We had a GREAT time at the Newport, VT Jazz Festival!

Maple Leaf Seven played Saturday evening  on the waterfront and St. J. Jazz Trio played Saturday morning at the Newport Farmers' Market.

A huge "Thank You!" to all of the Sponsors who supported this event.  Please click here to find the list of sponsors and thank them for making this first festival possible.  Can you help make this an Annual event?  Clickhereto review sponsorship opportunities.

Jump, Jazz, Jubillee

March 24 - Streeter Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy

St. J. Jazz Quintet joins forces with Northeast Kingdom Youth Services to raise funds to support programs for families and youth throughout the community.  With particular emphasis on providing shelter for homeless youth.  Enjoy a evening of great music - along with food and auction - while supporting an important mission.

Oktoberfest in Pittsfield, NH

October 1 & 2, 2:00-4:00 pm - Over the Moon Farmstead
Maple Leaf German Band travels to Pittsfield, NH to provide authentice "omm-pah" music for Oktoberfest at Hidden Moon Brewing. Join us from 2:00 to 4:00 pm each day.

Did you miss our Swinging Epiphany Celebrations?  You can invite theSwing North Big Band to celebrate next holiday season in your community with a Swinging Epiphany Celebration​.  The  program features the Christmas story in Scripture interpreted through jazz carols and swing standards to create a moving and spirit filled celebration of the Good News coming into the world. 

Newport VT Jazz Festival

Saturday, August 8

St. J. Jazz Trioperforms at 12:00 noon in the Gardiner Park Bandstand.  Enjoy lunch and shop the Newport Farmers' Market to the strains of live jazz.

Maple Leaf Seven performs at 6:15 pm in the Waterfront Gazebo.  Traditional jazz and swing for an evening by the lake!  

Newport music educator, Peter Storrings fronts both ensembles on Saturday.

Celebrate our Nation's birthday

    - ML7 visits 3 states in 4 days!

  • Parade and BBQ on July 4th in NH,
  • Worship and Spirit on July 5th in VT,
  • Traditional Jazz on July 7th in ME

Bandstand Concert in Cornish, ME

July 7 - Cornish, ME
Maple Leaf Seven make a debut appearance at the Saco River Festival at the Cornish Fairgrounds bandstand in Cornish, ME.  Traditional jazz and swing standards for a summer evening. 7:00 - 8:30 pm


Chris Smith joins the band as our new principal vocalist.  Chris brings us back to our routes with a Sinatra sound but a youthful energy and great musicianship.  If you remember the band with Don Mullally, you'll love it with Chris on vocals.  Hear his debut performance at the Swingin' Holiday Concert on Friday, December 8.

"Carol-ring" -  Mountain View Grand

November 26 - 7:15 to 8:00 pm

United Community Handbell Ensemble Presents a program of seasonal music in the lobby of Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield, NH. Our program is a prelude to the grand tree lighting ceremony that caps off a full day of holiday celebrations at the resort.

Jazz Worship - St. Johnsbury

August 11 - United Community Church

St. J. Jazz Quartet brings a spirit-filled set to worship at United Community Church, 1325 Main St. in St. Johnsbury.  God's Grace is evident in the interplay of instruments and voices with space for singing, improvisation and silence.  Come worship with us at 10:00 am and stay for a free oncert on the lawn at 11:30

Support live jazz in the Kingdom! 

You don't have to travel to Montreal or Rhode Island.  Attend the 2015 Jazz Festival in Newport, VT.  Blues, swing, funk, drum workshops and dinner jazz.   Informationhere.

We have several "private" engagements in the next couple weeks:  Maple Leaf Seven is playing for Memorial Service / Celebration of Life on July 24 and for a Wedding on August 1st.  Danville Town Band is performing a "family concert" at the Greensboro, VT Nursing Home on July 26. If your family is planning a celebration that could be enhanced by musical accompaniment please contact us to discuss options. . . 

Catamount Arts Gala - St. Johnsbury, VT

Friday, November 19, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Maple Leaf Seven provides swing and jazz accompaniment for Catamount Arts Auction Gala. Join us at the Catamount ArtPort in the Green Mountain Mall to support the arts, live performances and arts education in the Northeast Kingdom. Tickets and auction preview are available here.

Catamount Arts Gala & Auction

Friday, November 17, 2023, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

 Maple Leaf Seven opens the annual Catamount Arts Gala & Auction with music for cocktail hour and dancing followed by live auction and entertainment. Support the arts and enjoy great music at the Catamount ArtPort

Swinging Holiday Concert - December 8

Swing North Big Band headlines St. Johnsbury's annual ​Swingin' Holiday Concert​ hosted by WSTJ Radio and VT Broadcast Associates.  St. Johnsbury Academy Jazz Band will open the program.  Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Fuller Hall for this traditional swinging kick-off to the holiday season.

Bandstand Concert in Bethlehem, NH

August 23 - Gazebo Park on Rte. 302
Maple Leaf Seven returns to the Bethlehem, NH Gazebo for a Sunday evening program of Traditional jazz and swing standards.  Bring a picnic and enjoy the music for the waning days of summer. . . 6:00 - 8:00 pm


Community Fair in Irasburg, VT

July 18 - Irasburg Green, Irasburg, VT

Maple Leaf Seven makes their annual appearance at the Irasburg Church Fair to accompany the Chicken BBQ from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.  The Fair runs all day with craft sale, auction and entertainment.  The Grand Street Parade steps off at 7:00 pm, immediately following our performance.  See you at the Fair!

First Night - North

December 31 - Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

  • United Community Handbell Ensemble offers a "carol-ring" program at 3:00 pm at United Community Church on Main Street.
  • Swing North Big Band swings into the New Year with a holiday concert in Fuller Hall at St. Johnsbury Academy.  We play from 8:00 to 9:40 pm.
  • These and 68 other performances are all part of St. Johnsbury's fantastic First Night-North celebration.

Jazz Worship - St. Johnsbury

August 8 - United Community Church

Maple Leaf Seven brings a spirit-filled set to worship at United Community Church, 1325 Main St. in St. Johnsbury.  God's Grace is evident in the interplay of instruments and voices with space for singing, improvisation and silence.  Come worship with us at 10:00 am or join us on FacebookLive.

We hope you'll take in our performances and make plans to enjoy the entire Festival.  Your support is crucial to keep live jazz swinging in the Kingdom !

First Night - North

December 31 - Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

  • United Community Handbell Ensemble offers a "carol-ring" program at 4:00 pm at United Community Church on Main Street.
  • Swing North Big Band swings into the New Year with a dance party featuring at the Morse Arts Center at St. Johnsbury Academy.  We play from 8:00 to 9:40 pm.
  • These and 68 other performances are all part of St. Johnsbury's fantasticFirst Night-North celebration.

"Final Friday"

June 24 - Downtown St. Johnsbury, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

St. J. Jazz Quartet Opens the summer season with three hours of live jazz on Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury. Arts activities for the entire family, sidewalk sales and special dining opportunities abound, followed by Levitt AMP concert by Zach Nugent. Information at https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/finalfridays.html

"Senior" Prom at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab - March 25

St. J. Jazz Trio join with students from St. Johnsbury Academy National Honor Society to provide a Prom-like event for the senior residents at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab.  Our jazz standards and classic swing not only provides great dance music, but also taps into memories for many people who grew up in a time before rock & roll.  Visitors and guest are welcome. 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Bandstand Concert in Haverhill, NH

July 16 - Haverhill Common Bandstand
Maple Leaf Seven returns to the Haverhill, NH bandstand for a Sunday afternoon program of Traditional jazz and swing standards.  Bring a picnic and enjoy music for the heart of summer. . . 3:00 - 4:30 pm




Our next "public" offering:

Solo Vocal Recital

August 2 - St. Andrews Episcopal

St. J. Jazz music director, Phil Brown returns to his classical and sacred roots in a recital blessed by piano accompaniment by Marie-Helene Belanger ofVivace School of Music.

Tickets at Catamount Arts or at the door.

St. J. Jazz Quartet with Janet Edmondson

September 18 - St. Andrews Episcopal

St. J. Jazz Quartet featuringJanet Edmonson  performs live as part of Main St. Music series at St. Andrews Episcopal Church on Main St. in St. Johnsbury.  The 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon concert will highlight selections from the great American Songbook

Swinging Epiphany Celebrations

Swing North Big Band celebrates the holiday season with a Swinging Epiphany Celebration​.  Originally conceived for 2012 the  program features the Christmas story in Scripture interpreted through jazz carols and swing standards to create a moving and spirit filled celebration of the Good News coming into the world. Three performances are confirmed for January 2016.  Please join us for this exciting holiday tradition.

  • Sunday, January 3, 2016 - 3:-00 - 4:30 pm - St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Newport, VT
  • Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm  - St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Littleton, NH
  • Sunday, January 10, 2016 - 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Danville Congregational Church, Danville, VT

Swing Party

January 6 - Franconia Town Hall

Swing North Big Band returns to the Franconia Town Hall, Friday, January 6 for a winter Swing Dance Party.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Love.Yarn.Shop - Bethlehem, Sterling Works - Littleton or Franconia Hardware - Franconia.  Party is Pot-luck, BYOB.

Jazz in Littleton, NH

April 24 - RiverGlen Residence

St. J. Jazz Triobrings their blend of swing and jazz standards to the RiverGlen Residence in Littleton, NH on Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 pm.  Yes, our music is particularly meaningful for many or the residents of RiverGlen, but good jazz can be appreciated by everyone.

Swinging Holiday Concert - December 11

Swing North Big Band headlines St. Johnsbury's annual ​Swingin' Holiday Concert​ hosted by WSTJ Radio and VT Broadcast Associates.  St. Johnsbury Academy Jazz Band will open the program.  Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the St. Johnsbury School Auditorium for this traditional swinging kick-off to the holiday season.

From Stormy Weather to Blue Skies:  Jewish-American Composers and the American Songbook

Sunday, May 22 - 2:00 pm - Riverside School, Lyndonville, VT

Vocalist, Janet Edmondson fronts the St. J. Jazz Quartet for a cabaret performance of music by the Gershwins, Harold Arlen, Rogers & Hammerstein and Dorothy Fields among other influential Jewish-American composers who created Tin Pan Alley and American Musical Theater

July 4th Parade & BBQ, Fairlee, VT

Orford, NH & Fairlee, VT
Maple Leaf Seven returns to the Fairlee/Orford July 4th celebrations for our 20th year. Join us at 11:00 am for the traditional parade from Orford, NH across the river to Fairlee, VT. Then support the fire department's Chicken BBQ while we provide music from the bandstand on the green.  11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

  We're back !!  We've been safe, we've been vaccinated and we're ready to bring live jazz back. Call to make jazz part of your recovery soundtrack. Swing North Big Band, Maple Leaf Seven, St. J. Jazz Trio, Danville Town Band

  We hope to see you soon!

Autumn Market in Sugar Hill

October 1 - Sugar Hill Meeting House

Maple Leaf Seven performs an autumnal program to accompany the Sugar Hill Autumn Market.  Shop local vendors and craftspeople and listen to great traditional jazz

First Night - St. Johnsbury

December 31 - VFW Hall

Maple Leaf Sevenswings into the New Year with a dance party featuring Janet Edmonson on vocals.  We play from 4:00 to 5:45 pm as part of St. Johnsbury's fantastic First Night celebration.

Armed Forces Day Dance

May 20 - Littleton Opera House

Swing North Big Bandbrings a 1940's vibe to an Armed Forces Day dance honoring - and supporting- area veterans.  Swing, dance and remember, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

Dessert and Dancing

- St. Johnsbury, VT

Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Join Swing North Big Band for a Valentine's Day celebration with yummy desserts and dancing at United Community Church, in St. Johnsbury, VT. Admission by Donation

Blooms and Brew -

a party to support the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.  Thursday, May 25 - Spates the Florist in Newport, VT
Maple Leaf Seven pulls out their German band repertoire to accompany this event.  We appreciate the opportunity to provide live music to support live music in Vermont. 802-988-4786.  

Vocal Recital

October 22 - St. Andrews Episcopal

St. J. Jazz music director, Phil Brown returns to his classical and sacred roots in a vocal recital of autumnal music by Mozart, Faure and Dvorak.  Piano accompanimant provided by Vivian Spates of Derby, VT.  Tickets at Catamount Arts or at the door.

Swinging Epiphany Celebration

Friday, January 6, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Swing North Big Band celebrates the holiday season with a Swinging Epiphany Celebration​.  The  program features the Christmas story in Scripture interpreted through jazz carols and swing standards to create a moving and spirit filled celebration of the Good News coming into the world.

Danville Community Fair

August 5 - Danville Green

Danville Town Band kicks off the entertainment at the Danville Fair with a "Pops" concert and marches to accompany the Grand Street Parade. We play from 10:00 to 11:45 am and the Fair runs all day. Come celebrate "community" at the wonderful community fair on the Danville Green.

#GetDowntown - St. Johnsbury
August 14 - Railroad Street

St. J. Jazz Quartetjoins in the Hey St. J!   #GetDowntown celebration in St. Johnsbury.  Enjoy the Farmers' Market and music all day.  We'll be playing from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in front of Central Cafe on Railroad St.

Did you miss our Swinging Epiphany Celebration? You can invite theSwing North Big Band to celebrate next holiday season in your community with a Swinging Epiphany Celebration​.  The  program features the Christmas story in Scripture interpreted through jazz carols and swing standards to create a moving and spirit filled celebration of the Good News coming into the world. Here is a recording from our 2023 Swinging Epiphany. https://youtu.be/0fEXEv5Yzxk 

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Concert on the Green

August 21 - Danville, VT Bandstand

Danville Town Band 

http://www.danvilletownband.org/, presents their end of summer Concert on the Green, Sunday, August 21 at 6:30 pm on the Danville, VT bandstand. Music from Dvorak to Harold Arlen is on the program along with Henry Fillmore marches. Free ice cream sponsored by Noyle W Johnson Insurance and Passumpsic Bank. Bring a picnic. 6:30 pm

Blooms and Brew - a party to support the Vermont Symphony OrchestraFriday, May 20 - Spates the Florist in Newport, VT

Maple Leaf Seven pulls out their German band repertoire to accompany this event.  We appreciate the opportunity to provide live music to support live music in Vermont. 802-988-4786There may be an encore performance at the Derby Line Village Inn that evening as well.

Community Harvest Concert

October 30 - Danville Congregational Church

Danville Town Band and community choirs present the annual Harvest Concert.  Music by Holst and Gershin along with some fantastic Halloween sounds.  Community Pot-luck Dinner follows the concert.  5:00 - 6:30 pm