The Missoula Underground

Bitterroot Valley 50 Mile Garage Sale
2025-06-27 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Montana
Start your engines! Stretching all the way from Lolo to Darby and all points between, the big annual Bitterroot Valley 50 Mile Garage Sale Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day

Bitterroot Valley 50 Mile Garage Sale on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.June 27 and 28, 2025 – Garage sales from Lolo Montana to Darby, Montana. There will be hundreds of personal and business run garage, yard, storage unit and community run sales up and down Highway 93 and fanning out east and west, some off the beaten path. It is a treasure hunt! Please check the website bitterroot50milegaragesale.com for details.

Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
2025-06-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Polson (in front of Cove Deli), 11 3rd Avenue West, Polson, Montana, 59831, United States
Stop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays from May 2 thru October 10

The Polson Farmers Market Co-op is the oldest running farmers market in Lake County, Montana.

Located in Polson on the south shore of Flathead Lake and nestled at the foot of the Mission Mountains. The Farmers Market is the heartbeat of Polson and surrounding communities with over 50 vendors providing a variety of local grown, hand-crafted, and baked goods. Operating annually Fridays from May to mid October, the Market provides something for everyone and is a wonderful tourist destination.

The Polson Farmer’s Market offers locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, veggie & herb starts, hanging baskets, cut flowers, soaps, skin care products, wood working products, jewelry, photography, art, pottery, and many more unique craft items.

Troy Farmers Market at Troy Museum & Visitors Center
2025-06-27 13:30 - 18:00 | Troy Museum & Visitors Center, 729 E. Missoula Avenue, Troy, Montana, 59935, United States
Buy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm Fridays in May thru September

The Troy Farmers Market is a hub for local growers, makers, & neighbors to come together.Our mission is to provide a platform for producers to sell directly to consumers, strengthen the local economy, & cultivate a sense of community rooted in food access & rural pride.The market takes place at the Troy Museum (700 E. Missoula Ave.) on Hwy 2 in Troy, Montana.You will find locally grown produce, fresh flowers, goods, handcrafted gifts and more.Please stop by the market from 1:30 – 6:00 pm on Fridays, May through September.

2025 Missoula Marathon Weekend at Caras Park
2025-06-27 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-28 07:00 - 22:30 | Caras Park, Missoula MT, 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
The 2025 Missoula Marathon takes over this weekend with pre-race activities on Friday at Caras Park; Tony Banovich 5K at 8:00 am Saturday and Runners Expo; Marathon starting at 6:00 am Sunday

The Missoula Marathon is the brainchild of a group of local, dedicated members of Run Wild Missoula who want to share the area’s beauty and Missoula’s unique feel with runners from all over. The Missoula Marathon is one of our community’s most beloved and supported events. The Missoula Marathon has been named as the Best Marathon In The U.S. on several occasions – in 2010 by the readers of Runner’s World Magazine and in 2017 and 2018 by The BibRave 100. Runner’s World has also named the Missoula Marathon as a Top Marathon For Back-Of-The-Packers (2017) and a Top 10 Bucket List Marathon (2018, 2019 & 2020).FRIDAY, JUNE 27 – Caras Park3:00 pm to 3:45 pm Special Presentation from Slow AF Founder Martinus Evans4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Missoula Marathon Runners Expo; Kids Marathon Registration + Bib & Cape Pickup; Tony Banovich 5K Bib & Shirt Pickup; Missoula Marathon & Half Marathon Bib, Shirt & Gearbag Pickup4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Live DJ featuring Stylings of DJ IvanOFF6:00 pm Free Beer RunSATURDAY, JUNE 28 – Caras Park (unless otherwise noted)7:00 am to 7:30 am Tony Banovich 5K Bib & Shirt Pickup8:00 am Tony Banovich 5K Start in front of The Wilma (Finish at Caras Park)8:00 am to 4:00 pm Missoula Marathon Runners Expo – Dozens of Vendors; Missoula Marathon & HalfMarathon Bib, Shirt & Gear Bag Pickup8:30 am to 9:30 am Kids Marathon Registration + Bib & Cape Pickup Boone & Crockett Club, 250 Station Drive10:00 am Kids’ Marathon Start at Boone & Crockett Club, 250 Station Dr (Finish at Caras Park)12:00 pm to 12:45 pm Special Presentation from Slow AF Founder Martinus Evans3:30 pm Elite Competitors’ Technical Meeting at DoubleTree by Hilton Missoula-Edgewater5:30 pm to 10:30 pm Late Bib & Gear Bag Pickup at Missoula Airport, 5225 Hwy 10 WSUNDAY, JUNE 294:15 am to 5:00 am MARATHON Bus Load to Start LinesUniversity of Montana + Hilton Garden Inn5:15 am to 6:00 am HALF MARATHON Bus Load to StartLines University of Montana6:00 am Missoula Marathon Start7:00 am Half Marathon Start8:00 am to 2:00 pm Post Race Celebrations Caras Park8:00 am to 2:00 pm Shuttle to Car Park at Adams CenterPattee Street & River Trail1:30 pm Missoula Marathon & Half Marathon Finish

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The Emperor's New Clothes at Missoula Children's Theatre
2025-06-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Missoula Children’s Theatre, 200 N. Adams, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
See what happens with The Emperor’s New Clothes at Missoula Children’s Theatre with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, June 27 and July 18

“Dress for success” is good advice that the Emperor takes whole-heartedly, wanting to impress his new friends. But where to stop? When the clothes (and other people’s opinions) become more important than the people of the kingdom, trouble brews. To help their beloved Emporer find the way back to his heart, his true friends create an elaborate “birthday suit” for him to wear for his birthday parade celebration. The Emperor quickly and humbly learns that, sometimes, “less is more”!

Adapted by Jim Caron and Matt Loehrke. Music and Lyrics by Jim Caron, Michael McGill, Gregory Boris and Amy Ellis.

Rated G – General Audiences

Run Time is approximately 1 hour.

Mission Falls Market in Saint Ignatius
2025-06-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Good Old Days Park Pavilion, 32670 US-93, Saint Ignatius, Montana, 59865, United States
The Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in Saint Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays from May 16 thru September 26

Local spot for the Saint Ignatius community and beyond to gather and purchase Montana-made crafts, produce and food.All farmers, gardeners, craftsmen and food-vendors are invited to sell their wares.The Mission Falls Farmers Market hopes to grow and share locally-produced items with our amazing communities. Come join the fun!

Every Friday evening in summer (May 196through September 26) from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Easy off, easy on Highway 93 on the corner to Saint Ignatius at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion.Stop in and pick up some of the best fresh locally-grown produce and a variety of other home-grown items on your way to Flathead Lake or Glacier National Park.

6-Year Anniversary Party at Old Bull Brewing with Mark Chase
2025-06-27 16:30 - 19:30 | Old Bull Brewing, 16862 Beckwith Street, Frenchtown, Montana, 59834, United States
6-Year Anniversary Party at Old Bull Brewing with Mark Chase in Frenchtown Friday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

6-Year Anniversary Party at Old Bull Brewing with Mark Chase in Frenchtown Friday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Join us at Old Bull Brewing on June 27th as we celebrate 6 incredible years of beer, community, and good times

Live music by Mark ChasePattie Wagon Food TruckFree ice cream (while it lasts!)Giveaways start at 5:30 pm

Come party with us — we wouldn’t be here without YOU!

Plains Friday Farmers Market
2025-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Young Park in Plains Montana, 200 W. Railroad Avenue, Plains, MT, 59859, United States
The Plains Friday Farmers Market happens 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm weekly Fridays from June 6 thru October 10 at Fred Young Park in Plains, Montana

Friday’s Farmer’s Market, an effort to increase the availability of locally produced food and products and to provide a place to connect with producers, customers, and the Plains, Montana area community.

The Emperor's New Clothes at Missoula Children's Theatre
2025-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Missoula Children’s Theatre, 200 N. Adams, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
See what happens with The Emperor’s New Clothes at Missoula Children’s Theatre with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, July 18

“Dress for success” is good advice that the Emperor takes whole-heartedly, wanting to impress his new friends. But where to stop? When the clothes (and other people’s opinions) become more important than the people of the kingdom, trouble brews. To help their beloved Emporer find the way back to his heart, his true friends create an elaborate “birthday suit” for him to wear for his birthday parade celebration. The Emperor quickly and humbly learns that, sometimes, “less is more”!

Adapted by Jim Caron and Matt Loehrke. Music and Lyrics by Jim Caron, Michael McGill, Gregory Boris and Amy Ellis.

Rated G – General Audiences

Run Time is approximately 1 hour.

The Pack Strings play Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
2025-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
The Pack Strings play Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Pack Strings play Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Tasting Room – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pmPizza – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmMusic – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Free Outdoor Concert with ShoDown at Sapphire Lutheran Homes
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Sapphire Lutheran Homes Campus, 501 N. 10th Street, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, United States
Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton hosts country hits band ShoDown for a free outdoor concert 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, June 27

Join us Sapphire Lutheran Homes for a free-to-the-community outdoor concert featuring western Montana’s favorite country band ShoDown! Free ice cream at intermission! Bring a lawn chair or blanket! Food and concessions available for purchase.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Joe Martinez at Andy's Crafthouse
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Crafthouse, 8030 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana, 59911, United States
Joe Martinez plays live at Andy’s Crafthouse in Bigfork from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, June 27

Joe Martinez plays live at Andy’s Crafthouse 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, June 27

Wolf & The Moons at Cranky Sam Public House
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Cranky Sam Public House, 233 W. Main Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Wolf & The Moons at Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Wolf & The Moons at Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.Come join us for summer fun on the patio! Enjoy quality live music with your favorite sip.

Whiskey Rose live at the A Bar
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | A Bar, 11032 MT State Highway 83, Bigfork, Montana, 59911, United States
Whiskey Rose live at the A Bar in Bigfork Friday at 7:00 pm

Whiskey Rose live at the A Bar in Bigfork Friday at 7:00 pmThis will be a fun evening. Bring your family and friends for great food, drink, and music. Whiskey Rose will be playing outdoors. We will see you there!

Release the Squirrels - CD Release Party at Longstaff House
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Longstaff House, 601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Release the Squirrels celebrates the release of their new CD with a show/party at Missoula’s Longstaff House 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Friday, June 27

Release the Squirrels is a shiny new bluegrass quintet, pushing the boundaries of the traditional bluegrass cage. Hailing from the valleys of Western Montana, the five group members each bring a unique perspective to the band, creating a cohesive and dynamic voice. From danceable old-time original compositions to artful covers of modern songs, the Squirrels have a broad repertoire that appeals to every audience.

With a deep appreciation for bluegrass traditions, influences like Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Album Band are present, however the group has a penchant for crafting bold arrangements to pay tribute to the past with a modern flavor. The depth of their musicianship is evidenced by masterful flatpicking, hard driving banjo, and rock steady upright bass. Listeners also delight to hear hypnotizing fiddle melodies and inspired mandolin licks interspersed amongst a tapestry of three-part vocal harmonies.

The Squirrels might be spotted rattling cages at Bluegrass Festivals, mountain venues, breweries, and private events across Montana and around the region.

Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
2025-06-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Jack Saloon, 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana, 59847, United States
Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Come sing the night away with Kaleidoscope Entertainment every Friday night at The Jack Saloon in Lolo

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Hamilton Players
2025-06-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, United States
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performances by the Hamilton Players on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 27th thru 29th at the Hamilton Players Performing Arts Center

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and secret challenges, all revealed under the watchful eyes of Wonka’s army of quirky and curious Oompa-Loompas.

Book by David GreigMusic by Marc ShaimanLyrics by Scott Wittman & Mark ShaimanBased on the novel by Roald DahlSongs from the motion picture by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony NewleyPresented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)

Directed by Gina CollinsMusic Directed by Peggy Bucheit

Whitefish Summer Concert Series: The Music of ABBA Tribute Show
2025-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Whitefish Theatre Co., 1 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, United States
The Whitefish Summer Concert Series presents a night of non-stop ABBA magic with a tribute concert at Whitefish Theatre at 8:00 pm Friday, June 27; Saturday, June 28; and Sunday, June 29

Get ready, Whitefish!

The Whitefish Summer Concert Series presents a night of non-stop ABBA magic — and tickets are flying!

Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and sing along to all the iconic hits like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, and more!Featuring Meredith Patterson backed by an all star band of Whitefish’s best musicians! ABBA’s unique blend of catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and vocal harmonies helped define the sound of 1970s pop music.A partnership between the Whitefish Theatre Company and Merie Productions is proud to produce the 3rd Annual Whitefish Summer Concert Series. Featuring both professional visiting and local musicians, these tribute concerts offer fabulous nights of music from some of our favorite bands.

Don’t miss the ultimate summer celebration — it’s going to be a night to remember!Tickets are limited — secure yours today before they’re gone!

Trivia Friday at Plains American Legion Post 129
2025-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 129, 450 Railroad Avenue, Paradise, Montana, 59856, United States
Trivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana

Come test your knowledge! Free to play! Win prizes!Maximum 5 people per team

2025-06-27 20:00 - 23:00 | The Rustic Hut, 5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, MT, 59833, United States
Neal Elder – Residency at the Rustic Hut in Florence Friday at 8:00 pm

Neal Elder – Residency at the Rustic Hut in Florence Friday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Our resident artist, Neal Elder, is back to play all your favorites! Taking requests and winging it like a pro, Neal knows how to put on a great show!

Andy Frasco & The U.N. with Cordovas at The Wilma
2025-06-27 20:00 - 23:00 | The Wilma Theater, 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Andy Frasco & The U.N. for a live concert on the Growing Pains Tour with Cordovas at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday, June 27

Logjam Presents welcomes Andy Frasco & The U.N. for a live concert on the Growing Pains Tour with Cordovas at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday, June 27.

Tickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only. All ages are welcome.

Take a look at these tips to best prepare yourself for a smooth ticket buying experience.

Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.

About Andy Frasco & The U.N.With curly tufts of a recognizable Jewfro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett. He’s a band-fronting, songwriting party animal who turns into a swirling rock ‘n’ roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N., not unlike Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. From switching instruments mid-song to Frasco stagediving into the crowd or kibitzing with them, an Andy Frasco & The U.N. show is a celebration of inclusivity and tolerance where “You do You” and “let us do us.”

The band has grown from playing bars to touring more than 250 days a year all over the country, with Frasco describing that 15-year journey on Growing Pains, the group’s landmark 10th studio album and first full-length effort since 2023’s L’Optimist, showcasing Andy’s growth as a tunesmith in his own right.

Produced by Frasco himself for the first time, the collection’s centerpiece is the anthemic “Try Not to Die,” a glass half-full anthem to seizing the day that combines country twang with an easy island breeze in its affirmative message.

“Life is Easy,” featuring bluegrass superstar Billy Strings, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and co-writer/frequent collaborators Steve Poltz (Rugburns, Jewel) and Chris Gelbuda (Meghan Trainor), is a folk protest anthem. “Swinging for the Fences,” featuring cameos by G. Love and Eric Krasno (Lettuce, Tedeschi Trucks Band Soulive), is a Motown-flavored paean to dating someone out of your league. The playful “They Call Me Hollywood (But I’m from LA),” co-written with frequent partner Kenny Carkeet, features rapper ProbCause, while the title track is a sing-song, hip-hop-influenced rhyme about embracing change and taking it day-to-day.

Frasco wrote most of Growing Pains in Nashville with his longtime guitarist Shawn Eckels and frequent songwriting partners Chris Gelbuda, Steve Poltz, and Andrew Cooney.

“I came into this life wanting to write songs,” said Frasco. “It took 15 years, but I feel I’m starting to get credit for it. My cup is full. I’m really starting to see my dreams come true.”

About CordovasThe story of Cordovas is one of rock ’n’ roll seekers, hammering away in search not just for a platonic ideal of their freewheeling sound, but also for some greater truth about our experience as humans. The band is fueled by the long strange trip of frontman Joe Firstman, who had a circuitous path through his young adulthood — spat out from the major label system, a stint as a bandleader on Last Call With Carson Daly, and finally finding his way back to himself, a mystic classicist who has guided Cordovas through their own series of twists and turns. That includes their new record The Rose of Aces, which finds them returning with their finest collection of music yet.

Cordovas’ origins go all the way back the early ‘10s, when Firstman decided he was best with a band around him. After releasing a self-titled debut and undergoing various iterations, things really started cooking when guitarist Lucca Soria joined the fold. Firstman describes him as “the one soldier that understands what I’m doing best.” Soon the band’s vision cohered further, and they signed to ATO, releasing the quick one-two of That Santa Fe Channel in 2018 and Destiny Hotel in 2020.

While it might seem like Cordovas were away a bit longer this time, the music never stopped. The group, in whatever form it currently exists, is always active. “When you finish your record, you’re starting the next one,” Firstman explains. Cordovas is a state of constant flow: Firstman, Soria, and their various co-conspirators gathering in their twin outposts — a farm in Nashville, and a hideout in the artist community of the Baja California town Todos Santos — to jam out ideas. Before the dust remotely began to settle on Destiny Hotel, Cordovas were already back in the shop, working up a trove of songs from which The Rose of Aces would emerge.

Once Cordovas had about 20 songs they were happy with, they linked up with producer Cory Hanson. Firstman bemusedly describes the theoretical mismatch of the pairing — Hanson the Southern California kid coming out to Nashville to work with “a whole bunch of, you know, Americans.” Whatever culture clash might’ve been there was just extra gasoline. “He brought a super-charged way of thinking because he’s a genius,” Firstman says. “He’s built his life wanting to sound like himself.” Hanson ended up contributing vocals and guitar to the album as well.

The Rose of Aces begins with a conjuring. “Your song comes on like a cure/ And you remember who you were before/ How many times did music save your soul?” Firstman asks on opener “Fallen Angels of Rock ’n’ Roll.” He goes on to trace rock history from Memphis to Muscle Shoals — though he’ll also quip he’s never actually been to Muscle Shoals. “I’m also aware of all the stuff that came through those places,” he says. “The criss-cross of American highways, you can’t take that away from me, man. I’ve ridden those dirty roads a lot.”

As is their custom, Cordovas held on to “Fallen Angels of Rock ’n’ Roll” for years, road-testing it and letting it come into its own before it was time to really get it into shape for recording. Firstman reflects on how Cordovas’ always sharpening chops — the band’s playing, but also his ability to push his voice further — let the song be what it always wanted to be over the years. While the song gives the album a rallying cry, it’s not without its wistfulness — its title reflecting on friends back in the day who didn’t make it. “The important part is don’t forget what music does for you,” Firstman says. “It can make you sad, it can make you happy, it can remind you of a better time.”

There’s no better way to kick off The Rose of Aces and Cordovas’ new chapter. The band has long cited influences like the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, and The Band. And while Cordovas can certainly jam, they’ve also long been acclaimed as tapping into the more songwriting-oriented side of those forebears. From “Fallen Angels of Rock ’n’ Roll” onward, you can hear the band honing their craft across The Rose of Aces. “What Is Wrong?” is a sunburnt twilight sigh of a song — originating with some ideas of Soria’s that the band then toyed with, adding some lyrics (“Are you ready?/ If you’re free enough to do it on your own”) that Firstman worked on with his girlfriend. Throughout his career, Firstman has taken fragments of various American traditions and turned them over into new lights, and you can almost hear Cordovas’ music as a travelogue — easy-going yet careening forward, from the laidback rollick of “Sunshine” to the swamp grooves of “Deep River” to, eventually, nodding to their home south of the border with closer “Somos Iguales.”

In true rock spirit, joints are lit and roads are rambled down. Salvation is sought, but characters stumble into sordid corners, too. “High Roller,” another highlight of the album, tells the story of the narrator and his compatriot Stanley having a chaotic bender at a casino.

When they’re camped out, friends and artists come and go. The band jams, and writer pals gather to dissect Marcel Proust or Marcus Aurelius. There’s an almost old-school, utopian scene at play — like-minded individuals not just improvising and seeing where it goes, but seeking a purpose through that discourse. There are all kinds of characters in Cordovas’ orbit, including the namesakes of the album — hotel owners Ace and Rose down in Mexico, who Firstman paid tribute to via an imagined Tarot card of an album name.

If the whole thing sounds like some kind of fantasy, it didn’t come without a lot of missteps and rebirths, sweat and hard work. Now 43, Firstman has already lived more than a few lives. Raised by a weed dealing vet father and an opera singer mother in Charlotte, the young Firstman took a Greyhound to Los Angeles in the early ‘00s and quickly became a buzzy young songwriter. He was signed to Atlantic, and released a solo debut called The War of Women in 2003. While the album led to some burgeoning success — including opening slots for Sheryl Crow and Willie Nelson — Firstman embarked on era of self-sabotage. “I was a fucking drunken nightmare, and the songs weren’t as good the second time around,” he admits. Soon, he was dropped from Atlantic, but landed on his feet with the bandleader gig on Carson Daly’s show, where his band included Kamasi Washington and Thundercat.

“I wanted to sing songs I wasn’t embarrassed of,” Firstman says of the transition from those years to Cordovas. As matter-of-fact and self-deprecating as he can be about his early LA days, Firstman also holds that time dear as a crucible, all the hard lessons he had to learn to become who he is now. “Everything is victory as long as you can pull it out of the trash and polish it off and identify it as such,” Firstman reflects. “That’s a big part of Cordovas. We wanna be better people — but not just for nothing.”

That brings us to the parables of Cordovas, the stories on The Rose of Aces arriving 20 years on from Firstman’s initial stint in the music industry. “With the philosophy, I’m trying to get you to change your brain and work in a useful way for society,” Firstman says. “What happens when you let that stuff in and you become it? What does your brain tell you then? Go feel that, and the standard you set and the call you make to your friends and the thing you said you were gonna do that mattered. How did you feel the next morning? What song did you write?”

Neal Elder at The Rustic Hut
2025-06-27 20:00 - 23:00 | The Rustic Hut, 5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, MT, 59833, United States
Neal Elder plays your favorite country jams at The Rustic Hut in Florence at 8:00 pm Friday

Neal Elder – the greatest one man show this side of the Mississippi – takes the stage FRIDAY at 8:00 pm! Come out and enjoy your favorite country jams on this rare Friday night show!

Dead Eye productions: Resin Cough, Disease, and The Foilies
2025-06-27 20:00 - 2025-06-28 00:00 | Zootown Arts Community Center, 216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 598802, United States
Dead Eye productions: Resin Cough, Disease, and The Foilies at the ZACC in Missoula Friday at 8:00 pm

Doors @ 7:30 pm

Dead Eye productions: Resin Cough, Disease, and The Foilies at the ZACC in Missoula Friday at 8:00 pm.

Resin Cough is a 2 piece band from South Seattle, WA formed in 2023. They play a mix of mincecore and gore grind influenced by Archagathus, Hyperemesis, Human Effluence and Lt. Dan. First time playing Missoula!

Disease is a 2 piece band from Seattle, WA formed in 2016. They’re bringing their mix of old school grindcore blended with hyper blasts and west coast crust grind influences back to Missoula for the third time!

The Foilies are a Montana-based Speed Rock/Punk/Rock N Roll band bringing tight riffs, sick leads and an always driving bass line with a full on assault to your eardrums from a relentless machine of a drummer. They balance this by exchanging lead vocals between three people and having back gang vocals to match. The sonic attack will make you feel like you’re about to go off the rails on every song right before arriving at your abrupt destination.

Verota with Blessiddoom and Acalvaria at the Dark Horse Bar
2025-06-27 20:00 - 2025-06-28 00:00 | Dark Horse Bar, 1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Vicious metal featuring Verota with Blessiddoom and Acalvaria at The Dark Horse Bar in Missoula Friday, June 27 starting at 8:00 pm

The vicious metal stylings of Tacoma’s own Verota destroys the Dark Horse stage with opening sets from Blessiddoom, and Acalvaria in Missoula Friday starting at 8:00 pm.

Dawn of Life + Daring Greatly live at Monk's Bar
2025-06-27 20:00 - 2025-06-28 01:30 | Monk’s Bar, 221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Dawn of Life + Daring Greatly live at Monk’s Bar in Missoula Friday from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am

Dawn of Life + Daring Greatly live at Monk’s Bar in Missoula Friday from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am.Join us for an epic night of music with Dawn Of Life and Daring Greatly live at Monk’s – it’s gonna be lit!

Daring GreatlyDARING GREATLY is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Calgary, Alberta, now based in Southern California. Blending classic 70s rock with modern soul, folk, and country influences, the band is known for their powerful three-part vocal harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and energetic live shows. The group consists of Patrick Croome (vocals, guitar), Liam Croome (vocals, keys), Brayden Tario (drums, vocals), Jeff Starkey (electric guitar), and Brendan Cutrer (bass).Formed in 2015, Daring Greatly has built a loyal grassroots following through years of consistent touring across Canada and the U.S., sharing stages with acts like Bon Jovi, The Doobie Brothers, Sublime, Midland, and The Struts . They’ve also opened for Plain White T’s and performed at standout festivals including the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival , MissionFest in San Juan Capistrano , and Wonderfront in San Diego. https://www.daring-greatly.com/

Dawn Of LifeIn a world full of backing tracks, auto tune & stage props, is the spirit of rock ‘n roll still alive? Do people want to see musicians playing real instruments on stage? Is guitar music dead? Can a band captivate an audience with instruments? Dawn of Life invites you to find out in a town near you.This power rock trio is best known for their live performances, loud amps, thundering drums and deep lyricism leaving the stage red hot by the end of their set.https://www.dawnoflifemusic.com

Cahoots at The Sunrise Saloon
2025-06-27 21:00 - 2025-06-28 01:30 | Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, MT, 59801
Enjoy two nights of live country music with Cahoots performing on the main stage at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 pm

Enjoy two nights of live country music with Cahoots performing on the main stage at the Sunrise Saloon on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 pm. And, if you’re in town for the Missoula Marathon, be sure to stop by Missoula’s only country bar for great beverages, dancing, and the best music in town!

Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes
2025-06-27 21:00 - 2025-06-28 01:30 | Westside Lanes & Fun Center, 1615 Wyoming, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula’s Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time

Solid Sound Karaoke hosted Friday & Saturday in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time

Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
2025-06-27 22:00 - 2025-06-28 01:00 | The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge, 101 Heritage Lane, Polson, Montana, 59860, United States
Sign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson

Join Loki Karaoke every Friday night at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson. Show starts at 10:00 pm.
