POP MUSIC > VERMONT

BASIN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Basin Rd (off Rte 73), three miles east of Brandon, VT (map)
802.247.3275, or 802.236.1096 after July 1
basinbluegrass@yahoo.com
http://www.brandon.org

The festival will be held this year on July 7, 8, and 9 in the scenic Green Mountains. This year's performers include the Lonesome Whistles, Dave Nichols & Spare Change, Bluegrass Patriots, Blistered Fingers, Carolina Rebels, Cabin Fever, and Pine Hill Ramblers. The site includes camping, food, concessions, and arts and crafts. Bring lawn chairs. Full-event passes are $33 in advance, $38 at the gate. Daily tickets $20 on Fri and Sat, $10 on Sun, free for children 15 and under. Camping free with weekend ticket.

HILDENE MEADOWLANDS
Historic Route 7A, Manchester, VT, (map)
802.362.1788
info@hildene.org
http://www.hildene.org

This summer, Robert Todd Lincoln's Historic Site in Vermont hosts two pop concerts. Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking.

JULY 12 Washington County Band Concert 7 pm, $2
JULY 14 Alex Torres and the Latin Kings 6:30 pm, call for ticket prices

ROBERT D. THUM MEMORIAL CONCERT
Hildene Meadowlands, Route 7A, Manchester, VT (map)
802.362.1788
info@hildene.org
http://www.hildene.org

This year the concert will be held on Aug 9 and features Wood's Tea Company's blend of Maritime, American, and Celtic folk music. Grounds open for picnicking at 5:30 pm, concert at 6 pm. Admission $5, $1 for kids.

SOLARFEST
Forget-Me-Not Farm, McNamara Rd, Tinmouth, VT (map)
603.847.9049
http://www.solarfest.com

This music festival, to be held on July 15 and 16, promotes renewable-energy education. The line-up of family entertainment and music includes storytellers, a singer-songwriter competition, and performers including Bill Miller, Dar Williams, Ember Swift, Xande Cruz and Batukis Band, Samputu with Ingeli, Mawwal, the Will Patton Ensemble, and the Flying Garbanzos. The keynote speaker is James Howard Kunstler. Not to be missed is the renewable-energy fair with enviro-centric workshops, sustainable-living vendors, and demonstrations. Walk-in camping is free, vehicle camping is $20. Tickets $20 at the gate for the weekend, $15 for Sat, $10 for Sun, free for children 16 and under. Tickets available at the gate, online, by calling 603.847.9049, or by sending a ticket request and money order to SolarFest, 12 McNamara Rd, Tinmouth, VT 05757.