Upcoming at 51 Main (Jan. 5-14)

Don & Jenn, Thursday, January 5, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Don & Jenn make and teach music in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Their jazz- and folk-inspired originals and covers appeal to a varied audience. Guitarist and songwriter Don Sinclair has been a working musician for over 30 years. His style reveals influences from rock, jazz and classical music. Also a songwriter, Jenn sings and fills out the sound on flute. Folk, pop and the blues accent her warm and expressive voice.

Dan Aaron, Friday, January 6, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

After having played with many rock bands around the northeast, Dan Aaron is breaking out on his own. Often compared to Cat Stevens, Dan’s eclectic brand of songwriting doesn’t so much combine existing genres as annihilate them altogether.  With lyrics ranging from the surreal to let’s-get-real, this is music that will help you get in touch with your inner grown-up.

Wiley Dobbs, Saturday, January 7, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Mandolin, upright bass, and acoustic guitar seamlessly blend together to create the innovative sounds of Wiley Dobbs.The members of the band have had over 15 years in various incarnations to arrive at their musical destination; an inspired fusion of bluegrass, jazz, and original music which charts new musical territories while paying homage to the masters.

Jazz Jam, Wednesday, January 11, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Hosted by Michael Dickerson ’12. All jazz musicians and listeners welcome. Less experienced jazz musicians are encouraged to work on specific standards before calling one on stage.

Ben Silton ’11, Thursday, January 12, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Ben Silton, who graduated from Middlebury College last May, sings a mixture of reggae-rock covers and original songs with a guitar.

Robert Wuagneux, Thursday, January 12, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Robert Wuagneux is a singer and songwriter who has had countless performances throughout his career, in both Europe and the United States. His high energy, songwriting, musicianship and enthusiasm have earned him the respect of his peers and endless praise from his public. It’s been said that his shows are “pure creative artistry” and “interactive musical journeys.”

Closed for Private Event, Friday, January 13, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

51 Main will briefly close this evening for a private event. We will reopen at 8:00 pm.

Judson Kimble, Friday, January 13, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Judson Kimble started playing guitar and composing his own music over ten years ago. He has been performing in various venues now for about four years. The solo acoustic instrumental guitar, to him, is one of a kind and can fully stand on its own. It is self-sustaining. It is its own language.

Lunch: Casual French Conversation, Saturday, January 14, 1:00 pm

For several months now, a group of community members have met at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month to enjoy lunch and French conversation. They invite you to join them for this super casual, super chouette time.

Closed for Private Event, Saturday, January 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

51 Main will close briefly this evening for a private event, 6:30-8:30 pm. We will reopen at 8:30 pm with music by the Silentypes to follow at 9:00 pm.

Silentypes, Saturday, January 14, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Duke Ellington once said, “If it sounds good, it is good.” This simple yet powerful quote is perhaps the best description of Silentypes and the music that they commit themselves to creating. A four-part group, Silentypes spends very little time worrying about what genre their music will fall into, or if they are following conventional structures. Instead, they seek to make music that simply “sounds good.” The band founded itself in 2010 with members Andrew Pentz (bass/lead vocals), Adam Ciminello (organ/keys/vocals), Scott Wilson (drums/vocals) and Matthew Lynch (guitar/vocals). Coming from different backgrounds, the diversity of their influences is what has given way to the unique sound of Silentypes’ music.