Boccelli's On The Canal

46 Canal St. Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802)460-1190
directions

Open Friday and Saturday evenings
from 5pm - closing

We are also open now for special events and catering!
see schedule below
(open at 5pm for dinner on nights when we have events)
come early for dinner before the show, or be served in the hall during the performance
(yes, you can also have dinner without going to the show!)

AND,

you can buy our ready-made meals at these locations:

Springfield Co-op, Springfield, Vermont

Hanover Food Co-op, Hanover, New Hampshire

White River Junction Food Co-op, White River Junction, Vermont

Lebanon Food Co-op, Lebanon, New Hampshire

see event schedule below
(daytime events - auctions - see auction info for times)

come on in!

Boccelli's On the Canal is both a friendly neighborhood cafe and the place to connect with good music, good friends and good art!

Dine in our casual, European-style café, where in addition to heavenly pastries, good coffees, microbrewery beers and a selection of Italian and American wines, you can enjoy hearty, satisfying hot meals based on Sharon's Italian heritage. Eat at one of our cozy window tables or on our landscaped patio with lovely views of the historic Bellows Falls canal (one of the oldest in the US), or enjoy a lively gathering of family and friends around our big harvest table.

At Boccelli's On the Canal, we believe that taking care of ourselves should be delightful, delicious, and fun. Come on in and hang out with friends; enjoy our WiFi, music, and spoil yourself with fine, filling meals at a price that won't break the bank. We also make an effort to care for the earth and each other by serving fresh natural foods, supporting local farmers and vendors, using organic ingredients whenever we can, and recyclable and biodegradable packaging whenever possible, and recycling and composting our wastes.

Boccelli's On the Canal in the Rutland Herald, July 19, 2006

sample menu

visit our auction company, located next door to the café!

Café
Hearty "peasant" fare at friendly prices
delectable pastries by our own in-house baker
Take out or eat in
WiFi
Neighborhood atmosphere

Shop
Italian Specialties
gourmet fare
unique local products
organic & international items
antiques & collectibles

Upcoming events:
in our auction hall
and special event open times
come early for dinner in our cafe!

Saturday, August 14th

Jazz Demolition Project

7:00pm doors open
7:30pm show begins
$10 in advance/$12 at the door/Student Tickets at door $5
Purchase tickets from these outlets: Village Square Books or Boccelli's

THE STORY:

The Jazz Demolition Project features three of the region's most experienced and innovative jazz musicinas.

Whether they're playing original compositions or interpreting the works of such giants

as Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman, Jamie MacDonald (bass), David Goodrich (guitar),

and Dourg Raneri (drums) create that rare blend of tight ensemble sound that still allows

space for individual creativity. They surprise each other and they'll delight and surprise you.

For Sound Clips and More information, check out their website.

Friday, August 20th

Hey Mama | a washboard rock & roll experience.

7:00pm doors open
7:30pm show begins
$15 in advance/$17 at the door
$25 limited ANGEL seats, online only.
Tickets on sale online at brattleborotix.com
Or purchase tickets from these outlets: Village Square Books, Fat Franks, mvb, Brattleboro Books- no more spfld

THE STORY:

Little did Carlos Santana know that he would have so much to
do with the chance meeting of Avi Salloway and Celia
Woodsmith. After breaking into a college dorm, to find the
man responsible for wailing electric guitar sounds, Celia's
roommate introduced Avi to one powerhouse of a woman. Their
creative chemistry was quickly realized which lead to
formation of Avi & Celia. Weaving tours in and out of their
exam schedule, they built up a strong grassroots following
throughout the Northeast. They released their first CD (Off
the Floor, 2007) as seniors at the University of Vermont.

Immediately following graduation and a southern tour, they
moved to Boston, MA hitting the ground running right into
the music scene. By this time in their career they had
already opened for Taj Mahal, Leon Russell and Big Brother
and the Holding Co, had toured as far as San Francisco and
had released their second critically acclaimed album (Let it
Rise, 2008).

January 2009 found them plunging into a new era. In
collaboration with the talents of Jared Seabrook and Paul
Chase, two accomplished Boston musicians, Avi & Celia tapped
into a fiery synergy that eventually exploded; HEY MAMA was
born. The band has played more than 200 shows and festivals
throughout the Northeast and Canada, and have released a
third full length album self titled Hey Mama.

The Boston Globe calls them "Sexy roots swagger with
populist fire." This fire has an undeniable presence in
their performances, which leave the audience sweating. The
band truly believes in freedom, and in every sense of the
word embodies their ideals while on the stage. Growing up at
a camp directed by Pete Seeger's brother turned Avi on to
folk music and the power of a song. The idea that music can
help repair the world is an underlying philosophy of the
band. With this force in their voices, washboard and
distorted guitars, Hey Mama bears the torch for music of the
people: Can you feel it in your bones?

Jandee Lee Porter -
A Rising Star in Country Music.

A singer/songwriter born and raised in a small town in
the Connecticut River Valley, Jandee Lee Porter has
cultivated a love for music. From a very young age she has
been inspired by the power of song, both lyrically and
melodically. She is influenced by the everyday . .the little
things that often go un-noticed and the experiences she has
endured and observed through others.
Her deep country roots combined with influences from
other genres such as folk, blues, rock and soul are
intertwined to create an alternative sound that is none
other than her own. The fun loving and compelling lyrics are
interwoven with heart wrenching vocals to tell stories that
take the listener back to the time and place in which they
were written.