This Valentine’s Day, get an intuitive Tarot love/relationship or issue reading from an experienced professional.
Always confidential!

Sherri Glebus offers her unique guidance using birthchart astrology and Tarot to gain insight about any life issue. Sherri has served hundreds over the course of 25 years with her unique style of guidance and insight using intuitive impressions, Tarot divination and birthchart astrology.

Her clients consult her regarding decisions, relationships, career, difficult life events, you name it.

$20/15 minutes

Walk-ins welcome or reserve a spot by emailing sglebus@gmail.com.

The Second Tuesday of every month, The Backstairs is introducing its BYO Book Club — a monthly gathering for people who love books, in all their forms. There’s no assigned reading and no expectations. Bring the book you’re reading. Or the one you keep meaning to start. Or the one you can’t stop talking about.

We’ll share what’s on our shelves, swap recommendations, and enjoy good conversation in good company.

Let’s gather, sip something good, and talk books — no rules, no pressure, just readers being readers.

Stag & Thistle is teaming up with Harry’s Hardware to bring you a night of cosy, rustic mid-winter dining at the Backstairs!

​On January 30th, join us in the Backstairs at Harry’s Hardware for a unique sit-down dinner experience. Our menu will feature wild game and creative, seasonal plates designed to warm you up from the inside out.

​When: January 30 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

​Where: Harry’s Hardware (Upstairs), 3087 Main St, Cabot, VT

​Drinks: Available at Harry’s Hardware & The Den

​Space is limited.

​Book your spot here: www.stagthistle.com/reservations

Questions? Email us at info@stagthistle.com

Backstairs Unplugged: An Intimate Listening Room Experience
Featuring Jess O’Brien & Alex Underwood

Click here for tickets.

Join us for the inaugural Backstairs Unplugged, a new listening-room series designed for music lovers who want to truly hear the songs and the stories behind them. For this special first event, The Backstairs will be transformed into an intimate space where the focus is simple: great songwriting, honest performances, and a shared experience.

Vermont-based singer-songwriter Jess O’Brien brings a sound rooted in folk, country, and blues, delivered with warmth and emotional depth. Frequent collaborator Paul Miller describes her voice as “expressive and soulful, revealing a tender heart,” and her songs carry that same quiet power.

Sharing the evening is Alex Underwood, a local country singer-songwriter whose music reflects a lived life—stories of love, loss, and resilience. Drawing inspiration from traditional country troubadours and artists like Townes Van Zandt, Dwight Yoakam, and Chris Stapleton, Alex’s songs feel both timeless and deeply personal.

Friday, January 23
Doors open at 6:00 PM, show starts at 6:30 PM
$20 advance / $25 at the door

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This is a limited-capacity event to preserve the listening-room atmosphere. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

Harry’s Hardware is proud to host The Georgetown Chimes at our Backstairs event space on Saturday, January 17 at 4pm for an unforgettable afternoon of a cappella music.

This is not your average singing group. With 18 voices on stage — including 9 “Actives” bringing high energy and rich harmonies throughout the set — The Chimes create a sound that’s bold, surprising, and completely captivating.

Founded in 1946, The Chimes are Georgetown University’s oldest a cappella group, known for singing everything from barbershop classics to modern pop. Over the decades, they’ve released more than two dozen albums, performed for presidents from Truman to Obama, and shared their music with audiences around the world — from Dublin and Puerto Rico to New York City, Chicago, and beyond.

Now, they’re bringing that magic to The Backstairs for an intimate performance you won’t want to miss. Come cozy up, grab a drink, and experience a cappella like you’ve never heard it before.

Join us for an evening of wine, cheese, and creativity at The Backstairs’ inaugural Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Experience — just in time for the holiday season.

On Tuesday, December 16th from 6–8pm, we’re opening our doors for a relaxed but informative night featuring a guided wine tasting, thoughtful cheese pairings, and a hands-on charcuterie class led by Sarah Pestula of Line 5 Charcuterie.

Your $59 ticket includes:

• A curated wine tasting experience highlighting seasonal selections
• A guided cheese pairing featuring the same cheeses you’ll use in your charcuterie board
• Expert insights on wine selection, cheese profiles, and pairing strategies
• Time to mingle with fellow attendees between tastings
• A step-by-step charcuterie design class with Sarah, where you’ll learn how to build a visually stunning and delicious board
• A complete charcuterie kit to use during the class and take home afterward

A cash bar will also be available for those who’d like to enjoy a full glass of wine or another beverage, and featured wines from the tasting will be available for purchase by the bottle.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your hosting game, create a memorable holiday gift, or simply enjoy a festive night out, this workshop offers a blend of education, creativity, and fun.

Space is limited — click here to get your ticket today.
📍 The Backstairs at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, VT
📅 Tuesday, December 16 | 6–8pm | $59 per person

Sherri Glebus offers her unique guidance using birthchart astrology and Tarot to gain insight about any life issue. Sherri has served hundreds over the course of 25 years with her unique style of guidance and insight using intuitive impressions, Tarot divination and birthchart astrology.

Her clients consult her regarding decisions, relationships, career, difficult life events, you name it.

She will be debuting in the Backstairs this Halloween month at the time the veil is thinnest at a one-time special rate of $15/15 minutes, $30/half hour or $60/hour.

Walk-ins welcome or schedule a slot by emailing: sglebus@gmail.com.

Known around town as the guy that organizes concerts and festivals in Cabot, Dana is taking the rare opportunity to book a show for himself. 

In 2015, after a 25-year career of performing across the US and UK, Dana settled in Cabot to get off the road and put down roots. Dana's songwriting continued, however. In 2019, Dana released The Town That Music Saved, which earned the "Best Vermont Album of the Year" by The Times-Argus. Dana's upcoming release, Sound of the Word is part meditation on the beauty of our local landscape, and part thought-provoking look at the state of the world. 

Due for release in January, Sound of the Word has been four years in the making. Join us for a sneak peak at Dana's new cycle of songs and hear the stories behind the compositions. From performing at Carnegie Hall to providing music for Ken Burns’ documentaries, Dana's rich voice and landscape-inspired lyrics connect the listener to the world around us.

Seating is limited. To purchase tickets in advance, visit: https://www.cabotarts.org/dana-robinson

Dana's website: https://www.robinsongs.com

Seven Days writes, “Dana is a master storyteller, spinning his yarns with the precise skill of an artisan loom weaver."

 “Rural America explored with elegant simplicity. Their music and cleanly poetic songwriting bring to mind the great folksingers of our times.” Asheville Citizen-Times 

Salon Black Walnut featuring *Aaron Marcus* (VT), BluesWoman *DonnCherie* (VT) and headliner *AVI aka PATCHYMATE* (PA) in a mostly Acoustic set, with *NateBox* & our host *Farmer Ama*

18-up Sliding Scale show $5-25 by Donation (no one turned away for lack of funds) !

Open Mic slots at 7pm!

Ama's sharing her Delicious Food upstairs, with fresh ingredients grown at Nama Farm in Cabot.

Drinks at The Den bar till 9pm

Space is limited! : DM or Text your RSVP to 802-310-8601

Come out and support the artists and this cozy NEW VENUE up *The Back Stairs*! #HarrysHardware #TheBackStairs #VermontMusic #SalonBlackWalnut

We're going to jam and have fun, informal!