Spring and summer concert announcements have been popping up in the past couple of months, much to the delight of Vermont music lovers mired in late winter.
Higher Ground has already announced a slew of shows at Shelburne Museum, some of which are already sold out (Khruangbin, Gregory Alan Isakov and Alison Krauss & Union Station).
Higher Ground co-owner Alex Crothers said they’ll be announcing one more show each at Shelburne Museum and the Champlain Valley Expo. He said they won’t be presenting any concerts at Burlington’s Waterfront Park for a “variety of reasons,” citing “budgeting challenges … near the top of that list.”
Several events have set dates with lineups to follow. Waking Windows, which three years ago returned in grand style for its stacked 10th-anniversary edition before switching to a smaller-scale version last year, resumes this format for its 13th go-round May 2-4 in downtown Winooski.
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival will also return to the shorter five-day format that debuted two years ago for its 40th anniversary edition — a change from its long-running 10-day soirée.
On Wednesday, The Flynn announced that London-born, Harlem-based jazz artist and producer Anthony Tidd will serve as curator for the festival’s 42nd edition, running June 4-8. They also announced the opening and closing night shows, both on the Flynn Main Stage.
On June 4, Tidd will present the world premiere of “Origins: Sounds and Stories of the African Diaspora,” a collaborative affair featuring performances by Fred Wesley, Camille Thurman, Cedric Burnside, Sa-Roc and Duke Amayo, among others. Closing the festival on June 8 is “Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane” featuring Ravi Coltrane with special guest Brandee Younger.
The full festival lineup will be announced April 16, according to a press release.
And Montpelier’s Maple Roots Festival returns July 26 for its fifth edition at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, while the seventh iteration of the free Stowe Jazz Festival moves from early August to July 18-20.
Here’s a look at some of the events that have been announced so far.
May 17: Music on the Mountain
A substance-free music and arts festival that benefits the Divided Sky Foundation, a Ludlow-based recovery center cofounded by Phish’s Trey Anastasio, returns to Okemo Mountain after making its debut last year. This year’s edition features the Divided Sky All-Stars — Anders Osborne, Daniel Donato, Karina Rykman, Natalie Cressman, Russ Lawton and Ray Packowski — along with sets by The Sun Ra Arkestra, Soul Monde, Rykman and Evan Jennison.
Jackson Gore Resort on Okemo Mountain in Ludlow, 1 to 7 p.m. (The Phoenix Presents). Tickets are $22.66; go online to www.musiconthemtn.com
May 27: Vampire Weekend
Originally scheduled to perform at Midway Lawn five years ago during the first few months of the pandemic, the standout indie rock band led by Ezra Koenig kicks off its headline tour in Essex Junction in support of its acclaimed 2024 album, “Only God Was Above Us.”
Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, 7 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $69.50 in advance, $73.50 day of show (free for age 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
June 4: Wallows
The multi-platinum Los Angeles rock trio performs in support of its third album, “Model,” (2024) and a new EP, “More,” released Friday.
Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, 8 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $49.50 in advance, $53.50 day of show (free for age 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
June 10: Mt. Joy
The Philadelphia-born, Los Angeles-based rock band returns to Vermont — two years after selling out Shelburne Museum — in support of its much-anticipated fourth album, “Hope We Have Fun,” scheduled for release on May 30.
Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, 8 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $69.50 in advance, $73.50 day of show (free for age 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
June 23: Waxahatchee
The celebrated indie-rock project of standout singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield makes her long-awaited return to Vermont in support of her widely lauded album, “Tigers Blood,” a mainstay of 2024 best-album lists. Acclaimed indie singer-songwriter Kevin Morby (Crutchfield’s longtime partner) opens the show.
Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $54 in advance, $58 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
June 25: Peach Pit, Briston Maroney
Vancouver indie pop band Peach Pit teams up with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Briston Maroney.
Shelburne Museum, 6 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $59.50 in advance, $63.50 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
June 27: Gary Clark Jr.
The four-time Grammy Award-winning guitar great makes his long-awaited return to Vermont in support of his potent 2024 album, “JPEG RAW,” which seamlessly fuses rock, hip-hop, R&B and jazz. Fast-rising singer-songwriter-Grace Bowers, 19, opens the show in support of her lauded 2024 debut album, “Wine on Venus.”
Shelburne Museum, 7:30 (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $59.50 in advance, $63.50 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
July 11: Father John Misty
The musical project of eccentric singer-songwriter Josh Tillman, Father John Misty makes his Vermont debut and kicks off his North American tour in Shelburne in support of his 2024 album, “Mahashmashana.” Roots rock legend Lucinda Williams opens the show.
Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $57 in advance, $61 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
July 11-12: Jeezum Crow Festival
The 10th edition of Jay Peak’s beloved music fest brings such artists as Dark Star Orchestra, Robert Randolph, LaMP, Charlie Parr, Mihali and Zach Nugent’s Dead Set to northeastern Vermont.
Stateside Amphitheater at Jay Peak. Tickets are $45 in advance for Friday ($60 day of show), $60 in advance for weekend pass ($75 day of show; free for age 6 and younger); call 800-451-4449 or go online to www.jaypeakresort.com
July 19: Primus
The legendary indie-rock trio led by bassist Les Claypool returns to Vermont. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ty Segall opens the show in support of forthcoming album, “Possession,” scheduled for release on May 30.
Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $59.50 in advance, $63.50 day of show (free for age 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
July 20: Iron & Wine, I’m With Her
Iron & Wine, aka acclaimed singer-songwriter Sam Beam, makes a rare Vermont appearance in support of his 2024 album, “Light Verse.” I’m With Her — Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins — co-headlines the show in support of its sophomore album, “Wild and Clear and Blue,” scheduled for release May 9.
Shelburne Museum, 6:30 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $59.50 in advance, $63.50 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
July 26: Digable Planets
The Grammy Award-winning jazzy hip-hop trio, which reunited in 2015, makes a rare Vermont appearance.
Stateside Amphitheater at Jay Peak, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance, $65 day of show (free for age 6 and younger); call 800-451-4449 or go online to www.jaypeakresort.com
Aug. 1: Lyle Lovett
The rootsy singer-songwriter standout returns to Vermont with his mighty Large Band in tow.
Shelburne Museum, 7:30 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $59.50 in advance, $63.50 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
Aug. 9: Strawberry Jam
The family-friendly festival returns to the idyllic Strawberry Hill Farm in Stowe for its second edition, which features The Wood Brothers, MonoNeon, The Rumble and Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill.
Strawberry Hill Farm in Stowe, 1 p.m. (Strawberry Hill Farm and Zenbarn Presents). Tickets are $75 in advance, $75 day of show (free for age 12 and younger); call 802-244-8134 or go online to www.zenbarnvt.com
Aug. 14-17: Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots
The sixth annual festival serves up a plethora of noteworthy artists like Watchhouse, Molly Tuttle, The Steeldrivers, Peter Rowan and Bonny Light Horseman, among many others.
Hunter Park, Manchester Center. Tickets are $170-$650 for weekend passes, $40-$90 for day passes; call 802-824-3575 or go online to www.greenmountainbluegrass.com
Aug. 30: Ani DiFranco, Hurray for the Riff Raff
Indie folk-pop icon Ani DiFranco makes a rare Vermont appearance, teaming up with standout Hurray for the Riff Raff, aka standout singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra.
Shelburne Museum, 7:30 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $53.50 in advance, $57.50 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com
Sept. 4: Vance Joy
After celebrating the 10th anniversary of his debut album “Dream Your Life Away” on tour last year, the Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy — best known for his hit song “Riptide” — makes a rare Vermont appearance.
Shelburne Museum, 6:30 p.m. (Higher Ground Presents). Tickets are $59.50 in advance, $63.50 day of show (free for children 12 and younger); call 888-512-7469 or go online to www.highergroundmusic.com