Seven Daysies Awards: Best small live music hot spot, 2023

Seven Daysies Awards

Best small live music hot spot

Nectar's (Burlington) & Zenbarn (Waterbury Center)

Best small live music hot spot
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Nectar's

Nectar's — Iconic nightclub Nectar’s — aka the House That Phish Built — has live performances throughout the week from local, regional and national acts of all genres. It's also got the coolest, and only, revolving neon sign in town.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

  • Foam Brewers
  • Monkey House
  • Radio Bean

click to enlarge Best small live music hot spot
Courtesy of Shawn Rice
Grateful Dead tribute band Shred is Dead performing to Zenbarn's "party pods"

Zenbarn — Audience members party ’til the cows come home in this dairy barn turned events venue featuring live music most nights. Check the website for the full calendar of local and touring talent.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

  • Bent Nails Bistro
  • The Underground