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SUMMARY:Joe Martinez Band at Great Northern Bar
DESCRIPTION:Montana’s Got Talent winner Joe Martinez brings his band to play at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm Thursday to 1:00 am\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Martinez is a rising blues and soul singer-songwriter born and raised in the rugged beauty of Montana. Steeped in the powerful traditions of Soul\, Blues\, and Country music\, Joe brings a voice fullof grit and heart—channeling emotion through every lyric and guitar line. His music carries the spirit of American roots\, shaped by the timeless sounds of singers such as Sam Cooke\, Ray Charles\, ChrisStapleton\, Marcus King\, and Allen Stone. \n\n\n\nFrom rural barrooms to concert stages\, Joe has performed across Montana and beyond\, building a devoted fan base through raw\, honest performances and magnetic stage presence. His debut EP\, Montana\, showcases five original tracks that blend storytelling with a vintage-meets-modern sound. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Joe gained national attention as a contestant on Season 26 of NBC’s The Voice\, where he performed Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You” during the blind auditions. Although he didn’tadvance due to full team rosters\, his performance was featured on the show\, and he received incredibly positive feedback from coaches Reba McEntire\, Snoop Dogg\, Michael Bublé\, and Gwen Stefani. \n\n\n\nLater that year\, Joe’s talent was recognized closer to home when he won the inaugural Montana’s Got Talent competition\, impressing judges with his original song “Lead the Way.” This victory earned him a $5\,000 prize\, a recording session at Beargrass Studios\, and an opportunity to open for a national touring act at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford. \n\n\n\nA self-taught musician who picked up the guitar during the pandemic\, Joe quickly found his voice as a front man\, channeling pain\, joy\, and soul into his songs. Whether performing solo or leading a band\, he commands the stage with authenticity and purpose. With new music on the horizon and a growing presence in the live circuit\, Joe Martinez is ready to take his sound to a national audience. 
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/joe-martinez-band-at-great-northern-bar/
LOCATION:Great Northern Bar & Grill\, 27 Central Avenue\, Whitefish\, 59937\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Country,Country Blues,Country Music,Music,Singer Songwriters,Soul
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Monday Market at Lake Baked / River View Bar
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm each summer Monday (May 26 thru September 1) in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is coming – get excited about the 2025 Bigfork Monday Market! \n\n\n\nWe are gearing up for the 2025 Season of the Bigfork Monday Market! This is our 8th year of making Mondays in Bigfork just a little more fun. This season we are going to continue implementing updates and exciting new things to our market. Enjoy the new dance floor at the River View Bar and an extension to the length of time that our musicians keep us tapping our toes! That’s right – music now runs a little longer each market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our vendor times will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe BMM is a weekly summer market that includes Fresh Goods\, Bakers\, Artists\, Food Trucks\, Cocktails\, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends – GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK PAGE
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-monday-market-at-lake-baked-river-view-bar/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:River View Bar\, 191 Mill Street\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Whiskey Myers with Bayker Blankenship and Pony Bradshaw at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Whiskey Myers for a live concert performance on the “What We Were Born to Do” Tour with Bayker Blankenship and Pony Bradshaw at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:30 pm Tuesday\, June 10 with Bayker Blankenship & Pony Bradshaw\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Whiskey Myers for a live concert performance on the “What We Were Born to Do” Tour with Bayker Blankenship and Pony Bradshaw at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:30 pm Tuesday\, June 10 with Bayker Blankenship & Pony Bradshaw. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last.  General admission lawn\, reserved stadium seating\, reserved premium stadium seating\, general admission standing pit and premium box seating tickets are available. Shuttle Tickets and Parking Passes can be purchased here. Crazy Creek Chair Rentals for this event are available for advance purchase here. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nAvailable Ticket Types: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Lawn: General Admission Lawn tickets allow access to the upper lawn section of the amphitheater located above the reserved stadium seating section. \n\n\n\nReserved Stadium Seating: Reserved Stadium Seating tickets allow access to the seating section located behind the main pit of the amphitheater. \n\n\n\nReserved Premium Stadium Seating: Reserved Premium Stadium Seating tickets allow access to the rows closest to the stage of the seated section located just behind the main pit of the amphitheater. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Pit (Standing): General Admission Pit tickets allow access to the standing room only section located directly in front of the stage. \n\n\n\nPremium Box Seating: Premium Boxes are sold in bundles of two tickets and located in the private box area between the Reserved Stadium Seating the General Admission Lawn. These tickets include one parking pass or two shuttle passes\, a separate entrance for expedited venue entry\, and a dedicated cocktail server offering an expanded menu in addition to concessions. \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\nAll concerts are held rain or shine. Be prepared for extremes such as sunshine\, heat\, wind or rain. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather\, tickets will not be refunded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Whiskey MyersGenre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2\,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium\, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo\, Stagecoach\, Download and more\, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album\, Tornillo\, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records\, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022\, “John Wayne\,” and follows their fifth studio album\, Whiskey Myers\, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts\, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total\, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.3 million albums and amassed over 3.3 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold\, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound\, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If\,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team\,” among several others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin\,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”  \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 Bayker BlankenshipNineteen-year old Bayker Blankenship from Livingston\, Tennessee has had one heck of a few months\, going from playing his first home town gigs to signing his first record deal and going viral with his first hit “Maxed Out” in a short amount of time. “Maxed Out” is hitting new peaks at such an incredible speed- to name a few\, it reached #2 on the Spotify Viral charts\, #43 on Apple Country\, and has over 100k creates on TikTok. Bayker has garnered over 40M+ streams in just a few months. “Maxed Out” highlights Bayker as one of Country’s rising stars\, with fans falling for his bright personality and warm heart along the way. Bayker’s debut EP “Younger Years” released in July 2024\, hitting over 4M+ streams the first week and making it obvious he is far from a one-hit wonder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pony BradshawPony Bradshaw didn’t know he could sing because he’d never tried. His dad was a military man turned Elvis impersonator whom a young Pony helped keep stocked with scarves on stage for admirers. Pony had always listened to music\, but he’d never made it. He played baseball. He joined––and got kicked out of––the Air Force. It was about five years ago when Pony discovered not only that he could make music\, but that he should. \n\n\n\n“It was a little open mic in Chattanooga\,” Pony says of his first time to perform in public. “I was scared to death. It was a competition––and I never liked competition\, but for some reason\, I wanted to go show my tunes. I played the first song I’d written at that open mic.” He pauses\, then sighs and laughs a little at the same time. “It worked out good\, you know? I won that competition. It made me believe what I was doing was okay.” \n\n\n\nOn his debut album Sudden Opera\, 38-year-old Pony offers a convincing argument in favor of art made by adults who have had time to live\, screw up\, try again\, and find their voice. The record’s title is an apt description: its sound hits abruptly then steadily\, like a flood––swells of moody strings\, thundering low ends\, and dramatic keys\, led by Pony’s swinging soul vocals yearning\, consoling\, and questioning. “I’m a big questioner\, for sure\,” Pony says. “Flannery O’Connor said she doesn’t know what she believes until she writes it. It’s a way of figuring out your own belief system\, there for everybody to see as you work through it. Writing tells me about myself.” He pauses. “It helps a lot.” \n\n\n\nThese days\, Pony reads novels and poetry more than he listens to songs\, although heroes such as Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark still loom large. The 19th century French authors\, poets\, and painters have a hold on him\, especially Flaubert. He’s interested in the creative process––that grind that conditions the brain to know how to recognize inspiration and run with it. “I ask myself every day why I want to be good at this\,” he says. “It’s hard. I wrestle with the ego\, and this whole thing. But I just know that writing\, singing\, and playing makes me happy\, so I continue to do it.” \n\n\n\nPony––born James Bradshaw––moved around a lot as a kid. A military brat born in Mississippi\, he logged time around the country. Today\, he’s settled in Georgia. It’s where his young children live\, and more than anywhere else has ever been\, it’s home. After the Air Force showed him the door at 21 years old\, he drifted\, until the music he found more than a decade later became his anchor. \n\n\n\nNPR and others tapped Pony as one to watch a couple of years ago. He has since taken his time\, determined to accurately capture the art he’d only recently realized he was incubating. Sudden Opera is the rewarding result. Pony wrote all of the songs alone.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/whiskey-myers-with-bayker-blankenship-and-pony-bradshaw-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Country,Country Music,Folk,Music,Rock
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SUMMARY:Blind Melon with the Sasha Bell Band at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Blind Melon for a live concert performance with the Sasha Bell Band at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday\, June 13\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Blind Melon for a live concert performance with the Sasha Bell Band at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday\, June 13. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission standing room only floor and reserved premium balcony seating tickets are available. 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\nAbout Blind MelonBlind Melon\, formed in Los Angeles in 1990\, was brought together by a group of musicians from different parts of the country. Rogers Stevens (guitar)\, Brad Smith (bass)\, and Glen Graham (drums) moved west from Mississippi\, while Christopher Thorn (guitar) hailed from Pennsylvania. Completing the lineup was Shannon Hoon\, a charismatic vocalist from Lafayette\, Indiana. The band quickly gained recognition after Hoon lent his voice to Guns N’ Roses’ “Don’t Cry\,” and their early demos caught the attention of Capitol Records\, leading to a recording contract. \n\n\n\nThe band’s rise was meteoric. They moved from crafting their unique blend of stripped-down psychedelia in a quiet house—immortalized in the song “Sleepyhouse”—to dominating the Billboard charts and performing at Woodstock ‘94. But success came with challenges. Their 1995 follow-up album\, Soup\, received mixed reviews upon release\, though tracks like “Mouthful of Cavities” have since been celebrated. Just weeks after the album’s debut\, tragedy struck when Shannon Hoon died from an overdose during a tour stop in New Orleans. \n\n\n\nHoon’s untimely death at 28 left the band reeling. As a tribute\, they released Nico\, a collection of outtakes named after Hoon’s daughter\, and a documentary\, Letters from a Porcupine\, which earned a Grammy nomination. Despite these efforts\, the band disbanded in 1999 after struggling to find a vocalist who could fill Hoon’s shoes. \n\n\n\nYears later\, in 2006\, Blind Melon’s journey took an unexpected turn. Smith and Thorn were producing an album for singer-songwriter Travis Warren in Austin\, Texas. Warren’s vocal range and raspy edge resembled Hoon’s\, but he also brought his own style and vision. The band reunited with Warren on vocals\, leading to a string of sold-out shows and the release of their 2008 album\, For My Friends. \n\n\n\nCreativity surged again in 2016 when guitarist Rogers Stevens sent a song sketch to Warren\, who quickly added vocals. This exchange ignited a prolific songwriting period that continued into 2018\, culminating in a new wave of music. The addition of multi-instrumentalist Nathan Townes further enriched the band’s sound. Stevens noted\, “We’re making the best music of our careers. I know everyone says that\, but this time\, it feels true.” Years of unrealized ideas poured out\, resulting in some of the band’s most mature and dynamic work yet. \n\n\n\nTheir resurgence began once again with the release of the single “Way Down and Far Below” in 2019\, followed by performances at major festivals like Kaaboo and Sea Hear Now. Looking ahead\, Blind Melon has shows lined up for 2025\, including a performance with O.A.R. at Red Rocks\, signaling the next exciting chapter for the band and their fans. \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 the Sasha Bell BandKnown for her work with New York baroque ensemble Ladybug Transistor and Elephant 6 psych pop group\, The Essex Green\, Sasha Bell is a multi-faceted performer and musician most heralded for her sweetly melodic vocals and lithe instrumentation. She currently lives in Missoula with band members John Fleming\, Bryan Ramirez\, Chris Bacon and Colin Johnson. 
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/blind-melon-with-the-sasha-bell-band-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music
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SUMMARY:St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers with special guest Cece Coakley at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers for a live concert performance with special guest Cece Coakley at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Saturday\, June 14\n\n\n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers for a live concert performance with special guest Cece Coakley at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Saturday\, June 14. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last.  General admission lawn\, reserved stadium seating\, reserved premium stadium seating\, general admission standing pit and premium box seating tickets are available. Shuttle Tickets and Parking Passes can be purchased here. Crazy Creek Chair Rentals for this event are available for advance purchase here. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nAvailable Ticket Types: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Lawn: General Admission Lawn tickets allow access to the upper lawn section of the amphitheater located above the reserved stadium seating section. \n\n\n\nReserved Stadium Seating: Reserved Stadium Seating tickets allow access to the seating section located behind the main pit of the amphitheater. \n\n\n\nReserved Premium Stadium Seating: Reserved Premium Stadium Seating tickets allow access to the rows closest to the stage of the seated section located just behind the main pit of the amphitheater. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Pit (Standing): General Admission Pit tickets allow access to the standing room only section located directly in front of the stage. \n\n\n\nPremium Box Seating: Premium Boxes are sold in bundles of two tickets and located in the private box area between the Reserved Stadium Seating the General Admission Lawn. These tickets include one parking pass or two shuttle passes\, a separate entrance for expedited venue entry\, and a dedicated cocktail server offering an expanded menu in addition to concessions. \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\nAll concerts are held rain or shine. Be prepared for extremes such as sunshine\, heat\, wind or rain. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather\, tickets will not be refunded. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout St. Paul & The Broken BonesFounded in Birmingham\, Alabama in 2011\, St. Paul & the Broken Bones consists of Paul Janeway (vocals)\, Jesse Phillips (bass)\, Browan Lollar (guitar)\, Kevin Leon (drums)\, Al Gamble (keyboards)\, Allen Branstetter (trumpet)\, Chad Fisher (trombone)\, and Amari Ansari (saxophone). The eight piece ensemble burst into the world with their 2014 debut Half the City\, establishing a sound that quickly became a calling card and landing the band a slew of major festivals including Lollapalooza\, Coachella and Glastonbury. Critical praise from The New York Times\, Rolling Stone\, SPIN and NPR followed\, leading to shared stages with some of the world’s biggest artists Elton John and The Rolling Stones among them and launching an impressive run of headlining tours behind what Esquire touted as a “potent live show that knocks audiences on their ass.” \n\n\n\nThe group has continued to expand their sound with every record\, branching out well beyond old school soul into sleek summertime funk and classic disco on albums like 2018’s Young Sick Camellia. Their forthcoming LP\, Angels in Science Fiction \, stretches their limbs further afield\, building on the shadowy psychedelia and intricate\, experimental R&B of 2022’s The Alien Coast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Wood BrothersThe Wood Brothers have learned to trust their hearts. For the better part of two decades\, they’ve cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters\, road warriors\, and community builders\, creating a catalog of diverse music and a loyal audience who’ve grown alongside them through the years. \n\n\n\nThat evolution continues with Heart is the Hero\, the band’s eighth studio album. Recorded analog to 16-track tape\, this latest effort finds its three creators embracing the chemistry of their acclaimed live shows by capturing their performances in real-time direct from the studio floor with nary a computer in sight. An acoustic-driven album that electrifies\, Heart is the Hero is stocked with songs that target not only the heart\, but the head and hips\, too. \n\n\n\n“We love records that come from the era of less tracks and more care\,” explains co-founder Oliver Wood. “When you use a computer during the tracking process\, you have an infinite number of tracks at your disposal\, which implies that nothing is permanent\, and everything can be fixed. Tape gives you limitations that force you to be creative and intentional. You don’t look at the music on a screen; you listen to it\, and you learn to focus on the feeling of the performance.” \n\n\n\nThroughout Heart Is The Hero\, those performances are matched by the visceral storytelling and songwriting chops that have turned The Wood Brothers into Grammy-nominated leaders of American roots music\, even as their music reaches far beyond the genre’s borders. The stripped- down swagger of “Pilgrim” underscores Oliver’s reminder to slow down and experience each moment as an interactive observer\, rather than a passive tourist. A similar theme anchors “Between the Beats\,” where Oliver draws upon a meditation technique — maintaining one’s focus on the space between heartbeats — to reach a new level of presence. The gentle sway of country soul gem “Rollin’ On\,” featuring horns by Matt Glassmeyer and Roy Agee\, expounds on the time- honored tradition of love as the guiding light through darkness\, while ”Mean Man World” finds Chris Wood singing about his responsibilities as a father whose young daughter is poised to inherit an uncertain future. “Line Those Pockets” is a universal call for mercy and understanding over materialism. “Everybody’s just trying to be happy\, so put your money away; line those pockets with grace\,” the band sings in three-part harmony during the song’s chorus\, which emphasizes compassion over cash as the world’s true currency. Together\, these songs offer a snapshot of a spirited\, independent-minded group at the peak of its powers\, always pushing forward and seeking to evolve beyond what’s come before. \n\n\n\n“There’s still acoustic guitar\, upright bass\, and percussion on this album — things people use all the time — but we’re always thinking\, ‘How can we make this sound like us\, but not like something we’ve already done?’” Oliver says. “Sometimes\, the only way to do that is to get weird.” \n\n\n\nThat sense of exploration pumps its way through Heart is the Hero like lifeblood. Arriving on the heels of 2019’s Live at The Fillmore\, 2020’s Kingdom In My Mind\, and Oliver Wood’s solo album Always Smilin’ — all of which were released on Honey Jar Records\, the band’s independent label — Heart is the Hero is bold\, bright\, and singularly creative\, a fully realized collective effort ultimately greater than the sum of its parts. Perhaps that’s to be expected from a group whose willingness to experiment has earned acclaim from Rolling Stone and NPR\, as well as an annual touring schedule of sold-out music halls and theaters on both sides of the Atlantic. Ask The Wood Brothers\, though\, and they’ll tell you to expect the unexpected. \n\n\n\n“We are never satisfied if we are not searching for new musical recipes\,” says Jano Rix\, nodding to the uncharted territory that Heart is the Hero covers. Chris Wood agrees\, adding\, “We are one of those bands that isn’t easily categorized. We know what our strengths are\, but we can’t help but push the envelope\, as well. It’s too much fun.” \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 Cece CoakleyCece Coakley is hitting her stride. In the wake of her debut 2022 EP “Tender\,” the 22-year old singer-songwriter is exploring a world beyond her native Knoxville\, literally and metaphorically. \n\n\n\nFresh off touring with rising acts like Medium Build\, Stephen Sanchez\, Field Guide and Ella Jane\, Coakley has no shortage of new experiences to draw from. “The first EP came out of living at my parents’ house\,” she explains. “Now I’m writing new songs on the road and trying them out live the same night – I’ve grown up so much making this new music.” Splitting her time between Nashville and LA\, Coakley partnered with new collaborators like Andy Seltzer (Maggie Rogers\, Samia) and Jake Munk (Miley Cyrus\, Ethan Tasch) to help her cultivate her ideas without “dimming their light.” \n\n\n\nThroughout her new writing\, Coakley examines life on a larger scale – from missing friends across time zones to the bittersweet feeling of returning home. The old version of Coakley is its own character in her writing\, forcing her to look over her shoulder at the life she grew out of. In the lineage of other crossover artists like Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves\, Coakley’s reflections on coming of age feel both universal and intimate\, delivered in soaring pop hooks over beds of jangly acoustics\, banjo and slide guitar. The influence of the country artists she grew up on shines through\, delivering her narrative lyricism with an emotional\, powerhouse voice. \n\n\n\nSince her debut in 2021\, Coakley has cemented herself in the indie landscape\, amassing over 4.9 million Spotify streams to date and nabbing slots at festivals like Bonnaroo and Briston Maroney’s Paradise Festival. Her upcoming sophomore EP deepens Coakley’s journey of self-discovery\, as she continues to strike a chord with her young audience. She may have found her footing\, but this is only the beginning for Cece Coakley.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/st-paul-the-broken-bones-and-the-wood-brothers-with-special-guest-cece-coakley-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,R&B,Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250615T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250615T233000
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SUMMARY:Joseph at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Joseph for a live concert performance with Lena Marie Schiffer w/ Ani Casabonne\, and Gabrielle Grace at The Wilma on Sunday\, June 15\n\n\n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Joseph for a live concert performance with Lena Marie Schiffer w/ Ani Casabonne\, and Gabrielle Grace at The Wilma on Sunday\, June 15. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission standing room only floor and reserved balcony seating are available. 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\nAbout JosephOregon-bred indie pop sister group Joseph first made waves with their widely lauded 2015 debut album I’m Alone\, No You’re Not\, which featured their hit song “White Flag.” They followed it up with 2019’s Good Luck\, Kid\, marking a bold departure from the dreamlike folk of their debut and landing them at #4 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. The band continued to push their musical boundaries on 2023’s The Sun\, imbuing a thrilling new energy into each elegantly sculpted track. Over the years\, JOSEPH has attracted the attention of artists such as Billie Eilish and toured with the likes of James Bay\, Amos Lee\, and The Shins\, in addition to taking the stage at major festivals like Coachella\, Bonnaroo\, Austin City Limits\, Glastonbury\, and more. With their signature blend of harmony-driven indie pop and bold experimentation\, Joseph continues to evolve while staying true to the deeply personal themes that have defined their music. Now a duo\, Joseph — Natalie Closner and Meegan Closner — are currently putting the final touches on their next album\, with new music coming in Spring of 2025. \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 Lena Marie Schiffer with Ani CasabonneLena Marie Schiffer is a folk singer and songwriter based in Livingston\, Montana. She has carved a notable niche in the music industry\, touring nationally for ten years with her band Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs\, and now playing under her own name. In 2024\, Lena began developing her eponymous project that leans into folk\, indie\, and Americana influences. She paired up with Ani Casabonne on violin\, and together they have formed a duo that is bound by a chemistry that is undeniable when hearing them play.  \n\n\n\nLena writes original lyrics that offer deeply personal reflections and insightful observations of the world\, creating a connection with her audience wherever she goes. Her innate ability to relate to others drives her passion to write and share her songs. Lena is releasing her debut solo album in the Fall of 2025\, which was produced by Courtney Hartman and recorded in Eau Claire\, WI. \n\n\n\nAni\, a classically trained violin player hailing from Frisco\, Colorado\, found her passion for music at a young age. After a trip to Montana Fiddle Camp in June of 2014\, Ani was hooked on the styles of folk and bluegrass players. Years later\, after relocating to Bozeman\, Montana\, Ani seamlessly transitioned into the local music scene\, captivating audiences with her beautiful melodies. Whether she’s playing in intimate venues or on festival stages\, Ani’s unique sound and love for music continues to shine through her playing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gabrielle GraceGabrielle Grace is a singer and songwriter that writes songs that feel like conversations—sometimes with others\, sometimes with herself. A storyteller at heart\, her music blends warm indie-folk textures with the rawness of alternative pop\, capturing life’s quiet moments and loud emotions with equal weight. Originally from southeast Texas and now based in Nashville\, Grace’s songwriting is deeply personal yet universally resonant\, shaped by the in-between spaces of growing up\, letting go\, and learning to stay present. When she made her musical debut in 2021\, she released her EP\, “We’ll Be Alright\,” which climbed the iTunes singer-songwriter charts. Her debut full-length album\, There Are Two Sides to Everything (2023)\, is an exploration of contrast—hope and doubt\, longing and contentment\, the past and the future—all wrapped in lush melodies and thoughtful lyricism. \n\n\n\nShe’s been writing\, refining\, and pushing her sound forward as she is gearing up to release her new EP\, “Pink Skies” on June 26th\, 2025.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/joseph-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T193000
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Monday Market at Lake Baked / River View Bar
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm each summer Monday (May 26 thru September 1) in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is coming – get excited about the 2025 Bigfork Monday Market! \n\n\n\nWe are gearing up for the 2025 Season of the Bigfork Monday Market! This is our 8th year of making Mondays in Bigfork just a little more fun. This season we are going to continue implementing updates and exciting new things to our market. Enjoy the new dance floor at the River View Bar and an extension to the length of time that our musicians keep us tapping our toes! That’s right – music now runs a little longer each market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our vendor times will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe BMM is a weekly summer market that includes Fresh Goods\, Bakers\, Artists\, Food Trucks\, Cocktails\, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends – GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK PAGE
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-monday-market-at-lake-baked-river-view-bar/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:River View Bar\, 191 Mill Street\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105503
CREATED:20250619T035208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T035209Z
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SUMMARY:Love Music with Meggie McDonald at Draught Works Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Love Music with Meggie McDonald at Draught Works Brewery in Missoula Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLove Music with Meggie McDonald at Draught Works Brewery in Missoula Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.Meggie McDonald was born and raised in the rugged mountains of Montana. In recent years\, she’s split her time between Montana and Oklahoma\, dedicating herself to performing\, writing\, and recording music. \n\n\n\nHer collaborations include work with artists like Rockwell Ryan Ripperger (of Stephen Speaks)\, Bryant Lamar\, and Beau Tyler (of We The Ghost). She’s currently crafting a new collection of songs inspired by the stillness and solitude of the Montana wilderness.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/love-music-with-meggie-mcdonald-at-draught-works-brewery/
LOCATION:Draught Works\, 915 Toole Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250621T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250622T013000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105503
CREATED:20250619T041621Z
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SUMMARY:Missoula Pride Presents: Chicago House Showcase at Monk's Bar
DESCRIPTION:Missoula Pride Presents: Chicago House Showcase at Monk’s Bar in Missoula Saturday from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMissoula Pride Presents: Chicago House Showcase at Monk’s Bar in Missoula Saturday from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am.Where music was family. Where the dance floor was home. Where joy was revolutionary. \n\n\n\nThis year\, Missoula Pride’s annual music series turns its spotlight on Chicago — the birthplace of House music and a city where queer and Black communities forever changed the sound (and soul) of dance music. \n\n\n\nLast year\, we honored the legacy of Detroit Techno. This year\, we celebrate Chicago House — because you can’t tell the story of electronic music without telling the story of queer and Black resistance\, creativity\, and joy. \n\n\n\nThe Queer History of Chicago House \n\n\n\nHouse music wasn’t born in the mainstream. It was born underground — in late ‘70s and early ‘80s Chicago — in spaces created by and for queer\, Black\, and brown communities.At the center of it all was The Warehouse\, where DJ Frankie Knuckles — now known as the Godfather of House — blended disco\, soul\, gospel\, and electronic sounds into something entirely new. The name House music comes from that very club — tying the genre forever to its queer roots. \n\n\n\nFor queer and trans people of color facing racism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, and the AIDS crisis\, House music was more than just a sound — it was survival. The dance floor became sacred. A space of chosen family\, of release\, of radical self-expression.Chicago’s House music scene pulsed alongside the city’s ballroom culture — where music\, voguing\, and fierce competition built community and celebrated identity. The House of Avant Garde\, one of Chicago’s earliest and most iconic ballroom houses\, helped create those spaces of safety\, style\, and defiance. \n\n\n\nHouse music traveled far beyond Chicago — but it was always rooted in queer liberation\, Black joy\, and the power of the dance floor to heal and unite.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/missoula-pride-presents-chicago-house-showcase-at-monks-bar/
LOCATION:Monk’s Bar\, 221 Ryman Street\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Electronic,Music,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105503
CREATED:20250521T061919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T061920Z
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SUMMARY:Reading and Signing with author Brandy Schillace at Fact & Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Reading and Signing with author Brandy Schillace at Fact & Fiction in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday\, June 22\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author: Dr. BRANDY SCHILLACE (skil-AH-chay) PhD is a historian\, novelist\, and television show host. Formerly an editor for two journals\, Brandy works as a freelance journalist as well as a writer of nonfiction and fiction. Brandy has written about death and dying\, Cold War medicine\, bioethics\, and organ transplant and the history of accidents. Her most recent book\, THE INTERMEDIARIES\, tells the forgotten\, daring history of trans activists\, gender affirming surgeries\, and the fight for LGBTQ rights in the shadow of the Third Reich. In fiction\, Brandy is author of THE FRAMED WOMEN OF ARDEMORE HOUSE\, and THE DEAD COME TO STAY\, the first two novels in a mystery series featuring a neurodivergent protagonist. Brandy has bylines at WSJ\, Scientific American\, Globe and Mail\, HuffPo\, WIRED\, and UNDARK. She is host of Unsolved Mysteries of Medicine (2025) and the popular YouTube livestream\, Peculiar Book Club\, featuring bestselling authors of unusual nonfiction\, from Lindsey Fitzharris and Mary Roach to Ed Yong and Deborah Blum. She has appeared on Mysteries at the Museum with Don Wildman\, The Unbelievable with Dan Akroyd\, Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny\, and Histories Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne. Brandy gives regular keynotes and participates in other speaking events\, and is a tireless advocate for social justice\, disability and LGBTQ+ representation. \n\n\n\nAbout “The Intermediaries”: An expert in medical history\, Brandy Schillace tells the story of the Institute through the eyes of Dora Richter\, an Institute patient whom we follow in her quest to transition and live as a woman. While the colorful but ultimately tragic arc of Weimar Berlin is well documented\, The Intermediaries is the first book to assert the inseparable\, interdependent relationship of sex science to both the queer rights movement and the permissive Weimar culture\, tracking how political factions perverted that same science to suit their own ends. This riveting book brings together forgotten scientific and surgical discoveries (including previously untranslated archival material from Berlin) with the politics and social history that galvanized the first stirrings of the trans rights movement. Through its unforgettable characters and immersive\, urgent storytelling\, The Intermediaries charts the relationships between nascent sexual science\, queer civil rights\, and the fight against fascism. It tells riveting stories of LGBTQ pioneers—a surprising\, long-suppressed history—and offers a cautionary tale in the face of today’s oppressive anti-trans legislation. \n\n\n\nAbout “The Framed Women of Ardemore House”: Jo Jones has always had a little trouble fitting in. As a neurodivergent\, hyperlexic book editor and divorced New Yorker transplanted into the English countryside\, Jo doesn’t know what stands out more: her Americanisms or her autism. And that was before the body on the carpet… After losing her job\, her mother\, and her marriage all in one year\, Jo couldn’t be happier to take possession of a possibly haunted family estate in North Yorkshire. But when the moody town groundskeeper is murdered on her property\, Jo finds herself in potential danger—and as a potential suspect. At the same time\, a mystifying family portrait vanishes from a secret room in the manor\, bearing a strange connection to both the dead body and Jo’s mysterious family history. With the aid of a Welsh antiques dealer\, the morose local detective\, and the Irish innkeeper’s wife\, Jo embarks on a mission to clear herself of blame and find the missing painting\, unearthing a slew of secrets about the town—and herself—along the way. And she’ll have to do it all before the killer strikes again…
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/reading-and-signing-with-author-brandy-schillace-at-fact-fiction/
LOCATION:Fact & Fiction\, 220 N. Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Live Reading,Book Readings,Book Signing,Literature,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105503
CREATED:20250428T194007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T194017Z
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Monday Market at Lake Baked / River View Bar
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm each summer Monday (May 26 thru September 1) in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is coming – get excited about the 2025 Bigfork Monday Market! \n\n\n\nWe are gearing up for the 2025 Season of the Bigfork Monday Market! This is our 8th year of making Mondays in Bigfork just a little more fun. This season we are going to continue implementing updates and exciting new things to our market. Enjoy the new dance floor at the River View Bar and an extension to the length of time that our musicians keep us tapping our toes! That’s right – music now runs a little longer each market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our vendor times will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe BMM is a weekly summer market that includes Fresh Goods\, Bakers\, Artists\, Food Trucks\, Cocktails\, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends – GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK PAGE
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-monday-market-at-lake-baked-river-view-bar/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:River View Bar\, 191 Mill Street\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250623T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250623T233000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105503
CREATED:20250528T062810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T062812Z
UID:10116477-1750708800-1750721400@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:Social Distortion with Plague Vendor at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Social Distortion for a live concert with special guest Plague Vendor at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Monday\, June 23\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Social Distortion for a live concert with special guest Plague Vendor at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Monday\, June 23. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission standing room only floor and reserved premium balcony seating tickets are available. 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\nAbout Social DistortionHere’s how you know you’ve made it in the music business: You’ve stayed strong for three decades on your own terms\, on your own time\, by your own rules\, and over that time your influence has only grown. Each of your albums has been stronger than your last. You’ve seen high times and low ones\, good days and tragic days\, but every night you give 100%\, and every morning you wake up still swinging. \n\n\n\nThis is the short version of the Social Distortion bio — the long version could be a 10-part mini- series. But over the past 30 years\, the punk godfathers in the band have all but trademarked their sound\, a brand of hard rockabilly/punk that’s cut with the melodic\, road-tested lyrics of frontman Mike Ness. Their searing guitars and a locomotive rhythm section sound as alive today as they did in ’82\, as do Ness’ hard-luck tales of love\, loss and lessons learned. “The most common thing I hear is\, ‘Man\, your music got me through some hard times\,’” Ness says. “And I just say\, ‘Me too.’” \n\n\n\nHard Times And Nursery Rhymes (produced\, for the first time\, by Ness himself) is the band’s most recent release. For a band with a career spanning over 40 years\, Social Distortion experienced a significant amount of firsts in 2011. For starters\, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 and was the highest debut that the band has yet seen. Hard Times was also the #1 Independent Album and the #2 Modern Rock/Alternative Album week of release. The band also made their late night television debut when they performed “Machine Gun Blues” on Jimmy Kimmel Live\, and later played for Conan on Hard Times’ release date. Taking their successes to the road\, Social Distortion played European festivals including Reading and Leeds for the first time. They also booked their first tours of Australia and South America. And finally\, Social Distortion played Lollapalooza\, Austin City Limits Festival\, and Coachella – all of these for the first time. \n\n\n\nA release of new music is forthcoming in 2025. \n\n\n\nSocial Distortion’s patented mix of punk\, bluesy rock n’ roll and outlaw country — while also stretching the boundaries of their signature sound is a blend of potent power that appeals to all ages. They are honored to have been able to reach as many people as they have so far. “I write songs for myself\, and I hope that other people will like them too\,” Ness says. “I think every record you make is showing people what you’ve learned over the past few years. It’s showing people\, ‘This is what I know.’ ” \n\n\n\nNow in their fifth decade\, Ness and Social Distortion have officially achieved one of the most non- punk things possible: They’ve failed to burn out. \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 Plague Vendor“Plague Vendor is a graveyard groove. It’s something you can shake it to. It’s a sound and a spirit\, and it’s guided by love. Anything can happen if you just keep going.” \n\n\n\nFormed in 2008\, the band carved a name for themselves in the Los Angeles club scene with their unhinged physical live shows and turbulent flavor of post-punk. Word was out that frontman Brandon Blaine’s enigmatic presence drew parallels with young Iggy Pop and Nick Cave. Their performances caught the attention of Epitaph Records owner Brett Gurewitz. He signed them to the label in 2013. \n\n\n\nTheir debut album Free To Eat clocked a combustible ten songs at seventeen minutes. It received critical acclaim drawing comparisons to Gun Club\, Iggy & The Stooges\, The Cramps\, and Jesus Lizard. \n\n\n\nThe two follow up albums BLOODSWEAT and By Night bolstered up their reputation as a heavy hitting rock band who knew their way around a studio. These two albums showed Plague Vendor expanding on their sound by working with producers Stuart Sikes (White Stripes\, The Walkmen) and John Congleton (St. Vincent et al.)\, respectively. \n\n\n\nThe band’s top-of-the-class live show has secured them spots opening for the likes of Muse\, Deftones\, The Offspring\, Social Distortion\, Refused and many others. They have received generous write-ups for their appearances in the US/UK festival and club circuits. \n\n\n\nPlague Vendor is continuing to hold up their reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the stage with newly recruited Henri Cash (Starcrawler) on guitar duties. The band has been testing new material on the road.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/social-distortion-with-plague-vendor-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:90s,Alt Rock,Music,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250624T233000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105503
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SUMMARY:Little Feat & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Little Feat & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm on Tuesday\, June 24\n\n\n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Little Feat & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for a live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm on Tuesday\, June 24. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission seated pit\, reserved premium stadium seating\, reserved stadium seating\, general admission lawn and premium box seating tickets are available. Shuttle Tickets and Parking Passes can be purchased here. Crazy Creek Chair Rentals for this event are available for advance purchase here. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nAvailable Ticket Types: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Seated Pit: General Admission Seated Pit tickets allow access to the pit area\, located closest to the stage. This section is fully seated and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nReserved Premium Stadium Seating: Reserved Premium Stadium Seating tickets allow access to the rows closest to the stage of the seated section located just behind the main pit of the amphitheater. \n\n\n\nReserved Stadium Seating: Reserved Stadium Seating tickets allow access to the seating section located behind the main pit of the amphitheater. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Lawn: General Admission Lawn tickets allow access to the upper lawn section of the amphitheater located above the reserved stadium seating section. \n\n\n\nPremium Box Seating: Premium Boxes are sold in bundles of two tickets and located in the private box area between the Reserved Stadium Seating the General Admission Lawn. These tickets include one parking pass or two shuttle passes\, a separate entrance for expedited venue entry\, and a dedicated cocktail server offering an expanded menu in addition to concessions. \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\nAll concerts are held rain or shine. Be prepared for extremes such as sunshine\, heat\, wind or rain. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather\, tickets will not be refunded. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Little FeatFifty-two years of great music doesn’t squeeze down to one page very easily. \n\n\n\n“Dixie Chicken\,” “Oh Atlanta\,” “Willin’\,” “Let it Roll\,” “Spanish Moon\,” and “Fat Man in the Bathtub” are just the merest hint of a repertoire that has inspired more joy and more dancing than you can imagine. Little Feat fused a broad span of styles and genres into something utterly distinctive\, a mix of California rock\, funk\, folk\, jazz\, country\, rockabilly\, and New Orleans swamp boogie and more\, all stirred into a rich gumbo that can only be Little Feat. \n\n\n\nTheir album Waiting for Columbus is a consensus contender for the finest live rock and roll album ever recorded. \n\n\n\nBill Payne (keyboards\, vocals)\, Kenny Gradney (bass)\, Sam Clayton (percussion and vocals)\, Fred Tackett (guitars and vocals)\, Scott Sharrard (guitars and vocals)\, and Tony Leone (drums) are Little Feat in 2021. \n\n\n\nScott (Gregg Allman Band) and Tony (Olabelle\, Chris Robinson Brotherhood\, Midnight Ramble Band) will be new to most Feat fans. Fortunately\, they’ve both crossed paths with the band many times over the past decade\, and they fit as elegantly and comfortably as a perfectly broken-in pair of jeans. They were born for this. \n\n\n\nSo is the audience\, which is why they’re going to join the band and choose the setlist for every show on this first post-pandemic tour. For more info on that\, go to www.littlefeat.net. \n\n\n\nMore than fifty years in\, they’ve been up and they’ve been down and they know where they belong—standing or sitting behind their instruments\, playing for you. \n\n\n\nAnd anything’s possible\, because the end is not in sight. \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 Nitty Gritty Dirt BandLord\, it was nearly sixty years ago. \n\n\n\nLong Beach\, California. Jeff Hanna was in high school\, a holding zone where hormones and anxiety are left to fester until they explode like Langston Hughes’s dream deferred. \n\n\n\nSuddenly\, a sound burst through the middling morass at laser speed\, deflating the balls of confusion that teenaged Jeff was holding. That sound came from the iron ore town of Hibbing\, Minnesota\, by way of Greenwich Village. It was Bob Dylan\, a young man who at first recharged old folk and blues songs\, but who became known for his own wild-eyed compositions. \n\n\n\nHanna didn’t know what was going on. But\, at the same time\, he knew Dylan was the man who would lead him to know most everything that was going on. \n\n\n\nAfter school\, he’d go home\, lock himself in his bedroom\, and haltingly play the picking pattern to Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice\, It’s All Right” until the halting gave way to the feeling that he’d mastered a magic trick. \n\n\n\nAnd when Dylan came to play at the Wilson High School auditorium\, Hanna paid $4 to sit in the balcony with his girlfriend and a group of pals that included Bruce Kunkel\, with whom he would soon start the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, a fluid combo that would make a beautiful and necessary mark on American music. Another key member of that band was a boy named Jimmie Fadden\, who would sit and play Dylan songs with Hanna\, transfixed by the way Dylan’s music blended seemingly every roots music strain. \n\n\n\nFadden would become Hanna’s lifelong partner in the groundbreaking\, hit-making\, Grammy winning\, long-lived (since 1966)\, Dirt Band. Hanna considers Jimmie’s harp to be another lead vocal\, and\, indeed\, Fadden’s harmonica is to the Dirt Band what Mickey Raphael’s is to Willie Nelson: It is instantly recognizable\, and instantly satisfying. \n\n\n\nWhat’s all this about Dylan\, then? Well\, the Dirt Band’s new album\, Dirt Does Dylan\, is a romp through some of the gems in Dylan’s catalog\, as played by Hanna\, Fadden\, keyboardist/songwriter/vocalist Bob Carpenter (who joined in 1980)\, and three new members: fiddle specialist Ross Holmes; singer-songwriter and bass player Jim Photoglo (who wrote one of the Dirt Band’s biggest hits\, “Fishin’ in the Dark”); and Hanna’s son\, the absurdly talented singer and guitarist Jaime Hanna. \n\n\n\nBetween Long Beach high school days and the release of Dirt Does Dylan\, the Dirt Band brought folk music to the national forefront with “Mr. Bojangles\,” recorded the volumes of the multi-artist Will the Circle Be Unbroken series of albums\, featuring Mother Maybelle Carter\, Doc Watson\, Earl Scruggs\, Emmylou Harris\, Taj Mahal\, John Prine\, Dwight Yoakam\, and dozens more. \n\n\n\nThey’ve won three Grammys and placed an album and a single in the Grammy Hall of Fame\, and scored country hits including “Voila (An American Dream)\,” “Modern Day Romance\,” “Stand a Little Rain” and many more. They’ve undergone numerous lineup changes\, the latest of which has just recorded its first studio album together. The album was produced by Ray Kennedy (Steve Earle\, Lucinda Williams) and Hanna in a nondescript building located behind an auto parts store in Nashville’s Berry Hills neighborhood. In that studio\, with vintage microphones and instruments and this newly reconstructed Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, the group added a definitive album to an unprecedented catalog. \n\n\n\nDirt Does Dylan opens with a rousing take on “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You\,” one that finds the joyful middle ground between Dylan’s Nashville Skyline version and the electrifying performances of the song on the mid-70s Rolling Thunder tour. Then it’s on to a gorgeous “Girl from the North Country\,” with father and son sharing vocals and a wistful\, autumnal electric guitar outro. \n\n\n\n“It Takes a Lot to Laugh\, It Takes a Train to Cry” finds Fadden sharing vocals with Jeff Hanna and playing a signature harp solo. “Country Pie” is a string-band session\, recorded around one microphone with Carpenter\, Jaime Hanna and Holmes whistling for their just desserts. And Carpenter is joined by Rebecca and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe on “I Shall Be Released\,” which promises imminent emancipation from a prison of iron bars or worried mind. \n\n\n\nThe Hanna men sing “She Belongs to Me\,” from Bringing It All Back Home\, Dylan’s surrealist step forward from 1965. And the Dirt Band follows that with “Forever Young\,” an unattainable prayer set to one of Dylan’s rare soaring choruses. Jeff\, Jaime\, and Carpenter each sing lead on different verses of this classic. \n\n\n\n“The Times They Are A-Changin’” further expands the circle the Dirt Band created on past albums when they joined contemporary talents with long-held heroes of music. In this case\, though they’d never admit it\, the Dirt Band itself is the long-held hero\, and their acolytes are Rosanne Cash\, Michael and Tanya Trotter of the astonishing duo The War and Treaty\, Steve Earle\, and a man many consider to be a new generation’s Dylan or Prine\, Jason Isbell on vocals and slide guitar. \n\n\n\nAsked at the session whether he was comfortable singing the song’s second verse\, Isbell said\, “I’m cool with singing any verse\, because they’re all amazing.” “Times” was written in 1964\, and it promises a rapidity of reform that has yet to be achieved. But there’s an insistent hope that we carry to the present-day\, and if the times haven’t changed\, they’ve at the very least evolved. \n\n\n\n“Don’t Think Twice\, It’s All Right” is a song that has mesmerized Jeff and Jimmie since adolescence. Most songs lose some significance as the years roll by and experiences pile up\, but after all these years it still explicates a poignant blend of grace and blame\, hurt and pining admiration\, with which most of us grow well-familiar. \n\n\n\nDirt Does Dylan closes with the jovially inscrutable “Quinn The Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)\,” with this new Dirt Band lineup driving things home with genre-bending musicality that could not have been mustered by the boys who gathered to form the Dirt Band back in the mid ‘60s. The joy of discovery led to the smiling certainty of the ages. \n\n\n\nThere have been dozens\, and maybe hundreds of albums devoted to the songs of Bob Dylan. If adding another to the stack seems superfluous\, it’s not. (Is it a stack if we’re streaming? That’s a question for another day.) Dirt Does Dylan provides a damn good listening experience and a new perspective on the greatest songwriter of the 20th century (and his 21st century works are as mighty fine as The Mighty Quinn). \n\n\n\nDon’t think twice\, it’s more than alright. It is\, as Dirt Band collaborator Kris Kristofferson would (and did) say\, “A table-thumpin’ smash.” \n\n\n\n-Peter Cooper
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/little-feat-nitty-gritty-dirt-band-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Country,Covers,Folk,Folk Rock,Jazz,Music
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Noah Davis and Corrie Williamson at Fact & Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Reading & Signing with author Noah Davis in conversation with Corrie Williamson at Fact & Fiction in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Thursday\, June 26\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book: The Last Beast We Revel In coalesces around love for one’s romantic partner\, family\, community\, and the natural world. As the Appalachian Mountains enter their most recent chapter of environmental catastrophes and abuses\, the need to discover joy within the human and greater-than-human community is essential. Through these poems we travel with black bear\, brook trout\, the old tunnel mines\, the carcasses of meth houses\, and the sweetness of August tomatoes. These poems balance reverie\, mourning\, lust\, and love while wading the rivers and meandering the deep hollows of Appalachia’s enduring landscape. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author: Noah Davis‘s first collection\, Of This River\, won the Wheelbarrow Emerging Poet Book Prize from Michigan State University’s Center for Poetry\, and his poems and prose have appeared in Southern Humanities Review\, Best New Poets\, The Christian Science Monitor\, The Year’s Best Sports Writing\, North American Review\, and others. His work has been awarded a Katharine Bakeless Nason Fellowship at the Bread Loaf Writers Conference and the 2018 Jean Ritchie Appalachian Literature Fellowship from Lincoln Memorial University. Davis earned an MFA from Indiana University and now lives with his wife\, Nikea\, in New England. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author in Conversation: Corrie Williamson was born on a small farm in southwestern Virginia. She is the author of two previous books of poetry: The River Where You Forgot My Name\, which was a 2019 Montana Book Award Honor Book\, and Sweet Husk\, which won the 2014 Perugia Press Prize and was a finalist for the 2015 Library of Virginia Poetry Award.She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia\, with a BA in Poetry and Anthropology\, and her MFA in Poetry from the University of Arkansas. She has taught writing at the University of Arkansas\, Helena College\, and Carroll College\, and worked as an educator in Yellowstone National Park. She was the recipient of the 2020 PEN Northwest/Margery Davis Boyden Wilderness Writing Residency\, spending seven and a half months writing and living off-grid in a remote section of the Rogue River in southwest Oregon. Her poems have appeared in journals such as The Southern Review\, Ecotone\, The Kenyon Review\, The Missouri Review\, AGNI\, Poetry Daily\, Verse Daily\, and many others\, as well as numerous anthologies. She lives in Montana.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/poetry-reading-with-noah-davis-and-corrie-williamson-at-fact-fiction/
LOCATION:Fact & Fiction\, 220 N. Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literature,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Andy Frasco & The U.N. with Cordovas at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION: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\n\n\n\n\n\nLogjam 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. \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\nAbout 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.” \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nProduced 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. \n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nFrasco wrote most of Growing Pains in Nashville with his longtime guitarist Shawn Eckels and frequent songwriting partners Chris Gelbuda\, Steve Poltz\, and Andrew Cooney. \n\n\n\n“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.” \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 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. \n\n\n\nCordovas’ 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. \n\n\n\nWhile 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. \n\n\n\nOnce 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.” \n\n\n\nAs 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.” \n\n\n\nThere’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.” \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nWhen 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. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\nThat 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?”
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/andy-frasco-the-u-n-with-cordovas-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Big Sky Mudflaps 50-Year Anniversary at Bitter Root Brewing
DESCRIPTION:The Big Sky Mudflaps celebrate 50 years of performing together 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday\, June 28 at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Big Sky Mudflaps are celebrating 50 years of performing together! Their unique sound– a blend of jazz\, swing and rhythm & blues with a healthy dose of Latin percussion — has won them national acclaim. The Mudflaps have earned praise from the New York Times\, the Village Voice\, Billboard\, Esquire Magazine\, and many other publications. The Big Sky Mudflaps have shared concert billing with such internationally known artists as Ray Charles\, Muddy Waters\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Dave Brubeck and Riders in the Sky. They have made featured appearances on the NBC Today Show\, as well as on National Public Radio’s “Prairie Home Companion.” Their festival appearances include the KOOL (Newport/New York) Jazz Festival\, the Telluride (Colorado) Jazz Festival\, the Port Townsend (Washington) Jazz Festival\, the Northern Rockies Folk Festival (Sun Valley\, Idaho)\, and the Flathead Festival (Montana)\, among others.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/big-sky-mudflaps-50-year-anniversary-at-bitter-root-brewing/
LOCATION:Bitter Root Brewing\, 101 Marcus Street\, Hamilton\, Montana\, 59840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer,Jazz,Latin,Music,Swing
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Monday Market at Lake Baked / River View Bar
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm each summer Monday (May 26 thru September 1) in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is coming – get excited about the 2025 Bigfork Monday Market! \n\n\n\nWe are gearing up for the 2025 Season of the Bigfork Monday Market! This is our 8th year of making Mondays in Bigfork just a little more fun. This season we are going to continue implementing updates and exciting new things to our market. Enjoy the new dance floor at the River View Bar and an extension to the length of time that our musicians keep us tapping our toes! That’s right – music now runs a little longer each market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our vendor times will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe BMM is a weekly summer market that includes Fresh Goods\, Bakers\, Artists\, Food Trucks\, Cocktails\, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends – GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK PAGE
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-monday-market-at-lake-baked-river-view-bar/2025-06-30/
LOCATION:River View Bar\, 191 Mill Street\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Bigfork Rodeo Events brings PRCA Pro Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana at 7:00 pm nightly July 5 thru July 8\n\n\n\n\n\nGates open @ 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nBigfork Rodeo Events brings Professional Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana this July. The Bigfork Rodeo was founded in 2018 by New West Rodeo Productions and prides itself in providing a fast paced\, high energy rodeo sure to please contestants and rodeo fans alike. Supporting this community event will ensure affordable family entertainment and keep this local PRCA event for years to come. God Bless America. \n\n\n\n*To avoid fraudulent tickets\, only purchase tickets through this official link. \n\n\n\nOfficial Bigfork Rodeo Events – PURCHASE TICKETS LINK
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-summer-prca-rodeo/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Bigfork Rodeo Grounds\, 2840 MT Hwy 82\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911-6168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rodeo,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigfork Summer Rodeo":MAILTO:bigforkrodeo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250706T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T182005Z
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Bigfork Rodeo Events brings PRCA Pro Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana at 7:00 pm nightly July 5 thru July 8\n\n\n\n\n\nGates open @ 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nBigfork Rodeo Events brings Professional Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana this July. The Bigfork Rodeo was founded in 2018 by New West Rodeo Productions and prides itself in providing a fast paced\, high energy rodeo sure to please contestants and rodeo fans alike. Supporting this community event will ensure affordable family entertainment and keep this local PRCA event for years to come. God Bless America. \n\n\n\n*To avoid fraudulent tickets\, only purchase tickets through this official link. \n\n\n\nOfficial Bigfork Rodeo Events – PURCHASE TICKETS LINK
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-summer-prca-rodeo/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Bigfork Rodeo Grounds\, 2840 MT Hwy 82\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911-6168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rodeo,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigfork Summer Rodeo":MAILTO:bigforkrodeo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250707T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250707T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250428T194007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T194017Z
UID:10114779-1751907600-1751916600@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:Bigfork Monday Market at Lake Baked / River View Bar
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm each summer Monday (May 26 thru September 1) in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is coming – get excited about the 2025 Bigfork Monday Market! \n\n\n\nWe are gearing up for the 2025 Season of the Bigfork Monday Market! This is our 8th year of making Mondays in Bigfork just a little more fun. This season we are going to continue implementing updates and exciting new things to our market. Enjoy the new dance floor at the River View Bar and an extension to the length of time that our musicians keep us tapping our toes! That’s right – music now runs a little longer each market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our vendor times will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe BMM is a weekly summer market that includes Fresh Goods\, Bakers\, Artists\, Food Trucks\, Cocktails\, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends – GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK PAGE
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-monday-market-at-lake-baked-river-view-bar/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:River View Bar\, 191 Mill Street\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigfork Monday Market":MAILTO:bigforkmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250316T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T182005Z
UID:10112705-1751914800-1751925600@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Bigfork Rodeo Events brings PRCA Pro Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana at 7:00 pm nightly July 5 thru July 8\n\n\n\n\n\nGates open @ 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nBigfork Rodeo Events brings Professional Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana this July. The Bigfork Rodeo was founded in 2018 by New West Rodeo Productions and prides itself in providing a fast paced\, high energy rodeo sure to please contestants and rodeo fans alike. Supporting this community event will ensure affordable family entertainment and keep this local PRCA event for years to come. God Bless America. \n\n\n\n*To avoid fraudulent tickets\, only purchase tickets through this official link. \n\n\n\nOfficial Bigfork Rodeo Events – PURCHASE TICKETS LINK
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-summer-prca-rodeo/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:Bigfork Rodeo Grounds\, 2840 MT Hwy 82\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911-6168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rodeo,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigfork Summer Rodeo":MAILTO:bigforkrodeo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250316T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T182005Z
UID:10112706-1752001200-1752012000@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Bigfork Rodeo Events brings PRCA Pro Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana at 7:00 pm nightly July 5 thru July 8\n\n\n\n\n\nGates open @ 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nBigfork Rodeo Events brings Professional Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork\, Montana this July. The Bigfork Rodeo was founded in 2018 by New West Rodeo Productions and prides itself in providing a fast paced\, high energy rodeo sure to please contestants and rodeo fans alike. Supporting this community event will ensure affordable family entertainment and keep this local PRCA event for years to come. God Bless America. \n\n\n\n*To avoid fraudulent tickets\, only purchase tickets through this official link. \n\n\n\nOfficial Bigfork Rodeo Events – PURCHASE TICKETS LINK
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-summer-prca-rodeo/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Bigfork Rodeo Grounds\, 2840 MT Hwy 82\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911-6168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rodeo,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigfork Summer Rodeo":MAILTO:bigforkrodeo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250710T023332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T135237Z
UID:10117966-1752166800-1752181200@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In at Kalispell Dairy Queen
DESCRIPTION:Check out the Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm summertime Thursdays thru August at Kalispell Dairy Queen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery summertime Thursday\, car lovers from all over the Flathead Valley and beyond get together at the Dairy Queen in Kalispell starting at 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. We’ve been doing this for several years and it’s a great place to make new friends and connect with old friends. There is no charge at this event\, so stop by for dinner or dessert\, and lets see those cars once again.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/kalispell-cars-and-cones-weekly-cruise-in/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dairy Queen Kalispell\, 19 E Idaho St\, Kalispell\, Montana\, 59901
CATEGORIES:Automobiles,Car Cruise Events,Car Cruises,Classic Car Shows,Classic Car Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Pioneer Auto Club":MAILTO:jimdavy101@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250612T042039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T042040Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Full Draw Film Tour presented by OnX Hunt at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes the 2025 Full Draw Film Tour presented by OnX Hunt at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Thursday\, July 10\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nYear 15 is here! Join us for the 2025 Full Draw Film Tour\, presented by ONXHUNT! Get ready for thrilling new films featuring screaming bulls and captivating storylines from top outdoor filmmakers. Epic adventure and breathtaking cinematography at a venue near you. Grab your tickets now and don’t miss out on this wild ride! Plus\, don’t miss our massive gear giveaway\, featuring a Hoyt Alpha AX-2 and more! \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. This is a fully-seated event and all tickets are general admission available on a first come first served basis. 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.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/2025-full-draw-film-tour-presented-by-onx-hunt-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bow Hunting,Documentaries,Film Festivals,Hunting,Movies,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missoulaunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Wilma.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250710T040524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T040525Z
UID:10118023-1752260400-1752274800@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:The Two Tracks at Free Cycles with Toad Jones Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Two Tracks return to Free Cycles in Missoula on Friday\, July 11; show starts at 7:00 pm with the Toad Jones Trio\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Two Tracks return to Free Cycles on Friday\, July 11; show starts at 7:00 pm with the Toad Jones Trio\, a new local group playing folk\, jazz\, blues and more. \n\n\n\nThe Two Tracks:Top 10 Albums of the Year (2023)\, Montana Public Radio: Alt-Americana and country-rock storytelling that does equally as well at full volume on a road trip across the lonesome prairie\, or in a dark honky-tonk bar stop somewhere along the way. Great harmonies and some juicy cello playing. “Working Man’s Blues” is a standout track on a rare complete album that contradicts the modern practice of single releases and filler. — Christopher Moyles
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/the-two-tracks-at-free-cycles-with-toad-jones-trio/
LOCATION:Free Cycles\, 732 S. 1st Street W.\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alt Rock,Americana,Country,Country Blues,Country Music,Honky Tonk,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250428T194007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T194017Z
UID:10114780-1752512400-1752521400@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:Bigfork Monday Market at Lake Baked / River View Bar
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm each summer Monday (May 26 thru September 1) in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is coming – get excited about the 2025 Bigfork Monday Market! \n\n\n\nWe are gearing up for the 2025 Season of the Bigfork Monday Market! This is our 8th year of making Mondays in Bigfork just a little more fun. This season we are going to continue implementing updates and exciting new things to our market. Enjoy the new dance floor at the River View Bar and an extension to the length of time that our musicians keep us tapping our toes! That’s right – music now runs a little longer each market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our vendor times will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe BMM is a weekly summer market that includes Fresh Goods\, Bakers\, Artists\, Food Trucks\, Cocktails\, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends – GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK PAGE
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-monday-market-at-lake-baked-river-view-bar/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:River View Bar\, 191 Mill Street\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigfork Monday Market":MAILTO:bigforkmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250714T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250714T205914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T205915Z
UID:10118111-1752523200-1752534000@missoulaunderground.com
SUMMARY:Silversun Pickups with Girl Tones at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Silversun Pickups with Girl Tones for a live performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Monday\, July 14\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Silversun Pickups with Girl Tones for a live performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Monday\, July 14. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission standing room only floor and reserved balcony seating are available. 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Silversun PickupsSilversun Pickups’ sixth album Physical Thrills came together as a serendipitous accident during a dark time. The LA band began 2020 by touring in support of their record released the previous year\, Widow’s Weeds. But the pandemic halted those plans\, with the members including guitarist and singer Brian Aubert\, bassist Nikki Monninger\, drummer Christopher Guanlao\, and keyboardist Joe Lester\, finding themselves stuck at home. In that resting period\, Aubert wasn’t focused on Silversun Pickups; instead\, he channeled his energy into taking care of his son\, Nico\, while his wife Tracy worked. \n\n\n\nBut as much as his focus initially shifted from the band\, he couldn’t escape the new melodies germinating in his head. “I would sneak off and start writing these songs\, and I didn’t know what they’re for because I didn’t really think about Silversun on any level. I was just doing it to keep myself calm and keep myself company\,” says Aubert. The songs were so different from what he’d previously written for Silversun Pickups that he initially thought he was writing a musical. There were “dream shanties\,” gentler vocals\, horror-inspired sounds\, and other exciting new elements coming to mind. \n\n\n\nThe band finally was able to gather in person for a live-streamed acoustic performance on Halloween for The Dark Zone Network’s virtual music festival Queen Mary\, and it was there that Aubert revealed the new material to his bandmates. They readily embraced the new direction—and so did producer Butch Vig. The band reunited with Vig\, who first worked with Silversun Pickups on Widow’s Weeds\, recording the record at the famed producer and Garbage member’s home. \n\n\n\nWhen Aubert first reached out to Vig\, he wasn’t sure if the band was making an EP or a full record; Widow’s Weeds was still fresh for Silversun Pickups. But once Aubert made plans to visit Vig and play him what he had\, the music began pouring out. He immediately began recording with Vig\, later having the rest of the band join. \n\n\n\nOnce the band began working on Physical Thrills together\, they made some of Silversun Pickups’ most stunning songs yet. The record doesn’t depart drastically from the sound the band’s fans know and love\, but rather enhances it with previously-unexplored fixtures at play. \n\n\n\nPhysical Thrills was colored by the pandemic\, but isn’t meant to be solemn; instead\, Aubert explores his own comfort in the temporary\, newfound isolation. There’s a juxtaposition of playfulness with angst from having so much time to process untapped emotions. That’s something that comes through in the album’s instrumentation\, too\, with wide-ranging sounds that transform according to the weight of the lyrics. \n\n\n\nThere are tracks with shoegaze-infused distorted synths and guitar\, like opener “Stillness (Way Beyond)”; bouncy\, pop-tinged danceable tunes (“Empty Nest\,” “Hereafter (Way After)”); pared-down ballads (“Alone On A Hill”); and a collection of “dream shanties\,” as Aubert refers to them. \n\n\n\nThe titles of those shanties call back to “Dream At Tempo 119” off the band’s 2006 debut record\, Carnavas\, tying the band’s beginnings with the current\, evolved iteration of Silversun Pickups. But\, this time\, the instrumentation matches the lyrics. Aubert forgoes the heavy guitars to instead create magical lullabies: “Dream At Tempo 050\,” “Dream At Tempo 310\,” and “Dream At Tempo 150.” Each carries a secret code in the title with numbers personal to Aubert. \n\n\n\nWith such an exploratory record\, the band members felt free to traverse new ground. Guanlao\, who usually shies away from fills on drums\, took inspiration from The Beatles documentary Get Back\, throwing some into Physical Thrills\, influenced by Ringo Starr’s work on Let It Be. Whereas for Monninger\, this record allowed her to showcase her vocals at the forefront more than in previous work. Joe also took a larger role in composition on this record\, writing the piano part for “We Won’t Come Out\,” which became the backbone for the song. \n\n\n\nThe making of Physical Thrills also allowed for whimsical moments\, including Aubert creating a distinct tapping noise by incorporating the sound of drumsticks hitting Vig’s Grammy in “Hidden Moon\,” and playfully pelting balloons at Monninger while she played “Hereafter (Way After)” on bass to create less tension. \n\n\n\nWhile this record features such an eclectic mix of melodies\, each song is interconnected with each other\, meant to be experienced as a whole body of work. “All of our records are designed for people who want to listen to them all the way through and hopefully stick around with it\,” says Aubert. “After a while\, maybe you’ll catch on to the little things—not just the [pattern of] the dream songs\, but maybe you’ll hear that\, and you’ll hear a melody from the first song in the last song. There are crossover things happening.” \n\n\n\nLester says\, “Physical Thrills is exactly the record that we wanted to make\, which I’m really stoked about because sometimes you look back and think\, ‘Well\, that’s maybe not exactly how we would have done it’ when you go back and listen to it years later.’ But I feel really proud of this one. I think the songs that Nikki sings on are like the best ones we’ve done for her to sing on. The lyrics are better than they’ve ever been.” \n\n\n\nMonninger adds\, “We’ve been together for twenty-two years; it’s really interesting that we still love doing this. We know that we’re fortunate to still be together after all these years\, seeking out the silver lining. I feel like we still have many more things to say\, and we’re so happy with how this album turned out.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Girl TonesGirl Tones\, of planet earth\, are a high-energy rock duo brought to life by sisters Kenzie and Laila. Both classically trained musicians\, Kenzie transitioned from cello to guitar and Laila from piano to drums in an effort to electrify sentient beings from this galaxy to the next. \n\n\n\nFor fans of Nirvana\, The White Stripes\, Sleater-Kinney and more.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/silversun-pickups-with-girl-tones-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alt Rock,Music,Rock
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missoulaunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Wilma.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250716T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250714T212201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T212315Z
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SUMMARY:Jonah Kagen & Crowe Boys at The Top Hat
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Jonah Kagen & Crowe Boys for a live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula  at 8:00 pm Wednesday\, July 16\n\n\n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Jonah Kagen & Crowe Boys for a live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula  at 8:00 pm Wednesday\, July 16. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only with limited bench seating. 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\n\n\nAbout Jonah KagenA Savannah\, GA native\, Jonah Kagen is the embodiment of raw talent and relentless dedication. At just 25\, Jonah has already made waves with over 386 million global streams\, 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify\, and two critically acclaimed EPs—The Roads and Black Dress\, featuring hit “God Needs The Devil” which is presently Top 15 at Alternative radio and was chosen as one of Spotify’s Best Pop Songs of 2024. \n\n\n\nJonah’s unique artistry extends beyond his deep\, universally resonant songwriting. He is also a skilled guitarist and instrumentalist\, having played many instruments since childhood. And to round out his self-sufficiency\, he has taught himself how to produce every note\,  most recently in an Airstream that he transformed into his personal mobile studio. \n\n\n\nThe Airstream isn’t just a fun adventure; it’s a reflection of Jonah’s spirit\, drawing inspiration from both nature and legends before him like Townes Van Zandt\, Jason Isbell\, and Andy McKee. Whether touring on his sold-out solo dates or performing alongside the likes of Sam Barber and Chance Peña in the US and abroad\, Jonah’s sound is a blend of personal experience and universal connection. Unsurprisingly\, Jonah’s balance of grit and musicality make him a festival mainstay having performed at the historic Austin City Limits\,  AmericanaFest\, Summerfest\, and RedWestwith and will continue this summer with stops at RiverBeat\, Under The Big Sky\, Calgary Stampede\, Bourbon & Beyond\, and more. \n\n\n\nWith his electrifying energy\, sincere songwriting\, and genre-defying sound\, Jonah Kagen is one to watch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Crowe BoysCrowe Boys have been making music since both could pick up an instrument. Their music was an integral part of their family’s traveling lifestyle. While aspects of their career have changed over the years\, the underlying message of their music has not. Being positive and sharing hope has always been their trademark. Now\, a couple of decades later\, that is still the case. \n\n\n\nTheir journey took an exciting turn when they crossed paths with Andrew Campanelli\, drummer for the multi-platinum band The Revivalists\, who recognized the magic in their sound and stepped in as their producer. Together\, they began recording a collection of songs\, sharing the journey in real-time on social media. \n\n\n\nThen\, in early 2024\, a casual TikTok post featuring their song “Where Did I Go Wrong” went viral\, changing everything. The raw\, heartfelt clip exploded\, racking up tens of millions of views and earning the Crowe Boys thousands of new fans overnight. Their authentic rise caught the attention of Universal Music Group Nashville\, who signed the duo shortly after. With over 600K followers across social media\, the Crowe Boys’ rapidly growing fanbase is a testament to their genuine connection with their audience. \n\n\n\nWith new music and tours planned through the end of 2024 and into 2025\, the Crowe Boys are just getting started.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/jonah-kagen-crowe-boys-at-the-top-hat/
LOCATION:Top Hat\, 134 W. Front Street\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Pop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missoulaunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/The-Top-Hat-Lounge-e1585257580391.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105504
CREATED:20250710T023332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T135237Z
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SUMMARY:Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In at Kalispell Dairy Queen
DESCRIPTION:Check out the Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm summertime Thursdays thru August at Kalispell Dairy Queen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery summertime Thursday\, car lovers from all over the Flathead Valley and beyond get together at the Dairy Queen in Kalispell starting at 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. We’ve been doing this for several years and it’s a great place to make new friends and connect with old friends. There is no charge at this event\, so stop by for dinner or dessert\, and lets see those cars once again.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/kalispell-cars-and-cones-weekly-cruise-in/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Dairy Queen Kalispell\, 19 E Idaho St\, Kalispell\, Montana\, 59901
CATEGORIES:Automobiles,Car Cruise Events,Car Cruises,Classic Car Shows,Classic Car Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Pioneer Auto Club":MAILTO:jimdavy101@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Tom Catmull with Jeff Plankenhorn at Longstaff House
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Plankenhorn performs with Tom Catmull at Missoula’s Longstaff House at 7:00 pm Thursday\, July 17\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Plankenhorn’s songwriting\, expressive vocals\, and musicianship are front and center on his latest album\, Alone At Sea\, produced by Colin Linden (Bruce Cockburn\, Keb Mo.) New sonic territory is explored on this gem of a long player. \n\n\n\nThe title track\, “Alone at Sea\,” is a poignant ballad nestled between two of the album’s many up-tempo tunes.It envisions an adventurous soul who’s searching for self-awareness and learns to appreciate solitude\, not unlike Plank’s experience of moving to Canada’s Vancouver Island from a 20-year stint in the landlocked confines of Austin\, TX. \n\n\n\nPlank is a highly respected musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist\, songwriter\, and vocalist. He’s gained recognition both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session musician. Plankenhorn’s musical style encompasses elements of blues\, folk\, Americana\, and roots music\, creating a sound that’s uniquely his own. \n\n\n\nFor Jeff Plankenhorn\, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of bringing people together to experience the joy music brings. He’s so good at it that he’s been recognized with Austin Music Award nominations for Musician of the Year\, Best Guitarist\, and a win Best Misc. Instrument – for “The Plank” a hybrid lap steel guitar Jeff designed himself. In 2016-2017\, he also earned Album and Song of the Year nominations for his album\, SoulSlide\, and the single “Trouble Find Me.” Listeners quickly get that Plank loves a good groove\, but he’s also become quite accomplished at composing ballads\, as proven by two of the album’s other standouts\, “Bluer Skies” and You’ll Stay.” These days\, Plank happily finds himself on the road over 150 days a year. “I like the idea that people get uplifted at my shows; just one of the great ways to escape the hubbub of day-to-day living. I like the idea that everybody who walks in — I don’t care if you’re a biker or a drag queen — I want you there. Music is supposed to bring people together.” His music does exactly that — whether people come to listen or do a little dancing. Or ideally\, both. \n\n\n\n“…his distinctive voice & sparse instrumentation that’s actually layered tones that are subtle & border between the darker Bob Dylan tunes & the melodic meanderings of Tom Waits. Very likable because Plankenhorn is a careful distance from basic mainstream artists. He walks his own road & sometimes it seems he makes his own road.”
– John Apice/Americana Highways 9/28/23 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLongstaff House always looks forward to the musicians Tom Catmull brings us from his songwriting workshops.  Tom is one of those guys who makes the Missoula music scene so special\n\n\n\nTom Catmull is a word enthusiast. They are the larger part of what makes his world go round. He’s spent the last twenty-five years in his adopted hometown of Missoula presenting words in ways to make them as alluring as possible to people who crave such things. The tricks useful to achieving this feat include infectious melody\, thoughtful arrangement\, storytelling\, some finger picking and a clean shirt. The last couple of decades have included seven full length albums\, a few television appearances (Montana PBS 11th and Grant)\, a hundred theaters performances (The Wilma\, The Rex\, The Roxy\, The Dennison\, etc)\, dozens of festivals\, countless honkytonks and two ridiculously fun national anthems. He’s been the supporting act for Robert Earl Keen\, Charlie Musselwhite\, Junior Brown\, Asleep at the Wheel and a dozen others. There exists some confidence that his roots driven Americana songs are worthy of your time. Don’t be fooled\, though. The acoustic guitar\, harmonica and hat are just cheap ploys to get the words out in front of you.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/tom-catmull-with-jeff-plankenhorn-at-longstaff-house/
LOCATION:Longstaff House\, 601 Longstaff Street\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues,Folk,Folk Rock,Music,Roots,Singer Songwriters
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Catmull Music":MAILTO:tom@tomcatmull.com
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