Essex House And Tavern

09/05/2026

Downtown at Essex House live Friday night 

09/03/2026

🎶 DOWNTOWN DAN IS BACK THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! 🎶
We’re excited to welcome Downtown Dan back to the Essex House & Tavern tomorrow night!
Join us Friday, September 4, from 6–9 PM for a fun night of live music inside the Tavern.
Get ready for an evening of:
🎸 Classic Rock
🤠 Country Favorites
💃 Dance Hits
🍺 Cold Drinks
😊 Good Friends & Good Times
Come on in, grab a seat, and settle in for a Friday night of great live music in Island Pond.
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Essex House & Tavern
138 Cross St, Island Pond, VT
🎶 Great Food • Cold Drinks • Good Friends • Great Music
We’ll be waiting for you!

08/29/2026

🎵 MUSIC CANCELLATION — SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Unfortunately, Living in the Blues will not be able to perform at the Essex House tonight due to a family emergency involving Ricky, the band’s bass player.

We apologize for the short notice and sincerely appreciate everyone’s understanding. Please keep Ricky and his family in your thoughts and prayers. We send our best wishes to Living in the Blues, especially Ricky and his family.

08/26/2026

🎶 THEY’RE BACK! LIVIN’ IN THE BLUES RETURNS TO THE TAVERN! 🎶
We’re excited to welcome Livin’ in the Blues back to the Essex House & Tavern this Saturday, August 29, from 6–9 PM!
If you caught them here before, you already know this isn’t your average blues band. And if you missed them, here’s your chance!
Featuring seasoned Vermont musicians, the soulful, powerful vocals of DonnCherie MacKenzie, deep blues jams, a little funk, original music, and plenty of classic favorites, Livin’ in the Blues brings an energetic show that keeps you wondering what’s coming next.
🎸 Blues • Funk • Originals • Classic Favorites
🎤 Featuring DonnCherie MacKenzie
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 6–9 PM
Come hungry, grab a cold drink, settle in, and enjoy a Saturday night of great live music in Island Pond.
📍 Essex House & Tavern
138 Cross St • Island Pond, VT
📞 802-723-9888
Great Food • Cold Drinks • Good Friends • Great Music
🎶 Expect the unexpected — they’re back, and we’ll be waiting for you!

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

🎸🦶 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT — DOWNTOWN DAN IS BACK! 🎸

And it looks like he is bringing his big, hairy friend with him! 😄

Join us TONIGHT from 6–9 PM as Downtown Dan returns to the Essex House for another great Saturday night!

Get ready for a fun mix of upbeat Country & Classic Rock ’n’ Roll — and everything from Alan Jackson to AC/DC. 🎶

📅 TONIGHT — Saturday, August 22
⏰ 6–9 PM
🎸 Downtown Dan

Bring your friends, come hungry, grab a cold drink, and let’s give Dan a GREAT Essex House crowd tonight! ❤️

Essex House & Tavern
138 Cross St, Island Pond, VT
802-723-9888

❤️ We’ll be waiting for you!❤️

08/21/2026

🎸 RANDY BEER
📅 TONIGHT — Friday, August 21
⏰ 6–9 PM

Come spend your Friday evening with Randy and enjoy a great mix of Country & Classic Rock! 🎶

Grab a friend (or two!), come on down, and help us give Randy a great Essex House crowd tonight. ❤️

Great Food • Cold Drinks • Good Friends • Great Music

📍 Essex House & Tavern
138 Cross St, Island Pond, VT
802-723-9888

❤️ We’ll be waiting for you! ❤️

08/18/2026

🎶 ANOTHER LIVE MUSIC WEEKEND AT THE ESSEX HOUSE! 🎶
We’ve got two great nights of live music coming your way this weekend — and two musicians we’re very happy to welcome to the Essex House!
🎸 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 | 6–9 PM
RANDY BEER
Kick off the weekend with an evening of Country & Classic Rock and a great Friday-night crowd!
🦶🎸 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 | 6–9 PM
DOWNTOWN DAN
Our friend Downtown Dan is back! Last time was a blast — and apparently he’s bringing his Sasquatch buddy along again! 😄 Come help us make this one even better!
Two musicians. Two nights. One great weekend at the Essex House!
❤️ Good food – cold drinks – good friends – great music!
Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and spend your weekend with us! ❤️🎶
Essex House & Tavern
138 Cross St
Island Pond, VT
802-723-9888

We’ll be waiting for you!

08/16/2026

Essex House live Sleeveless Tease

08/15/2026

🌞 Your Weekend Starts at the Essex House & Tavern! 🌞
Come spend part of your weekend with us in Island Pond!
🥞 WEEKEND BREAKFAST
Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Start your day with a hearty Essex House breakfast and a hot cup of coffee. We’d love to see you!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT!
Saturday, August 15 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Sleeveless Tease is back at the Essex House, bringing Contemporary Pop Favorites and a great live show to your Saturday night!
Join us for breakfast this morning, then come back tonight for live music, good food, cold drinks & good friends!
And don’t forget — breakfast is back again Sunday morning from 7:00–11:30!
Essex House & Tavern
138 Cross St, Island Pond, VT
802-723-9888
Great Food • Cold Drinks • Good Friends • Great Music