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Radio Bean Faces $250K Debt, Seeks Urgent Support

1/23/2026

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Radio Bean, a Burlington, Vermont music venue, faces over $250,000 in debt and seeks urgent help.
Founded by Lee Anderson, the venue has hosted DIY indie shows for 25 years.
Lee Anderson held a public forum to discuss the challenges of operating the venue.
Despite these difficulties, Radio Bean remains open and is looking for potential buyers to sustain its operations.

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Story summary

Radio Bean, a Burlington, Vermont music venue, faces over $250,000 in debt and seeks urgent help.
Founded by Lee Anderson, the venue has hosted DIY indie shows for 25 years.
Lee Anderson held a public forum to discuss the challenges of operating the venue.
Despite these difficulties, Radio Bean remains open and is looking for potential buyers to sustain its operations.