Upcoming events.
TURNmusic presents and performs in Waterbury, Vermont at The Phoenix Gallery and Music Hall 5 Stowe Street Waterbury, VT 05676 All tickets can be purchased at sevendaystickets.com or www.thephoenixvt.com for our Phoenix Concerts. For Barre Opera House shows visit: https://barreoperahouse.org/shows/
TURNmusic presents shows in Waterbury, Barre and Burlington. Our home stage is at The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall in historic downtown Waterbury. We present and perform New Music, attracting the finest touring musicians and contemporary music and jazz composers between Montreal, Boston and New York. Looking for things to do near Stowe? We are a quick 20 minute drive via the Scenic Byway, or stop by a Vermont outlet shop or our unique, local retailers and farm to table restaurants in downtown Waterbury before the show. We offer FREE youth tickets to most shows with the purchase of an adult ticket. Our youth tickets are funded by The Alchemist Foundation and Mountainside Pharmacy in Stowe. Sign up for our newsletter to learn about perks like refreshments offered at concerts by our sponsors.
TURNmusic Ensemble at Frank Suchomel Memorial Arts Center
5:30 pm Gallery Opens, 6:00 pm Music
Free for all
TURNmusic Ensemble members perform at the series, featuring Mary Jane Austin, Dan Liptak, Mary Rowell, and Nicola Cannizzaro. This series is curated by Adam Tendler. Find more details here.
September Jazz Jam
Each month Nina Towne and Anne Decker host a jazz jam at The Phoenix. The jam is always full of energy from people who have come together to celebrate live jazz and what it always brings. A genre steeped in history, tradition, protocol, nuance and genius musicians, juxtaposed with an individual’s, at any skill level, raw, inspired, interpretation, and execution in the VERY moment = jazz. Jazz is a journey, a destination, to which, even the greats say…you never arrive.
6-9 pm, suggested donation $5. Bring a dessert to share.
TURNmusic Quartet performs The Current Beneath: Works for String Quartet 2001-2025 by Erik Nielsen (Saturday)
Join TURNmusic as we celebrate the 75th Birthday of Vermont composer Erik Nielsen. The TURNmusic Quartet (Mary Rowell, Brooke Quiggins, Elizabeth Reid, and John Dunlop) will be joined by Dan Liptak on Clarinet for a concert of Nielsen's string quartets and quintet.
TURNmusic Quartet performs The Current Beneath: Works for String Quartet 2001-2025 by Erik Nielsen (Sunday)
Join TURNmusic as we celebrate the 75th Birthday of Vermont composer Erik Nielsen. The TURNmusic Quartet (Mary Rowell, Brooke Quiggins, Elizabeth Reid, and John Dunlop) will be joined by Dan Liptak on Clarinet for a concert of Nielsen's string quartets and quintet.
TURNmusic Presents Sarah Neufeld / Richard Reed Parry / Rebecca Foon
First Sounds is the debut album of the new, neoclassical group hailing from Montreal, consisting of violinist Sarah Neufeld, multi-instrumentalist Richard Reed Parry and cellist Rebecca Foon. The trio originally met in Montreal during the late 1990s while independently finding their footing in the local arts and culture community. For two years, Rebecca, Sarah and Richard collaborated in various capacities before embarking on their respective musical careers.
Music in the Alley: Helen Gillet
TURNmusic presents Music in the Alley: Helen Gillet. Friday, August 15, 2025
Belgian-born Helen Gillet is a singer-songwriter and surrealist-archeologist focusing on the worlds of electronic sound and acoustic cello. She moved to New Orleans in 2002, where she has developed an eclectic palette of experimental, jazz, folk, funk, pop and classical and has self produced fourteen albums to date. She is the recipient of the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, Downbeat Magazine has named her Rising Star twice and New Orleans has given her the best Contemporary Jazz, Female Performer and Other Instrumentalist awards. Gillet’s solo performance, known for its enigmatic quality as each song is performed with a mastery of live looping technology, has been shared with audiences worldwide including her annual acclaimed performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Helen Gillet - cello
Past event: TURNmusic presents Wreckmeister Harmonies
TURNmusic presents: Wrekmeister Harmonies, the duo of JR Robinson and Esther Shaw. The duo are sonic shape shifters with expansive ideas, and a distinctly dark bent. Inspired by artists such as Glenn Branca, Rhys Chatham and Lou Reed, Wrekmeister Harmonies’ approach each album as a new sonic adventure.
Past event: TURNmusic presents Rachel Ambaye Quartet
TURNmusic presents Rachel Amabaye at The Phoenix on August 5th, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Rachel Ambaye cherishes her studies and performances of jazz, as they allow for further education, connection, and exploration of African American culture—an expansive culture that has been integral to the foundations of this country. Rachel Ambaye will be joined by three incredible local musicians: Tom Cleary on piano, Jeremy Hill on bass, and Zach Brownstein on drums
Past event: TURNmusic hosts "Play On" a Cabaret Showcase
“Play On!” is a cabaret that has evolved over the past few months from a Musical Review with several actors into a fun mini-showcase of musicians and vocalists throughout Vermont & New Hampshire. This 1-2 hour showcase will feature instrumental jazz, original compositions/songs, newcomers to the music scene, and more! We hope to see you come and enjoy the show!
Past event: Music in the Alley: Jazz with Noah Young Trio
TURNmusic presents Music in the Alley 2025. Up second, The Noah Young Trio began in New Orleans in 2015, and is already making an impact in the local and national scenes with their high energy performances. Drawing from the past while blazing a trail forward, the group blends the earthy funk music well known at home with Young’s lofty ambitious original compositional style into a sound both familiar and fresh to fans of contemporary groove-oriented jazz. As accessible as it is cerebral, the group evokes the perspective trick of an optical illusion in that the desire to get up and dance or sit down and listen can shift on a dime. Noah Young - bass Max Bronstein - guitar Andy Gagnon - drums
Past event: TURNmusic and New Amsterdam Records present BlackGate
TURNmusic and New Amsterdam Records present BlackGate. An international double bill featuring music and performances from American cellist/composer Clarice Jensen & Dutch harpist Lavinia Meijer, culminating in the US premiere of BlackGate, by Irish composer Caimin Gilmore.
Past event: TURNmusic presents Kenji Bunch & Family
The Current Presents: 2025 Summer Opening Festival Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM Stowe, Vermont STOWE, VT – The Current is pleased to invite the public to its 2025 Summer Opening Festival, a vibrant community celebration taking place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free event marks the opening of It often rhymes, our summer indoor exhibition, and the return of Exposed, our highly anticipated annual outdoor sculpture exhibition. Join us for an afternoon of contemporary art, engaging dialogue, live music, and complimentary local food and drink, while enjoying the beauty of summer in Vermont.
4:00 PM – Indoor reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.
4:30 PM – Guided walking tour through town featuring artist talks in front of the Exposed sculptures.
5:30 PM – Lawn celebration at The Current with live music presented by TURNmusic featuring violist and composer Kenji Bunch, local beer courtesy of The Alchemist, wine courtesy of Commodities, ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, and pizza from Piecasso
Past event: Parker Shper Residency (Night#2)
Pianist and Composer Parker Shper plays a two-night residency at the Phoenix Gallery in Waterbury, VT, presented by TURNmusic.
Gallery Opens 7pm / Music 7:30pm
$25-50 Sliding / Under 21 Free
These shows will be recorded live and later released on selected streaming platforms. Audience members in attendance will have early access to the mixed tracks.
Parker Shper's Quartet, featuring his all-original compositions, includes musicians Rob Morse on Upright Bass, Mike Bjella on Tenor Saxophone, and Geza Carr on Drums.
Past event: Parker Shper Residency (Night #1)
Pianist and Composer Parker Shper plays a two-night residency at the Phoenix Gallery in Waterbury, VT, presented by TURNmusic.
$25-50 Sliding
Under 21 Free
These shows will be recorded live and later released on selected streaming platforms. Audience members in attendance will have early access to the mixed tracks.
The Standards Quartet (Featuring Saxophonist Mike Bjella, Bassist JD Haenni, and Drummer Geza Carr) plays a repertoire drawing from the great Jazz Composers John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, and their Legendary Ensembles.
Past event: Music in the Alley: The Devonian Hot Club plays the music of Django Reindhardt & Stephane Grappelli.
TURNmusic presents Music in the Alley 2025. Up first, The Devonian Hot Club plays the music of Django Reindhardt & Stephane Grappelli. Django's jazz was born from the marriage of Louis Armstrong's trumpet with the anguished sound of Romany violin and the fire of flamenco guitar. Created amidst the glamour of7 Jazz Age Paris and reaching a peak during the horrors of World War II. Django's jazz also called Swing Manouche gave a voice to a dispossessed people. A collective of Central Vermont musicians gather for this event... D. Davis - guitar, vocals (Red Hot Juba) Roland Clark - violin (Beg, Steal or Borrow) Carrie Cook - upright bass, vocals, kazoo (Steady Betty) Greg Hayes - guitar, vocals (The Dorado Collective)
Past event: TheRayVegaQuARTet
Past event: TheRayVegaQuARTet Saturday, May 31, 2024
Doors 7pm / Music 7:30pm $15-30 Sliding / Under 21 Free
Ray Vega/trumpet, Evan Allen/piano, Jeremy Hill/bass, Gaza Carr/drums. The RayVegaQuARTet presents original and standards and focuses on hard core swinging!!
Past event: Outer Sounds ft. MAW and The Untempered Unit
Outer Sounds ft. MAW + The Untempered Unit
Eli Wallace, Frank Meadows and Jessica Ackerley are a trio based between New York City and Honolulu.
Friday, May 30, 2024 7:30pm
Past event: Dan Greenleaf Organization
May 25th, 2025 Gallery Opens 3:30pm / Music 4 pm. BYOB
Past event: Open Stage: for youth by youth Hosted by UVM Music Education students
Open Stage: for youth by youth Hosted by UVM Music Education students Saturday, May 17, 2025
5:00-6:00pm, free
This event is perfect for middle/high school students to showcase their musical talents—whether solo or in groups. It’s a relaxed atmosphere where you can share your original songs, covers, or just enjoy the performances. All instruments, genres, and skill levels are welcome! Come out to support and enjoy a night of creativity and fun!
Past event: TURNquartet presents, “Hurtling Toward Oblivion” May 13
TURNmusic Quartet performs 'Hurtling Toward Oblivion', curated by Mary Rowell
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Gallery Opens 7pm / Music 7:30pm. BYOB
Past event: TURNmusic presents - Anabel Gil Díaz and her DíJazz Collective
TURNmusic present Anabel Gil Díaz and her DíJazz Collective
Past event: TURNmusic presents Benjamin Kulp, Cello “Sign of the Times”
TURNmusic presents Benjamin Kulp, Cello “Sign of the Times”
Past event: TURNmusic Ensemble + Mary Bonhag perform Penelope, a Song Cycle
Past event: TURNmusic presents Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Penelope with TURNmusic Ensemble and Mary Bonhag a benefit concert and auction for Brook Street High School and TURNmusic Tickets available at Barre Opera House
Past event: Parker Shper plays with Mike Bjella, JD Haenni and Geza Carr
Pianist / Keyboardist / Composer Parker Shper, originally from Central VT, has been based mostly in the Montreal area since he began studies in Jazz Piano Performance at McGill University in the mid-late 2000s.
Past event: Benefit for Paul Morris
Bruce, Jeremy, Josh and Andy will help us raise funds to support Paul Morris’ recovery from a heart transplant. Come one, come all. Doors open at 7 pm for treats and conversation, followed by a memorable evening of jazz music by our beloved Harwood music faculty and alumni. For the past 18 years Chef Paul has served as a Co-Food Service Director of the Harwood Unified Union School District, and underwent heart transplant surgery just weeks ago. Let’s help support his recovery!
Past event: TURNmusic presents the NOW Ensemble
TURNmusic presents the NOW Ensemble at The Flynn Space on March 15th from 7-9 pm.
Past Event: Marty Fogel's Mixed Bag Quartet plays album 'Now and Then'
Marty Fogel, Tom Cleary, Jeremy Hill, Geza Carr
Marty Fogel's Mixed Bag Quartet plays album 'Now and Then'
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Gallery Opens 7pm / Music 7:30pm
$15-30 Sliding / Under 21 Free
BYOB
The Mixed Bag Quartet plays Marty’s original compositions. Released in June of 2023, recordings 'Now and Then', and 'Now and Then 2' are available on YouTube and most major streaming platforms. 'Now and Then' was also released as a CD. These releases and this concert features the playing of the Mixed Bag Quartet, with Tom Cleary on piano, Geza Carr on drums and Jeremy Hill on bass.
Marty Fogel (saxophones, clarinet, flute) has played and toured
internationally with major jazz artists, trumpeter Don Cherry and baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan. He also spent several years performing and recording in the band of the legendary rock artist Lou Reed. Marty was a cofounder of The Everyman Band, an innovative and internationally acclaimed group which toured throughout Europe and recorded two albums for ECM Records. He also recorded a CD under his own name entitled, “many bobbing heads at last...." which was released on CMP Records. Marty has been on stage performing in a wide variety of musical styles with artists such as Ed Blackwell, David Bowie, Trilok Gurtu, John Lee Hooker, David Torn, Nana Vasconcelos, and Colin Walcott. He has also backed The Four Tops, The Spinners and The Temptations.
Marty has also been a recipient of a performance grant from the National Endowment for the Arts which funded several concerts of his original music.
Sponsored by Bitter Bubble, part of Dry January at TURNmusic! Free cans first come, first serve.
Past event: Bruce Sklar Trio with special guest saxophonist and composer Daniel Ian Smith
The Bruce Sklar Trio with special guest saxophonist and composer Daniel Ian Smith will be performing in the wonderful Phoenix Gallery in Waterbury VT on December 20, 2024. Plan now for a wonderful night on the town. BYOB and festive dress encouraged!
Friday, December 20, 2024
Gallery Opens at 7:00pm, Music Begins at 7:30pm
Watch an excerpt here!
We are pleased to offer the option to Bring Your Own Beverage and a charcuterie board from Salt & Rind! Thank you Britt and Luke! Let's gather to celebrate each other and the solstice.
Daniel Ian Smith is a saxophonist, flutist, educator and composer with over 30 years of experience. He is a Professor at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he has taught for almost 30 years. Smith is in demand as a clinician, guest soloist, and lecturer with appearances throughout the United States, Japan, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Israel and England. In 1992, he founded Big and Phat Jazz Productions to serve as the production company for his Jazz in the Sanctuary Concert Series, an independent record label Big and Phat Jazz Productions, and his ensembles and touring projects. The recordings and performances by his ensemble The New World Jazz Composers Octet (NWJCO) have received rave reviews in DownBeat, JazzTimes, Cadence, ArtsFuse and All About Jazz magazines. His groups The New World Jazz Composers Octet, and The Latin Side of Billy Strayhorn have been featured at festivals and concert halls locally and internationally.
Joining Daniel and Bruce will be bassist Jeremy Hill , and drummer Timothy Gilmore, two of New england's very best. https://danieliansmith.com/
Thank you to our sponsor, Salt & Rind, in downtown Waterbury!
Food & Drink
Wednesday - Saturday at 5pm is when our fun begins! We offer a full service bar with dinner and late night hours on the weekend; menus pictured below.
Oysters steal the show pretty much always for us, however if you're not a fan of those little bivalves we have a full menu of items to satisfy.
Past Event: Outer Sounds ft. Berman / Wallace / Ali / Harris+Arthur Brooks Ensemble V
"The improvising quartet of Josh Berman, Eli Wallace, Ishmael Ali, and Bill Harris focuses on acoustic interplay, resulting in music featuring acousmatic moments that obfuscate who makes which sound, blurring and bending rhythms and pitches into a syncretic whole. The group strives to create a unified heuristic sound that simultaneously features each individual while constantly generating a sense of rhythmic propulsion, at times subtle, at times bombastic."
trumpet - keys - cello - drums
"Arthur Brooks Ensemble V is an elastic group founded & led by Arthur Brooks to play his compositions & improvisations. This iteration will feature Brooks, Michael Chorney, Bill Heminway, Jeremy Harlos, Anthony Santor & Matt Weston. This group carries on the radical musical tradition & evolution of Brooks’ mentors & peers such as Bill Dixon, Cecil Taylor, Milford Graves, Frank Wright, William Parker, Ted Daniel and more."
Outer Sounds is a concert series curated by Greg Davis at The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall in Waterbury VT. Greg is an internationally recognized electronic musician from Burlington & owner of Autumn Records in Winooski.
Past Event Mountain Spells: Performance & Book Signing
Former poet laureate of Belfast, Maine, Afrofuturist/Oro-shamanic poet and bass clarinetist Toussaint St. Negritude dazzles with this debut collection of poems, featuring an ensemble of cosmic tones the late Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks once called “full of sweet sounds and surprises.” Through the inspiration of life, jazz, and nature, Mountain Spells is about the intrinsic clarity of emancipation, expressing all found intersections of what the author sees and experiences, and how this Black/queer/high-hat-wearing artist envisions the world through the lens of spirituality, the African diaspora, and nature as his home. Each poem, written in Vermont, expresses the whole cosmos of collective liberation. “I listened to the birds, to the sky, what the leaves were telling me,” says St. Negritude, and captured it all in improvisational, freeform, and musical poetry, lovely and changing as the seasons themselves.