.
Veirs and backing band, the Hall of Flames, currently have two Burlington appearances slated for the fall. Catch Laura supporting the Decemberists at Flynn Theatre on September 20 and supporting Blind Pilot in the HG Showcase Lounge on November 13.
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Night one of Dropkick Murphys is sold out! Night two tickets currently available.
Posted: Sep 15, 2009Celtic punk cornerstone Dropkick Murphys return to HG for a two night stand on November 21 & 22.
The November 21 show is sold out, however, there are still a limited number of tickets available for the November 22 show.
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Guster show is sold out!
Posted: Sep 14, 2009The Guster show on November 7 is now sold out.
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Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam show moved to November 24.
Posted: Sep 14, 2009The Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam show originally scheduled for November 27 has been moved to November 24. All November 27 tickets will be honored at the November 24 show.
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Check out The Veer Union on October 1 for only 99 cents!
Posted: Sep 12, 2009HG and 99.9 The Buzz are pleased to present a low dough show with rock outfit The Veer Union on Thursday, October 1. Tickets are only 99 cents and onsale now!
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Dark Star Orchestra show moved to December 2.
Posted: Sep 9, 2009The Dark Star Orchestra show originally scheduled for November 30 has been moved to December 2. All November 30 tickets will be honored at the December 2 show. If you're a November 30 ticket holder and unable to make the December 2 makeup date, then please contact the HG box office asap and we'll accommodate as needed.
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Enter to win tickets to the Great Lake Swimmers show on September 24!
Posted: Sep 9, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Great Lake Swimmers as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of September. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Great Lake Swimmers in the HG Showcase Lounge on Thursday, September 24.
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Second night of Dropkick Murphys added.
Posted: Sep 8, 2009Due to overwhelming demand, Dropkick Murphys are extending their Burlington run to two nights with a second show on Sunday, November 22. Public onsale for the November 22 show begins Friday, Septemer 11 at noon.
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Ingrid Michaelson show is sold out!
Posted: Sep 1, 2009The Ingrid Michaelson show on Friday, September 11 is sold out.
While waiting for the show date to arrive, treat yourself to the media widget below.
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Three nights of Umphrey's McGee in November.
Posted: Aug 24, 2009Progressive fusionists Umphrey's McGee will return to HG for a three night stand on November 12, 13, and 14.
A limited number of three day passes will be available for only $50! Again, there will be a very limited number of available three day passes for sale, so don't wait to take advantage of this opportunity.
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HG box office closed until September 1.
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Dropkick Murphys return to HG on Nov. 21 for the band's only fall US east coast show.
Posted: Aug 17, 2009Loud, raucous, and often chaotic, punk giants Dropkick Murphys will return to the HG Ballroom for a very special performance on Saturday, November 21.
This show will be the band's only US play east of Spokane, WA for the remainder of 2009.
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Matt & Kim show moved to October 6.
Posted: Aug 11, 2009The Matt & Kim performance (originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 29) has been moved to Tuesday, October 6. All September 29 tickets will be honored at the October 6 performance.
In the meantime, check out the Matt & Kim video below.
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Enter to win tickets to the De La Soul show on August 21!
Posted: Aug 10, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature De La Soul as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of August. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see De La Soul at HG on Friday, August 21. more -
Special meet and greet at the Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women show on August 15.
Posted: Aug 10, 2009Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women will be available for a special meet and greet with all ticket holders following the August 15 show. Catch up with the band at the merch booth following the show's conclusion. The August 15 show is part of the band's 'Farewell Tour'--their final tour as a group ever. more -
The Decemberists at Flynn Theatre on September 20. Presale details inside.
Posted: Jul 27, 2009The Decemberists will make their highly anticipated return to Burlington with a performance at the Flynn Theatre on Sunday, September 20.
It is indicative of the timbre of The Decemberists’ music that they were named after both the Russian Decembrist Revolt and the atmosphere of the eponymous month. Formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, the band has released 5 albums and a series of EP’s, each notable as much for their cerebral lyrics as for their fascination with all things historical and seafaring. Called by Stephen Colbert “hyper-literate prog rock", they have carved a niche for themselves among the indie scene with their verbose storytelling and ornate instrumentation. Singer/songwriter Colin Meloy’s creations swing wildly from whimsy to darkness, in what Rolling Stone calls “glorious excess”.
Presale tickets will be offered later this week exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.) more -
Two nights of State Radio in October. Free CD with every ticket purchase! Details inside.
Posted: Jul 22, 2009State Radio returns to the HG Ballroom for two nights on October 29 & 30.
Every ticket purchase includes a copy of the band's new album "Let It Go". Ticket holders may claim a physical copy of the album at the merch table the night of the show.
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HG summer box office hours.
Posted: Jul 10, 2009Summer is finally here and HG has new box office hours to reflect the change in season.
Tuesday - Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 4pm - 7pm
Sunday & Monday: closed
Open late any night that there is a show at HG.
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Enter to win tickets to Broken Lizard Live on Saturday, July 18!
Posted: Jul 9, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Broken Lizard Live as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of July. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Broken Lizard Live in the HG Ballroom on Saturday, July 18. more -
Enter to win Les Claypool tickets, signed merchandise, or an iPod shuffle!
Posted: Jul 1, 2009Higher Ground and Small Dog Electronics are pleased to welcome Les Claypool to the HG Ballroom on Sunday, July 12.
Primus founder Les Claypool is arguably one of the most original rock bassists of all time. With his oddball sense of humor and funky playing, Claypool takes his varied musical influences and creates an invigorating and completely inventive style.
Enter to win one of many prizes including tickets to the show, merchandise signed by Les, or a 1GB iPod Shuffle! To enter, please send an email to intern@highergroundmusic.com with a correct response to the following trivia question: What famed metal band did Les Claypool audition for in the 1980s?
The fine print:
The deadline to enter is Thursday, July 9. One entry per person. Prizes must be claimed in person by the winning contestant the night of the show. Contest will be conducted at the discretion of HG and SD. more -
Download tracks from the upcoming Assembly of Dust album for free!
Posted: Jun 18, 2009On the heels of a brand spankin' new album release, Assembly of Dust will triumphantly return to the HG Ballroom on Saturday, September 19.
In the meantime, treat yourself to free downloads of tracks from AOD's upcoming album (before it hits stores).
Assembly of Dust's new album, Some Assembly Required, due for release on July 21, features an allstar lineup of guests including Richie Havens, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Grace Potter and Mike Gordon.
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Enter to win tickets to the New York Dolls show on June 24!
Posted: Jun 9, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature New York Dolls as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of June. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see New York Dolls at HG on Wednesday, June 24. more -
Enter to win a pair of Jake Shimabukuro tickets and an iPod shuffle!
Posted: Jun 9, 2009Higher Ground and Small Dog Electronics are pleased to welcome ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro to the HG Showcase Lounge on Sunday, June 21.
Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake's virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than only the traditional Hawaiian music many associate it with.
One lucky person will win a pair of tickets to the show, a 1GB iPod Shuffle, and a copy of Jake's new live album! To enter, please send an email to intern@highergroundmusic.com
The fine print:
The deadline to enter is Wednesday, June 17. One entry per person. Prize package must be claimed in person by the winning contestant the night of the show. Contest will be conducted at the discretion of HG and SD.
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Gogol Bordello night one is sold out! A limited number of night two tickets are still available.
Posted: May 29, 2009The Gogol Bordello show on Saturday, June 6 is sold out. If you waited to buy a ticket, there's still hope--a limited number of tickets are currently available for the Sunday, June 7 show. Quantities are limited, so act now.
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Limited edition print to be given away at Gogol Bordello shows on June 6 & 7!
Posted: May 26, 2009A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Gogol Bordello shows on June 6 & 7.
Read below for insight the artist's inspiration for this design...
"Ever hear a rooster’s wake-up call so loud and full of fire that even an ax couldn’t cut out the cry? Well, that’s the sound and the fury of Eugene Hutz and his Gogol Bordello. Wake up, all you Gypsy punk global fuckers!"
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Enter to win tickets to Alberta Cross on Saturday, May 30!
Posted: May 25, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Alberta Cross as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of May. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Alberta Cross at HG on Saturday, May 30.
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David Byrne sidewalk chalk graffiti contest announced. Enter to win tickets and signed memorabilia!
Posted: May 22, 2009Higher Ground and Pure Pop Records are giving away 2 free tickets to see David Byrne this summer, Monday June 1st at the Shelburne Museum. All you need to do is post a photo to the Pure Pop Records Facebook page of your homemade sidewalk chalk graffiti featuring the words David Byrne, Shelburne Museum, 6/1/09 and, for extra credit: www.highergroundmusic.com. Be Creative!
Here are the details for all you detail lovers:
The Challenge: Most creative sidewalk chalk graffiti. Image must include the words: "David Byrne", "Shelburne Museum" & "6/1/09" Images must posted to the wall of Pure Pop's Facebook Page by midnight 5/30.
First Prize: 1 pair of tickets, 1 signed copy of David Byrne's latest CD, 1 t-shirt.
Second Prize: 1 pair of tickets, 1 CD
Runner-ups will receive CDs. (So even if you're not Basquiat, you should still give it a shot!)
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'Concerts on the Green' series goes carbon neutral.
Posted: May 17, 2009Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green series at Shelburne Musuem is going carbon neutral once again this year, thanks to the renewed partnership between Brighter Planet and Higher Ground. The greenhouse gas emissions associated with the series’ waste stream, fossil fuel use, and transportation will be measured, reduced, and offset. Carbon reduction initiatives will be in place at each show including a robust recycling program, the use of biodegradable beer cups, and a rideshare program. Brighter Planet will complement these greening efforts by offsetting the series’ remaining emissions through the support of community based renewable energy projects throughout the US.
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Neko Case at Flynn Theatre on August 5.
Posted: May 17, 2009HG is pleased to present Neko Case at the historic Flynn Theatre in downtown Burlington on Wednesday, August 5.
A founding member of Canadian indie powerhouse The New Pornographers, Neko Case creates rich, mature, and deeply satisfying music that deserves and demands attention. Case’s uncanny lyrics balance hope, innocence, and darkness with a delivery that proves sad and beautiful can often walk hand in hand. Case's lusciously haunting croon and her irresistible melodies are backed by her ensemble's perfect mood soundscapes of solemn twang and groove.
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Limited edition print to be given away at Henry Rollins show on May 16.
Posted: May 13, 2009A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Henry Rollins show on Saturday, May 16.
Read below for insight the artist's inspiration for this design...
"The four bars represent the beginning, the forty-eight stars represent the years, and the flag represents the man. Henry Rollins is a true American icon." more -
Limited edition print to be given away at Dan Deacon show on May 12.
Posted: May 8, 2009A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Dan Deacon show on Tuesday, May 12.
Read below for insight the artist's inspiration for this design...
"This poster is a representation of Dan Deacon's music. He takes found audio and seemingly random sounds and stitches them together to create something completely new. Piece by piece, they may not seem to make sense, but a quirky and compelling music emerges from the whole." more -
Ween with special guests Antibalas at Burlington's Waterfront Park on July 11.
Posted: May 5, 2009Ween will make their long awaited return to Burlington on Saturday, July 11 with a performance at Waterfront Park in downtown Burlington. Very special guests Antibalas will open the show.
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, May 6 to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
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Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp & Willie Nelson at Champlain Valley Expo on July 17.
Posted: May 4, 2009Legends Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp will perform an all-star, once-in-a-lifetime show at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT on Friday, July 17.
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, May 6 to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
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VIP Emmylou Harris tickets available to benefit the Humane Society.
Posted: Apr 23, 2009A limited number of VIP Charity Packages for the June 4th performance of Three Girls and Their Buddy have been made available for Charitable Sale at www.Tickets-for-Charity.com! Each package is priced at the ticket face value plus a donation, which you direct to up to four of their highly respected partner charities including The Humane Society of the United States. Please visit www.Tickets-for-Charity.com to access these VIP Charity Packages and help support The Humane Society in celebrating animals and confronting cruelty.
VIPs will be admitted to this General Admission event 15 minutes before the general public in order to guarantee them premium space on the field. Additionally, VIPs will have access to a VIP tent on the side of the stage, which will offer $1 drafts of Magic Hat beer, free light appetizers, and the maybe even the chance to catch a glimpse of the artists!
Upon arrival, VIPs will proceed to the box office tent to check in, any time after 3:30pm on the day of the event. They will be provided with VIP stickers and wrist bands for early entrance.
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Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band to open Wilco shows on 7/11 and 7/18.
Posted: Apr 22, 2009Widely known for his work under the moniker 'Bright Eyes', Conor Oberst and his new band, The Mystic Valley Band, will open the Wilco shows on July 11 and July 18.
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Enter to win tickets to Elvis Perkins in Dearland on April 25!
Posted: Apr 20, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Elvis Perkins in Dearland as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of April. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Elvis Perkins in Dearland at HG on Saturday, April 25.
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Two special summer Wilco shows in MA and NY announced.
Posted: Apr 16, 2009HG is pleased to announce two very special Wilco shows this summer.
7/11 - LeLacheur Park - Lowell, MA
7/18 - Dutchess Stadium - Wappingers Falls, NY
Tickets are onsale now.
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Slightly Stoopid returns to HG on April 28.
Posted: Apr 14, 2009Southern California's Slightly Stoopid has cemented a signature sound by fusing acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk, creating a legion of die-hard fans in the process. The band returns to the HG Ballroom on Tuesday, April 28. Tickets are onsale now!
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Robyn Hitchcock show canceled.
Posted: Apr 13, 2009We regrettably announce that this show has been canceled. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you purchased tickets online or via the phone, your credit card will be refunded automatically, otherwise, a refund is available at the point of purchase.
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Download the new Del the Funky Homosapien album for free!
Posted: Apr 5, 2009Follow the 'more' link below to download (and/or stream) the new Del the Funky Homosapien album for free! The link below will also allow you to stream the entire Del catalogue for free.
Del returns to the HG Ballroom on Sunday, April 26.
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Henry Rollins: spoken word on May 16.
Posted: Apr 4, 2009Don't miss post-punk renaissance man Henry Rollins, as he presents a very special spoken word performance in the HG Ballroom on Saturday, May 16. Tickets are onsale now!
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VIP Jackson Browne tickets available to support Vermont's Local Agricultural Community Exchange.
Posted: Mar 24, 2009A limited number of special VIP tickets are available to the Jackson Browne concert on July 14 with proceeds directly benefiting LACE (Local Agriculture Community Exchange), a Barre, VT based non-profit dedicated to reconnecting the community with its local food source.
Two tiers of VIP tickets are available. Gold circle tickets are $250 and include preferred lawn section seating, artist reception, and parking. Silver Circle tickets are $125 and include preferred lawn section seating.
LACE employs Learning Programs to educate children and adults about local foods, cooking, and food preservation. LACE also works with local food charities, elderly housing communities, and the Vermont FoodBank to provide healthful local foods to those in need. Golden Cirlce and Silver Circle donations from the Jackson Browne concert will go toward equipping the new LACE Community Kitchen which serves as a small processing and packaging center for farmers and community members, where LACE will also provide classes to schools, low income families, Head Start parents, etc. The LACE mission is exemplified by a Farm Fresh Market & Cafe that sells and serves all Vermont products.
Follow the 'more' link below for additional information or to purchase tickets.
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Limited edition print to be given away at Jeff Tweedy show on March 26.
Posted: Mar 20, 2009A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Jeff Tweedy show on Thursday, March 26.
Read below for insight on artist Jeremy Sadler’s inspiration for this design...
"The concept is the idea of a single firework, since it's usually accompanied by so many. The solo burst, since it’s Tweedy playing a solo show. Very heady, I know. Really, I just listened to 'Impossible Germany' over and over before breaking out the watercolors..." more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Los Campesinos! on March 30!
Posted: Mar 18, 2009Seven Days and HG are pleased to feature Los Campesinos! as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of March. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Los Campesinos! at HG on Monday, March 30.
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Limited edition print to be given away at Lotus shows on March 27 & 28.
Posted: Mar 16, 2009A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Lotus shows on March 27 and 28.
Read below for insight on artist Sachie Tani’s inspiration for this design...
"The poster is inspired by blotter art. It’s a modern take on a psychedelic lotus flower, but the design also alludes to the band’s elaborate stage lighting."
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2009 'Concerts on The Green' lineup announced! Presale details inside.
Posted: Mar 10, 2009The Ben and Jerry's 'Concerts on The Green' summer series returns for the 2009 season!
The 2009 lineup:
June 1 - David Byrne
June 4 - Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin & Buddy Miller
July 14 - Jackson Browne
July 26 - The Tragically Hip
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, March 11 exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, then sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
Public onsale begins Friday, March 13 at 11am. Tickets may be purchased via the HG Box Office (M-F, 11-6pm), online at www.highergroundmusic.com, or charge by phone at 888-512-SHOW.
All shows will take place at The Green at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont. The Green at Shelburne Museum is a gorgeous natural venue that overlooks panoramic views of the Champlain Valley. 'The Green' is located at the main entrance to Shelburne Museum, just 7 miles south of Burlington on Route 7.
There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the venue, however carpooling is strongly encouraged. As always, children 12 and under will be admitted free. The site is handicap accessible; please contact Higher Ground in advance for any special needs. Local vendors and artisans will be selling food and beverages on site. For the safety and comfort of everyone attending the event, the following will not be allowed in: no pets, no glass, no alcohol, and no tall lawn chairs. All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice. All events are rain or shine. For more information, contact Higher Ground at 802-652-0777.
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Ozomatli to reunite with founding member Chali 2na at March 21st show.
Posted: Mar 5, 2009Ozomatli founding member and Jurassic 5 ambassador Chali 2na will reunite with Ozomatli for a very special performance in the HG Ballroom on Saturday, March 21. Tickets are onsale now.
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Limited edition print to be given away at Busta Rhymes show on March 15.
Posted: Mar 4, 2009A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Busta Rhymes show on March 15.
Read below for insight on artist Erik Petersen’s inspiration for this design...
"Busta Rhymes has been a distinctive, even iconic voice in hip-hop since he first emerged on the scene with Leaders of the New School. I tried to find inspiration in Busta himself, as his personality and presence are larger than any single song or record he's ever performed on. The sheer volume and speed of his work is what stood out to me, which led back to the source of that volume and speed—his mouth. Busta also regularly poses for portraits mouth open wide as if screaming—playing up his explosive persona and into the concept of this poster. WOO HAH!! Got You All in Check!"
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Dinosaur Jr. ticket buyers to receive a free limited edition tour single!
Posted: Mar 2, 2009Fans who purchase tickets to the April 4 Dinosaur Jr. show, will receive either a limited edition tour-only 7" or a digital download code, to be given away the night of the show.
The songs on this 7" and digital download were recorded live during a Pitchfork.tv feature at J Mascis' own Bisquiteen Studios, currently running on Pitchfork.tv.
The A-Side is a new track entitled "I Don't Want To Go There" while the B-Side is a revisited classic "Tarpit" from "You're Living All Over Me."
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R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck and Ministry drummer Bill Rieflin to perform with Robyn Hitchcock on April 14.
Posted: Feb 24, 2009Don't miss psychedelic punk pioneer Robyn Hitchcock in the HG Showcase Lounge on Tuesday, April 14.
Hitchcock's backing band, The Venus 3, is composed of an allstar lineup featuring R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Ministry's Bill Rieflin, and Young Fresh Fellows' Scott McCaughey.
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Chanting with Krishna Das shows in MA and ME announced.
Posted: Feb 21, 2009Hailed as “chant master of American Yoga” by The New York Times, Krishna Das is the best selling chant artist of all time. Tickets for both shows are onsale now. Show dates below:
March 20 - Sanders Theatre at Harvard University - Cambridge, MA
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The Wailers to perform Exodus in it's entirety on March 12.
Posted: Feb 4, 2009Roots reggae icons The Wailers return to the HG Ballroom on March 12 for a very special evening featuring a performance of their 1977 magnus opus album Exodus in it's entirety! Tickets are onsale now.
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Ray LaMontagne at Flynn Theatre on Sunday, April 12.
Posted: Feb 3, 2009HG is pleased to present Ray LaMontagne at the historic Flynn Theatre in downtown Burlington on Sunday, April 12.
Claiming influences from Stephen Stills to Otis Redding, Ray LaMontagne is an artist and a craftsman without limits, a songwriter who is able to work his melodic gifts and distinctive lyricism through any of the myriad musical traditions that catches his fancy. His throaty, heartfelt first release, Trouble, earned him widespread accolades by both music industry and audiences alike. Vanity Fair recently called him "a fresh reminder that the genuine artist is not yet an extinct species."
Public onsale begins Friday, February 6 at 10am the Flynn Theatre Box Office, online at www.flynntix.org, or charge by phone at 802.86.FLYNN. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Railroad Earth on February 20!
Posted: Feb 2, 2009Seven Days is pleased to feature Railroad Earth as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of February. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Railroad Earth at HG on Friday, February 20. more -
Two nights of Lotus in March. Discounted two day passes available.
Posted: Jan 20, 2009Lotus returns to HG for two nights in March! The 3/27 show will feature special guests Perpetual Groove and the 3/28 will feature BLVD as support.
Tickets for each show are $16. A limited number of two day passes are available for $27! Public onsale begins Friday, 1/23 at 11am. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Sword on January 21!
Posted: Jan 9, 2009Seven Days is pleased to feature The Sword as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of January. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Sword at HG on Wednesday, January 21. more -
Ani DiFranco at Flynn Theatre on April 19. Presale details inside.
Posted: Jan 9, 2009HG is pleased to announce Ani DiFranco's long awaited return to the Flynn Theatre on Sunday, April 19.
Since releasing her first recording in 1990, Ani DiFranco has established herself as one of the most influential and inspirational artists of the modern era. DiFranco’s innovative guitar style, signature percussive fingerpicking, expressive vocals and incisive lyrics--along with a constitutional inability to be anything less than totally real--have earned her a loyal, dedicated fan base and ongoing critical acclaim. The empowering spirit of this one-of-a-kind singer/songwriter, guitarist and producer is evident in songs that tackle barbed political and sexual issues with uncommon insight and compassion. With DiFranco, what you see and hear is what you get--the act of making music is inseparable from the process of living her life.
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, January 14 exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
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George Thorogood at Flynn Theatre on March 14. Presale details inside.
Posted: Jan 6, 2009HG is proud to present George Thorogood at the historic Flynn Theatre in downtown Burlington on Saturday, March 14.
From his early days as a semi-professional second baseman to touring 50 states in 50 nights, George Thorogood and his band, The Destroyers, are a jarringly high-energy bunch whose live electric blues style has electrified audiences across the globe. Thorogood and The Destroyers have been playing together for more than 30 years and have perfected their boogie electric blues style with 16 studio and 4 live albums. They’ve toured with heavyweights such as The Rolling Stones and The Boston Globe praises Thorogood as playing “the nastiest electric slide guitar this side of Elmore James.”
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, January 7 exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.) more -
Chanting with Krishna Das shows announced.
Posted: Jan 2, 2009HG is pleased to present three very special shows with Krishna Das. Hailed as “chant master of American Yoga” by The New York Times, Krishna Das is the best selling chant artist of all time. Tickets for all three shows are onsale now. Show dates below:
January 21 - South Church - Portsmouth, NH
January 22 - First Unitarian Universalist Church - Burlington, VT
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Limited edition print to be given away at Mike Gordon show on December 30.
Posted: Dec 18, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders at the Mike Gordon show on December 30.
Read below for insight on artist George Mench's inspiration for this design...
"I was inspired by "Andelmans' Yard." The groundhog sits poised above the maze of tunnels dug below, with ornate branches and the type growing out from his arms. The woodprint textures give it a homegrown feel, and the organic forms meander like the melody." more -
Food Drive at Grace Potter & the Nocturnals show on December 29.
Posted: Nov 27, 2008Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are calling all fans to come out and 'Shake your Cans' on behalf of the Vermont Foodbank.
The Potterville Posse Street Team has teamed up with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Higher Ground to organize a Food Drive to benefit the Vermont Foodbank.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Mike Doughty on December 7!
Posted: Nov 27, 2008Seven Days is pleased to feature Mike Doughty as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of December. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Mike Doughty at HG on Sunday, December 7. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Judy Collins on December 5!
Posted: Nov 24, 2008With a career spanning over forty years, Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes.
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'Higher Ground at JDK' exhibit in NYC on November 19.
Posted: Nov 10, 2008JDK NYC is hosting the next installation of their on-going Inspiration Salon Series: Higher Ground at JDK. If you are in NYC, come celebrate 10 years of music, posters, and collaboration between Higher Ground, JDK, and Iskra Print Collective.
_ of 1500 will also be featured--a new book that showcases poster design, as well as tributes by the bands themselves, comments by the designers on their inspiration, and photography from the shows.
Opening reception and acoustic sessions are being held on Wednesday, November 19 from 6-9pm.
75 Spring Street (at Crosby), 7th Floor, NYC
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Devin the Dude on November 18!
Posted: Nov 7, 2008Seven Days is pleased to feature Devin the Dude as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of November. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Devin the Dude at HG on November 18. more -
Food Drive at Hot Buttered Rum show!
Posted: Nov 3, 2008Hot Buttered Rum will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a food drive at their November 13, 2008 shows at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. All patrons attending the concerts that donate 10 non-perishable food items will receive a limited-edition poster by artist, Fairchild Fries. The posters will also be available for a $10 donation. All food donations will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf.
The Conscious Alliance is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to feeding the hungry in cities and Indian Reservations across the United States. Our approach involves staging food drives to redirect the abundance and generosity that exists in the music, art and athletic communities.
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The Mayor of Burlington declares October 31, 2008 to be Great Big Sea Day!
Posted: Oct 30, 2008The Mayor of the great city of Burlington has proclaimed October 31, 2008 to be Great Big Sea Day in Burlington! The official proclamation is below....
Whereas, the city of Burlington has close ties to our friends and neighbors of the North; and
Whereas, Vermonters and Newfoundlanders are independent and self-reliant, having both been independent colonies or republics during their histories; and
Whereas, Great Big Sea serve as ambassadors of the culture of their home in Newfoundland, honoring their ties to tradition, history and the land and sea; and
Whereas, Burlington has a vibrant and diverse music scene, being the home among others of Phish, Big Joe Burrell, and the Vermont Mozart Festival; and
Whereas, Burlington has a great big Lake Champlain and that balanced against a Great Big Sea, making them feel at home; and
Whereas, Great Big Sea's energy and positive attitude inspires their fans to travel great distances and thereby discover great cities such as Burlington; and
Whereas, by appearing here today, Great Big Sea provides Burlington with a great big treat on Halloween.
Now, Therefore, I, Bob Kiss, Mayor of the City of Burlington, Vermont, do hereby proclaim October 31, 2008 as GREAT BIG SEA DAY in the city of Burlington, Vermont in a welcoming spirit of international recognition and acclaim.
--Bob Kiss, Mayor
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HG Comedy Battle V announced! Audition details inside.
Posted: Oct 28, 2008The HG Comedy Battle returns for a fifth year! Think you've got what it takes to become the next Comedy Battle Champ?? Come show us what you've got!
The Novemeber 8 and December 14 comedy open mic events will also serve as auditions for the HG Comedy Battle on January 25. Interested comedians may audition at either of the open mic nights or feel free to come showcase your routine at both open mic events (your best performance will be counted for the battle auditions).
If you're not interested in auditioning for the battle and just want to give open mic comedy a shot, that's ok too!
Each comedian is limited to 5 minutes max. Comedy acts only please.
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Family friendly matinee Halloween costume party featuring Ralph's World on Saturday, November 1.
Posted: Oct 27, 2008Join us on Saturday, November 1 for a family friendly matinee Halloween costume party featuring Ralph's World. The traveling musical circus known as Ralph's World features Ralph Covert, an irrepressibly enthusiastic performer who rocks just as hard for kids as he does for grown-ups. Tickets are onsale now! more -
Food Drive at Gov't Mule show!
Posted: Oct 27, 2008Gov't Mule will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a food drive at their October 30, 2008 shows at The Flynn Theater in Burlington, VT. All patrons attending the concerts that donate 10 non-perishable food items will receive a limited-edition poster by artist, Ted Olson. The posters will also be available for a $10 donation. All food donations will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf.
The Conscious Alliance is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to feeding the hungry in cities and Indian Reservations across the United States. Our approach involves staging food drives to redirect the abundance and generosity that exists in the music, art and athletic communities.
Thank you for your continued support in feeding the hungry everywhere the music plays!
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Limited edition print to be given away at Amos Lee show on October 28.
Posted: Oct 24, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Amos Lee show on October 28.
Read below for insight on artist Rachel Stewart’s inspiration for this design...
"The first song I ever heard by Amos Lee was "Colors." I was immediately captivated by the beauty of his voice. I wanted the art to reflect not only his engaging voice, but the blues and folk influences I heard in the layered music." more -
Limited edition print to be given away at State Radio shows.
Posted: Oct 23, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the State Radio shows on October 24 & 25.
Read below for insight on artist Kate Payne’s inspiration for this design...
"For a band whose lyrics frequently dream of inspiring action, I felt that it was appropriate to spell out their message with a physical act. "Make Change Happen" is depicted first and foremost through semaphore, a very involved method of communication, using flags, that requires each letter to be individually described. The literal message is then overlaid using Akzidenz-Grotesk in a gloss ink that will only truly be visible upon close inspection."
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Nikka Costa on October 24!
Posted: Oct 15, 2008Seven Days is pleased to feature Nikka Costa as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of October. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Nikka Costa at HG on October 24. more -
Limited edition print to be available at Trey Anastasio show on October 19.
Posted: Oct 12, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be available for purchase at the Trey Anastasio show on Sunday, October 19. Proceeds to benefit the Seven Below Arts Initiative.
Read below for insight on artist Marin Horikawa's inspiration for this design...
"Trey is a familiar face around Burlington, VT, and I thought doing something simple and iconic would be a perfect way to make the Burlington show special. I wanted to make a poster that people could connect with immediately. There is also a little drawing of mountains and trees to represent his roots in Vermont."
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Limited edition print to be given away at GWAR show on October 13.
Posted: Oct 9, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders at the GWAR show on October 13.
Read below for insight on artist Chris Partelow’s inspiration for this design...
"The idea behind this design was to do something non-GWAR. Simple and clean. Black ink on bright white paper.
Ideally, the poster will be used to protect fans from all the liquids GWAR shoots from the stage. Afterward, fans can take it home and say, “Hey, Mom. GWAR blasted goo all over me and my poster, now where are my milk and cookies, bitch?”"
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Trey Anastasio ticket auction to benefit Seven Below Arts Initiative.
Posted: Oct 9, 2008A pair of tickets to Trey's sold-out show at Higher Ground on October 19th are now up for auction on eBay. All proceeds from the sale of the tickets will benefit the Seven Below Arts Initiative, a non-profit program launched by Trey in 2006 to advance arts education in Vermont. To view the auction/bid on the tickets, click the 'more' link below.
Also, Seven Below Arts Initiative will host a special event prior to Trey's performance at The Higher Ground on October 19th. Doors to Higher Ground's Showcase Lounge will open at 7pm for a special multimedia presentation of the history of The Barn by studio manager R. Elliott Katz, a silent auction and raffle of various autographed memorabilia culled from Trey's archives, and an opportunity to purchase autographed limited edition posters for the show that night. In addition, representatives from the Seven Below Arts Initiative and Burlington City Arts will be on hand to discuss the residency program at The Barn.
Launched by Trey in 2006, the Seven Below Arts Initiative--in partnership with Burlington City Arts--offers a residency program at The Barn, a renovated, 200-year-old property nestled in the Vermont hills that best known as a recording studio and rehearsal space for Trey, Phish, and other musicians. The initiative focuses on the visual arts such as sculpture, painting, and related media as its primary area of activity. An outreach component features educational opportunities for students of all ages. For more information, visit trey.com/nonprofit.
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Enter to win tickets to the String Cheese Incident "Virtual Concert" on October 17!
Posted: Oct 5, 2008The String Cheese Incident's new concert film, High Def from Red Rocks, premieres at HG on Friday, October 17. Shot in high definition, the film relives String Cheese Incident’s final two performances at Red Rocks from August 11 and 12, 2007. Follow the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to the show.
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Food Drive at Yonder Mountain String Band shows!
Posted: Oct 2, 2008Yonder Mountain String Band will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a food drive at their October 7 & 8, 2008 shows at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. All patrons attending the concerts that donate 10 non-perishable food items will receive a limited-edition poster by artist, Deke Smith. The posters will also be available for a $10 donation. All food donations will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf.
The Conscious Alliance is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to feeding the hungry in cities and Indian Reservations across the United States. Our approach involves staging food drives to redirect the abundance and generosity that exists in the music, art and athletic communities.
Thank you for your continued support in feeding the hungry everywhere the music plays!
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Limited edition print to be given away at Old 97s show on October 6.
Posted: Oct 1, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Old 97s show on October 6.
Read below for insight on artist Jonathan Sandridge’s inspiration for this design...
"On September 27, 1903, the Old 97, a Southern Railway postal train, was en route from Virginia to North Carolina when it derailed and plunged into a ravine. In the resulting blaze, all the mail on board burned. For this poster design, I wanted to revive the letter that never arrived. Each poster is screen-printed with the classic postal envelope border, then rubber-stamped with ink." more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Yonder Mountain String Band on October 7 and 8!
Posted: Sep 28, 2008As the world's leading source of live music and concert information, JamBase is excited to give away a pair of tickets to see Yonder Mountain String Band at Higher Ground on 10/7 and 10/8. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win!
Make sure you never miss a Yonder Mountain String Band show again with JamBase New Show Alerts! Simply start tracking them and JamBase will let you know when they add new dates in your area. It's that simple!
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Back to School Special: 5 SHOWS FOR $50!
Posted: Sep 25, 2008HG is offering discounted $10 tickets to more than 30 upcoming shows! We know times are tough, and with so many great shows at HG this fall why should you have to choose just one or two shows? 5 shows for $50! Call it a frequent flyer program, call it a loyalty rewards club, call it a token of appreciation--just don't call us crying next week once it's over. This is a one time only, collapse-of-the-US-economy opportunity.
Ticketing link: http://higherground.frontgatetickets.com/search.php?s=fall&a=d
Promotional code is: seasonpass
Here’s the scoop…
- For one week, and one week only, tickets to select HG shows are only $10! Offer ends Wednesday, October 1 at 5pm EST.
- You must buy at least 5 tickets at once.
- Quantities to each show are limited.
- Offer is not retroactive and at the sole discretion of HG.
Featured shows…
Less Than Jake 9/29
Toubab Krewe 10/2
Assembly of Dust 10/4
Everlast 10/5
Old 97s 10/6
Dr. Dog 10/6
Mason Jennings 10/7
Kaki King 10/9
GFE 10/10
Galactic 10/14
Benevento/Russo Duo 10/16
SCI Movie 10/17
Po' Girl 10/20
Donavon Frankenreiter 10/22
Lee Scratch Perry 10/23
Nikka Costa 10/24
Jedi Mind Tricks 10/26
Amos Lee 10/28
Jolie Holland 10/31
Girlyman & Susan Werner 11/2
Amy Ray (of Indigo Girls) 11/5
World/Inferno Friendship Society 11/6
Comedy Divas 11/7
Stephen Kellogg 11/8
Brother Ali, Ill Bill 11/9
Tea Leaf Green 11/11
Hot Buttered Rum 11/13
Innerpartysystem 11/13
Rose Hill Drive 11/16
Enter The Haggis 11/19
Rubblebucket 11/20
Gregory Douglass 11/20
Job For a Cowboy 11/28
Ryan Montbleau Band 12/6
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Free Myspace Secret Standup show with comedian Margaret Cho on October 1!
Posted: Sep 25, 2008Myspace Secret Standup presents comedian Margaret Cho at HG on Wednesday, October 1. Admission is free with a print out copy of your myspace profile, however, seating is limited.
Starting Wednesday at 6pm, HG will issue tickets for the show. Tickets will be given out strictly on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to bring and present a print out copy of your myspace profile. more -
Host your holiday party at HG. Details inside.
Posted: Sep 23, 2008HG is the perfect place to host your holiday party! With the holiday season right around the corner, it's not too early to begin your party planning. December dates are filling up now!
For additional info, please email info@highergroundmusic.com
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Atmosphere show is sold out!
Posted: Sep 20, 2008The Atmosphere show on October 18 is sold out! HG is gearing up for yet another jam-packed fall schedule of shows. Other upcoming related hip hop shows include Everlast on October 5, Method Man & Redman on October 12, Jedi Mind Tricks on October 26, and Brother Ali on November 9. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Lez Zeppelin on September 19!
Posted: Sep 15, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature Lez Zeppelin as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of September. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Lez Zeppelin at HG on September 19. more -
Trey Anastasio show on October 19 to benefit Seven Below/Burlington City Arts.
Posted: Sep 3, 2008A portion of proceeds from the Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB show on October 19 will benefit the Seven Below Arts Initiative, a program founded by Trey and administered by Burlington City Arts to foster artistic development and arts education in the state of Vermont. Seven Below provides accommodations, workspace, and stipends for visual artists at The Barn, Trey's former rehearsal and recording studio. The program also offers workshops, lectures, and other outreach activities for individuals of all ages throughout the Burlington area.
For more information on the Seven Below Arts Initiative, please visit www.burlingtoncityarts.com/opportunities/sevenbelow_residence. To make a donation, go to www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=03-0354963 and be sure to designate your donation to "Seven Below Arts Initiative."
Tickets will be available in person only at the Higher Ground Box Office on Friday, 9/12 at 11am. Two tickets per person.
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"1 of 1500" - the 10 year retrospective of Higher Ground Poster Art arrives! Launch party this Friday, September 5 at JDK.
Posted: Aug 29, 2008HG and JDK are very pleased to present the 'Higher Ground and JDK Poster Book'--a ten year retrospective of live music concert art.
The book is entitled "1 of 1500," and each copy will be hand numbered with a hand silk-screened cover. Only 1500 books are being produced. The book is currently available for pre-order. The first 50 pre-orders will also receive a free poster from the HG archives!
The book launch event is Friday, September 5 at 5pm at JDK (47 Maple St) and corresponds with Burlington's Art Hop. The book launch party will feature live silk screening demonstrations, a poster art display, a collage of live photography from Rick Levinson, live music (The Cush and others) and free posters. And of course the book will be for sale. We hope you'll join us!
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The 2008 Concerts on The Green series wraps up with Robert Cray & Keb' Mo' on August 26.
Posted: Aug 22, 2008The August 26 co-bill featuring blues sensations Robert Cray and Keb' Mo' will serve as the final installment of the 2008 Ben & Jerry's Concerts on The Green series.
Tickets for the show are currently still available and may be purchased at the box office tent at the Shelburne Museum after 3pm on the day of the show. more -
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals NYE run at HG!
Posted: Aug 21, 2008On the heels of the band's recent awakening performance at Burlington's Waterfront Park, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals return to VT for a three night NYE stand at HG on 12/28, 12/29, and 12/31.
Tickets for all three nights are on sale now!
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Gov't Mule to play Flynn Theatre on October 30. Presale details inside.
Posted: Aug 18, 2008Rock giants Gov't Mule return to the Flynn Theatre on Thursday, October 30.
Presale tickets will be offered in the coming days exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
Public onsale begins Friday, Aug 22 at 10am via the Flynn Theatre Box Office, online at www.flynntix.org, or charge by phone at 802.86.FLYNN. more -
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival this weekend. Shows with Grace Potter & Derek Trucks!
Posted: Aug 13, 2008Join us at Burlington's Waterfront Park for an unforgettable weekend of amazing live music.
Saturday's show will feature VT's own Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. Sunday's show will feature progressive roots giants The Derek Trucks Band.
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Concerts on The Green series continues with John Fogerty on August 13. Important parking details inside.
Posted: Aug 11, 2008The Ben & Jerry's Concerts on The Green summer series continues on Wednesday, August 13 with rock icon John Fogerty. Tickets are currently still available and may be purchased at the box office tent at the Shelburne Museum after 3pm on the day of the show.
WE NEED EVERYONE TO CARPOOL.
Due to the record breaking amount of rainfall in VT during the past six weeks, several of the parking lots at Shelburne Museum are currently unusable, drastically reducing the amount of available onsite parking. We are coordinating our best efforts to produce the show without having to shuttle ticket holders in school buses from remote lots, however, this scenario will only work if everyone works together and carpools (at least 3 to a car, please).
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see James Hunter on August 23!
Posted: Aug 10, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature James Hunter as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of August. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see James Hunter at HG on August 23. more -
The Comedy Open Mic series returns.
Posted: Aug 1, 2008Come experience a FREE night of laughter featuring some of the area's finest comedians on Sunday, August 3.
If you've ever wanted to give standup a try, then this is your opportunity.
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Concerts on The Green is going carbon neutral with help from Brighter Planet.
Posted: Jul 22, 2008Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on The Green at Shelburne Farms is going carbon neutral thanks to a partnership between Brighter Planet of Middlebury and Higher Ground of South Burlington.
The process of creating the first carbon neutral Concerts on The Green series began by determining the carbon footprint of the event. The greenhouse gas emissions associated with the series’ waste stream, fossil fuel use, and transportation were all measured.
Carbon reduction initiatives were introduced including a robust recycling program and the use of biodegradable beer cups. Brighter Planet will complement these greening efforts by offsetting the series’ remaining emissions through the support of community based renewable energy projects throughout the US.
Brighter Planet and Higher Ground intend to introduce further conservation initiatives throughout the summer to engage concert-goers in the series’ greening efforts and reduce its overall environmental impact.
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O.A.R. to play Memorial Auditorium on September 12. Presale details inside.
Posted: Jul 21, 2008Don't miss rock/reggae fusionists O.A.R. at Burlington's Memorial Auditorium on Friday, September 12.
Presale tickets will be offered this week exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
Public onsale begins Friday, July 25 at 10am via the Flynn Theatre Box Office, online at www.flynntix.org, or charge by phone at 802.86.FLYNN
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Please help our friend Mikey!
Posted: Jul 16, 2008On July 5th, Mikey Van Gulden was struck by a cab that ran a red light while he was riding his bicycle. Mikey was rushed to the hospital and spent the next two days in the Fletcher Allen I.C.U. and then another three days in the E.R.
He suffered many major injuries, a few are listed below:
- Amputation of 25% of his right middle finger
- Lost the tip of his right ring finger
- Jaw broken in three places
- Severe lacerations to his kneecaps, chest and other parts of his body
- Right arm was broken in 12 places
On Tuesday 7/8 Mikey spent 5 hours in surgery and received reconstructive surgery on his arm and jaw. The doctors say that the operations were a huge success.
Mikey's spirits have remained high and he continues to push through with the same positive energy that we have all come to know and love. Mikey has a long road ahead of him but he is staying very strong and has a wonderfully positive outlook on the situation at hand. We all wish Mikey the best of luck...with all our help and love he will be back on his feet in no time.
Join us at Nectars on Thursday, July 17 for a very special Benefit for Mikey featuring Turkey Bouillon Mafia, Seth Yacavone, Aram Bedrosian, and many other surprises.
Click the 'more' link for updates on Mikey's condition and information on how to donate.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Avett Brothers on July 29!
Posted: Jul 15, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature The Avett Brothers as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of July. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Avett Brothers at HG on July 29.
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Concerts on The Green series continues with Feist on July 6.
Posted: Jul 3, 2008The Ben & Jerry's Concerts on The Green summer series continues on Sunday, July 6 with a performance by indie starlet Feist.
Tickets are currently still available and may be also purchased at the box office tent at the Shelburne Museum after 3pm on the day of the show.
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Roland Clark featured as HG's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Jul 2, 2008Higher Ground is proud to feature Roland Clark as 'Artist of the Month' for the month of July. Catch Roland supporting the Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet in the HG Ballroom on July 16!
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NAS show is sold out! Second show added!
Posted: Jul 2, 2008The NAS show on July 24 at 11pm is SOLD OUT.
Due to overwhelming demand, an earlier second show on July 24 has been added. Doors for the early show open at 7pm, with the show beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now!
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Concerts on The Green series kicks off with Michael Franti & Spearhead on June 27.
Posted: Jun 26, 2008The Ben & Jerry's Concerts on The Green summer series kicks off on Friday, June 27 with a performance by Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Tickets are currently still available and may be purchased at the box office tent at the Shelburne Museum after 3pm on the day of the show.
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Two nights of The Black Crowes in October! Tickets go onsale this Friday.
Posted: Jun 16, 2008Rock giants The Black Crowes return to HG for two nights on October 20 and 21. Tickets go onsale this Friday, June 20 at 11am and are sure to go fast!
Don't miss an opportunity to experience rock legends The Black Crowes in the intimate atmosphere of the HG Ballroom.
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Concerts on The Green show with John Fogerty moved to August 13.
Posted: Jun 11, 2008The Ben & Jerry's Concerts on The Green show with John Fogerty has been moved to Wednesday, August 13. All August 4 tickets will be honored at the August 13 show. All other details remain the same.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Dilated Peoples on June 17!
Posted: Jun 3, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature Dilated Peoples as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of June. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Dilated Peoples at HG on June 17. more -
Seth Yacovone featured as HG's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Jun 1, 2008HG is pleased to feature Seth Yacovone as HG's 'Artist of the Month' for the month of June. Join us on Friday, June 27 for a CD release party celebrating Seth Yacavone's first album release in five years, "Land of Split Decision". more -
Listen to a recent in-studio performance by Grand Archives.
Posted: May 29, 2008Click the 'more' link to check out a recent Grand Archives in-studio 'Daytrotter Session' recorded at Futureappletree Studios in Rock Island, IL. Stream or download all four tracks for free!
Catch Grand Archives in the HG Showcase Lounge on Sunday, June 8.
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Bread & Puppet added to the Michael Franti & Spearhead show on June 27.
Posted: May 17, 2008Vermont's own acclaimed theatre troupe Bread & Puppet will open the Michael Franti & Spearhead show at The Green at Shelburne Museum on June 27.
The Bread & Puppet Theater is one of the oldest non-profit, self-supporting theatrical companies in the U.S. The theater has been enacting it's radical utopian vision in cardboard and cloth for over forty years, from the spectacle of it's larger-than-life puppets at Vietnam War protests in New York City to the pageantry of it's long-running annual event, “Our Domestic Resurrection Circus” in Glover, Vermont. more -
Take three minutes to help support Vermont music and musicians.
Posted: May 11, 2008Big Heavy World, a volunteer-staffed non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting music made by Vermonters, is conducting an online survey to learn more about how Vermont Musicians contribute to our society, culture and economy.
We’d like to help BHW make this happen by asking you to complete a short seven question survey which will be used to help BHW better support Vermont music and musicians. Click the 'more' link to take the brief survey. more -
DJ A-Dog needs your help!
Posted: May 5, 2008On May 1, Andy Williams aka DJ A-Dog's Burlington apartment building caught fire. Fortunately, everyone made it out unharmed, however, basically all of A-Dog's personal possessions were destroyed--clothing, records, DJ gear, etc.
If you'd like to donate clothing, vinyl, DJ gear, or anything that you feel will help then please send to:
Attn: A-Dog
Nibus Clothing
187 South Winooski Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
A-Dog's sizes are:
sneakers: 9-9 1/2
jeans: 34
jackets, t-shirts, hoodies, etc.: XL
PLEASE CHECK WITH A-DOG BEFORE SENDING STUFF...
adog321@aol.com
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Final 'Concerts on The Green' addition announced: John Fogerty on August 4.
Posted: Apr 27, 2008The fifth and final show in the 2008 'Concerts on The Green' series will feature an evening with Creedence legend John Fogerty at the Shelburne Museum on Monday, August 4 at 7pm. This show marks John Fogerty’s first performance in Vermont.
John Fogerty's contribution to popular culture cannot be overstated; his songs have become part of rock's DNA, the very building blocks upon which much of American rock and roll has been built. Founder and frontman of legendary rock act Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty was inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. His 1997 album, "Blue Moon Swamp," won the Grammy for best rock album.
Public onsale begins Friday, May 2 at 11am. Tickets may be purchased via the HG Box Office (M-F, 11-6pm), online at www.highergroundmusic.com, or charge by phone at 888-512-SHOW.
Tickets for the other four COTG shows are onsale now. The 2008 lineup includes performances by Michael Franti & Spearhead on Friday, June 27, indie-pop starlet Feist on Sunday, July 6, legendary singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge on Saturday, July 26, and a co-bill featuring blues sensations Robert Cray and Keb’ Mo’ on Tuesday, August 26. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Ladyhawk on May 4!
Posted: Apr 23, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature Ladyhawk as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of May. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Ladyhawk at HG on May 4. more -
Wilco to play Tanglewood on August 12.
Posted: Apr 22, 2008Higher Ground presents Wilco with special guest Andrew Bird at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA on Tuesday, August 12. This will serve as Wilco’s only New England appearance this summer.
Set in the breathtaking Berkshire Mountains, Tanglewood is the historic summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Constructed in 1939, Tanglewood is the oldest operating shed in the United States. Wilco’s performance on August 12 marks the first time that a contemporary rock act has performed at the venue--this is truly history in the making.
Public onsale begins Friday, April 25 at 10am. Tickets may be purchased at www.tanglewood.org and/or charge by phone at 800-266-1492. more -
KRS-One show postponed until May 30.
Posted: Apr 19, 2008The KRS-One show originally scheduled for April 19 has been postponed until May 30. All tickets for the April 19 show will be honored at the May 30 performance. We apologize for any inconvenience. more -
Limited edition print to be given away at HG's 10th Anniversary Party.
Posted: Apr 13, 2008Join us on Tuesday, April 15 as HG celebrates a decade of live music! A limited number of special edition prints will be given away at HG's 10th Anniversary Party to commemorate the evening.
The Dave Grippo Funk Band will kick off the celebration in the HG Ballroom with two sets starting at 8pm, followed by two very special sets of choice classic rock covers performed by the Higher Ground Family Allstars.
DJs A-Dog and Big Dog will be spinning in the lounge all evening, along with a continuously running multimedia presentation/retrospective slide show and poster exhibit. Magic Hat has crafted a special 10th Anniversary Ale that will be on tap for the evening. The night will feature numerous other surprises and special guests. more -
Vermont connects with the 7th Annual Jammy Awards.
Posted: Apr 10, 2008The Vermont music scene will be well represented at this years 7th annual Jammy Awards to be held at New York's WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2008. Waitsfield native Grace Potter will co-host the show with Gov't Mule front man/Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes. Potter and her band the Nocturnals, are also up for an award in the Song of The Year category ("Ah Mary"), as well a collective nomination for Tour of the Year (Gov't Mule and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on the Mighty High Tour).
Other part time Vermont resident Johnny Reid of Waitsfield's high definition production of the North Mississippi Allstars DVD 'Keep On Marchin' has also been nominated for a Jammy for DVD of the Year. The Keep On Marchin' film, which Reid directed, was shot and recorded right here at Higher Ground.
Additionally, legendary Vermont band Phish will receive the Lifetime Achievement Jammy Award. Phish keyboardist and Vermont resident Page Mconnell has also been nominated for a Jammy in Album of the Year category.
The Jammys have grown considerably over the years and has welcomed a striking number of performers including Phil Lesh, Bob Weir & RatDog, the Allman Brothers Band, members of Phish, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Michael Franti, Sinead O'Connor, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Travis Tritt, Bruce Hornsby, Peter Frampton, and Dave Matthews Band's Stefan Lessard, among others. The public is more than welcome to log on and vote for their favorites. For more information go to Jammys.com more -
The Roots show postponed until May 7.
Posted: Apr 8, 2008The Roots show originally scheduled for April 9 has been postponed until May 7 due to illness. We apologize for any inconvenience. All tickets for the April 9 show will be honored at the May 7 performance. more -
2008 'Concerts on The Green' lineup announced! Presale details inside.
Posted: Apr 6, 2008Higher Ground, in association with Gillett Entertainment Group, is proud to announce the return of the Ben and Jerry's Concerts on The Green summer concert series at The Green at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont.
The 2008 series will consist of performances by Michael Franti & Spearhead on Friday, June 27, indie-pop starlet Feist on Sunday, July 6, legendary singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge on Saturday, July 26, and a co-bill featuring blues sensations Robert Cray and Keb’ Mo’ on Tuesday, August 26.
The Green at Shelburne Museum is a gorgeous natural venue that overlooks panoramic views of the Champlain Valley. 'The Green' is located at the main entrance to Shelburne Museum, just 7 miles south of Burlington on Route 7.
There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the venue, however carpooling is strongly encouraged. As always, children 12 and under will be admitted free. The site is handicap accessible; please contact Higher Ground in advance for any special needs. Local vendors and artisans will be selling food and beverages on site. For the safety and comfort of everyone attending the event, the following will not be allowed in: no pets, no glass, no alcohol, and no tall lawn chairs. For more information, contact Higher Ground at 802-652-0777.
Public onsale begins Friday, April 11 at 11am and may be purchased via the HG Box Office (M-F, 11-6pm), online at www.highergroundmusic.com, or charge by phone at 888-512-SHOW. All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice. All events are rain or shine.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Tapes 'n Tapes on April 16!
Posted: Apr 2, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature Tapes 'n Tapes as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of April. Click the 'more' link below to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Tapes 'n Tapes at HG on April 16. more -
Watch a recent MGMT concert.
Posted: Mar 29, 2008Click the icon below to view a recent live performance by MGMT. Catch the Brooklyn based rock group in the HG Showcase Lounge on April 13 as they offer an enigmatic collection of hallucinatory sounds and hook-riddled pop tones for the new millennium.
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Toots & the Maytals show postponed until April 28.
Posted: Mar 28, 2008The 4/1 Toots & The Maytals concert at Higher Ground has been postponed due to immigration delays. The show is being rescheduled for Monday, April 28, 2008. All tickets for the 4/1 show will be honored. Sorry for any inconvenience. more -
Don't miss HG's 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash! Contest details inside.
Posted: Mar 14, 2008Join us as HG celebrates a decade of live music. HG's clubwide birthday bash will feature an all-star jam session with loads of specials guests, a multimedia presentation and slide show, poster exhibit and other surprises.
Two contests will coincide with the birthday bash--the 'Best HG Story' and 'Most HG Shows' contests. Click the 'more' link for info on how to enter. more -
Make a difference. Donate to the nationwide, nonpartisan voter registration campaign staged by HeadCount.
Posted: Mar 12, 2008Higher Ground is teaming up with the nonpartisan, non-profit voter registration group HeadCount to help raise funds for local and national voter registration efforts tied to music. Whenever purchasing tickets to a Higher Ground event online, you will have the opportunity to make a donation of any size to HeadCount. With your help, HeadCount will register more than 100,000 voters this year, ensuring that the live music community is well represented at the polls. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Matthew Good on March 22!
Posted: Mar 11, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature Matthew Good as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of March. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Matthew Good at HG on March 22. more -
311 show at Memorial Auditorium is sold out!
Posted: Mar 10, 2008Tickets for the 311 show at Memorial Auditorium on March 18 are sold out! All mixed up, don't know what to do? Tickets are currently available for the 311 show in Montreal at the Metropolis on March 19. Please visit www.admission.ca or www.geg.ca for more information. more -
Waiting For A Miracle featured as HG's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Mar 5, 2008Waiting For A Miracle has been selected as HG's 'Artist of the Month' for the month of March. Catch the rock/pop quartet in the HG Showcase Lounge on Thursday, March 20. more -
Keller Williams two day passes are sold out. Tickets still available for each night.
Posted: Mar 1, 2008Catch two nights of Keller Williams & the WMD'S at HG on March 5 and 6. Two day passes are sold out, however, tickets are still available for each night.
Both shows will feature Keller Williams backed by dream team lineup Keith Moseley on bass (String Cheese Incident), Gibb Droll on guitar (Marc Broussard), and Jeff Sipe on drums (ARU, Trey Anastasio, Phil Lesh). more -
Dan Zanes shows are sold out!
Posted: Feb 28, 2008Both Dan Zanes shows on March 1 are sold out!
HG's next installment of family friendly matinee shows continues with Brady Rymer & the Little Band That Could on Saturday, April 26. Tickets are onsale now. more -
The Disco Biscuits return to HG for two nights in April.
Posted: Feb 27, 2008The Disco Biscuits return to HG for a two night stand on April 2 and 3. Tickets are onsale now! more -
Limited edition print to be given away at Taj Mahal show.
Posted: Feb 18, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Taj Mahal show on February 20.
Read below for insight on artist Steve Cousins’s inspiration for this design...
"I can still remember the exact moment I was introduced to Taj Mahal’s music many years ago—this design is something of a reflection of that time. Sitting outside on a long, dirty, hot summer day watching the trains roll by. There’s something about his music that reminds me of the rambling blues man, riding the rails, and moving on…"
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the Charlie Hunter Trio on Feb. 17.
Posted: Feb 6, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature the Charlie Hunter Trio as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of February. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see the Charlie Hunter Trio at HG on February 17. more -
John Valby concert postponed until May 2.
Posted: Feb 1, 2008Due to inclement weather, the February 1 John Valby performance has been postponed until May 2. All February 1 tickets will be honored at the May 2 show. If a refund is desired, refunds may be obtained at point of purchase. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Gregory Douglass featured as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Feb 1, 2008HG is proud to feature Gregory Douglass as 'Artist of the Month'. Don't miss Gregory Douglass with special guest Mieka Pauley in the HG Showcase Lounge on February 10! more -
New community based radio station 105.9 'The Radiator' launches.
Posted: Jan 25, 2008105.9 FM WOMM The Radiator is a new low-power FCC-licensed radio station now broadcasting with 100 Watts in Burlington, Vermont. The not-for-profit, volunteer staffed station is a collaboration of Big Heavy World and Lee Anderson, proprietor of Radio Bean.
105.9 The Radiator is dedicated to presenting Vermont-made music and is inviting Vermont artists of any music style to send their recordings for broadcast on Burlington’s newest community station. Musicians and community members interested in creating programming or hosting live programs should click the 'more' link to find a request for proposals. more -
Limited edition print to be given away at Neko Case show.
Posted: Jan 24, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Neko Case show on January 27.
Read below for insight into artist Michael Dabbs’s inspiration for his design.
"The fables told on Neko Case's most recent release personify animals to depict an intricate and layered story. This fairy-tale quality has led to a piece of art designed to look like the opening image in a storybook—a large initial letter and, in this instance, an intricate etching depicting the scene of a drowning wolf, victimized by the cunning fox confessor. The wolf has been fooled by the fox into believing that it can control the tide. The result of this trickery is a little oceanside dining on a carcass, which metaphorically speaks to a deeper questioning of where to place one's faith.”
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Don't miss the HG Comedy Battle on January 26!
Posted: Jan 21, 2008The 2008 HG comedy series continues with the fourth annual HG Comedy Battle on Saturday, January 26. Treat yourself to a night of laughter with some of the area's finest local and regional comedians. The Comedy Battle will showcase ten outstanding comedians who received top scores during recent HG Comedy Open Mic events. This year’s lineup promises to be the best Battle yet! more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Erin McKeown on January 31.
Posted: Jan 15, 2008Seven Days is proud to feature Erin McKeown as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of January. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Erin McKeown at HG on January 31. more -
Two nights of Keller Williams in March. Discounted two day passes available.
Posted: Jan 12, 2008Keller Williams & the WMD'S come to HG for two nights on March 5 and 6.
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Limited edition print to be given away at Rob Zombie show.
Posted: Jan 10, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Rob Zombie show on January 13.
Read below for insight on artist Zak Jensen’s inspiration for this design...
"Rob Zombie is a style—a unique sound, look, and feel. Even within the larger genres of metal and horror, he creates experiences that are distinctly identifiable. This is why we love Rob Zombie. So in making the poster for his show at Higher Ground, I kept one thing in mind: trying to imitate this style would be only that—trying. It is his as only he can do it. Considering this, I hope you'll find that my print approaches Rob Zombie topics with fittingly macabre imagery, but in a style that avoids mimicry.
"It could also be said that this poster is just one proud product of the most enjoyable Tuesday-afternoon arts-and-crafts program a sixteenth-century torture dungeon ever saw."
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Grace Potter & the Nocturnals to play The Music Hall on February 23.
Posted: Jan 9, 2008Catch Grace Potter & the Nocturnals at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH on Saturday, February 23.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased via the internet (www.themusichall.org), phone (603.436.2400) or in person at The Music Hall box office.
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Watch a recent live performance by The Fiery Furnaces.
Posted: Jan 4, 2008Click the icon below to view a recent live concert by The Fiery Furnaces. The Brooklyn, NY based rock band has garnered critical praise for their clever wordplay and original songwriting. Come experience the band's unique offering of folk, blues, and garage as they perform in the HG Showcase Lounge on Friday, January 18.
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Limited edition print to be given away at The Mars Volta show.
Posted: Jan 3, 2008A run of limited edition JDK posters, printed at Iskra Print Collective, will be given away to ticket holders following the Mars Volta show on January 9.
Artist Erik Petersen found inspiration for his poster design in the band's music, as well as in the following quote from Mars Volta band member, Cedric Bixler-Zavala.
“The 'Volta' is taken from a Federico Fellini book about his films, what he characterizes as a changing of scene, or a turnaround; a new scene to him is called 'volta'... And 'Mars,' we're just fascinated by science fiction…and it's something that ultimately looked [good]…as in anything I write, its meaning is always up to the listener. As the way we write songs and words, if it looks great on paper then to us it's like painting, so if it looks good meaning the second, then people usually have a better interpretation than we ever would. ”
The Fellini reference presented a direct link to the band's angular aural aesthetic, allowing the two to merge as lines in space and time. The eye is Fellini’s. It's printed on chrome paper so that the participant becomes the viewer—and vice versa. more -
Download the new Big Head Todd & the Monsters album for free!
Posted: Jan 2, 2008Click the 'more' link below for access to download the new Big Head Todd & the Monsters album, All the Love You Need, for free!
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Limited edition print to be available at Grace Potter & the Nocturnals NYE shows.
Posted: Dec 20, 2007100 limited-edition Grace Potter & the Nocturnals posters will be for sale at the band's upcoming NYE run (12/28, 12/29, and 12/31). The 18" x 24", two-color, screen-printed posters will be sold for $20 each, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting local nonprofit print house, Iskra Print Collective. The poster was designed by Ted Olson of JDK Design and printed at Iskra. It's concept comes from the song "Falling or Flying."
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Grace Potter & the Nocturnals 'Rock For A Cure' on December 28.
Posted: Dec 17, 2007Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will partner with the Vermont Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association for the second annual 'Rock 4 A Cure' concert benefit at HG on Friday December 28th, 2007. 'Rock 4 A Cure' contributions will help support local programs in Vermont for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Tickets for all three nights of Grace Potter's NYE run at HG on December 28, 29, and 31 are going fast, so get yours before it's too late! more -
HG Comedy Battle postponed until January 26.
Posted: Dec 10, 2007Due to the impending storm and the likelihood of hazardous travel conditions this show is being postponed till Saturday, January 26.
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Come celebrate the Point's Christmas Care Concert on December 15 with deSoL!
Posted: Dec 5, 2007The Point is proud to present it's Christmas Care Concert at Higher Ground, Saturday December 15th!
Headliners deSoL will help set you up for a Feliz Navidad with another of the amazing shows that have made them a Point favorite!
The Point will also be set up to send some Christmas Cheer abroad by collecting Care packages for Vermont National Guard troops serving overseas, particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Small, simple items can make a huge difference to our neighbors stationed in the Middle East this Christmas...simple things like foods to remind them of home, coffee and tea, personal care items like sunscreen and handy wipes, and of course cards, letters, and pictures of home.
And everyone who brings something for a care package will receive a 2008 Ski & Ride season button and coupon book for free! You can check out a list of suggested items online at Pointfm.com more -
Second night of Wu-Tang Clan added! Tickets on sale now!
Posted: Nov 29, 2007Due to overwhelming demand, an additional Wu-Tang show has been scheduled for Monday, January 14. Tickets for the January 14 show are currently on sale and are sure to go fast, so act now! more -
Hadestown: A Folk Opera show at Middlebury College SOLD OUT! Vermont tour kicks off on November 29.
Posted: Nov 29, 2007The Hadestown: A Folk Opera tour of Vermont kicks off on November 29. The Middlebury College show is SOLD OUT, however, tickets are still available for all other dates.
Thu, Nov 29 - Barre Opera House - Barre, VT
Fri, Nov 30 - Paramount Theater - Rutland, VT
Sat, Dec 1 - Bellows Falls Opera House - Bellows Falls, VT
Sun, Dec 2 - Somerville Theatre - Somerville, MA
Thu, Dec 6 - Dibden Center for the Arts - Johnson, VT
Fri, Dec 7 - Middlebury College - Middlebury, VT - SOLD OUT!
Sat, Dec 8 - Higher Ground - S. Burlington, VT
Sun, Dec 9 - Higher Ground - S. Burlington, VT
Anais Mitchell's Hadestown is an original work of music theatre based on the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Hadestown brings the timeless story of Orpheus and Eurydice into a contemporary context that is poetically, musically and visually fresh.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Los Lobos on December 12!
Posted: Nov 28, 2007Seven Days is proud to feature Los Lobos as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of December. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Los Lobos at HG on December 12. more -
The Putumayo & Cumbancha World Music Series continues with Vieux Farka Toure and Tinariwen.
Posted: Nov 6, 2007The Putumayo & Cumbancha World Music Series continues in November with Vieux Farka Toure. Son of legendary guitarist Ali Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré picks up where his father left off with soulful African blues guitar riffs that sound eerily reminiscent of John Lee Hooker's delta blues. Yet Vieux brings youthful energy and modern influences to his sound, making him one of the most talked-about new artists on the world music scene.
In December, the Putumayo & Cumbancha World Music Series' focus on the music of Mali continues with Tinariwen--one of the most exciting and exotic groups from the musically rich West African nation. Tinariwen's trance-inducing desert blues blends North African rhythms with pulsing rock and roll energy. It's no wonder Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant is one of their biggest fans!
As a special bonus, Cumbancha will be selling the brand-new CD by Malian superstar Habib Koité for the highly-discounted price of $8 exclusively during the show. more -
Blinded By Rage featured as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Nov 1, 2007Higher Ground is proud to feature Blinded By Rage as 'Artist of the Month' for the month of November. Don't miss Blinded By Rage's CD Release party in the HG Showcase Lounge on November 16! more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Gourds on November 18!
Posted: Oct 31, 2007Seven Days is proud to feature The Gourds as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of November. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Gourds at HG on November 18. more -
Hadestown: A Folk Opera to tour Vermont in November and December.
Posted: Oct 31, 2007Higher Ground, in conjunction with Anais Mitchell, Michael Chorney of Magic City, and Ben T. Matchstick, present Hadestown (a folk opera)--an original work of music theatre based on the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Hadestown returns to Vermont in late November and early December for seven shows.
Hadestown brings the timeless story of Orpheus and Eurydice into a contemporary context that is poetically, musically and visually fresh. Hadestown is set in a post-apocalyptic world that takes inspiration from Depression-era America: the underworld is not the land of the dead but an exploitative company town. Old-fashioned symbols of poverty and exploitation are fused with a kind of futurism to prompt reflection on just how much we’ve evolved (or devolved) as a society since the 1930s.
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Blue Rodeo show to feature very special guests.
Posted: Oct 24, 2007Blue Rodeo will feature friends Ron Sexsmith, Luke Doucet, and Justin Rutledge at the October 28 show. In addition to performing a full evening of Blue Rodeo songs, the band will also join their friends on stage to showcase a few select tunes by all three friends! more -
The Comedy Open Mic series returns!
Posted: Oct 20, 2007The FREE Comedy Open Mic series has returned!
The October 24 and November 12 comedy open mic events will also serve as auditions for the HG Comedy Battle on December 16. Interested comedians may audition at either of the open mic nights or feel free to come showcase your routine at both open mic events (your best performance will be counted for the battle auditions).
If you're not interested in auditioning for the battle and just want to give open mic comedy a shot, that's ok too!
Each comedian is limited to 5 minutes max. Comedy acts only please.
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Food Drive at Umphrey's McGee shows!
Posted: Oct 17, 2007Umphrey's McGee will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a Food Drive at their October 24th and 25th, 2007 shows at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. Everyone who brings 10 can/items to the show will receive a free concert poster by designer Ned Beebe of JDK Design. These two-color, artist signed and numbered screen prints will only be available at this show while supplies last. Don't worry, if you forget your cans the prints will be available for a $20 donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf and the Conscious Alliance Holiday Turkey Drive Project. For more details visit www.consciousalliance.org. more -
Food Drive at Yonder Mountain String Band shows!
Posted: Oct 12, 2007Yonder Mountain String Band will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a Food Drive at their October 15th and 16th, 2007 shows at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. Everyone who brings 10 can/items to the show will receive a free concert poster by designer George Mench of JDK Design. These two-color, artist signed and numbered screen prints will only be available at this show while supplies last. Don't worry, if you forget your cans the prints will be available for a $20 donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf and the Conscious Alliance Holiday Turkey Drive Project. For more details visit www.consciousalliance.org. more -
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals NYE run at HG. Presale details inside.
Posted: Oct 10, 2007It's been a busy year for Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. The Nocturnals have steadily toured the country in support of their newest album This Is Somewhere, made numerous national television appearances, played dates in support of Gov't Mule, and headlined a successful outdoor summer show at Burlington's Waterfront Park.
The group returns to VT to wrap up 2007 with a three night NYE stand at HG on 12/28, 12/29, and 12/31.
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, October 10 exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
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Assembly of Dust NYE run at Colonial Theatre. Presale details inside.
Posted: Oct 9, 2007Rock groove quintet, Assembly of Dust, will perform two shows at the Colonial Theatre in Keene, NH on December 30 and 31. Ryan Montbleau Band opens the show both nights!
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, October 10 exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.) more -
Brett Dennen added to Colbie Caillat show on November 3!
Posted: Oct 7, 2007We're pleased to announce Brett Dennen's upcoming return to HG on Saturday, November 3. Also on the bill is rising star Colbie Caillat--this promises to be a memorable evening of two amazing singer-songwriters. Tickets are only $20 in advance and won't last long! more -
Kenny Rogers at Memorial Auditorium has been canceled.
Posted: Oct 3, 2007Due to unforeseen scheduling difficulties this show is unfortunately canceled. Refunds will be automated credited to ticket buyers who purchased tickets via credit card, otherwise they are available at point of purchase. We apologize for any inconvenience. more -
Limited edition print to be given away at Brandi Carlile.
Posted: Oct 2, 2007A run of limited edition JDK prints will be given away to commemorate the upcoming Brandi Carlile show on October 7. A limited number of prints will be given away to ticket holders following the show.
Read below for insight on the artist's inspiration for this design...
Rhythm and repetition inspired this design concept. The use of the wood grain arranged in patchwork form lends itself to a traditional organic aesthetic. The pop of the brightly colored triangle arrangement informs a more modern playful twist. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit!
Posted: Sep 25, 2007Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit are being featured as the Seven Days 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of October. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Jason Isbell on Saturday, October 13. more -
Food Drive at STS9 show!
Posted: Sep 23, 2007STS9 will team up with Conscious Alliance for a food drive at the September 25 HG show. Bring 10 cans and receive a free limited edition poster!
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Jennifer Hartswick featured as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month'. CD Release Party details inside.
Posted: Sep 21, 2007HG is proud to feature Jennifer Hartswick as 'Artist of the Month' for the month of September. October 2 marks the release of Jennifer Hartswick's newest jazz release True on Rubber Jungle Records.
As a member of Phish founder Trey Anastasio's solo bands for the past seven years, Hartswick has displayed remarkable musical versatility. Equally at home performing soul, funk, pop and R&B, Hartswick states that jazz has always been her greatest passion. "This style of music is closest to my heart," says Hartswick. "It's what I grew up playing; it's who I am."
True features many well-known professional musicians with whom Jennifer has played extensively in her home state of Vermont, including Joe Davidian (piano); Nicholas Cassarino (guitar); John Rivers (bass); Geza Carr (drums) and Andrew Breskin (tenor saxophone).
The album hits shelves on October 2, however, the cd will be available in advance exclusively at the HG CD Release Party on September 30.
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Kenny Rogers to play Memorial Auditorium on October 13. Presale details inside.
Posted: Sep 16, 2007HG proudly presents an evening with country music icon Kenny Rogers on Saturday, October 13.
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, September 19 exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
Public onsale begins Friday, September 21 at 10am via the Flynn Theatre Box Office, online at www.flynntix.org, or charge by phone at 802.86.FLYNN more -
Free children's matinee show on September 23!
Posted: Sep 14, 2007The Children's Dimetapp Breathe & Boogie Tour stops in Vermont on Sunday, September 23 with a free matinee concert featuring Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could. Activities include arts and crafts, interactive dancing and a “Mom’s Breathing Room” booth complete with product samples and great giveaways, including a $100 local spa gift certificate. The fun starts at 2pm and Brady will begin his concert at 3pm.
Later this fall, HG also proudly presents a special matinee childrens show featuring Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players on Saturday, October 13. more -
Gov't Mule to play two sets at Memorial Auditorium show!
Posted: Sep 10, 2007We're pleased to announce that rock giants Gov't Mule will be playing two sets at the Memorial Auditorium show on Saturday, September 15!
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Don't miss Feist at the Flynn Theatre on September 9!
Posted: Sep 7, 2007A limited number of tickets are still available for Feist at the Flynn Theatre on Sunday, September 9. Don't miss out on this amazing performance in the intimate atmosphere of the Flynn Theatre.
Tickets available via the Flynn Theatre Box Office, online at www.flynntix.org, or charge by phone at 802.86.FLYNN. Photography is prohibited at this event.
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The Machine to play Lebanon Opera House on October 26.
Posted: Sep 2, 2007The Machine: America's Premiere Live Pink Floyd Experience will perform at the Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon, NH on Friday, October 26. Come experience a memorable evening of Pink Floyd in the intimate setting of the Lebanon Opera House.
Tickets are currently onsale and may be purchased online at www.highergroundmusic.com, charged by phone at 603-448-0400, or in person at the Lebanon Opera House Box Office (51 North Park Street, Lebanon, NH 03766). more -
Limited edition print to be given away at Clutch.
Posted: Aug 28, 2007A run of limited edition JDK prints will be given away to commemorate the upcoming Clutch show on August 29. A limited number of prints will be given away to ticket holders following the show.
The print was designed by artist Andrea Gustafson. Read below for insight on Andrea's inspiration for this design...
The poster is a fusion of different esthetics and celebrates contrast. The gothic type which creates a skeleton represents rock and death metal, while the plaid represents punk/southern rock music. There is contrast not only between genders of music, but literally through color and more specifically black vs. white, death vs. life, and old vs. new.
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Free Putumayo CD to the first 20 Dobet Gnahore ticket buyers!
Posted: Aug 26, 2007The first 20 people to buy a ticket for Dobet Gnahore on September 9 will receive a FREE Putumayo CD! more -
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival returns for a second year.
Posted: Aug 25, 2007Gillett Entertainment Group, in collaboration with Greenland, MEG and Higher Ground is thrilled to present the second edition of the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (pronounced O-SHE-A-GA). Over 65 artists will share 5 stages for two days of festivities and over 20 hours of music! Osheaga will take place at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau (only a short 90 minute drive from Burlington).
Highlights include: Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol, Bloc Party, Artic Monkeys, Damien Rice, Macy Gray, Peter Bjorn and John, Explosions in the Sky, and many more! more -
Free Myspace Secret Standup show with comedian Louis CK on August 23!
Posted: Aug 21, 2007Myspace Secret Standup presents Emmy award winning comedian Louis CK at HG on Thursday, August 23. Admission is free with a print out copy of your myspace profile, however, seating is limited.
Starting Thursday at 6pm, HG will give out wristbands (only one per person) that will grant entrance into the show. Wristbands will be given out strictly on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to bring and present a print out copy of your myspace profile. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Meat Puppets on September 2.
Posted: Aug 20, 2007Seven Days is featuring Meat Puppets as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of September. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Meat Puppets at HG on September 2. more -
Don't miss Grace Potter & the Nocturnals at Waterfront Park on August 19!
Posted: Aug 16, 2007The past few weeks have been especially busy for Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. The group's highly anticipated album, This is Somewhere, was released Tuesday, August 7.
GP&N recently made their network television debut on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The band has also recently appeared on ABC's Good Morning America and the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
Grace Potter & Co. will make their long awaited return to Vermont on Sunday, August 19 with a performance at Burlington's Waterfront Park! more -
Food Drive at the Feist show!
Posted: Aug 14, 2007Feist will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a Food Drive at her September 9, 2007 show at Flynn Theatre in Burlington, VT. Everyone who brings 10 can/items to the show will receive a free concert poster by designer Malcolm Buick of JDK Design. These two-color, artist signed and numbered screen prints will only be available at this show while supplies last. Don't worry, if you forget your cans the prints will be available for a $20 donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf and the Conscious Alliance. more -
Experience a special laser light show spectacular at The Machine on August 17!
Posted: Aug 11, 2007Lightwave International--the same company that provided lasers for the recent Rogers Waters tour--will be performing a spectacular laser light show choreographed live to the music of The Machine on Friday, August 17. Multiple full-color lasers will fill the sky at Burlington's Waterfront Park with three dimensional laser beam effects visible for miles. This ultimate laser show promises to be a light-and-sound spectacular pleasing to the senses! more -
Limited edition print to be given away at Band of Horses.
Posted: Aug 8, 2007Here's a sneak peak of the limited edition JDK print to commemorate the upcoming Band of Horses show on August 9. A limited number of prints will be given away to ticket holders following the show.
Band of Horses' alternately lucid and obscure songwriting inspired a poster graphic that is at once familiar and bizarre. An old work shed was raided to find tools and wood shavings that strangely fit the mood of the woodsy, dreamy songs. Ben Bridewell's beard never looked so good. more -
The Tragically Hip to play Memorial Auditorium on October 30. Presale details inside.
Posted: Aug 6, 2007Don't miss Canadian rock legends The Tragically Hip as they perform at Burlington's Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, October 30. Public onsale begins Friday, August 10, however, HG will extend an exclusive presale offer to the HG email list. If you're not already a member of the HG email list, then sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc. more -
HG proudly presents the Putumayo & Cumbancha World Music Series.
Posted: Aug 4, 2007The Putumayo & Cumbancha World Music Series kicked off August 2 with an amazing performance by Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective.
The series continues on September 9 with a performance by Dobet Gnahore. Gnahore has astounded audiences around the globe with her thrilling stage presence, appealing melodies and powerful singing.
In other world music news, HG just announced the Sierra Leone's Refugee Allstars on August 26! Sierra Leone's Refugee Allstars are a band of six Sierra Leonean musicians who have been living as refugees in the West African nation of the Republic of Guinea due to a brutal civil war forcing them from their homes in Sierra Leone. Through music, Sierra Leone's Refugee Allstars have found refuge, purpose and a source of power by giving a voice to the experiences of so many struggling to survive.
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Two nights of Yonder Mountain in October! Presale details inside.
Posted: Aug 2, 2007Yonder Mountain String Band returns to HG for two nights on October 15 and 16! Come experience YMSB's unique fusion of bluegrass and rock which has firmly established them as one of the fastest rising touring bands in the country.
Tickets for each show are $20 advance and $25 day of show. A limited number of two day passes will be available for $30!
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Anais Mitchell added to Emmylou Harris show.
Posted: Aug 1, 2007Vermont's own Anais Mitchell will open for Emmylou Harris on Monday, August 6th. Anais recently released her first album since signing with Ani Difranco's Righteous Babe Records. Join us for the final installment of the 2007 Ben and Jerry's 'Concerts on the Green' summer series. It promises to be an unforgettable summer evening of music outdoors at the beautiful Shelburne Museum Green! more -
Gov't Mule to play Memorial Auditorium on September 15.
Posted: Jul 27, 2007Rock giants Gov't Mule return to Vermont with a performance at Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, September 15.
Presale tickets will be offered in the coming days exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
Public onsale begins Friday, Aug 3 at 10am via the Flynn Theatre Box Office,online at www.flynntix.org, or charge by phone at 802.86.FLYNN. A limited number of discounted student tickets will be available (with valid student ID in person at the Flynn Box Office only). more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Band of Horses on August 9.
Posted: Jul 24, 2007Band of Horses is being featured as the Seven Days 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of August. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Band of Horses at HG on Thursday, August 9. more -
Feist comes to the Flynn. Presale details inside.
Posted: Jul 22, 2007Indie pop starlet Feist will perform at Burlington's historic Flynn Theatre on September 9.
Presale tickets will be offered on Wednesday, July 25 exclusively to the HG email list. (If you're not already a member, sign up now to receive access to HG presales, special announcements, giveaways, etc.)
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Free Putumayo CD to the first 50 Andy Palacio ticket buyers!
Posted: Jul 20, 2007The first 50 people to buy a ticket for Andy Palacio on August 2 will receive a FREE Putumayo CD!
Newsday calls Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective's new album "as revelatory as Paul Simon's Graceland or the Buena Vista Social Club."
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Ben Harper comes to the Flynn.
Posted: Jul 18, 2007Iconic singer/songwriter Ben Harper makes his long awaited return to Burlington on September 19 at the historic Flynn Theatre. Don't miss Ben Harper as he performs in an intimate setting in one of America's great small theatres. Tickets go onsale Friday, July 27 and will go fast, so be sure to get your tickets before it's too late! more -
David Grisman Quintet at Shelburne Museum on July 21!
Posted: Jul 14, 2007The 2007 Ben and Jerry's 'Concerts on the Green' series continues with the David Grisman Quintet on Saturday, July 21.
With a career spanning over 30 years, legendary mandolinist David Grisman pioneered the newgrass sound, mixing bluegrass and jazz. This year's powerhouse DGQ lineup includes flute monster Matt Eakle, swing master Frank Vignola on guitar, Jim Kerwin on bass and the amazing George Marsh on drums and percussion.
Vermont's own Bluegrass Gospel Project and singer-songwriter sensation Anais Mitchell join the bill, along with banjo/guitar phenomenon Danny Barnes.
The family friendly show will take place at The Green at Shelburne Museum--a gorgeous natural venue that overlooks panoramic views of the Champlain Valley. A variety of local vendors and artisans will be selling food and beverages on site. Tickets are only $35 in advance, $38 day of show (plus any applicable fees). Children 12 and under will be admitted free. more -
North Mississippi Allstars 'Live at Higher Ground' DVD in stores now!
Posted: Jul 12, 2007Prepare to adjust your television sets for some greasy, back-porch jams in high-definition. The three time Grammy nominated band, the North Mississippi Allstars just released their first-ever live DVD "Keep On Marchin'." The project was filmed live on location at Vermont's own music hot-spot Higher Ground using an arsenal of true 1080i high definition cameras, and recorded in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound. The two hour film "Keep on Marchin'" is an audio/visual feast, and captures almost every song played the night of the performance. A bonus film is also included on the DVD featuring in-depth interviews of the band.
Though the band continues to rack up Grammy nominations, the Allstars have gained their reputation outside of the studio by floor-stomping their jammed-out southern gospel blues back and forth across the country.
"After so many nights on the road, I was almost burned out," guitarist Luther Dickinson said, "But the crowd was so cool and Chris Chew (the bassist) was preachin� the blues; and my brother Cody (drums) and I found ourselves inspired. We are all proud to have this one show documented so well."
"Keep on Marchin'" filmmaker Johnny Reid, who also produced the concert film "IT" for Vermont's legendary rocker's Phish, said "the night of the show, the band was totally zoned in, it was one of those rare evenings when everything just clicked. Their performance reminds me of some of the amazing live concerts I use to see in the 70's, and the entire production crew, and the Higher Ground team made it all possible by keeping that super-high energy feeling throughout the evening".
The DVD marks the first release on the Allstars' own label, Songs of the South Records. Mountain Entertainment, LLC who produced the DVD, and was founded by Vermont native Robert Lynch of Waitsfield, VT and Reid, are currently in the final stages of negotiating a U.S. HD broadcast air-date, and they hope to have a summer 07 broadcast premiere. Form more information please log on to www.showcaselive.tv
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The Cush featured as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Jul 11, 2007The Cush have been selected as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month' for the month of July. Don't miss The Cush with The Cripples in the HG Showcase Lounge on Saturday, July 28. more -
Alejandro Escovedo show postponed!
Posted: Jul 10, 2007We regrettably announce that the July 12 Alejandro Escovedo show has been postponed until Wednesday, November 28, 2007. All tickets will be honored for the November 28 performance. We apologize for any inconvenience. -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Built to Spill on July 14.
Posted: Jul 4, 2007Built to Spill is being featured as the Seven Days 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of July. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Built to Spill at HG on Saturday, July 14. more -
Wilco concert on June 29 SOLD OUT!
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Food Drive at Wilco show!
Posted: Jun 24, 2007Wilco will team up with the Conscious Alliance for a food drive at their June 29, 2007 show at Shelburne Museum. All proceeds from a limited edition event poster designed by The Heads of State will be donated to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. These limited edition posters will be available at the show for $25, bring 2 cans and get $10 off the poster. more -
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Sean Lennon on June 28.
Posted: Jun 10, 2007Sean Lennon is being featured as the Seven Days 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of June. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Sean Lennon at HG on June 28. more -
HG's $4 summer concert series kicks off on June 6.
Posted: Jun 5, 2007HG's low dough summer concert series, Fantastic $4 Band Night, kicks off on Wed, June 6. Every Wednesday night this summer come and check out some of New England's up-and-coming bands for only $4! -
Urban Dance Complex Showcase rescheduled to June 9.
Posted: Jun 3, 2007The performance originally scheduled for June 2 at 4:30pm has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 9. All tickets for the June 2nd 4:30pm performance will be honored at this show. more -
Teddy Geiger on June 3 has been canceled.
Posted: Jun 1, 2007The June 3 Teddy Geiger with Jer Coons show is unfortunately canceled due to a last minute scheduling conflict that Teddy has. We apologize for any inconvenience, we tried everything to keep the show from getting canceled. We hope to have a make up date scheduled in the near future but for now we're issuing refunds to tickets holders.
Refunds will be automatically credited if you used a credit card, otherwise they're available at point of purchase.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Jer Coons and Zac Clark at HG on Friday, August 17. Tickets are on sale now! more -
Sneak preview of upcoming concert film Never Too Late: The Pants Live at Higher Ground
Posted: May 27, 2007Marking the one year anniversary of last year's The Pants reunion show at HG, Candleboy films is premiering a sneak preview of the upcoming concert film Never Too Late: The Pants Live at Higher Ground.
Disbanded in 1999, The Pants zipped-up for a one-time reunion concert at Higher Ground last summer as part of Seven Days' 10th anniversary celebrations. Unwilling to let the band rest in peace, Candleboy Films is releasing a DVD commemorating the concert.
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Ryan Adams video and new song!
Posted: May 16, 2007Click the icon below to view a performance of 'Goodnight Rose' from the new Ryan Adams record, Easy Tiger, in stores June 26th. Don't miss Ryan Adams & The Cardinals upcoming HG show on June 24.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Gran Bel Fisher on May 24.
Posted: May 16, 2007Gran Bel Fisher is being featured as the Seven Days 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of May. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Gran Bel Fisher at HG on May 24. more -
Food Drive at The Disco Biscuits and Page McConnell shows.
Posted: May 8, 2007The Disco Biscuits will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a Food Drive at their May 17th and 18th, 2007 shows at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. Everyone who brings 10 can/items to the show will receive a free concert poster by JDK Design. These two-color, artist signed and numbered screen prints will only be available at this show. Don't worry, if you forget your cans the prints will be available for a $10 donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf and the Conscious Alliance. For more details visit www.consciousalliance.org.
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Page McConnell will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a Food Drive at his May 30th, 2007 show at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. Everyone who brings 10 can/items to the show will receive a free concert poster by designer Ned Beebe of JDK Design. These two-color, artist signed and numbered screen prints will only be available at this show. Don't worry, if you forget your cans the prints will be available for a $20 donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf and the Conscious Alliance. For more details visit www.consciousalliance.org.
Read below for more info on artist Ned Beebe's inspiration for the poster design...
Page is entering a new season in his life and music. The Robin is a classic icon of seasonal change. In this case, it fits nicely with the imagery of the piano. This poster is a 20" x 20" two color screen print. One of the colors is a yellow to red split fountain and the other is a gold metallic. -
Limited edition print to be given away at Brett Dennen & ALO.
Posted: May 7, 2007Here's a sneak peak of the limited edition JDK print to commemorate the upcoming Brett Dennen/ALO show on May 9. A limited number of prints will be given away to ticket holders following the show.
The print was designed by artist Mat Stevens. Read below for insight on Mat's inspiration for this design...
Brett Dennen's music has a reassuring message to the listener. The light bulb represents him, emitting energy to his audience (the moth). The pattern depicts the colorful tone of his music. The hand drawn type relates to his storytelling musical style. Some may see him as a source of inspiration in a dark time. A pure, positive light. more -
David Grisman Quintet and The Machine outdoor summer shows announced!
Posted: May 6, 2007HG is pleased to announce two final additions to the 2007 outdoor summer series:
The David Grisman Quintet at Shelburne Museum on July 21. Come experience a summer evening of bluegrass outdoors at Shelburne Museum. Bluegrass Gospel Project and Danny Barnes join the bill.
The Machine at Burlington's Waterfront Park on August 17. Lightwave International will be performing a spectacular laser light show choreographed live to the music of The Machine. Multiple full-color lasers will fill the sky with three dimensional laser beam effects visible for miles. This ultimate laser show promises to be a light-and-sound spectacular pleasing to the senses. -
Limited edition print to be given away at They Might Be Giants.
Posted: May 2, 2007Here's a sneak peak of the limited edition JDK print to commemorate the upcoming They Might Be Giants show on May 4. A limited number of prints will be given away to ticket holders following the show.
The limited edition print has a unique 'accordian' design. There are the three views: flat and the two folds. Inspired by John and John or is it Don and Sancho? You'll have to fold it to find it. more -
A better look at how your tax dollars are being spent...
Posted: Apr 30, 2007Want to see how your tax dollars are being spent?? You should. HG's resident artist, Jess Bachman, has launched the 2008 version of the "Death and Taxes" budget graph.
"Death and Taxes" is a representational poster of the federal discretionary budget; the amount of money that is spent at the discretion of your elected representatives in Congress. Basically, your federal income taxes. The data is from the President's budget request for 2008. It will be debated, amended, and approved by Congress by October 1st to begin the fiscal year.
The poster provides a uniquely revealing look at our national priorities, that fluctuate yearly, according to the wishes of the President, the power of Congress, and the will of the people. If you pay taxes, then you have paid for a small part of everything in the poster.
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Who the hell is Robert Zimmerman?
Posted: Apr 29, 2007Singer-songwriter.
Musician.
Author.
Poet.
Grammy winner.
Golden Globe winner.
Academy Award winner.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member.
Legend.
Robert Zimmerman (aka Bob Dylan) makes his long awaited return to Vermont on July 1st at the Champlain Valley Expo. more -
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals to play Burlington's Waterfront Park on August 19.
Posted: Apr 27, 2007Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will perform at Burlington's Waterfront Park as part of the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival on Sunday, August 19.
Join the band as they celebrate the release of their upcoming album This Is Somewhere. This will be the band's only area appearance this summer and the first since their successful three-night sold out New Year's Eve run at Higher Ground last year.
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Dr. Dog on April 28. Limited edition posters also to be given away!
Posted: Apr 12, 2007Dr. Dog is being featured as the Seven Days 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of April. Click the 'more' link to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Dr. Dog at HG on April 28.
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'Concerts on the Green' summer series returns with Wilco on June 29 and Emmylou Harris on August 6.
Posted: Apr 11, 2007Higher Ground, in association with Gillett Entertainment Group, is proud to announce the return of the Ben and Jerry's Concerts on The Green summer concert series at The Green at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont.
The series will consist of performances by critically acclaimed alt-country rockers Wilco on Friday, June 29 and legendary singer/songwriter Emmylou Harris on Monday, August 6.
The Green at Shelburne Museum is a gorgeous natural venue that overlooks panoramic views of the Champlain Valley. 'The Green' is located at the main entrance to Shelburne Museum, just 7 miles south of Burlington on Route 7.
There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the venue, however carpooling is strongly encouraged. As always, children 12 and under will be admitted free. The site is handicap accessible; please contact Higher Ground in advance for any special needs. Local vendors and artisans will be selling food and beverages on site. For the safety and comfort of everyone attending the event, the following will not be allowed in: no pets, no glass, no alcohol, and no tall lawn chairs. For more information, contact Higher Ground at 802-652-0777.
Tickets go onsale Friday, April 13 at 11am and may be purchased via the HG Box Office (M-F, 11-6pm), online at www.highergroundmusic.com, or charge by phone at 888-512-SHOW. All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice. All events are rain or shine.
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'Fantastic $4 Band Night' summer series announced.
Posted: Apr 10, 2007Higher Ground is hosting '$4 Band Night' every Wednesday night this summer (June-August). The shows are all ages, only cost a mere $4, and will feature 3-4 acts. If you're a young, hungry, aspiring band that has always wanted to play Higher Ground, this is your chance.
If you're interested in joining one of these bills, please send an email to Nick at promo (at) highergroundmusic (dot) com. The subject of your email should be: "$4 BAND NIGHT: Your Band Name." -
Limited edition print to be given away at Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
Posted: Apr 9, 2007Here's a sneak peak of the limited edition JDK print to commemorate the upcoming Clap Your Hands Say Yeah show on April 12. A limited number of prints will be given away to ticket holders following the show.
The print was designed by artist Tyler Stout. Read below for insight on Tyler's inspiration for this design...
"I started off by seeing what previous artwork Clap Your Hands had used in their CDs and website, and much of it is very childlike and rough textures and whatnot. So I incorporated simple character drawings into a piece that had a lot of different textures and patterns. I focused on the lyric from their current CD Some Loud Thunder, taking a lyric from their title song that goes:
'I have dug a hole for all the world to see. A cannonball as big as the ocean could come from the sky.'
So that's kinda what the big asteroid thing in the middle of the poster is. Basically a big object tearing through the sky. Other lyrics that I pulled references from include the clouds (heaven), sirens, live tv, shark bite, radio, dead king hanging, bloodless eye, and fish (bottom of the sea). These are all elements they talk about, so I incorporated those into the poster.
Overall, I wanted a poster that would stand out as a two color piece, and be a cool addition to the artwork they have already put out. Their music is very fun and kinda drunken sounding, so I tried to let that influence me as well. " more -
Hawthorne Heights has been postponed to July 9.
Posted: Apr 5, 2007The Hawthorne Heights show originally scheduled for May 10 has been postponed to Monday, July 9. All tickets for the May 10 show will be honored. more -
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival initial artist lineup and presale.
Posted: Apr 4, 2007Just like last year, over 50 incredible bands will grace Osheaga 2007's 5 stages set upon the breath-taking backdrop of Montreal's Parc Jean Drapeau for a weekend of great tunes, art, and many surprises. So, clear your calendars for September 8 & 9 folks, the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is back with a vengeance!
Tickets for Osheaga 2007 will go on sale to the public Saturday, April 7 at noon through Admission. But, because we like you so much, we�ll happily give you the chance to skip the line and get your tickets right now, by clicking here.
Initial artist lineup:
The Smashing Pumpkins
Placebo
Stars
Peter Bjorn and John
Amy Winehouse
Sam Roberts Band
Paolo Nutini
Xavier Cafeine
Au Revoir Simone
Adam Kesher
Peter Von Poehl
and many more to be announced!
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RAQ featured as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Apr 2, 2007RAQ has been selected as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month' for the month of April. Catch RAQ in the HG Ballroom on Friday, April 20. more -
Don't miss Cold War Kids on April 1.
Posted: Mar 30, 2007We can't stop listening to Cold War Kids. If you haven't heard the buzz, check out what others are saying...or better yet, listen to the track below.
"Best new band in the world." - NME
"Four stars." - Rolling Stone
"Imagine the rawness of the White Stripes on Day 1. Or, what Spoon would sound like at a church camp making music with found objects." - LA Times
"...idiosyncratic soul-blues-rock sound echoes the likes of the Pogues and Tom Waits..." - Interview
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Do Make Say Think
Posted: Mar 14, 2007Seven Days is featuring post-rock heroes Do Make Say Think as the 'Hot Ticket' show for the month of March. more -
Willy Mason returns to where it all started.
Posted: Mar 12, 2007On April 11, Willy Mason returns to HG--which served as a unique launching pad for his career.
For the full scoop on how it all began, read below...
Back in May of 2003, an up and coming artist by the name of Conor Oberst was making his debut performance at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. Oberst, better known along with his band as Bright Eyes had a special treat for the folks in attendance that evening.
The night before, while performing in Northampton, Conor and crew met and took a liking to a highscooler from Marthas Vineyard. The highschool student named Willy Mason happily partied the night away while playing a few songs, wound up on their bus, and woke the following day to find himself in Vermont.
"I woke up on their tour bus in Vermont, and that night Conor, without warning, called me onto the stage. That was my first gig off of the island. The whole thing was surreal."
Soon after that night, Willy and Conor struck up a friendship that would lead to Willy's signing to Team Love, Conors newly developed record label. Since then, Willy has toured with the likes of Death Cab for Cutie, Ben Kweller, Unbusted, and Radiohead. He has also played such venues as the Glastonbury Festival, South By Southwest, and the Offshore Ale House.
Willy Mason is currently on tour in support of his upcoming album "If The Ocean Gets Rough" This will mark his first performance in Vermont since that life changing evening back in 2003. more -
A few of our favorite upcoming shows.
Posted: Mar 8, 2007HG's spring calendar is shaping up and new shows are being announced every day. With all the upcoming shows/music, you may be asking yourself where to begin. Well, here are a few shows that we are extra excited about.
Alex - Cold War Kids, Dan Zanes, Citizen Cope, Banyan, Elvis Perkins supporting Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Andy - Public Enemy, The Roots
Caitlin - Do Make Say Think, Cold War Kids, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Friday - Public Enemy, Rose Hill Drive, The Roots, Toubab Krewe, Cold War Kids, Charlie Hunter, Son Volt, Banyan, Dr. Dog, Cold War Kids, all comedy shows
Nick M. - Dr. Dog, Do Make Say Think, Soulvation Army
Nick V. - Cold War Kids/Tokyo Police Club, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Japhy Ryder, Jason Isbell Band supporting Son Volt -
Avi & Celia featured as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month'.
Posted: Mar 2, 2007Avi & Celia have been selected as Higher Ground's 'Artist of the Month' for the month of March. Don't miss Avi & Celia's CD Release Party on Thursday, March 8 in the HG Showcase Lounge. more -
The Zambonis to play special matinee show on April 1.
Posted: Feb 28, 2007Few rock bands have been featured in both Sports Illustrated and Billboard.
"Hockey Rock" legends, The Zambonis, formed in 1991 when defenseman/guitarist/singer Dave Schneider envisioned a group that played nothing but songs about hockey. And he wasn't joking. What started as a fun 'little thing' is now the most popular sports-rock band in North America.
The Zambonis will be performing a special family friendly matinee show on April 1. Doors for the all ages show open at 12:30pm with acclaimed indie comic artist James Kochalka Superstar opening the show at 1pm. The HG kitchen will be serving our full menu for lunch.
Later this month you can hear a new Zambonis tune on the soundtrack for the upcoming Will Ferrell movie "Blades Of Glory".....but for now, check out this exclusive track that they wrote just for Higher Ground! more -
Food Drive at Keller Williams show!
Posted: Feb 26, 2007Keller Williams will team up with Conscious Alliance and JDK Design for a Food Drive at his February 28, 2007 show at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. Everyone who brings 10 can/items to the show will receive a free concert poster by designer Rachel Stewart of JDK Design. These two-color, artist signed and numbered screen prints will only be available at this show. Don't worry, if you forget your cans the prints will be available for a $10 donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chittenden Emergency food shelf and the Conscious Alliance. For more details visit www.consciousalliance.org and www.jdk.com. more -
Thank you Sonic Youth.
Posted: Feb 22, 2007To commemorate Sonic Youth's recent performance at Higher Ground, JDK Design put together a unique interactive poster for fans in attendance.
Check out the link below to see a photo montage of what some fans chose to thank Sonic Youth for.
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Public Enemy to play Higher Ground March 12.
Posted: Feb 15, 2007Literally re-writing the rules of hip hop, Public Enemy became the most influential and most controversial rap group of the late 80s. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, James Bomb, DJ Lord and the rest of the crew touch down in South Burlington on Monday, March 12 for a one legendary performance. Don't miss this show if you've ever listened to one beat of hip hop. more -
Show cancellations and postponements due to Blizzard '07
Posted: Feb 14, 2007The recent storm that blanketed Burlington and the rest of Northern VT in record breaking accumulation has caused several show postponements and cancellations.
RUSTED ROOT on 2/14 is now rescheduled for Monday, Feb 26. All tickets will be honored. Also, a few tickets for this show have been released.
PO' GIRL on 2/14 has been canceled and unfortunately no make up date could be scheduled. All tickets will be automatically refunded or are available at their point of purchase.
STATE RADIO and RUMBLE DOLL on 2/15 will go on as scheduled.
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moe. announces surprise free show at Higher Ground tonight, 2/12!
Posted: Feb 12, 2007moe. will perform a short acoustic set starting at 9:30pm at Higher Ground. This is a free show celebrating the release of their latest album, 'The Conch.' The band will be signing autographs at Borders Books & Music in Burlington (Church St.) at 8pm. Purchase of their new album at that signing gets you a wristband that guarantees admission to the show. -
Food Drive at Brett Dennen Feb 3 show!
Posted: Jan 15, 2007Rock For Remedy Food Drive: Please bring non-perishable, non-glass item to the show to help feed the hungry.
Rock for a Remedy is partnering with Brett Dennen to present a food drives nationwide, this time to support the member agencies of the Vermont Foodbank. Please bring donations of non-perishable, non-glass items to the show and help feed the hungry in YOUR community. Please check www.rockforaremedy.org for more details -
Sonic Youth come to Burlington on 2/18 for the first time!
Posted: Jan 15, 2007Indie rock before there was such a term, Sonic Youth come to Burlington, VT for the first time in their history -- which is saying something considering they formed in 1981. Having influenced nearly every band you currently love, Sonic Youth's cult following owes a nod to their abandonment of any pretense of traditional rock and roll conventions. If you owe even one ironic indie rock t-shirt you owe it to yourself to see this show. Tickets are going fast. more -
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Sell Out 3 Nights!
Posted: Dec 22, 2006The Waitsfield, VT 4-piece returned home fresh from recording their sophomore album in LA for three sold out nights leading into New Year's Eve at Higher Ground. Thanks to everyone that attended these three special shows. Keep an eye on our schedule for the next area appearance with Grace Potter.
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