Bent Nails Roadhouse

Live Band Karaoke
2026-05-13 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-04-15 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
Live Band Karaoke at Bent Nails Roadhouse puts you front and center with a full band backing you up.

Pick your song, grab the mic, and live out your rock-star moment—no judgment, just big sound and bigger fun.

Bad Luck Bliss
2026-05-09 20:30 - 23:30
Bluesy, punkabilly, alt-country goodness with a razor-sharp rockabilly edge and serious dance-floor energy.

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Pluto Rising
2026-05-08 20:30 - 23:00
Retro soul / synth dance pop.

Pluto Rising (based in VT) plays original dance music inspired by soul, synth-pop, and reggae. They play a dynamic set of originals and covers that tell a story about a space-themed love saga and keep the dance floor bouncing. The line up: Christiana Athena (lead vox), Tamsen T. (backup vox), Mike Duplessis (guitar), Lit Tyler (bass), Nick Sherman (keys), and Jeremiah Johnson (drums).

Trivia Night with College
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
Get schooled by College! Trivia Night is every Thursday!

Open Celtic Session
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:00
The Bent Nails Celtic Session is back at our new location, Bent Nails Roadhouse, in Middlesex, Vermont.

This is an open session in a convivial atmosphere, focusing on Scottish, Irish, and Cape Breton music. Singing welcomed (songs should be trad or in trad style). Percussion on an invite-only basis.

Bring your instrument, family, and friends and settle in for an evening of craic, camaraderie and great tunes. Come to play, come to listen!

D. Davis & Marc Gwinn
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
An eclectic acoustic duo blending rock, blues, jazz, and folk with soulful vocals and standout guitar work.

Green Up Day Celebration
2026-05-02 17:00 - 20:00
Après Green Up Day Celebration with a Kentucky Derby Twist!

Green Up, Then Join Us at Bent Nails Roadhouse

Kentucky Derby Hat Contest

Build (at home) and wear your Derby hat to Bent Nails Roadhouse.

Must be made of recycled, repurposed and reimagined materials.

Fabulous prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places.

Gift for all entries.

$100 Triple Crown Prize — chosen from statewide 1st place winners

Contest Judging at 6:30

Seriously…Go Big or Go Home…Empty Handed!

J.J. Booth
2026-05-01 20:30 - 23:30
Rock, folk, Americana, satire, absurd, and eclectic.

The musical duo act of Jim Hamel and Jason Lee (members of the band, Some Hollow).

Visit J.J. Booth website: jjboothband.blogspot.com

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Drink and Draw
2026-04-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:30
Join us at Bent Nails Bistro for a creative and fun evening of drawing, dining, and sipping!

Hosted by TW Wood Gallery

Whether you are a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, come and unleash your creativity in a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy food and a drink while you meet new people and have a great time!

Art supplies provided$10 Drop in

Food and drinks purchased separately

Ancient Future
2026-04-25 21:00 - 23:59
Primal ancient traditions meet the dance floor

Primal rhythms unearthed from the past and woven into electronic beats. You won’t want to miss this one! DJ Ghost<3 will be spinning ancient future all night with dance performances by The Accaliae

$5 cover

Leah Rocketship
2026-04-24 20:00 - 23:30
Country, Americana, Folk

Original songs that will make you giggle, cry and tap your toes. Leah has a voice that moves through a wide range like honey.

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DJ Chia
2026-04-18 20:30 - 23:30, 2026-03-28 08:00 - 23:30
Dance party with DJ Chia

Live Comedy
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30
Laughter is the best revenge!

Definitely the best medicine too. So come laugh with us at the Roadhouse’s Live Stand Up showcase!

Hosted by Gordon Clark, Vermont Comedy All-Stars.

Laughs start at 7:30, come early for the tasty food and drinks.

Ryan James & The Cryin Shames
2026-04-11 20:30 - 23:30
Originals with a kinda 90’s vibe

We play tight, catchy original rock songs and present them as if we’re the biggest band in the land.

Madigan Linnane
2026-04-10 20:00 - 23:00
Indie/Pop/Folk

Madigan Linnane is an emerging musician local to The Mad River Valley in Vermont.

Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combine with a modern folk, pop, indie musical style that appeal to broad audiences. A versatile musician performing a mix of originals and covers, Madigan plays acoustic guitar, ukulele, and piano and is best known for her velvety, tender vocal style and original songwriting.

Visit Madigan Linnane’s website: madiganlinnane.com

Chanterelle
2026-04-04 20:30 - 23:30
Indie rock, post punk, post rock

Chanterelle is a post-punk band from Plainfield, Vermont, shaped by years of writing, rehearsal, and shared intent. James Secor (guitar, vocals), Daniel Olmschenk (bass), Stu Wright (drums), and Brad Kukenberger (saxophone) craft songs that are lean and restrained—built on angular melodies, pulsing rhythms, and quiet urgency.

Spring Chickens
2026-04-03 20:00 - 23:00
The Spring Chickens are a volcanic old time stringband based in Vermont. They play a mix of hard-driving traditional Appalachian tunes and slower, sweeter songs and grooves.

Jenny Monfore’s go-get-em fiddling and banjo style come from years of traveling around the US playing at regional gatherings and jamming with local musicians. Chris Hollis’ rhythm guitar lays down a solid foundation for the Chickens’ dynamic groove. Together they swap between fiddle, banjo, guitar, triangle.

Visit Spring Chickens website: thespringchickens.com

Folderol
2026-03-27 20:00 - 23:30
Central VT Live Dance Music.

Certified high energy rock band combined with a penchant for improvisation and rejuvenating local original music.
