Description
Backstairs Unplugged: An Intimate Listening Room Experience
Featuring Jess O’Brien & Alex Underwood
Join us for the inaugural Backstairs Unplugged, a new listening-room series designed for music lovers who want to truly hear the songs and the stories behind them. For this special first event, The Backstairs will be transformed into an intimate space where the focus is simple: great songwriting, honest performances, and a shared experience.
Vermont-based singer-songwriter Jess O’Brien brings a sound rooted in folk, country, and blues, delivered with warmth and emotional depth. Frequent collaborator Paul Miller describes her voice as “expressive and soulful, revealing a tender heart,” and her songs carry that same quiet power.
Sharing the evening is Alex Underwood, a local country singer-songwriter whose music reflects a lived life—stories of love, loss, and resilience. Drawing inspiration from traditional country troubadours and artists like Townes Van Zandt, Dwight Yoakam, and Chris Stapleton, Alex’s songs feel both timeless and deeply personal.
Friday, January 23
Doors open at 6:00 PM; Show starts at 6:30 PM
$20 advance / $25 at the door
This is a limited-capacity event to preserve the listening-room atmosphere. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Date & Time
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue Details
The Backstairs @ Harry's Hardware
3087 Main StreetCabot, Vermont 05647
