Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series: Gentleman Brawlers
Join us outside the K-1 Lodge from 3:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. for a FREE concert opened by Ray Boston and headlined by Gentleman Brawlers. Grab a lawn chair, a beach blanket, and the whole family and head to the K-1 base area for this all-ages event.
When Brooklyn collective Gentleman Brawlers performs, it's more than a concert: It's an electrifying experience. Led by creative duo Becca Fox and Matt Walsh, the band channels musical inspo Talking Heads with their distinct brand of Afrofunk and indie dance music. "If you can MOVE you can DANCE!" shouts an exuberant Fox from the stage — or from the dance floor, where she's joined the crowd. Gentleman Brawlers loves to engage an audience, and the audience loves them right back.
GB has two distinct incarnations – live and in studio – that elevate and inform each other. Through a sonic blend of disco-based horn lines, sticky highlife guitar, and polyrhythms from West Africa, Trinidad, and Brazil, GB’s live shows ignite a community-based, improvisational energy; in studio, the band will often reimagine their songs through an EDM lens. Whether the audience is on the dance floor or pressing play, Gentleman Brawlers always delivers an exhilarating, celebratory experience.
Acclaimed by NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, WNYC’s The Greene Space, and the BBC's Tom Robinson as "a virtuoso live band, grooving together like a beautifully engineered machine,” GB has opened for Grammy artists Cimafunk, Los Amigos Invisibles & Fantastic Negrito at Brooklyn Bowl, performed at Bryant Park's Dance Party, Perelman Performing Arts Center, Pier 1/Summer on the Hudson, Dumbo's Live at the Archway series and The Public Theater’s Summer Block Party.
This show is part of the FREE Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series sponsored by Kona Big Wave, which takes place every Saturday afternoon from July 4 - September 5 and features a live show from top national and regional acts.
Food, Drinks, & The Venue
A bar will be open on the K-1 Lodge patio during each concert, serving up Kona Big Wave and other tasty beverages.
Please note that construction is currently taking place near the K-1 base lodge. Please do not pass coned-off areas of the parking lot and be sure to access the concert venue through the K-1 front doors located near the entrance to the K-1 Gondola.
Use the link below to view a map of the venue and see which area is designated for alcohol purchased at our on-site bar and which area is BYOB only. Bringing alcohol that was purchased on-site into the BYOB area (or vice versa) is strictly prohibited.
Upcoming Shows
- August 8 - The Band Memo
- August 15 - Bob Wagner
- August 22 - LowDown Brass Band
- August 29 - Juice
- September 5 - Remember Jones
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series is made by possible by support from Kona Big Wave and Community Radio EXP.
Inclement Weather Plan
Killington Resort will determine whether the venue will be outdoors or indoors by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the event based on national, local, and in-house weather reports. For the latest information, check the mountain report.
Pets
We love dogs and all animals but want to ensure that everyone (including the furry ones) has the best possible experience. Please keep pets on a leash and under control at all times. Please review Killington's Pet Policy before arriving.