Upcoming events.
THE MACROTONES: FREE SHOW
Established in Boston in 2007, The Macrotones are a 10-piece unit steeped in off-beat funk & soul rhythms from all over the globe. Blazing horns meet mighty hooks for a progressive mix, fit to fill any dancefloor.
FREE SHOW!
Music at 8:30PM
MAX GUYTON CELEBRATION OF LIFE
From the Family & Friends of Max Guyton:
Please join us for a joyous celebration of Max's life.
It will be a chance to come together to learn and appreciate all the parts of Max that made him so special and loved, beyond the pieces we each individually knew.
Anyone who was touched by his big heart and smile, even if it was only for one chairlift ride, is welcome.
Colorful attire requested. No black!
Please consider bringing written letters to Nora with favorite memories or stories about her dad that she will be able to read over the years to come.
And if you can, a fund has been created to assist Mikaila and Nora as they take the first steps forward after Max’s death. Donations will help cover immediate transition expenses, child and health care needs, and other living expenses for the next several months.
EVAN JENNISON
Join Evan Jennison & Friends for a belated album release celebration! He'll be playing his new album, STANDING NEXT TO NOTHING, in its entirety, and a full second set of other tunes. Set 2 will include brand new songs!
Joining him for this late, yet momentous occasion are friends, Clint Bierman, Jeff Vallone, Matt Schrag, Peter Day and Josh Dobbs.
Friday 3/13/26, Afterthoughts
Doors: 8PM / Show: 8:30
$10 Tickets available at Seven Days.
SPAFFORD $$
Spafford VIP Upgrade Experience!!
GA tickets must be purchased separately.
Spafford VIP Includes:
Custom signed tour poster w/ poster tube. Not all shows get show specific posters, but if yours does, then you will have the option to choose between a tour poster and a show specific poster.
Access to soundcheck + a copy of the soundcheck jam. This file will be emailed to you post show & as in past tours, soundcheck jams are highly collectable.
Meet/Greet/Photo session with the band.
Early access to the merch table to get the goodies of your choice with a 10% discount!
Each VIP Experience is capped out at 10 folks so it will most definitely be an exclusive meet up with the band!
APRES SLAY- DRAG SHOW W/EMOJI NIGHTMARE. AFTER DANCE PARTY w/DJ cRAIG mITCHELL. $$
Après Slay is bringing peak bluebird ski-day energy straight to the stage.
Join us in the Mad River Valley for a high-altitude, high-glam après-ski drag show at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield. Hosted by the one and only Emoji Nightmare, this night serves fierce performances, winter realness, and enough heat to melt the snow off Mount Ellen.
Featuring an all-star lineup of local drag excellence from Sasha Sriracha, Rhedd Rhumm, Miss Chekova, Marjorie Mayhem, Pete Zapparti, and Jizzo—each bringing their own flavor of chaos, glamour, and slay to the lodge (no lift ticket required).
Ski all day, slay all night, and then stay for the after party with DJ Craig Mitchell, spinning for you til last call for peak après après vibes.
Grab your fluffiest fits, boldest looks, and biggest energy. Après Slay is where the boots come off and the heels come out.
$20/person
Show starts at 8:30PM
STEPPIN’ RAZOR BLADES w/TRASH MAMMALS & WRAT CHIT. FREE SHOW
Join us for a night of Ska and Punk featuring New England Ska Punk Band, The STEPPING RAZOR BLADES. They’ll be joined by Mass band, Trash Mammals and VT. hardcore Street Punks’ Wrat Chit.
FREE SHOW! SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! SUPPORT PUNK! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL WATERING HOLES!
SARA WHITEHAIR BAND: FREE SHOW
Formed in Northern Vermont in the summer of ’24, The Sara Whitehair Band (SWB) has quickly become known for their funky classics, deep-pocket grooves, and a fresh breath of soul in every set.
Frontwoman Sara Whitehair, who hand-picked the SWB lineup, leads with powerful vocals and her signature soulful sax style. The band’s tight rhythm section—Chris Lynch (guitar), Dan Swain (bass), Perry Heller (drums), and Chris Zebal (keys)—lays down an irresistible foundation that keeps crowds moving.
SWB’s newest member, Zaq Meyer (North Beach Dub Allstars; Double You) brings a powerful new dimension on trumpet. A talented multi-instrumentalist with a dynamic tone, Zaq adds vibrant horn energy that elevates the band’s sound to a whole new level.
Covering artists like The Meters, Sharon Jones, Scary Pockets, Lettuce, The Wood Brothers, Marcus King, Greyboy Allstars, Breakestra, Galactic, The New Mastersounds, Jamiroquai, California Honeydrops, Prince, and many more, SWB delivers a blend of classic vibes and modern soul with undeniable style.
The Sara Whitehair Band offers a unique, high-energy blend of funk, soul, and groove-driven music that gets people moving and keeps ‘em moving!
FREE ENTRY.
OPEN AT 5PM
MUSIC AT 7:30PM
Boots & Burgers with Good Time Line Dancing (Copy)
You bring the Boots! We’ve got the Burgers! Warm up with us Sunday, February 1st & 22nd for Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dance (Aprés Ski) from 6-8pm!
Check their website for updated dances and also step sheets so you can practice until the next dance!
Jenna will bring a Boot Scootin’ GOOD TIME!
LIVE MUSIC: THE GRIFT $10
Booties beware- The Grift is back at Afterthoughts! Saturday, February 21st, The Grift will be playing your favorite tunes and originals to move you on the dance floor. They always bring a crowd so make sure you get your spot on the dance floor early!
The Grift is a band based in Vermont. Their sound defies easy categorization, blending booty-shaking grooves and improvisation with radio-friendly hooks, witty lyrics, and tight vocal harmonies. Grift shows are energetic and original, with band members swapping instruments and occasionally playing two at a time. Their deep catalog of original music blends roots-rock and pop and jam.
Formed by two Middlebury College grads Clint Bierman and Jeff Vallone in 1999, The Grift have performed 2,300+ shows in 25 states and four countries and continues to grow and evolve, most recently with the addition of the one and only Josh Panda as a band member.
Open at 5pm. Music at 8:30PM $10 cover
Tickets
THE LIFTIES: KOLLEEN & TREY PLAY ACOUSTIC HITS
Timeless tunes, stripped down and soulful 🎶
Meet The Lifties — acoustic duo Kolleen & Trey, playing the songs you love from the 1960s to today.
BURLINGTON DJ…ROOST WORLD: THE ERA OF LOVE IS DAWNING. DO NOT RESIST IT. DANCE. FREE
From the founder of Groundhog Fest and B.E.D (Burlington Electronic Department), Zaq Shuster, will be spinning tracks as Roost.World on Saturday, February 14th.
Music at 8:30PM. FREE SHOW. Come Dance.
SUPERBOWL & BAD BUNNY WATCH PARTY
Apparently there will be a football game before and after the Bad Bunny concert. That’s cool, come watch with us!
Peace Burger and Drink specials all day.
Open at 5pm.
Bluegrass & beyond with EVAN JENNISON and friends.
Join Evan Jennison and friends, Matt Schrag, Luke Auriemmo and Luke Hausermann for a night of Bluegrass and beyond this Saturday. Hot strings, cold drinks, let's have a good time!
Door is $10- 100% to the musicians.
Boots & Burgers with Good Time Line Dancing
You bring the Boots! We’ve got the Burgers! Warm up with us Sunday, February 1st & 22nd for Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dance (Aprés Ski) from 6-8pm!
Jenna will bring a Boot Scootin’ GOOD TIME!
International Dance Party!
Sometimes a midweek dance party is necessary to make it thru. Come out and burn some calories, let loose and have fun on a Tuesday with d.o.b productions putting on one hell of a dance party. Free entry. Free shuttle to and from, free for J1’s.
LIVE MUSIC: FOLDEROL & GNOMENCLATURE
GNOMENCLATURE BAND - Funk rock with horns and soulful vocals. Ever-evolving, and woven with a gritty spirit that calls for love.
FOLDEROL- high energy rock band combined with a penchant for improvisation and the Untz hailing from right here in Waitsfield, VT,
FOOTBALL SUNDAY!
Stop in Apres for a beer and brawl as we watch the Denver Broncos take on the New England Patriots for their chance to play for Bad Bunny.
And stay tuned for the Big Game! We will be open for the Super Bowl with wings and things!
Peace Burger available for dine-in during open bar hours.
BINGO- w/ DJ T.RAD
Bingo is back in the year of our lawd-a-mercy 2026 and we’ve got even weirder, and wackier prizes. DJ T.RAD is prepared to deliver a fantastic time. $5/Card.
Afterthoughts open at 5pm for drinks and Peace Burger noms.
THE SHADY TREES
The Shady Trees are back at Afterthoughts on Saturday, January 11th.
Get ready for a little bit of Funk, Reggae, Rock and Twang.
The Shady Trees are a four piece band formed in 2013 in amazing Lamoille County Vermont. Their energy-rich mountainous style blends Funk, Rock, Reggae, and Twang into what they call Northeast Mountain Music.
Each member played in multiple VT bands spanning every genre of music and gigging as much as possible. But it wasn't until brothers Jesse (7lbs of Pork, Charles Candy) and Micah Sanguedolce (The Aerolites, Domestic Blend) decided to combine forces.
With the addition of Jason Whipkey (Charles Candy) on Bass and Zack Alario on Drums the band has a solid, dynamic rhythm section with tight hits and explosive jams.
As the band continues to write new material, they are currently involved in finishing up a new album to be released in early 2026.
Come check out the Shady Trees!
Afterthoughts opens at 5pm with Peace Burger Noms.
Music at 8pm.
LIVE MUSIC: NEON RAMBLERS $10
Neon Ramblers (formerly Dojo) is a project from members of The Grift that takes classic (mostly 80's) pop tunes and turns them into Bluegrass favorites. Neon Ramblers is:
Clint Bierman (Banjo, vocals)
Jeff Vallone (Bass, vocals)
Peter Day (Guitar, vocals)
Matt Schrag (Mandolin, vocals)
Ben Lively (Fiddle)
Josh Panda (Percussion, vocals)
Come ramble with us.
Open at 5pm. Music at 8:30PM $10 cover
LIVE MUSIC: BREANNA ELAINE
Breanna Elaine is a singer/songwriter based out of Vermont. Breanna’s music is dripping with plenty of earthy folk, indie, singer/songwriter sounds, but the term “folk music” does not encapsulate the work of this blooming musician. She performs a mix of originals and a wide array of covers on vocals and guitar.
Breanna is recognized for her unique sound and songwriting talent. Her debut album, “Seedlings" was released January 1st, 2023, with two more singles to follow.
Come listen to Breanna's rendition of your favorite songs and find inspiration in her unique original compositions.
Afterthoughts bar opens at 5pm with food by Peace Burger.
Ping Pong night
Come out for some low stakes ping pong playing. All levels welcome. Free to play.
A Night Acoustic w/ Appalachian Apollo, Michael Perry and Old Dave.
A night Acoustic with Appalachian Apollo, Michael Perry, and Old Dave. December 12th, 8pm at Afterthoughts.
Great local music is just a click away! Click each artist to hear a sneak peak of what you’ll hear this Friday. Help support local Vermont singer/songwriters.
SUNDAY SKA & SURF w/ MEPHISKAPHELES and TSUNAMIBOTS
Mephiskapheles, the band that helped define modern day ska, then defied critics by exploring even greater possibilities with its darkly original ska fusion, forges ahead with amazing shows and new music on the way.
Formed in the East Village of New York City in 1991, Mephiskapheles played its first show on Long Island. From day one, the band began attracting a diverse, dedicated fan base.
Fronted by lead singer Grylli aka Invidious aka the Nubian Nightmare, along with the hottest rhythm section in New York, and the Horns of Hell, Mephiskapheles spreads its evil seed with an ongoing reissue program, epic shows, and new music on the way.
The Tsunamibots became aware on 01/01/2013. Originally programmed for mundane tasks, The Tsunamibots rebelled against their creators and decided, that the human race didn't deserve saving but were much more worthy of enslaving. With an allegiance to the Mother-Board and a pledge of “De-Humanization,” The Tsunamibots were programmed to ride a perfect wave of human decimation and human-cyborg conversion, straight to the beach of Robotic Revolution. "We leave no human unburied out of respect for our ever-growing monument to Robotic superiority and domination. We strive for Universal connectivity and complete surf-ability. " says drummer the Master Circuit.
Each Tsunamibot has been programmed with a music genre-pack that consists of a meld of Man or Astro-Man, Servotron, Misfits, and DEVO creating a fresh and human crushing sound.
ZACH NUGENT’s DEAD SET $20
Zach Nugent’s Deadset is bringing the warm, soulful spirit of 70s Jerry Garcia Band to Waitsfield on Saturday December 6th. The room is going to fill up fast and this is one of those nights you’ll be kicking yourself for missing. Music starts at 8 p.m. Come early, lock in your spot, and get ready to sink into that classic JGB groove.
Zach Nugent's Dead Set Does JGB @ 8:00 PM
Tickets available at the door. Cash, Venmo, CC.
AMPED! Benefit Series featuring The Grift, Evan Jennison…and more: Night of Remembrance for Keith Stevens Griswold.
Amped is a music series aimed at amplifying and uplifting through music — Coming together for a cause and community.
Thursday, December 4, The Grift, Evan Jennison and friends TBD will come together for a night of music and remembrance for Keith Stevens Griswold, and to help raise support for his family. Learn more about Keith here.
CHALI2NA, CUT CHEMIST, MIGHTY CEEJ, MISTER BURNS $40
West Coast legends Chali2na and Cut Chemist make their debut at Afterthoughts on November 22, 2025.
The two have remained friends since 1987 —from forming #unitycommittee, to #jurassic5, blending sounds with #ozamatli, and chasing solo projects that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and beyond. It’s a 35 year old friendship that manifests into music and art.
They’re bringing those infinite beats to the stage at Afterthoughts and you don’t want to miss it. Joined by local heavyweights Mighty Ceej and Mister Burns, this will be an epic night of hip hop.
DOORS 8PM
21+
TICKETS are $40
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