The Vermont Jazz Center is thrilled to present harpist Brandee Younger on January 18, 2025. She will perform with her working trio: Rashaan Carter on electric and acoustic basses and Allan Mednard on drums. Many VJC aficionados were moved by Younger’s appearance with Makaya McCraven’s ensemble last February. Since then, she has been on the move, releasing a solo harp EP and touring across London, Germany, Brooklyn, the Netherlands, Portugal, Australia, Brussels, and beyond.

French-born drummer, composer, and producer Antoine Cara is set to release his highly anticipated album, Status Quo, showcasing an extraordinary roster of world-renowned musicians. This dynamic collection of original compositions blends hard-edged funk, Latin jazz fusion, melodic pop, and uptempo jazz, offering a fresh perspective on modern jazz and ensemble performance.

Night two of Dopapod’s Michigan run starts with local favorite Desmond Jones. This five-piece ensemble hails from Grand Rapids and has played nearly 1,000 shows in 12 years. Fast-paced, high-energy original music is the band’s trademark. Part of their story is the themed uniforms, and tonight’s maroon jumpsuits are pure cool.

Grateful Web is excited to announce a special New Year’s Eve live stream from the historic Mission Theater in Portland, Oregon, featuring Garcia Birthday Band. Tune in on December 31, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time to be part of an unforgettable night filled with soulful jams as we welcome 2025.

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I have this theory that Thailand is blessed with a secret energy: wherever you go, it seems to unlock a slice of your spirit you never knew existed. From the moment I stepped into that lush jungle clearing and spotted two elephants cooling off in the river, I knew I was in for something magical. My guide handed me a bright pink top and, within minutes, I was knee-deep in muddy water, laughing at the playful sprays from these gentle giants. One of them wrapped its trunk around me in a sort of affectionate hug, and I swear my heart swelled three sizes.

Jam-rock heavyweight Phish kicked off its beloved New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden on December 28, 2024. The band showed little sign of rust, despite not having played since the October 2024 benefit run in Albany, NY. The setlist included not one, but five rarities, along with a robust helping of tasty jams.