Guster Plays Show at Old Coal Plant

Before their Sold Out Show at Higher Ground

Burlington, VT • April 30, 2015

By Mitchito

Hours before their sold out show at Higher Ground, Guster performed a pop-up show at the Moran Plant in Burlington, an old coal plant on the Waterfront. Its easily one of the coolest places I’ve ever seen a show.

Abandoned for over thirty years, the Moran Plant is poised to undergo a drastic change. A coalition of community organizers has been working tirelessly for the past two years to develop a vision of the former coal plant that energizes the community with art, commerce, music and social gatherings. One of the ways they have been raising awareness about the project is by holding pop-up shows inside the zone. Last year, BadBadNotGood performed in plant. Check out the video here.

We got more of the performance headed your way. For now here is a short clip.

• Here’s some more information about the vision of the Moran Plant Commission. #MoranMatters

• A 1200-1500 person capacity event space for performances, conferences, conventions, contemporary art, and community events.

• A market hall showcasing the diversity of Burlington’s local food, arts and recreation economy; from an educational brewery to local glass blowing classes, bike rentals and food entrepreneurs.

• Collaborative work and meeting spaces for community businesses and organizations.

• A world-class recreational campus supporting partnerships with the Community Sailing Center, Bike Path, Marina, and Skate Park.

• An array of unique, indoor, outdoor, and rooftop spaces for meetings, gatherings, and events that boast unparalleled Lake Champlain views.

• The Moran Plant will be redeveloped, managed and maintained by New Moran, Inc. a Vermont nonprofit organization created to steward the building while supporting and facilitating the community.