Upcoming @ 51 Main (Dec 4–21)

Burger & Brew Tuesdays

$6 Vermont Burgers | $3 Vermont Beers

Patrick Lehman
Thursday, December 6│8 – 10pm

Patrick Lehman is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter originally from Montreal whose music fuses the sounds of classic soul and rock & roll. Some of his many influences include Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Fleetwood Mac, Lauryn Hill, Sly and the Family Stone, The Rolling Stones and Bill Withers.

Anthony Santor Group
Friday, December 7│9pm – 12am

The Anthony Santor Group will be playing some very inspired music ranging from hard swinging jazz tunes from composers Wayne Shorter & John Coltrane to tunes from the American Song Book composers Gershwin & Cole Porter to some original material. Come check this group out.

Mogani
Saturday, December 8│9pm – 12am

Mogani is a Latin Jazz Fusion sextet featuring a veritable who’s who of the area’s finest musicians: Cobey Gatos, keyboards; Glenn Goodwin, bass; Dan Silverman, trombone; Justin Perdue, guitar; Daniel Scharstein, drums; Carlos Velez, percussion.

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Stag & Doe Night
Thursday, December 13│5– 8pm

It’s Stag & Doe Night in downtown Middlebury–time to get those last minute gifts! Free gift wrapping for local purchases will be available at 51 Main courtesy of the Better Middlebury Partnership; just show them your receipt.

Barika
Friday, December 14│9pm – 12am

From Burlington, VT, Barika is deep groove music, inspired by the sounds from the Wassoulou region of Mali. A mesmerizing blend of highly danceable poly rhythmic grooves mixed with ethereal dub-scape, the ensemble features Caleb Bronze (drums), Rob Morse (bass), Andric Severence (keyboards), Craig Myers (Kamel N’goni), Dave Purcell (Trumpet) and Deva Racusin (Tenor Sax).

Taylor Smith
Saturday, December 15│9pm – 11pm

When he’s not performing as a member of Burlington-based acts The Peasant Dramatic and Dr. Ruckus, Middlebury College alumnus Taylor Smith goes it alone with his eponymous six-string, dealing in impassioned folk and blues tunes which arc from tales of heartbreak and longing into, often, the philosophical and vision-like. With “raspy vocals and a flair for vivid imagery and storytelling,” this is music that you’ll find woven into your thoughts long after you stop listening.

Blues Jam
Wednesday, December 19│8 – 10pm

Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome! Everyone will get a chance to play.

Soule Monde
Friday, December 21│9pm – 12am

Soule Monde is a funk duo with Ray Paczkowski on Hammond organ and Russ Lawton on drums. Groove is the bottom line in this band, drawing from their years of touring and recording with Phish’s Trey Anastasio, DVD releases with Carlos Santana, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and late night shows from David Letterman and Jay Leno. Ray is also the touring and recording keyboard player for Dave Matthews and Friends.

51 Main will be closed for the holidays starting Dec 23. We’ll re-open on January 3.