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Dark Side of the Mountain celebrates the music of legendary psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd in a way that sets it apart from traditional tribute acts.

Rather than recreating familiar songs note for note, Dark Side of the Mountain channels the spirit of Pink Floyd’s early years—when the music was raw, exploratory, and fueled by boundless psych-rock energy. The show is immersive and improvisational, capturing what it might have felt like to experience Pink Floyd live in the early 1970s.

The performance is paired with a live-projection visual element that evolves alongside the music, creating a fully sensory experience that draws audiences deep into the sound and atmosphere.

This is not a nostalgia act.

It’s a bold, electrifying journey into the experimental heart of one of rock’s most influential bands—designed to be felt as much as heard.

Pete Francis of Dispatch
📅Saturday, February 14th, 7pm
📍Spruce Peak Arts, 122 Hourglass Drive, Stowe, VT
🎟️$42.45 - $53.15 (All-in pricing) Senior and Student Discounts Available! https://www.etix.com/.../pete-francis-stowe-spruce-peak-arts

Pete Francis is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for blending eclectic genres and collaborating across the musical spectrum. Initially one-third of the legendary New England indie band Dispatch, Pete and the group sold over 700,000 albums and achieved monumental live success, including five sell-outs at Madison Square Garden and a record-breaking 100,000-person crowd at Boston’s Hatch Shell. During Dispatch’s near decade-long hiatus, Pete launched a solo career in 2001, releasing seven albums through his Dragon Crest Collective label and establishing himself as an emotive and dynamic artist.
Following Dispatch’s reunion in 2011, Pete balanced solo projects with his band role. In 2019, he left Dispatch to fully embrace his solo career. His 2023 album PTRN SKY! marked a major shift as his first self-recorded and self-produced effort. The album blends vibrant electronic beats with his signature style and was recorded in his home studio alongside Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby. Since then, he’s released several home-recorded singles and EPs, including Neon Light Blind, the self-titled Pete Francis EP, and Hurricane Candle, a heartfelt tribute to his late father.

As of 2025, Pete is gearing up for new releases, including remixes of his Summer 2024 hit Smile, featuring G. Love and Demarco, and an upcoming album with producer Mikey Bar-Lavi. He’s also regularly performing at iconic New York and New England venues, where he continues to connect with both longtime fans and new listeners.

Questions? Contact boxoffice@sprucepeakarts.org

Mary Fahl, on tour in support of her album, “Can’t Get It Out of My Head,” is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based chamber-pop group October Project.

A former Horizons Young Artist, Elliott has soloed with the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and New York Philharmonic, among other leading orchestras. A dynamic and engaging musician, his program features works by 20th-century masters.

William Grant Still: Suite
Bridge: Sonata
Britten: Sonata
Barber: Sonata

📆Sunday, March 1st, 7pm
📍Spruce Peak Arts in Stowe, Vermont
🎟️ All in ticket prices: $37.10 - $58.50 (with senior and students discounts available!)

During his almost 40 years as lead singer and main songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Glen Phillips has helped create the band’s elegant folk/pop sound with honest, introspective lyrics that forged a close bond with fans. Alongside his work with Toad, Glen has released acclaimed solo albums and collaborated on projects ranging from Mutual Admiration Society (with members of Nickel Creek) to the experimental Remote Tree Children.

Brooklyn Rider returns to Spruce Peak Arts!

With a repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, and genre-defying collaborations, Brooklyn Rider, the innovative string quartet known for their adventurous spirit and captivating performances, redefines the boundaries of chamber music. Their dynamic approach and technical prowess promise an electrifying concert experience that resonates with audiences of all musical tastes.

Johnny Gandelsman, violin
Colin Jacobsen, violin
Nicholas Cords, viola
Michael Nicolas, cello

Ticket prices range $29.08 to $53.15 and are available here: https://www.sprucepeakarts.org/events/brooklyn-rider/

Cape Breton’s Celtic legend Natalie MacMaster and Fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy invite some of the World’s top Celtic Musicians to join them for an incredible night!

This musical journey will feature true all-stars of the Celtic world from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond. Natalie and Donnell will explore the connections between Celtic styles across countries and take the audience from the music’s ancient roots to its modern trends.

Join Natalie, Donnell, their daughter Mary Frances and their special guests for an unforgettable night!

This young Brazilian violinist has already performed as soloist with the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra and won first prize at the 2024 Sphinx Competition. We feature our Horizons Young Artist in a free concert of solo violin works for all to enjoy.

Bosísio: Aboio e Dança Negra
Ysaÿe: E-minor Sonata, Op. 27, No. 4
Bach: D-minor Partita, BWV 1004

Scenes – A Billy Joel Experience is New England’s premier Billy Joel tribute band, bringing the iconic songs of the Piano Man to life with unparalleled energy, musicianship, and authenticity. Since their formation in 2013, the band has captivated audiences across the region, delivering high-energy, note-perfect renditions of Billy Joel’s timeless hits, from the classic “Piano Man” to the rock anthems “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “Only the Good Die Young”. Named after one of Joel’s signature songs, Scenes aims to create a true Billy Joel experience – not just a tribute performance, but a celebration of the artistry, storytelling, and rich musicality that have made Billy Joel one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. If you’re looking to relive the magic of Joel’s classic hits, Scenes is your front-row ticket to an unforgettable musical journey through the soundtrack of a generation.

Legendary musician, Roseanne Cash, brings her Grammy-winning songwriting skills and vocals to the Spruce Peak Arts stage. Join us on Saturday, March 21st, at 7pm.

One of the most ambitious and literary songwriters of her generation” (Rolling Stone), Rosanne Cash is America’s foremost musical woman of letters, a literate and incisive artist whose poignant and distinctive vocals turn every song into a revelatory tale. A singular artist at the peak of her interpretive powers, Cash has earned four Grammy awards—three for The River & The Thread (2014, Blue Note)—and 12 additional nominations. Among many other accolades, in 2021 she became the first woman to receive the Edward MacDowell award for music composition. Her acclaimed 2010 memoir Composed has been described by the Chicago Tribune as “one of the best accounts of an American life you’ll likely ever read.” Cash was recently elected as an Honorary American member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Ticket prices range from: $72.41 to $138.75
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/47871689/spruce-peak-unpluggedrosanne-cash-stowe-spruce-peak-arts