The Nectar's Experience 1975

All Ages

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Join us as we celebrate Nectar’s with an all-star lineup honoring the venue’s legendary legacy--featuring artists and memories spanning all the way back to the beloved institution’s earliest days.

Featuring musicians from the following bands: N-Zones, X-Rays, Grippo Funk, Nerbak Bros., Bloozotomy, Pure Pressure, Big Dolla, Left Eye Jump, Breakaway, Banjo Dan and the Midnite Plowboys, The Redbirds with Michael Hurley, Mango Jam, Sneakers Jazz Band, the Abair Brothers

Current Lineup Includes (with more to be announced):

Seth Yacavone

Steve Hadeka

Alex Budney

Tom Freiheit

Gus Zeising

Mathew Nerbak

David Nerbak

Jim Branca

Jeff Salisbury 

Dave Grippo

Aaron Hersey

Peter Riley

Phil Abair

Mr. Charlie and Blues for Breakfast

Paul Asbell

Chuck Eller

Charlie Rice

Bob Recupero

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Since opening in 1975 Nectars Restaurant on Main Street was the social and musical heart of Downtown Burlington.

The owner and proprietor Nectar Rorris a Greek immigrant operated his business with a simple plan; serve food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and evenings with live music every night with no cover.

The business closed suddenly in 2025 after 50 years with no opportunity to properly acknowledge the contribution to the community.

The chance will happen on Sunday June 21 at Higher Ground when at the Nectars Experience.

Many of those who were part of it, musician, workers and patrons will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the man and the many people who were part of it.