In 2021, this cornerstone of the traditional music calendar in New England was held in virtual form. It was an epic weekend – with fine music, record attendance – and a few things that could only be part of an online festival, including the cat who disconnected the internet, and the performer who found that the best wifi signal was in the chicken coop…

We are not yet ready to go back to full days of happily crowded rooms, hallways, and the pub but it is the 15th year and we are marking the occasion with two in person concerts!

The Northern Roots Festival is known as a showcase of the variety of northern musical traditions including Irish, Scottish, English, French Canadian, Shetland and more. This year is no exception!

The Friday night concert (January 28th, 7:30 pm) features: Hanneke Cassel and Yann Falquet, Arthur Davis and Emma Schneider, Rachel Bell and Karen Axelrod, and Rachel Clemente and Dan Houghton

The Saturday evening concert (January 29th, 7:30 pm) lineup includes: Yann Falquet, Becky Tracy, and Keith Murphy; The Vox Hunters; Benedict Koehler and Hilari Farrington; Emerald Rae and Dan Frank.

Tickets are $20 adult, $10 youth (14 and under). There is a discount to attend both shows. Seats are available by clicking on the “Buy Tickets Now” link to the right of the page – or by calling 802.257.4523. Seating is limited and safety protocols require proof of vaccination or negative PCR test. Buy your tickets in advance!!