Date and Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm. Grounds open at 5:30. Optional
picnic on the green.
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474. Outside concert. If
weather requires, concert will move inside the barn.
Tickets: Free concert, thanks to VT Anonymous Donors. Please Register below–registration appreciated but not required.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a summer evening overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain. Boogie on the Bayou – the Zydeco and Cajun sounds of Louisiana! Lots of room to dance and space for kids to move around.

Mango Jam Vermont, a six-piece dance band from Burlington, plays straight-ahead Zydeco as well as New Orleans-inspired funk, Reggae, and Ska. Its infectious beats and great sound will get your feet moving. Band members are Gus Ziesing, accordions, saxophones and vocals; Mimi Ryan, alto saxophone, rubboard, and vocals; Peter Riley, bass and vocals; Dennis Willmott, guitar and vocals; Bill Mullins, guitar; Cannon Labrie on Cajun accordion and vocals; and Michael Bradshaw on drums.

Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome outside.

Laissez le bon temps rouler!