Singer/songwriter showcase at Next Stage Arts

Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present a singer/songwriter showcase on Friday, January 30 at 7:30 pm, at Next Stage, 15 Kimball Hill. Southern Vermont–based artists Jason Scaggs, Emily Margaret, and Michael Roberts will open the evening with an in-the-round set, followed by Nashville-based folk duo Paper Wings.

Longtime friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank comprise Paper Wings, and craft pastoral folk songs made for forest wandering, quiet reflection, and long journeys. With banjo and close harmonies, the music draws from classic American folk traditions while maintaining a distinct voice.

Scaggs’ music is at the crossroads of Appalachian roots and the adventurous spirit of southern Vermont. Scaggs’ songs feature groove-forward rhythms, unexpected melodic turns, and an improvisational edge.

Margaret is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Guilford, who began writing songs at age nine. Influenced by R&B and jazz, and inspired by artists such as Amy Winehouse and Hiatus Kaiyote, Margaret brings emotional depth, lyrical sincerity, and a voice that moves effortlessly from delicate to powerful.

Roberts is a Vermont-based guitarist, improviser, singer-songwriter, and sound researcher. Roberts has performed at venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall and the Newport Folk Festival.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $10 for livestream access. A beer, wine, and cocktail cash bar will be available. Advance tickets and information are available at nextstagearts.org or by calling (802) 387-0102.