The After Dark Music Series, for twenty-one years, has presented 110 performances from folk, to blues, Americana, Celtic, Texas Swing, contemporary singer/songwriters, jazz. Below are the performers we have presented.

Knights of Columbus - 1st Season

October 29, 1995 Greg Brown

November 17, 1995 Garnet Rogers

January 12, 1996 Christine Lavin

February 10, 1996 Lui Collins/Brooks Williams

March 23, 1996 Martin & Ruby Jessica Simpson

2nd Season

October 20, 1996 Greg Brown

November 23, 1996 Chris Smither

January 19, 1997 Jonathan Edwards

February 8, 1997 Connie Caldor

March 8, 1997 Lucy Kaplansky/Greg Greenway

April 11, 1997 Garnet Rogers

April 12, 1997 Mustard’s Retreat (children)

3rd Season

October 19, 1997 Andy M. Steward & Jerry O’Beirne

November 16, 1997 Greg Brown (Ellis Paul)

January l0, 1998 Chris Smither

January 31, 1998 Aztec Two Step

February 27, 1998 John Gorka

March 13, 1998 Christine Lavin

4th Season

October 11, 1998 Richard Thompson (2 shows)

October 18, 1998 Cheryl Wheeler

November 8, 1998 Greg Brown

November 28, 1998 Garnet Rogers

January 9, 1999 Chris Smither

February 13, 1999 Peter Mulvey & Louise Taylor

March 14, 1999 Tom Paxton

5th Season

October 17, 1999 Jimmie Dale Gilmore

November 7th & 8th, Greg Brown

November 26, 1999 Connie Dover/Roger Landes

November 27, 1999 Garnet Rogers

January 8, 2000 Chris Smither

February 19, 2000 David Mallet

6th Season

October 28, 2000 Ray Wylie Hubbard

November 12th & 13th Greg Brown

December 8, 2000 Chris Smither

The United Methodist Church

January 20, 2001 Hart Rouge

February 10, 2001 Cheryl Wheeler

March 10, 2001 Garnet Rogers

7th Season

September 21, 2001 Tim O’Brien/Darrell Scott

October 14, 2001 Tom Paxton

November 24, 2001 Connie Dover/Roger Landes

January 12, 2002 Chris Smither

February 9, 2002 J.P. Cormier

March 2, 2002 John McCutcheon

8th Season

September 28, 2002 Laura Love Duo

October 19, 2002 Guy Davis

November 10, 2002 Kate & Anna McGarrigle

November 23, 2002 Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies

January 24, 2003 Chris Smither

February 16, 2003 John Gorka

9th Season

October 25, 2003 Tim O’Brien & Dirk Powell

November 23, 2003 Cheryl Wheeler

January 10, 2004 Chris Smither

February 7, 2004 Garnet Rogers

February 20, 2004 Jez Lowe

March 21, 2004 Kate & Anna McGarrigle

10th Season

September 12, 2004 Andy M. Stewart with Jerry O’Beirne

October 23, 2004 Tim O’Brien

November 6, 2004 Patty Larkin

December 5, 2004 Christine Lavin

January 8, 2005 Chris Smither

February 5, 2005 Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart

March 6, 2005 John Gorka

11th Season

October 16, 2005 Tom Paxton

October 28, 2005 Cancelled – Andy M. Stewart

November 4, 2005 Tim O’Brien Band

January 14, 2006 Chris Smither

February 11, 2006 Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies

March 4, 2006 Guy Davis (Blues’ Play)

12th Season

September 30, 2006 Garnet Rogers

October 28, 2006 Cheryl Wheeler

December 2, 2006 Christine Lavin

February 10, 2007 Holmes Brothers

March 24, 2007 Elana James & the Continental Two

April 14, 2007 Chris Smither

13 Season

October 14, 2007 Triple Play (Chris Brubeck)

November 20, 2007 Back of the Moon

January 28, 2008 Elana James

February 23, 2008 John Gorka

March 1, 2008 Chris Smither

14th Season

September 20, 2008 Findley Napier & the Bar Room Mountaineers

October 25, 2008 Tom Paxton

January 16, 2009 Michelle Shocked

January 17, 2009 Chris Smither

February 13, 2009 Patty Larkin

March 7, 2009 Garnet Rogers

15th Season

November 21, 2009 Christine Lavin

January 10, 2010 at THT Greg Brown

January 16, 2010 Chris Smither

March 5, 2010 at THT Iris DeMent

March 20, 2010 Connie Dover & Skip Gorman

April 16, 2010 at THT Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play

16th Season

August 24, 2010 at THT Richard Thompson

September 26, 2010 at THT Tim O’Brien

October 30, 2010 Garnet Rogers

February 12, 2011 Chris Smither April l, 2011 at THT Hot Club of Cowtown (Elana James)

At Town Hall Theater

17th Season

October 10, 2011 Richard Thompson

January 7, 2012 Chris Smither

18th Season

October 20, 2012 John Doyle & Oisin McAuley

November 9, 2012 Iris DeMent

March 8, 2013 Patty Larkin

19th Season

October 4, 2013 John Doyle & Oisin McAuley

November 1, 2013 Garnet Rogers

March 2, 2014 Karan Casey Band

March 9, 2014 Richard Thompson, with Teddy Thompson

March 22, 2014 Chris Smither

April 6, 2014 Hot Club of Cowtown

April 9, 2014 Dougie MacLean

20th Season

September 21, 2014 The Alt

February 28, 2015 Chris Smither

21st Year

September 11, 2015 Loudon Wainwright III  

Irish performers, John Doyle and Oisin McAuley Performed on Saturday, October 20th, 2012

Intermediate Guitar Class, led by John Doyle .

Several of our volunteers waiting to open the doors!

Mark Mulqueen, and Silent Partners have been providing all our technical requirements for twenty-one years. Without Mark and his crew, we wouldn't be able to bring this talent to Middlebury and Vermont. He provides top notch sound and always with a smile and patience!

Chris Brubeck and Triple Play Performed in 2007 and 2010.

Patty Larkin In concert at the Town Hall Theater on March 8, 2013.

Michelle Shocked Performed at the United Methodist Church on January 16, 2009.

Iris DeMent First performed here in March 2010 and returned on November 9th, 2012.

Chris Smither Chris has been part of our series for 16 seasons. Always a favorite.

Tim O'Brien First performed with us on September 21, 2001 with Darrell Scott, and returned in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2010. A master instrumentalist and songwriter.

The Holmes Brothers The Holmes Brothers performed on February 10, 2007 at the United Methodist Church. Brothers - Sherman and Wendall and Popsy Dixon bring "Timeless, deeply soulful and uplifting gospel-drenched blues, street corner doo-wop, ballads, R&B, country and funk. -NY Times

Elana James and the Hot Club of Cowtown Has been part of series beginning in 2007and returned in 2008 and 2011.

Garnet Rogers Garnet starting performing as part of our series, the first season in 1995, and continued to be part of our series for 8 more years. Voted the best baritone voice! A Canadian treasure.

Richard Thompson Caught here at soundcheck, Richard has given 4 performances, always to a full, and appreciative house.

Greg Brown and Bo Ramsey Greg was our lst performer on October 29, 1995 and has returned for 6 seasons.