Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival
Saturday & Sunday, January 30-31, 2021
Keith Murphy, Director
Now a cornerstone of the traditional music calendar in New England, the Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival returns to Brattleboro Jan. 30-31.
The popular event, directed by Keith Murphy, continues to offer a unique showcase of a variety of northern musical traditions including Irish, Scottish, English and French Canadian. The festival musters the considerable local talent in the Brattleboro area as well as a select roster of regional guests.
The festival begins Saturday, Jan. 30, with a full slate of daytime participation and performance activities at the Brattleboro Music Center, including workshops, panels, mini-concerts, a dance band class, and more. Saturday also has a special “family track,” which includes a concert and dance for all ages. The day concludes with a gala evening performance.
Sunday, Jan. 31, a series of boisterous participatory sessions — pub singing, French Canadian and Irish tune jamming, and more! – will take place at Brattleboro’s local pub, McNeill’s Brewery.
The Brattleboro Music Center relies on volunteers in the community who give generously of their time. We are pleased to honor the following for their help in recent months: