Upon moving to Vermont in 2011 to attend what was then Johnson State College, Zach Schuster was ecstatic to discover all the weekend-long, outdoor music festivals happening across the Green Mountain State. The steady erosion of that kind of event over the years since has vexed the musician, producer and mind behind electronic act Roost.World. "The classic camping and late-night music fest has been dying out in Vermont for years now," Schuster said. "It's been driving me fucking crazy." Not content to simply mourn the passing of the Vermont-style fest, Schuster decided to create a new one — minus the camping. Groundhog Fest kicks off on Friday, January 31, and runs all weekend across multiple Burlington venues, from City Hall Park to T. Ruggs Tavern in the Old North End. Using experience gained throwing raves and the Burlington Electronic Department showcases at Radio Bean, Schuster has booked some impressive underground talent to headline Groundhog Fest. New York City electronic musician the Juan MacLean, Seattle's Succubass, Brooklyn DJ Rose Kourts and indie synth act Public Circuit are just a few of the highlights. There's also a big helping of local artists on the bill, combining indie-rock and funk scenes with the electronic acts. To represent local indie rock, which Schuster acknowledges is "totally insane right now," Groundhog Fest features some of the best acts in the state, including Robber Robber, Lily Seabird, the Dead Shakers, Greaseface and Brunch. Malagasy singer-songwriter Mikahely, jazz musician Cam Gilmour and producer Amelia Devoid are also on the bill. "If I had a rational mind about money, I'd probably wonder what the hell I'm doing," Schuster said with a laugh. "But it feels like an act of resistance to do this in a society where it seems increasingly difficult to pull off." Groundhog Fest pops out of its hole next Friday, January 31, 6 p.m., at Muddy Waters and closes, of course, on Groundhog Day — Sunday, February 2 — with a late-night wrap party at T. Ruggs Tavern. There's also a ski/snowboard/skateboard rail jam on Saturday, February 1, 1 to 6 p.m., in City Hall Park that's free and open to the public. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit groundhog.world. A different kind of music festival returns this weekend in Brattleboro. The 18th annual Northern Roots Festival, a showcase of traditional folk music from European, Scandinavian and Canadian cultures, takes over the…