Serving Cabot and the Region with Quality Arts Experiences
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Cabot Arts Summer Music Series - 2026
on the Cabot Village Common
Concerts run from 6 - 7:15pm
- Free to the public -
Bring a lawn chair / Rain site at the Cabot Church
There will be a Food Truck at each show!
Tuesday, June 30th
Chickweed
Upbeat folk, with jazz/blues and Latin sounds
https://www.facebook.com/chickweedvt
After more than 14 years of performing together, the Vermont-based trio Chickweed continues to captivate audiences with their "seamless" blend of folk, reggae, jazz, and blues. Known for their tight vocal harmonies and intricate songwriting, the group is currently celebrating the release of their latest album, Back Home Again. Featuring Linda Warnaar on Guitar and lead vocals, Fran Forim on Bass and vocals, and Abby Johnson on Percussion and vocals.
Tuesday, July 7th
Bob and Sarah Amos
Father and Daughter Duet Harmonies - Bluegrass and Folk
https://bobamos.com/bob-sarah-amos-duo
Internationally recognized singer-songwriter Bob Amos and his daughter, powerhouse vocalist Sarah Amos, are "on a roll" following a year of major chart success. The duo, known for their "heavenly harmonies" and "mesmerizing" stage presence, has officially released their newest project, an acoustic Beatles tribute album titled, Two Of Us.
Building on the momentum of their 2023 album Ever Onward—which reached #1 on the national FolkDJ-L chart—the new record features carefully selected Beatles classics reimagined in the duo's signature Bluegrass and Americana style. Their Vermont-inspired single, "The Hills That I Call Home," also recently secured the #1 spot on the Folk Alliance International chart.
Tuesday, July 14th
New Lost Nation
Oldtime String Band
https://www.robinsongs.com/new-lost-nation
New Lost Nation is an old-time string band that has emerged out of the vibrant traditional music scene of Central Vermont. The line-up features Dana Robinson on fiddle, Tom Mackenzie on banjo, Susan Robinson on guitar, and Neal McNaughton on bass.
Tuesday, July 21st
Christine Malcolm and Sweet Cicely
"folk-grass" sound that blends traditional folk, country, and bluegrass
https://christinemalcolm.com
Christine Malcolm, the Tammie Award-winning singer-songwriter, continues to captivate audiences across Northern Vermont with her band, Sweet Cicely. Known for a signature "folk-grass" sound that blends traditional folk, country, and bluegrass with touches of rock and psychedelia, the group delivers an intimate, old-school musical experience. With Marc Edwards on guitar, Hank Clark on mandolin and harmony vocal and Fran Forim on upright bass and backing vocals.
Food Truck - Hook & Peel
Tuesday, July 28th
Colin McCaffrey and the What Not String Band
Classic old Country and Western, Bluegrass, Swing
https://www.colinmccaffrey.com
Led by central Vermont singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Colin McCaffrey, the What Not String Band is a revolving and ever evolving line-up of great players. This time around he’ll be joined by Eric O’Hara on pedal steel and dobro and Jens Hybertson on fiddle.
Food Truck: Mexirico Authentico
Tuesday, August 4th
Chad Hollister with Primo
Uplifting Pop, Rock and Folk
Dynamic Vermont-based duo Chad Hollister and Jeff “Primo” Poremski continue to captivate audiences across the country with their signature blend of soulful songwriting and intricate guitar work. Having shared the stage with music icons like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Tom Petty, the pair delivers a "pure sonic alchemy" that seamlessly weaves Primo’s masterful guitar prowess into Hollister’s earnest and uplifting melodies. Whether performing as an intimate duo or as part of Hollister’s powerhouse 10-piece ensemble, their live shows offer a rich tapestry of acoustic and electric sounds that have made them a beloved staple from New England to Colorado.
