ALWAYS Fun at the Paddle

Events

There's always something happening at The Paddle!
Be a part of our fun ...

No cover charge.  Musicians perform on our front porch for our outdoor picnic table diners.  Full service. All music events are weather-dependent.  Unsure?  Just give us a call the day of the event:  802-372-4814.

Please check back often;  we'll be adding events all the time!

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February

2023

LIVE MUSIC: The Lloyd Tyler Band (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)

5:30-7:30pm

Americana; excellent duo!


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February

2023

Annual Valentine's Dinner - Saturday  (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)

4:45-8:30pm
For those folks wishing to celebrate V-Day on the weekend, Chef Phoebe will be offering her special menu on Saturday, too!


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February

2023

Annual Valentine's Dinner  (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)

4:45-8:30pm


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February

2023

LIVE MUSIC:  Cooie DeFransesco  (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)

5:30-7:30pm

Americana;  plays nostalgic hits from my days listening to my parents strumming their Martin guitars and singing to the likes of Peter, Paul & Mary; Joan Baez, The Seekers and more!
- Mandy Hotchkiss


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February

2023

February Sunday Brunch - President's Day  (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)
It's National Chocolate Mint Day & everyone will get one!

9:00am-2:00pm


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February

2023

LIVE MUSIC:  Jeff Shelley  (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)

5:30-7:30pm

Americana;  current hits - just a lot of fun!


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March

2023

LIVE MUSIC: "Mama Tried"  (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)

Encore Performance
5:30-7:30pm
Mama Tried rides the range of folk, bluegrass, and country favorites and is led by Rebecca Padula’s smokin’ vocals, fiddler Linda Kallinger’s flyin’ fingertips and sweet harmonies, Ukulele Clare on ukulele and banjo, and bass-player Kathy Mulligan holding down the backbeat.


9

March

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Julia Parent  (CANCELLED TO DUE REPAIRS)

5:30-7:30pm

Introducing JULIA PARENT to the Paddle!
She’ll be making her debut appearance with us on Thursday, March 9th! Be sure to reserve your table soon; limited seating in our first floor. 802-372-4814 About Julia: Julia Parent is a singer songwriter from Northern Vermont. She has 5 songs out on all platforms and many more not recorded. She plays a variety of music including Ed Sheeran, Noah Kahan, The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, and more.


12

March

2023

Our 18th Anniversary Brunch CelebratIon

9:00-2:00pm

Special brunch menu, anniversary cocktails, door prizes and Paddle Trivia!


16

March

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Misty Bay Ramblers
5:30-7:30pm

Introducing another Debut performance at The Paddle: The Misty Bay Ramblers will be playing next month: Thursday, 3/16th About this group: Misty Bay Ramblers is a trio, playing a variety of music, including folk, rock and roll, alt rock, Americana, and original work. Todd Gevry, on guitar and vocals, is a private music teacher and sought after musician. Flora Hurteau, on guitar and vocals, has enjoyed playing various instruments throughout her years. Larry Novins, on the bass, has played with bands throughout his life, including jazz and rock and roll. ​The group enjoys harmonies and adding their personal signature to cover tunes


23

March

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Carol Ann Jones

6:00-8:00pm

The one and only;  singer/songwriter ... we love her!


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March

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Shane Murley

6:00-8:00pm

Don't be surprised if a dance party erupts led by Chef Phoebe Bright!


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April

2023

LIVE MUSIC: David Roberts

5:30-7:30pm

Listen in: https://youtu.be/b-C2PBS9lPM

Introducing another debut performance at The Paddle!
About the musician: I am a solo singer/songwriter In the folk/blues/soul/americana styles. I base here in VT and I have previously opened for nationally known acts such as Dave Bromberg, Hot Tuna, Fairport Convention, Dave Mason, Rick Danko, Joe Pug, Chris Pierce Aquarium Rescue Unit and these days mostly play around New England as a solo act. I have a new EP coming out in February. 


9

April

2023

17th Annual Easter Brunch

9:00am-3:00pm


13

April

2023

LIVE MUSIC: The Fabulous Wrecks

5:30-7:30pm

The Fabulous Wrecks are a duo/trio of seasoned musicians who enjoy playing eclectic Americana and pop music!


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April

2023

LIVE MUSIC: She was Right

5:30-7:30pm


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April

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Nick Carter

5:30-7:30pm. "Soulful Folk"

Nick will be making his debut performance at The Paddle!
From Nick's website: "Soulful folk and a coffee break for the soul. For your time, stories and shelter inside a song. It’s been said that Nick Carter channels Harry Chapin, Jim Croce and John Gorka. Fountain Pen, is Nick Carter’s contemporary folk debut."
Click here to learn more about Nick Carter.


4

May

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Ron Gagnon

5:30-7:30pm


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May

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Donna Thunder

5:30-7:30pm

Outlaw Country Kick Ads Blue Grass Rock and Rock right into heaven originals. More than a band, a show!


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May

2023

Mom's Day Brunch
Our second largest brunch; reserve your table early!

9:00am-3:00pm


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May

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Karl Lucas

5:30-7:30pm

An up and coming local folk musician that I'm really excited about having at The Paddle.  Based in Burlington, Karl's voice is so kind, sweet and moving.  I think you'll love his vibe while enjoying a lovely dinner at The Paddle! I encourage you to read more about this young man;  he's impressive as he shares his writing techniques and the process he goes through to bring a good song to fruition.


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May

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Cooie DeFrancesca

5:30-7:30pm

American, lovely vocals, a Paddle favorite1


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June

2023

LIVE MUSIC: Bettenroo

5:30-7:30pm

LAST INDOOR MUSIC SHOW: Mid-June our music will be moved to the front porch!


Gallery

Awesome musicians serving up loads of fun at The Paddle ...

Kindness Gathering 2019 Photos

Our special summer evening will be back following two years of COVID.

July 24th at 7:00 pm!  Open to all; free!  Let's celebrate kindness ...

In lieu of all the sadness and pain in the world these days, once again, I just feel an intense need to do something positive, uplifting ... abut being kind to one another. (Yes, I know - we should be kind 24/7, 12 months a year.)  As many of you know, I always celebrate by birthday with World Kindness Day. Today, I'm announcing our second "Kindness Gathering."  It'll be located in the field behind The Paddle.  A vigil, of sorts, with music and laughter and kindness. Please join me for a celebration of our better angels. I'll post more details in early June. Please mark your calendars and save the evening of Sunday, 7/24th. Parents, bring your kids - both the two-legged and four-legged ones. This is a non-political event. It's a kindness event. Thanks for reading, Mandy

About the photo gallery:  The Blue Paddle hosted its first Kindness Gathering in field behind the bistro, mowed into a giant heart and documented with a drone flying above the crowd! Kind words, ice cream, and music made for a memorable evening full of love!! 





Dance parties
often erupt!

And, Chef Phoebe will
get them started!