Brattleboro, VT — On Saturday, July 26 at 6:00 PM, the Bandwagon Summer Series, presented by Next Stage Arts, continues its vibrant season with a special performance by The Blue Dahlia at the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), 10 Town Crier Drive in Brattleboro.
Led by Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter and ukulele player Dahlia Dumont, The Blue Dahlia weaves a colorful tapestry of world music that bridges continents, languages, and cultures. Singing in both French and English, Dumont’s sound fuses the romance of French chanson with Latin rhythms, klezmer violin, ska, reggae, and jazz — all steeped in her unique life journey through New York, France, and Senegal.
This genre-bending group has performed at venues from New York cafés to international festivals, drawing listeners into a musical experience that is at once joyful, poetic, and politically resonant. Their acoustic trios in Paris bistros and high-energy big band shows around the world have garnered acclaim for their inclusivity, musicianship, and heart.
Saturday’s show is part of the Bandwagon Summer Series, a family-friendly lineup of live outdoor performances taking place across Brattleboro, Putney, and Bellows Falls through September. Each show features a mix of live music, community, and local flavor. For this evening, Putney General Store will provide food onsite, and kids under 12 attend free, with a dedicated play area to keep young concertgoers happy.
Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at the gate, and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chairs to enjoy the show picnic-style. For the adults, Barr Hill cocktails make a triumphant return alongside local food favorites like Smokin’ Bowls and 802 Soul Kitchen throughout the season.
Don’t miss this chance to experience The Blue Dahlia’s soul-stirring performance under the Vermont summer sky — where Brooklyn meets Paris, and music meets community.
More info and tickets at: nextstagearts.org