🎧 'Bean voyage:' Burlington bids farewell to Radio Bean

Radio Bean, the popular music venue in Burlington, closed last week after more than 25 years.

By: Kelly McNamara

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: September 13, 2026

Words: 347

Last Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

BURLINGTON — Radio Bean, the popular music venue and bar in Burlington, closed last week after more than 25 years. Owner Lee Anderson announced the closure on social media, citing financial challenges.

Kelly McNamara of the University of Vermont Community News Service talked with regulars on Sunday, Sept. 6 at one of the club’s last events.

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