Despite the realities of COVID posing new challenges, organizers of the Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival have announced the popular event will return — albeit in a revised format — Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31.

Director Keith Murphy assures music lovers the event once again will showcase northern musical traditions including Irish, Scottish, English and French Canadian. The festival as always will rely on the considerable local talent in the Brattleboro area as well as a select roster of regional guests.

Online workshops and sessions are being planned, along with an evening event. More information about performers, session and workshop topics, and scheduling will be announced soon.