MONTPELIER – The 2026 Farmers Night Weekly Concert Series begins on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., with Bob Wagner & Friends.
Burlington-based musician Bob Wagner is known for his guitar work, vocals and songwriting. His collaborations bring together a cast of musicians. Joining him at Farmers Night will be the Josh Weinstein on bass, and vocals, and Dan Ryan on drums.
Wagner’s longtime collaboration with Vermont singer-songwriter Kat Wright has seen him tour the country, performing at venues such as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Webster Hall in New York City, NPR’s Mountain Stage and the Montreal Jazz Fest. In 2025 Wagner began touring with Phish bassist Mike Gordon’s solo project, performing at the Joy Theater during Jazz Fest in New Orleans.
Wagner is also known for organizing and leading benefit concerts in the Burlington area, and serves as bandleader for the Hug Your Farmer music series.
The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition which goes back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to spoken word, perform in the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night at 7:30 during the legislative session. All concerts are free and open to the public.
