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SUMMARY:Free Outdoor Concert featuring J&A's Variety Show at Sapphire Lutheran Homes
DESCRIPTION:Joshua and Andrea – J&A’s Variety Show perform the best hits of the 20th century 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday\, June 26 at the free Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton for a free outdoor concert featuring J&A’s Variety Show! \n\n\n\nStep into a time capsule with J&A’s Variety Show\, a dynamic duo dedicated to celebrating the greatest musical milestones of the 20th Century. With a chemistry that sizzles and a repertoire that spans decades\, Joshua and Andrea bring a fresh\, high-energy perspective to the songs that defined generations.Their performances aren’t just covers – they are vibrant reinterpretations that honor the original artists while showcasing the duo’s signature tight harmonies and charismatic stage presence. Whether it’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane or a high-octane dance party\, J&A’s Variety Show delivers a world-class tribute to the music that shaped the world. Grab a seat – the show is about to begin!
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/free-outdoor-concert-featuring-jas-variety-show-at-sapphire-lutheran-homes/
LOCATION:Sapphire Lutheran Homes Campus\, 501 N. 10th Street\, Hamilton\, Montana\, 59840\, United States
CATEGORIES:50s,60s,70s,80s,Americana,Classic Rock,Cover Bands,Covers,Music,Pop
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SUMMARY:Out to Lunch at Caras Park
DESCRIPTION:Missoula Downtown brings the return of Out to Lunch with live music\, food trucks and fun activities for the kids 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesdays at Caras Park in the heart of Downtown Missoula – live music on June 3 by Andrea Harsell\n\n\n\n\n\nOut to Lunch is back for another epic summer in the heart of Missoula with live music\, local food trucks\, and children’s activities. Come soak up the energy and enjoy the Heart of Downtown! \n\n\n\nLive music at Out to Lunch on Wednesday\, June 24 is the Kenny James Miller Band\n\n\n\nChildren’s Activity: Mismo GymnasticSponsors: Big Dipper Ice Cream and Cushing TerrellSeason sponsors: DCI Engineers and First Interstate BankMedia Sponsor: 104.5 The U \n\n\n\nMore information about Out to Lunch LINK \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOut to Lunch 2026 Music Lineup – Upcoming Bands\n\n\n\nJuly 1Ed Norton Big BandHometown: Missoula\, MTGenre: Big Band Jazz \n\n\n\nJuly 8Missoula MixtapeHometown: Missoula\, MTGenre: 1970-2000’s Cover Band \n\n\n\nJuly 15Circus MuttHometown: Asheville\, NCGenre: Muttgrass \n\n\n\nJuly 22Big Sky MudflapsHometown: Missoula\, MTGenre: Rhythm & Blues \n\n\n\nJuly 29Beau AkimboHometown: Missoula\, MTGenre: Funk\, Pop\, Indie \n\n\n\nAugust 5The Dead PinesHometown: Kalispell\, MTGenre: Americana & soul \n\n\n\nAugust 12The Three-OHometown: Missoula\, MTGenre: Americana \n\n\n\nAugust 19MONEYPENNYHometown: Missoula\, MTGenre: Blues / Rock \n\n\n\nAugust 26Tom Catmull’s Last ResortHometown: Missoula\, MTGenre: Americana
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/out-to-lunch-at-caras-park-6/
LOCATION:Caras Park\, Missoula MT\, 123 Carousel Dr\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Food Truck Festivals,Food Trucks,Music
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Farmers Market at The O'Hara Commons
DESCRIPTION:The O’Hara Commons in Hamilton is the place for the Wednesday Farmers Market from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm each Wednesday from June 3 thru September 30 – featured music on June 24 is Travis Yost\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday Afternoon Farmers Market at The O’Hara Commons \n\n\n\nMeet us on the lawn of The O’Hara Commons on Wednesdays in Hamilton from June through September.Local growers\, fresh produce\, live music\, honey\, baked goods\, ferments\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe O’Hara Commons in Hamilton is the place for the Wednesday Farmers Market from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm each Wednesday from June 3 thru September 30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured music at The O’Hara Commons on June 23 is Travis Yost
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/wednesday-farmers-market-at-the-ohara-commons-6/
LOCATION:The O’Hara Commons & Sustainability Center\, 111 S. 4th Street\, Hamilton\, Montana\, 59840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Music,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland at Missoula Children's Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland\, an original adaptation based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass with Session 1 performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Thursday\, July 2; and Session 2 performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Friday\, July 24\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland\, an original adaptation based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. The story begins with Alice and her older sister Margaret reading together. Margaret becomes frustrated as Alice is curious about absolutely everything. Suddenly\, a White Rabbit appears from nowhere. After a quick and nonsensical conversation\, Alice follows the rabbit to a strange and wonderful place. In the course of her adventures\, Alice meets a band of Flowers\, the King and Queen of Hearts\, the Knave and the rest of the suit of Cards\, a giant Caterpillar\, a Fish\, a Frog\, the Duchess\, the Cook\, the Cheshire Cat\, the Gryphon\, the Mock Turtle\, a group of singing Lobsters\, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum\, the March Hare\, the Mad Hatter\, the Dormouse and Humpty Dumpty. Through it all\, Alice grows “curiouser and curiouser” as to where she is and even who she is. In the end\, the answers she seeks are unimportant. Wonderland is all nonsense\, anyway. As the White Rabbit explains\, “Nonsense is fun!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBased upon Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Louis CarrollMusic by David W. SimmonsLyrics by Lewis Carroll\, William Shakespeare and David W. SimmonsStaging by Don Kukla
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/alice-in-wonderland-at-missoula-childrens-theatre/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Missoula Children’s Theatre\, 200 N. Adams\, Missoula\, MT\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Play,Theatrical Plays
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SUMMARY:Chris Bohenek live Wednesdays at Marley's Bar
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to Marley’s Bar & Casino in Downtown Hamilton for live country music with Chris Bohenek every Wednesday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCome on down to Marley’s Bar & Casino in Downtown Hamilton for live country music with Chris Bohenek every Wednesday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/chris-bohenek-live-wednesdays-at-marleys-bar/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Marley’s Bar & Casino\, 205 S 1st St\, Hamilton\, Montana\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Country,Country Music,Covers,Music,Outlaw Country Music
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SUMMARY:Soul Shine Wednesday - Kind Hart'd in the Red Room Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Kind Hart’d performs live 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Soul Shine Wednesday in The Red Room Lounge in Whitefish\n\n\n\n\n\nYou know them as Sarina Hart and JJ Kind.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, they’re Kind Hart’d – two much-loved local musicians sharing soulful originals\, beloved covers\, and the simple joy of making music together. \n\n\n\nTheir heartfelt sound\, easygoing energy\, and genuinely groovy style create the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed evening downstairs in the Red Room Lounge.  \n\n\n\nCome settle in\, sip something good\, and let your soul shine. \n\n\n\nNo Cover. First Come\, First Served. \n\n\n\nFood & Drinks available all evening.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/soul-shine-wednesday-kind-hartd-in-the-red-room-lounge/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Red Room Lounge\, 147 Central Ave\, Whitefish\, Montana\, United States
CATEGORIES:Covers,Music
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SUMMARY:Elephant Gerald's Gypsy Jazz Jam with The Skalsky Brothers at The Old Post
DESCRIPTION:Elephant Gerald’s Gypsy Jazz Jam featuring The Skalsky Brothers happens from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula\n\n\n\n\n\nElephant Gerald’s Gypsy Jazz Jam featuring The Skalsky Brothers happens from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula. \n\n\n\nAll musicians welcome!Guest registration @ 6:45 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA midweek jazz series with something different every week. Elephant Gerald’s Jazz Jam is built around a rotating house band\, with each Wednesday featuring a different theme – from western swing and country jazz with the High Noon Swing Band\, to swing standards with The JIVE\, an anything-goes jazz and blues jam with the Elephant Gerald house band and rotating guests\, and a gypsy jazz night with The Skalsky Brothers. When there’s a fifth Wednesday\, the stage turns over to a vocal spotlight night for singers. Sit in or just sit back – the house band keeps the music flowing all night.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/elephant-geralds-gypsy-jazz-jam-with-the-skalsky-brothers-at-the-old-post/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:The Old Post Pub\, 103 W. Spruce Street\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jam,Jazz,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The JIVE":MAILTO:joodanm24@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T200000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park: Missoula City Band 2026 Summer Concert Series at Bonner Park Bandshell
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Music in the Park with the Missoula City Band’s 2026 Summer Concert Series happening at 7:30 pm Wednesdays thru August 12 at Missoula’s Bonner Park; featured entertainment on June 24 will be the “Welcome to Summer with Garden City Strings”\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy Music in the Park with the Missoula City Band’s 2026 Summer Concert Series happening at 7:30 pm Wednesdays from June 17 thru August 12 at Missoula’s Bonner Park.Featured music at the season opener on June 24 will be “Welcome to Summer with Garden City Strings”. \n\n\n\nFeatured music on June 24 will be “Welcome to Summer with Garden City Strings“
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/music-in-the-park-missoula-city-band-2026-summer-concert-series-at-bonner-park-bandshell-2/
LOCATION:Bonner Park Bandshell\, 1600 Ronald Avenue\, Missoula\, MT 59801\, 1600 Ronald Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band,Cello,Music,String,Violin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missoula City Band":MAILTO:missoulacityband@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Crane Wives - Act II w/ special guest Yasmin Williams at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes The Crane Wives for a live concert performance with special guest Yasmin Williams at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Wednesday\, June 24\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes The Crane Wives for a live concert performance with special guest Yasmin Williams at The Wilma on Wednesday\, June 24. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nTake a look at these tips to best prepare yourself for a smooth ticket buying experience. \n\n\n\nAdditional ticketing and venue information can be found here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n—– \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndie-folk band The Crane Wives perform at The Wilma on June 24\, with special guest Yasmin Williams. \n\n\n\nEmerging from the 2010s folk revival and steadily pushing into a bolder\, rock-leaning direction\, The Crane Wives are known for high-energy live shows and emotionally honest songwriting. Fan-favorite tracks like “Curses\,” “Tongues & Teeth\,” and “The Moon Will Sing” showcase their signature blend of vulnerability and drive. \n\n\n\nThe band has built a massive global audience\, racking up hundreds of millions of streams and selling out rooms across the U.S. and beyond. Their latest album\, Beyond Beyond Beyond\, marks a grittier chapter in their evolution\, featuring standout songs like “The Well” and “Scars” while highlighting their continued growth. \n\n\n\nWith over a decade of touring experience and hundreds of shows under their belt\, The Crane Wives have shared stages with artists like The Avett Brothers\, Lake Street Dive\, and The Dead South\, bringing a seasoned\, electric presence wherever they play. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Yasmin WilliamsWhen guitarist and composer Yasmin Williams sits down to compose music\, she doesn’t scour her subconscious for unheard melodies or clever chord progressions. Instead\, she goes granular—fixating on a single note. She’ll play it over and over\, sustaining it\, varying the attack or the release to change its essence\, eventually adding notes to form chords. \n\n\n\nShe has a name for this. She calls it “ruminating” and describes it as a key part of her writing. “I’ve learned a little about how to sit with a note\, and to give things time\,” the Virginia native says. “You find some tiny idea and just play it over and over again until something else pops up … You have to trust that sometimes a note will take you to where it wants to go next.” \n\n\n\nThis intuitive process led Williams to the breathtakingly tactile and rivetingly understated Acadia\, her Nonesuch debut. Its nine original songs expand\, dramatically\, on the sonic space Williams created with her acclaimed 2021 album\, Urban Driftwood. In addition to the crisp fingerpicked guitar that helped establish her as a fast-rising star of instrumental folk\, Williams plays kora\, harp guitar\, banjo\, and electric guitar and bass—all with authority. And where her two previous records have been mostly solo\, Acadia finds Williams collaborating with artists across a wide stylistic range\, including the vocalist Aoife O’Donovan\, violinist Darian Donovan Thomas\, the folk quartet Darlingside\, synthesist Rich Ruth\, and jazz alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins. \n\n\n\nWilliams needed these ninjas to help her execute the simultaneously detailed and open-ended music she envisioned. Though her Acadia songs evoke sloping hills and rustic ambles\, they’re not folksy folk: Many are structured as complex suites and are notable for sudden shifts of mood\, spontaneous re-harmonizations\, and the extended mounting- tension ramp-ups common in progressive rock. Williams organized Acadia in three sections: The opening set of songs evokes the wily exuberance of old-time music\, then gently stretches its conventions; the second explores lush\, layered textures and zones of vast atmospheric ambience; the third\, which introduces electric guitar(s) and drums\, has an experimental\, improvisational spirit. She wrote the songs while touring\, and that’s audible: This music has a breathless\, world-in-motion sweep to it. It’s alive with wanderlust—specifically\, that elevated-awareness feeling of journeying when you don’t know exactly where you’re going. \n\n\n\nThat openness is something Williams says she longed for during the extended Urban Driftwood tour. “I used to really love the verse-chorus-bridge structures of folk songs\,” Williams says. “A lot of my earlier music is organized that way\, which I call ‘quick tunes’ and I still love playing.” After doing that a lot\, she says\, she longed for a more experimental ethos. She’s grown “more comfortable with letting things stretch out. I don’t feel like I need to maintain absolute control over the structure. For me\, music is now more about flexibility than it ever has been before.” \n\n\n\nThat could be an unexpected side benefit from the touring she’s done since 2021: The road throws surprises at every turn\, and how an artist responds can be telling. Williams mentions working on a new song the night before her first performance at the Newport Folk Festival. She didn’t finish the song\, which is called “Cliffwalk\,” but on the golfcart ride to the stage psyched herself up to perform it anyway; she’s since worked her improvisation from that day into the arrangement. \n\n\n\nWilliams has similar stories of spontaneous serendipity about nearly every Acadia track. She mentions “Harvest\,” which was conceived as a duet with the pathfinding acoustic guitarist Kaki King. Listening back to the final take\, Williams kept hearing another sound\, particularly in the middle section where harmonic artifacts from the two guitars intertwine in haunting ways. She invited the violinist Darian Donovan Thomas to the studio and shared her idea; literally twenty minutes later\, Williams recalls\, “Harvest” was transformed\, its middle section blossoming into a divinely inspired array of overlapping halo tones. “He figured out the world of that tune really quickly\, and just lived in that world.” \n\n\n\nWilliams’ calm\, gorgeously consonant music inspires this type of alchemy. Songs like “Sisters” and “Virga” seem to float across scenery in suspended animation\, as though propelled by placid mountain breezes. These pieces are centered around long-held consonant tones; they could easily have grown from those single-note explorations Williams uses as a composition prompt. \n\n\n\n“My fourteen-or fifteen-year-old brain told me: ‘We should let the notes ring out for as long as possible as often as we can\,’” Williams says about her penchant for grand sustained guitar sounds. In high school\, she played guitar for five or six hours a day—more time than she devoted to her first instrument\, the clarinet—and much of that was spent exploring ways to massage and sustain tone. “It just sounded better to me to do that\,” Williams says. “Still does. It requires a lot of practice\, getting hands in the right place … But I love when notes ring out. I love it when notes have time to develop\, in my music and the music I listen to.” \n\n\n\nWilliams doubts that listeners would notice if she one day stopped letting her notes ring out. But it matters to her. And her attention to such a small element of music reveals something essential about Yasmin Williams: She might seem to be way up in the upper atmosphere conjuring ethereal sounds\, but at the same time she’s in the engine room\, tweaking the small details of performance\, using often-overlooked elements of craft to underscore and amplify her compositions. \n\n\n\nThere are only so many ways for fingers to engage with the strings of a guitar\, and most of them are evident on Acadia: Williams pounds the strings\, conjures dense chords with a shredder’s lust for dissonance\, dances through intricate scampering leads (“Dream Lake”)\, chops out syncopated patterns with mechanistic precision\, arpeggiates with a feathery grace. And then\, when it’s time to pare things back to an essence\, she’ll lean into a note and hold it for a good long while\, to see what it has to offer. \n\n\n\n“I was taught to be picky about stuff like articulation\,” Williams says with a laugh. “I guess I learned it. Honestly\, this is the stuff that’s really important to me—the little things. They might go over people’s heads a little bit. They go over my head sometimes. That’s OK\, because they become part of the songs.”
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/the-crane-wives-act-ii-w-special-guest-yasmin-williams-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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