Downtown Jazz: Madaila with Andriana & the Bananas

6 PM:
Andriana & the Bananas is a fusion of “indie-pop with heart-rock, with ruminations in jazz”. Whether they’re performing a dynamic full-layered song, a soul-stirring piano-centered ballad, or jamming to their version of a well-known cover, they create dramatic soundscapes that delve into themes about the human condition: exploring love, routine, a moment’s perception, light, dark, and the pursuit of hope. Lead by Andriana Chobot, whose expressive alto has been described as having “theatrical flair and an emotive voice that make her music unforgettable.”
7:30 PM
Madaila is back! After a 5-year hiatus, frontman and founder Mark Daly has assembled a crew of original and new members to represent this next chapter of Madaila history. Featuring some of Vermont’s finest musicians, Madaila’s infectious psych pop will draw you in with its catchy hooks and their irresistible grooves. Madaila blends tight arrangements with plenty of room for sonic exploration as impromptu peaks and valleys keep you constantly engaged.
Rhythm and groove come to the heart of the city from June 3-6 when Burlington City Arts (BCA) and the Church Street Marketplace team up to present Downtown Jazz as part of The Flynn’s Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Enjoy four evenings of live, local music throughout Downtown Burlington. The bricks will be boppin’ on the Church Street Marketplace with the return of the Top Block Stage from 6–9 PM on Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 5, and an extended lineup from 4–9 PM on Saturday, June 6. Wander down the Marketplace and take in jazz on College Street, a more intimate setting that pairs perfectly with dinner—grab a table at Leunig’s, Sweetwaters, or Ri Ra and enjoy live tunes from 6–8 PM, Wednesday through Saturday.
Midday performances round out the experience in City Hall Park, where BCA’s Summer Concert Series returns to jazz up your lunch hour on Wednesday and Friday from 12:30–1:30 PM.
Whether you’re strolling Church Street, dining al fresco, or taking a midday break in the park, Downtown Jazz offers countless ways to get into the groove of summer in the city!
Downtown Jazz is supported by Zero Gravity Brewery and High Noon. BCA’s Summer in the City is made possible in part thanks to our Underwriters at the Pomerleau Family Foundation; Supporters Burlington Telecom, Myti, Soundtoys, and Lake Champlain Chocolates, and Community Partner American Flatbread Burlington & Mothership Brewery. Media Sponsors: Seven Days and WCAX.⁠