Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series: Bob Wagner
Join us outside the K-1 Lodge from 3:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. for a FREE concert opened by Kenny Mehler and headlined by Bob Wagner. Grab a lawn chair, a beach blanket, and the whole family and head to the K-1 base area for this all-ages event.
For more than a decade and a half, Burlington, Vermont-based guitarist and songwriter Bob Wagner has been a secret-weapon sideman, lending his licks and leads to some of the tightest live acts in the Northeast. This summer, with the release of his debut solo album I’ve Been Down, Wagner is stepping into the spotlight. While the move has been a long time coming, it was something Wagner felt no need to rush. While deeply at home during international tours with Josh Panda, or his foundational stint with Kat Wright and her enchanting retro soul unit, Wagner was often approached by fans curious as to where to find his own work.
“A pretty regular thing that happens at shows is I end up doing a song or two on lead during the night,” Wagner says. “After the gigs, people were always coming up to me asking where they could see my band.” For years, the answer remained the same. Wagner had considered launching his own project prior to joining Wright’s band — but once he settled into that musical family, his path shifted. “I fell in love with this amazing project where I get to help write music and shape the sound of the band,” he says. “It was a place where I could be really creative — and even do my own thing — in a collaborative way.” Eventually, though, songs accumulated, and he felt it was time to step out on his own.
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 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.