Last Updated: 8/5/2026
Vermont events can make 2000s nostalgia feel surprisingly personal, especially when a band can turn pop-punk hooks, emo choruses, alt-rock favorites, radio pop, and dance-floor throwbacks into a set that fits the room. This guide covers 2000s cover bands for weddings, corporate events, festivals, private parties, fundraisers, casino nights, class reunions, clubs, theaters, and themed celebrations across the state. The focus is on acts that bring usable booking details, not just a decade label. Setlists, lineup, show style, venue proof, reviews, flexibility, and best-fit events all help separate a good match from a generic throwback band.
Sticks and Stones Band
Sticks and Stones Band is a Burlington-area Vermont cover band with a wide-open party set, not a strict 2000s tribute. For a 2000s-themed event, that means they can cover the era’s pop-rock and dance-floor lane while still keeping the room moving with classic rock, country, hip-hop, Top 40, and radio-pop favorites.
The lineup is a full live-band setup: Hayley Stone on vocals, Aaron Albee on bass, Brian Maple on guitar, Dan Parks on guitar and vocals, and Troy Cyphers on drums and vocals. Their official bio points to multi-vocal talent, guitar-driven arrangements, and a band format that feels more substantial than a playlist with microphones.
The public song list hits several useful 2000s and post-2000s markers, including “The Middle,” “Just Dance,” “Let’s Get It Started,” “My Own Worst Enemy,” “Raise Your Glass,” “Shut Up And Dance,” and “Uptown Funk.” They also stretch into crowd staples like “Everybody,” “All The Small Things,” “Cake By The Ocean,” and “Moves Like Jagger,” which gives the set more iPod-shuffle range than a narrow decade act.
Onstage, the verified through-line is dance-floor momentum. The band’s own materials highlight multi-vocal energy and guitar work, while wedding reviews repeatedly point to guests staying on the floor, asking for more songs, and responding to both the vocals and the instrumentals.
Their public event history includes Snow Farm Vineyard & Distillery, On Tap Bar and Grill, The Old Post, Sugarloaf, Mountain View Farm, Essex’s Fourth of July Celebration, and LMTC’s 125th anniversary in Stowe. Sources conflict on the exact number of years active, but the safest verified read is that Sticks and Stones has been working Vermont and regional events for over a decade.
Social proof is solid across booking platforms. The Knot lists the band at 5.0 from 3 reviews, WeddingWire lists 5.0 from 1 review, and The Bash lists 5.0 from 1 verified review. Seven Daysies also named Sticks and Stones “Best cover band” in 2019.
For planners, the logistics are a major part of the appeal. Public listings mention 4 to 6 musicians, ceremony music, cocktail hour music, MC services, recorded or DJ music for breaks and dinner, microphones, PA, lighting, learning new songs, and travel up to 100 miles.
Best-fit events include weddings, corporate parties, private celebrations, outdoor concert series, class reunions, town events, and 2000s-themed parties that want recognizable throwbacks without locking the whole night into one decade.
LINK: https://www.sticksandstonesbandvt.com/
The Wyld Nightz Band
The Wyld Nightz Band is a Brattleboro-based Vermont dance and classic-rock cover band, not a strict 2000s tribute. For a “Best 2000s Cover Bands in Vermont” list, the angle is mixed-decade party range with enough 2000s radio in the public song list to fit a Y2K-adjacent dance crowd.
The lineup is built around live-band texture: guitars, trumpet, sax/woodwinds, keyboards, bass, drums, and multiple vocal parts. Public profiles name Michael McKinney, Jeff Brewer, Matt Martyn, Tony Speranza, Anthony Speranza Jr., and either Pete Nichols or Fred Epstein on drums, depending on the source, so planners should confirm the exact current roster when booking.
Their song list leans broad rather than decade-specific. The 2000s thread includes “I’m Yours,” “No Such Thing,” “Better Together,” and “I Gotta’ Feeling,” surrounded by familiar party cuts like “Smooth,” “Every Morning,” “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Mustang Sally,” and “Uptown Funk.”
Onstage, Wyld Nightz reads like a real-deal regional dance band, with horn color, vocal interplay, and a setlist designed around songs guests already know. Reviews consistently point to full dance floors, singalong energy, and a band that can shift from background music into a louder reception or party set.
Their credibility is stronger than a typical bar-band listing. The official site says they have been active in southeastern Vermont’s tri-state region for more than 15 years, with over 150 years of combined performing experience, and cites Jaffrey Fireworks for a crowd of more than 20,000. Other public proof includes BMW events at Peak Lodge at Killington Mountain and Stratton Mountain.
The review footprint is deep across booking platforms. WeddingWire lists a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews and a Couples’ Choice Award 2023 badge, The Knot lists 5.0 from 4 reviews, Zola lists 5.0 from 5 reviews, and The Bash lists 5.0 from 28 reviews with 54 verified bookings.
For logistics, public listings mention ceremony sound, MC services, music during breaks, PA and lighting, travel, long-format sets, and the ability to learn requested songs. The exact number of custom songs varies by source, so that is worth confirming before contract time.
Best fits include weddings, private parties, corporate events, community events, fundraisers, class reunions, festivals, and mixed-decade 2000s-themed celebrations where the goal is familiar dance music rather than a narrow tribute show.
LINK: https://sites.google.com/site/wyldnightzband/home
Y2K Kids
Y2K Kids is not verified as a Vermont-based band, and I did not find public confirmation of New England travel, so availability should be confirmed before treating them as a local option. What is verified is a six-piece 2000s tribute act built around the decade’s mix of pop radio, emo choruses, hip-hop hooks, R&B grooves, dance tracks, and rock riffs.
The official lineup lists Shannon Remley on lead vocals, Ray Hartsfield on lead vocals and guitar, Doug Grabowski on bass guitar and vocals, G K Via on lead guitar and vocals, Rob Bowser on keyboards and synths, and Mike Graci on drums and electronic percussion. That setup gives Y2K Kids enough vocal and instrumental range to handle both bright pop songs and heavier rock-leaning material.
Their verified setlist includes “Yeah!,” “Toxic,” “Hey Ya!,” “Low,” “Mr. Brightside,” “Misery Business,” “Bring Me to Life,” “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” “Since U Been Gone,” and “Seven Nation Army.” For a Vermont event, that kind of spread could fit a Burlington club night, a college event, a mountain-resort party, or a 2000s theme night that needs dance-floor songs and shout-along rock in the same set.
Y2K Kids is built around familiar hooks rather than obscure deep cuts. The show works on the instant reaction of a first lyric, synth part, or guitar riff, then keeps moving through the kind of songs people remember from burned CDs, early iPods, and radio countdowns.
Their strongest verified event proof is Princeton University Reunions 2026, where Y2K Kids was listed for Class of 2021 casino-night entertainment. They also appeared on the Downtown Live 2026 lineup in Statesboro, giving the band public concert-series proof in addition to private-event potential.
For logistics, the official site routes booking through band manager Mike Graci and states that Y2K Kids is available for festivals, private events, and live music venues. The site also includes a downloadable stage plot, which is useful for Vermont venues, campus planners, resort events, clubs, theaters, and private-party teams working through production details.
Best-fit Vermont events include 2000s theme nights, college events, class reunions, casino nights, resort parties, private events, festival lineups, clubs, theaters, and nostalgia-driven celebrations where the crowd wants the decade’s biggest hooks played live.
LINK: https://2000scoverband.com/
ECLIPSE
ECLIPSE is a Middlebury, Vermont jazz fusion band, not a verified 2000s tribute act. For a Vermont cover-band list, the appeal is in the way they reframe familiar material through classic jazz, fusion, blues, originals, and standards instead of chasing a straight Y2K party playlist.
The listed lineup is Marc Elbaum on sax, flute, conga, and vocals; Gregg Krech on keyboard and vocals; Justin Brault on bass guitar; and John Wallace on drums. It is a compact quartet built around woodwinds, keys, bass, and drums, with vocals available but the instrumental color doing much of the identity work.
A full public setlist was not available. The verified repertoire points to creative arrangements connected to Sting, Van Morrison, Bill Withers, Santana, and others, with “Moondance” appearing in a live video listing.
Onstage, ECLIPSE reads more like a groove-minded jazz fusion group than a background-only jazz combo. Public listings describe them as uptempo and creative, with arrangements of originals and standards that are meant to get listeners moving.
The strongest venue proof found is Lawson’s Finest Taproom in Waitsfield, where ECLIPSE was listed for a Sunday Sessions performance. The booking profile also gives the group added credibility through Marc Elbaum’s résumé, including Berklee study, work with Frank Foster, stage credits with Ray Charles and others, and music used in film and television.
Public review numbers were not found. The strongest public testimonial comes through the band’s Bash profile, where Ernest Thompson praises Elbaum’s sax and flute work.
For logistics, The Bash lists ECLIPSE as available for travel up to 100 miles, starting at $650 per event, with service categories that include jazz band, blues band, cover band, and wedding band.
Best fits include cocktail-forward weddings, private parties, corporate receptions, fundraisers, taproom events, restaurants, community music series, and theater-style events where familiar songs can stretch into jazzier shapes.
LINK: https://www.thebash.com/jazz-band/eclipse
90 Proof
90 Proof is the flexible rock-party entry for a Vermont 2000s cover band list when the event brief is broader than one decade. The Northern Vermont band is publicly positioned around classic rock, 80s and 90s staples, pop, modern rock, and some country, which makes them more of a guitar-driven party band than a dedicated Y2K tribute.
The current band page lists Alison Porter, Scott Walters, Shannon Bushey, Bruce Cheeseman Jr., and Roger Miro. Porter is the featured vocalist, Walters is tied to guitar, Bushey to drums, Cheeseman to bass, and Miro to guitar. Older EPK and venue copy still names Jim Tye, so planners should confirm the current guitar lineup before booking.
Public song-title proof is thinner than ideal for a setlist profile. Verified clips and video titles point to “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Shut Up and Dance,” “Already Gone,” and “Miami, My Amy.” The band’s EPK also includes a fan note naming Scorpions, Judas Priest, Eddie Money, Journey, Bon Jovi, the Tragically Hip, and Guns N’ Roses as artists covered.
The show reads like Northern Vermont bar-rock built for raised fists, big choruses, and a packed dance floor. Alison Porter’s own bio leans into crowd connection, and Bruce Cheeseman Jr.’s bio puts the mission plainly: keeping people on the dance floor and having fun doing it.
The clearest venue proof is Higher Ground in South Burlington. 90 Proof appeared on Higher Ground’s April 26, 2025 Spring Fling bill with Quadra and The Maple Grove Band for a Make-A-Wish benefit, and the band’s EPK also lists venues and events including 14th Star Brewery, The Depot Music & Events, On Tap Bar & Grill, The Old Post, BBQ & Brew Festival, and Bear Bones Biker Bash.
Their strongest public social proof is local: Seven Daysies 2024 listed 90 Proof as a finalist for Best cover or tribute band, and Alison Porter as a finalist for Best vocalist. Facebook search results also showed the band page at about 2.9K likes, though no WeddingWire or The Knot rating was found.
Booking details published online are limited. The official site lists public and private events across Northern Vermont, plus a booking email and phone number, but it does not publish set lengths, ceremony or cocktail options, attire choices, production specs, or alternate lineup sizes.
Best fits include bars, breweries, festivals, fundraisers, private parties, class reunions, casino nights, and rock-heavy themed celebrations where the goal is familiar songs across several decades rather than a tightly curated 2000s-only set.
LINK: https://90proofbandvt.com/
A House On Fire
A House On Fire is a Burlington, Vermont live cover band for weddings, corporate events, private functions, company parties, and special celebrations across the Northeast. They are not advertised as a dedicated 2000s tribute, but their public repertoire gives planners plenty of Y2K-era hooks inside a much wider dance-band set.
The full current roster is not posted. Public listings describe the act as a six-piece band, with WeddingWire photo labels identifying Hans on guitar, Michelle on vocals, Tony on drums, Dave on keys, and Patty on vocals. The official site says the band has six voices, while Best Bands lists seven, so the safest read is a flexible, multi-vocal event band rather than a fixed small combo.
The 2000s-friendly side of the setlist includes “Hella Good,” “Hey Soul Sister,” “I Gotta Feelin’,” “Just Dance,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Mercy,” “Chicken Fried,” “Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy,” “Lucky,” and “The Way I Am.” Their broader list stretches into funk, soul, jam-band favorites, country, classic rock, reggae, cocktail piano, and ballads.
Onstage, A House On Fire reads as a dance-first wedding and party band with enough live-band muscle to keep it from feeling like a playlist. The official songlist says they avoid mid-tempo floor-killers and focus on groove, while their own About page describes shifts from “Cake By The Ocean” to Phish, “C’mon Eileen,” classic rock, Prince, and country singalongs.
The venue trail is strong for Vermont events. Their official venue list includes Trapp Family Lodge, Basin Harbor, Sugarbush Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Woodstock Inn, Barn at Smuggler’s Notch, and Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center.
The clearest public review base is WeddingWire, where A House On Fire is listed at 4.7 from 35 reviews, with 94% of couples recommending them and a 2023 Couples’ Choice Award shown. The Bash also lists them as a Burlington cover band with a 5.0 rating from 1 review, 3 verified bookings, and membership since 2018.
For logistics, the band publicly states free travel up to 2 hours from Burlington, with farther travel priced by band size. They list ceremony and cocktail options in solo, duo, trio, or acoustic full-band formats, semi-formal dress with black tie available, client song preferences and do-not-play lists, usually two custom songs when time allows, 3 to 4 hour standard performances, break music through the PA, and overtime as an option.
Best fits: weddings, corporate parties, private functions, company events, promotional events, class reunions, and 2000s-themed celebrations that need more than one decade on the dance floor.
LINK: https://ahouseonfireband.com/
Nightcap
NightCap works as the local iPod-shuffle pick for Southern Vermont: a Chester-based dance/rock cover band whose public listings point to 80s and up material rather than a strict 2000s tribute. For a 2000s-focused event, the useful angle is range, with Y2K-era No Doubt and Foo Fighters sitting beside earlier dance-rock and pop-rock staples.
Public lineup information identifies Steve Mancuso on bass/vocals and Scott Bogle on drums/vocals. The band has also publicly sought a guitarist who can handle rhythm and lead, with vocals listed as a plus, so planners should confirm the current lineup before booking.
A verified song-by-song setlist was not public. The clearest repertoire snapshot is artist-based: Duran Duran, Blondie, Queen, the B-52’s, No Doubt, and Foo Fighters.
The show is framed around getting people on the dance floor, with public listings placing NightCap in the dance/rock cover-band lane. That makes the band feel better suited to bar crowds, casual festivals, class reunions, and private parties than a sit-down tribute concert.
Venue proof includes a listing at the 44th annual Chester Fall Craft Festival in Vermont, plus Daddy’s Pizza’s Daddy’s After Dark in nearby Claremont, New Hampshire.
Social proof is modest in public search results: about 520 Facebook likes and one visible Facebook review, with no rating surfaced in the accessible listings.
Booking details are limited, but public listings mention a Chester, VT-based studio, modern gear, weekly rehearsals, and a master song list available by request. Set lengths, travel range, production, attire, and wedding-specific services should be confirmed directly.
Best fit: casual town festivals, private parties, class reunions, club/bar dates, and 2000s-themed celebrations that can benefit from a broader 80s-and-up dance-rock mix.
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/TheNightCapBand/
The Grift
The Grift is not a dedicated 2000s tribute band. They fit this Vermont list as a 2000s-friendly event band with deep roots, pop, rock, and jam instincts, built for dance floors that can handle “Mr. Bright Side” next to older wedding staples and newer radio hits. Based in Vermont, they have been active since 1999 and publicly position themselves for weddings, clubs, private events, and live shows.
The official lineup lists Clint Bierman, Jeff Vallone, Peter Day, and Josh Panda. Clint is listed on guitar, vocals, banjo, production, and engineering. Jeff is listed on drums, bass, vocals, guitar, and turntables. Peter is listed on bass, guitar, vocals, and occasional trumpet. Josh Panda is listed as a band member, though his role is not specified on The Grift’s band page.
Their public repertoire gives planners a useful read on the room: “Mr. Bright Side,” “Shut Up and Dance,” “Wake Me Up,” “Blurred Lines,” “Thinking Out Loud,” “You & Me,” “Billie Jean,” “Like a Prayer,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Brown-Eyed Girl,” “American Girl,” and “Sweet Child of Mine.” That is not a narrow 2000s lane, but it does give them the kind of iPod-shuffle spread that works for mixed-age receptions and reunions.
Onstage, The Grift’s identity is more musicianly than gimmicky. Their own press copy points to grooves, improvisation, hooks, harmonies, and members swapping instruments, while wedding reviews repeatedly describe full dance floors, quick transitions, and a band that adjusts to the crowd instead of sleepwalking through a fixed party set.
The credibility is unusually specific. The band says it has played 2,300+ shows in 25 states and four countries, and its wedding page says it plays nearly 50 weddings a year. Venue proof is strongest on the wedding side, with The Inn at Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield appearing in both the band’s public materials and a venue testimonial.
WeddingWire’s opened profile lists The Grift at 5.0 out of 5 with 19 reviews and 100% of couples recommending them. The newest visible review on that page is dated May 11, 2026.
The logistics are planner-friendly and publicly detailed. Wedding packages can include ceremony music, a bluegrass-style cocktail hour, dinner MC duties, and a 3-hour reception set, usually with one 15-minute break. They state that setlists can be customized by package, that they arrive 2.5 hours before the ceremony, prefer an 8-by-12-foot stage area, need two standard outlets, and can travel outside Vermont depending on timing and availability.
Best fits: weddings, private parties, anniversary parties, class reunions, clubs, festivals, local concert series, and New England destination events where the goal is live-band momentum, not a strict decade costume show.
LINK: https://thegrift.com/