The Missoula Underground

Grieves "Out Cold" Tour 4 with Benz Shelton & Foreshadow at The Top Hat
2026-03-27 22:30 - 2026-03-28 01:30 (America/Denver) | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Grieves for a live performance on the “Out Cold Tour 4” with openers Benz Shelton and Foreshadow at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday, March 27

Logjam Presents welcomes Grieves for a live performance on the “Out Cold Tour 4” with openers Benz Shelton and Foreshadow at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday, March 27.

Tickets 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.

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

Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.

About GrievesWith two decades of experience in the music industry, Seattle’s own Grieves has sculpted a remarkable path as an independent artist. Originally signing with Rhymesayers in 2009, Grieves toured globally, sharing the stage with a plethora of influential artists such as Atmosphere, Prof, Macklemore, T-Pain, Watsky, Brother Ali, Evidence, Chris Webby, Rittz, People Under The Stairs, Pepper, Bad Fish, and many more. Grieves’ extensive catalog has garnered hundreds of millions of plays, landing him at the coveted #1 spot on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #57 on the top 200. Along the way, his musical journey has caught the eye of major publications like Pitchfork, Playboy, and even your mom’s diary. Transitioning to a new chapter in his career, Grieves now self-releases his music under his label, “Storm Watch Record Club.” Always passionate about his craft, he is currently in the studio recording his next album, which promises to be another milestone in his storied career. In Feb 2023 Grieves teamed up with his long time friend Mouse Powell and made an action packed EP called WHY NOT? Listen now!

Benz Shelton

https://youtu.be/OjlKqe5VCAQ?si=JwDIfLu-m1RuHSDr

About ForeshadowShadow Devereaux, also known by his stage name Foreshadow, is a prominent Salish and Blackfeet hip hop artist, audio engineer, and advocate for Indigenous youth. Hailing from the Flathead Indian Reservation, Shadow has spent over a decade honing his craft—merging deep cultural roots with the rhythms and lyricism of modern hip hop. His music serves as a powerful voice for Indigenous communities, blending themes of struggle, resilience, and positivity.

In 2022, Shadow won a Native American Music Award for Best Narrative in Video for his powerful song “Protect Your People,” a testament to his storytelling and artistic impact. Two years later, he contributed to the 2024 documentary “Bring Them Home,” creating a song that underscored the Blackfeet tribe’s efforts to return the original herd of bison to their homeland. Narrated by Lily Gladstone, the film added another meaningful layer to Shadow’s growing body of culturally significant work.

In 2025, Foreshadow released his first-ever debut solo album, Perfect Timing—a bold, genre-bending collection of tracks that fuse introspection, cultural pride, and hard-hitting lyricism. The album marks a major milestone in his career, showcasing both his evolution as an artist and his unwavering commitment to using music as a tool for healing and empowerment.

As Foreshadow, Shadow uses his art not only to entertain but also to educate and uplift. He works closely with longtime collaborator Colter Olmstead to teach film and music classes on and off the reservation, empowering the next generation with creative tools and outlets for self-expression.

Shadow’s work is more than music—it’s a mission. He strives to be a role model for Indigenous youth, showing that with dedication and purpose, they can overcome adversity and lead with pride. His influence extends far beyond the stage, as he continues to use his platform to uplift his community and amplify Native voices.

Under the name Foreshadow, Shadow Devereaux stands at the forefront of a movement where Indigenous culture and modern artistry intersect—creating a unique and powerful narrative that resonates far beyond the boundaries of the reservation.

Father John Misty with David Vandervelde at The Wilma
2026-03-31 20:00 - 23:00 | The Wilma Theater, 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Father John Misty for a live concert performance with David Vandervelde at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 31

Logjam Presents welcomes Father John Misty for a live concert performance with David Vandervelde at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 31.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM and will be available to purchase in person at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission standing room only floor / standard balcony and reserved premium balcony seating tickets are available. All ages are welcome.

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

Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.

About Father John MistyFather John Misty is announcing new international headlining and festival tour dates for Spring and early Summer 2026 in support of his critically acclaimed album, Mahashmashama, which celebrates its one-year anniversary this week. The Western US dates kick off Monday, March 23rd in Ventura, CA at the Majestic Ventura Theater and run through Sunday, May 17th in Pomona, CA at The Fox Theater. Along this run, Father John Misty has scheduled two-night stands at the historic The Castro Theatre in San Francisco (March 24th+25th), and at The Paramount Theatre (Apr. 3rd +4th). He will also headline at Boise’s Treefort Festival (Mar. 29th).

Father John Misty’s EU run will start on Monday, June 1st in Lisbon, PT at Sagres Campo Pequeno and end on Sunday, June 14th in Wicklow, IE with a headlining set at Beyond The Pale Festival. Highlights for this run include appearances at Primavera Festival in Barcelona, ES (Jun. 4th), and Northside Festival in Aarhus, DK (Jun. 6th) and Father John Misty’s first headlining shows in Portugal in eight years.

Variety says of his July 2025 headlining performance at The Greek Theatre, “He’s one of contemporary music’s greatest lyricists and one of our loveliest melodists (a good combo, when you can find it, by the way), so there’s usually some kind of euphoric effect even in distemper or dystopia. His wish is our command when it comes to actually enjoying stuff that sounds more challenging on paper, or even on vinyl, than it does in the flesh.”

Fan presales for the headlining shows begin Wednesday, November 19th at 10 am (local; Pass: Honeybear), with on-sale to the general public on Friday, November 21 at 10am (local).

In further celebration of Father John Misty’s first headlining shows at The Paramount Theatre in almost 9 years, Seattle fans can grab fee-free presale tickets which will be available IN PERSON at the Paramount Box Office starting at 10 am on Thursday, November 20th. Head down for coffee & donuts provided by Sub Pop, limited edition posters, Sub Pop sticker packs, and more (Sub Pop merchandise available while supplies last!)

About David VanderveldeMulti-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter David Vandervelde crafts ’60s-influenced pop songs that bear the mark of legendary artists such as Marc Bolan, the Rolling Stones, Mickey Finn, and the Beatles.During the mid-2000s, the West Michigan native worked on numerous projects with fellow musician/engineer Jay Bennett (Wilco), then in 2007 he released a solo album called Moonstation House Band on the Secretly Canadian label. Waiting for the Sunrise arrived the following year. That same year Vandervelde left his long-time home of Chicago for Brooklyn, but quickly found himself stationed in Nashville after just a short time in New York. It would be six years before he returned with third album Shadow Sides, The album was recorded completely on a cassette four-track. Vandervelde has been in Father John Misty since 2014, he and his family live in Michigan.

First Friday in Downtown Hamilton
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hamilton, Montana, 217 West Main Street, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, United States
Hamilton’s Downtown Association hosts First Friday each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with businesses open late, art galleries showcasing exhibits, live music, food and beverages.

Downtown Hamilton businesses stay open late on Friday from 5:00 pm til 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy your Hamilton’s downtown and do some local shopping in a festive atmosphere during the evening hours.

April First Friday at Missoula Art Museum - Indigenous artists Aspen and Cameron Decker: Q̓ʷeyq̓ʷay 'Buffalo' is Our Good Medicine
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
This First Friday, the Missoula Art Museum from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm hosts indigenous artists Aspen and Cameron Decker opening their exhibition Q̓ʷeyq̓ʷay ‘Buffalo’ is Our Good Medicine, with live music by the Lo Horgan Siegel Trio

Join Missoula Art Museum for First Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on April 3, as indigenous artists Aspen and Cameron Decker open their exhibition Q̓ʷeyq̓ʷay ‘Buffalo’ is Our Good Medicine in the Lynda Frost Gallery, on view April 3 thru July 25.

Aspen Decker is an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, a Salish language educator, and studio artist working primarily in ledger art through her practice, Shining Camas Studio. Cameron Decker is Diné, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and a descendant of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, with a background in arts education at MAM and Salish Kootenai College. Together they founded Xʷlxʷilt “Alive and Well,” a Séliš Education organization dedicated to authentic Indigenous education experiences.

The evening includes an artist talk at 5:30 pm, a no-host bar, and live music by the Lo Horgan Siegel Trio. Free and open to the public.

First Friday with the Missoula Symphony in Downtown Missoula
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Missoula Symphony, 200 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
First Friday at the Missoula Symphony office downtown kicks off your weekend with an evening of music, art, and community from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us for First Friday at the Missoula Symphony Downtown HQ and kick off your weekend with an evening of music, art, and community. You won’t want to miss it!

Featuring:• Music by MPower Voices• Artwork from Opportunity Resources – Artist’s of Opportunity• Community Partner: Opportunity Resources

Bring your friends, meet the artists, and enjoy the creative energy of Missoula’s vibrant arts community.

First Friday / Folk(ish) Opening Weekend at Radius Gallery
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Radius Gallery, 120 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Join Radius Gallery in Downtown Missoula for the First Friday opening reception of the new ‘Folk(ish)’ art exhibition April 3 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The five artists in Radius Gallery’s newest exhibition make work grounded in folk art traditions, but with distinctly contemporary twists. Vivid colors and playful compositions infuse their wonderful creations with whimsy, charm and homeyness. Come delight in the imaginative artworks by Jennifer Indreland, Shelle Lindhom, David Swenson, Maren Inga Veloso, Kelsey Wickwire.

Opening Weekend Hours:Friday, February 27: 11am – 7pmSaturday, February 28: 11am – 3pm

Torrents First Friday Art Exhibit Opening: a Handful of Earth at Confluence Center
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Confluence Center, 119 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
The Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula (Western Montana’s Home for Nonprofit Events) art program Torrents presents the special group exhibit “A Handful of Earth” by Montana Indigenous artists 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday, April 3

The Confluence Center (Western Montana’s Home for Nonprofit Events) art program Torrents is thrilled to present a magical evening of art, music, and community! For the month of April we are proud to present the special group exhibit “A Handful of Earth” by Montana Indigenous artists.

“Hold on to what is good, even if it is a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it is a tree which stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do, even if it is a long way from here. Hold on to life, even when it is easier letting go. Hold on to my hand, even when I have gone away from you.” – Traditional Pueblo Blessing

Featuring work by Monica Gilles-BringsYellow, Marita Growing Thunder, Faith Price, Tasheena Wolfchief, Alishon Kelly, and the traveling exhibition “Indian Country In A Glimpse” by photographers from the Flathead Nation (Amaru Bennet, Jason Songers, Katie Medicine Bull, Sara Scott,Ricardo Costilla, Kresta Wickum) each artist brings their own vision of the joys and beauties of their everyday existence. From documenting the beautiful land we live on and must preserve, to ruminations on family and ancestry, to capturing day to day life with the people around us, this exhibit is full of beauty and power, inviting the viewer to find peace in an ever-challenging world.

Reception will be First Friday, April 3, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Confluence Center. Also featuring live music by music duo Mad Sea! “A Handful of Earth” will remain on display through Final Friday, April 24, where we will host a Closing Reception from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Handful of Earth can be seen by appointment through the Confluence Center: 406-926-6526.

For more information about the Confluence Center, please contact Sara Bigelow sarab@headwatersmt.org. For more information about art events at the Confluence Center, please contact Elisha Harteis at elishaharteis@gmail.com or Lillian Nelson at thedelusionalartist2@gmail.com.

First Friday - Fact & Fiction's 40th Birthday Party
2026-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Bust out your best 80’s look for Fact & Fiction’s 40th Birthday Party 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm First Friday, April 3 in Downtown Missoula

Fact & Fiction is turning 40 this year and we are going to party like it’s 1986! Friday, April 3 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, we’ll be celebrating with alumni booksellers, prizes and giveaways, cake, snacks, beverages, and general levity. 80’s attire is encouraged!

So: get out the Aqua Net, neon, power suits, leg warmers, acid washed denim, and spandex – whether you are metal, new wave, pop, or preppy, we hope to see you on First Friday!

First Friday Party with Kelley Sinclair at Cranky Sam Public House
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Cranky Sam Public House, 233 W. Main Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
First Friday Party with live music by Kelley Sinclair and art exhibit by John Piacquadio at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm April 3

Pop into Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula this Friday for April’s First Friday Party! We’ll be showcasing art from John Piacquadio, while Kelley Sinclair turns up the vibes with her groovy tunes and breathtaking voice! Music starts at 7:00 pm, but arrive early to snag a seat and a bite to eat! See you at the pub!

Country Jazz with The High Noon Swing Band at The Badlander
2026-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Badlander, 208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Elephant Gerald Productions presents the debut performance of The High Noon Swing Band, a brand-new country-jazz project at The Badlander 7:00 to 10:00 pm Friday, April 3 Downtown Missoula

Blending rippin’ saxophone lines with blazing country guitar, the High Noon Swing Band brings together western swing, hot jazz, and Americana grit into a sound that feels both vintage and completely new. Expect driving rhythms, high-energy improvisation, and a dance floor ready to move from the first downbeat to the last call.

Mark Duboise and Crossroads at The Sunrise Saloon
2026-04-03 21:00 - 2026-04-04 01:00 | Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, MT, 59801
Mark Duboise & Crossroads will be joined by guest steel guitarist Richard Sinkler keeping the boots scootin’ at The Sunrise Saloon from 9:00 pm on First Friday, April 3 til 1:00 am

Are you ready to dance? Mark Duboise & Crossroads, with guest steel guitarist Richard Sinkler will keep your boots scootin’ to all your favorite country music!

Josh Farmer Band at The Union Club Bar & Grill
2026-04-03 21:00 - 2026-04-04 01:00 | Union Club Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
The Josh Farmer Band fills the Union Club in Downtown Missoula with music you can dance to from 9:00 pm First Friday ’til closing time

The Josh Farmer Band fills the Union Club with music you can dance to from 9:00 pm on First Friday ’til closing time!

Retro Karaoke Night with KJ Carlos on First Friday at Monk's Bar
2026-04-03 21:00 - 2026-04-04 01:30 | Monk’s Bar, 221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Belt out your favorite throwback jams and own the mic all night long with Retro Karaoke Night hosted by KJ Carlos Coleman at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula at 9:00 pm First Friday, April 3 ’til closing time

Sing your heart out at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula on First Friday, April 3 at 9:00 pm! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage pro, this retro karaoke night is all about fun vibes and great tunes. Grab your friends, pick your favorite throwback hits, and let’s make some unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on a night full of laughs, music, and good times! Hosted by KJ Carlos Coleman. Costumes or retro wear encouraged, with prizes for best-dressed.

Give It To 'Em Florabelle! at The Top Hat
2026-04-03 22:30 - 2026-04-04 01:30 | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Give it to ’em, FLORABELLE! for a live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm on First Friday, April 3

Logjam Presents welcomes Give it to ’em, FLORABELLE! for a live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm on First Friday, April 3.

Tickets will be available day of show at the door while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only with limited bench seating. This event is 21+.

Additional venue information can be found here.

About Give It to ‘Em, FLORABELLE!“Give it to ‘em, FLORABELLE!” is Missoula, Montana’s honky tonk-soul funk super band, led by powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Cara Schulz. Raised on jazz standards before crafting her own unique sound, Schulz blends her jazz roots, country upbringing, and love for the mountains into a high-energy, unforgettable show. Since returning home in 2023, she’s been rallying the troops to put Montana on the map—one wild performance at a time. Expect surprise guests, prizes, and even healthy snacks as they spread joy, inclusivity, and serious grooves. Their motto? “One for all, and all for the band!” And remember: hide your rugs, for they will be cut!

Guitarist / Singer Songwriter Steve Merriam at the Trego Pub
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Trego Pub and General Store, 232 Fortene Creek Road, Trego, Montana, 59934, United States
Steve Merriam plays live Friday, April 10 at 6:00 pm at the Trego Pub and General Store

Hi, Steve here…I will be playing at the Trego Pub this Friday (April 10) in Trego, Montana.This is my first time playing here – come on in and say “hi!”

WildWind at Perfect Shot Tavern
2026-04-10 21:00 - 23:59 | Perfect Shot Tavern, 218 Main Street, Polson, Montana, 59860, United States
WildWind brings their brand of Americana music to Perfect Shot Tavern in Polson 9:00 pm to midnight Friday, April 10

Hailing from the mountains of Northwestern Montana, WildWind is a captivating group that combines classic rock and Americana vibes with singer-songwriter sensibilities for a unique yet intimately comforting musical vibe. While the band can and does cover a wide variety of classic tunes, they are first and foremost original artists, combining lush harmonies and romantic jaw dropping duets with scorching instrumental interludes that leave fans truly impressed.

2024 has seen WildWind nearly finished with their debut album, playing shows with Grammy-Winning artists Diamond Rio, in addition to sharing the bill with Rodney Atkins, Blackhawk and other national touring bands.

WildWind performs as a full six-piece band, and occasionally makes appearances as a duo, trio, or smaller intimate acoustic act. Regardless of the group lineup, if you take the chance to see WildWind perform live you’ll undoubtedly join the masses from coast to coast that have already fallen in love with these incredible musicians and their deeply satisfying music.

Entr'acte - Solo Exhibition by Nic Fischer at Cassens Fine Art Gallery
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Cassens Fine Art Gallery & Framing Shop, 215 S. Main Street, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, United States
Entr’acte – Solo Exhibition by Nic Fischer at opening artist reception at Cassens Fine Art Gallery in Hamilton 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, April 17

Entr’acte is French for the pause between acts, and it is the only word Nic Fischer felt was equal to what he has been painting. Every work in this collection lives in an interval: a sunrise not yet day, a hillside caught between winter and spring, a landscape in an exact moment that everything is about to change. Working in oils onsite, Fischer builds each painting intentionally slowly, sometimes over the course of a year, until the passing moment he first witnessed becomes the story he wants it to tell. The result is nine works that put you inside every moment.

The exhibition is available in the Cassens Gallery and online through May 15, 2026. Join us on Friday, April 17, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for the opening reception with the artist.

Kitchen Dwellers (Night 1) at The Top Hat
2026-04-24 22:30 - 2026-04-25 01:30 | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Kitchen Dwellers for a live (Night 1) performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday, April 24.

Logjam Presents welcomes Kitchen Dwellers for a live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday, April 24.

Tickets 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.

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

Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.

** Tickets for the Top Hat performance on Friday, April 24, 2026 are only available by purchasing a Two Night Pass.Individual tickets for the Top Hat performance cannot be purchased. **

About Kitchen DwellersIn Dante’s Inferno, the author grapples with sin, its various manifestations, and its consequences. This time ultimately traces a trajectory of self-realization, acceptance, and accountability. Kitchen Dwellers embark on a similar odyssey over the course of their fourth full-length offering, Seven Devils. The Montana quartet—Shawn Swain [Mandolin], Torrin Daniels [Banjo], Joe Funk [Upright Bass], and Max Davies [Acoustic Guitar]—thread together an immersive and inimitable conceptual arc inspired by Dante’s Inferno and set to a soundtrack of folk-infused bluegrass spiked with psychedelic vision and rock energy.

Continuing their own journey as brothers, they deliver their most ambitious and anthemic body of work yet.

“These tunes deal with the human experience, and Torrin initially drew a parallel between the music and Dante,” Max states. “We explored the connection by correlating each song with a sin. Some of these connections are only apparent if you dive deep into the lyrics. Our goal is to essentially take the listener through our own interpretation of the Inferno story.”

“We didn’t go into the studio with the intent of making a concept album,” recalls Torrin. “I was driving around listening to everything, and I noticed these parallels. To dive deeper, we’re discussing topics like mental health, the human condition, and what we go through on the road. In life and music, everything is recurring and universal. I was reading Dante at the time, and it naturally fit.”

It proved to be a logical next step as well…

Thus far, Kitchen Dwellers have engaged and enraptured listeners with albums such as Ghost In The Bottle [2017], Muir Maid [2019], Live from the Wilma [2021], and Wise River [2022]. Of the latter, Holler. praised how “Kitchen Dwellers have preserved their sense of youthful experimentation,” and Relix proclaimed, “The songs on the new record build on this range, while also reflecting on the group’s Bozeman, Montana home.” Between tallying millions of streams, the band ignited hallowed venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and graced the bills of Telluride Bluegrass, Northwest String Summit, WinterWonderGrass, and beyond.

In order to bring Seven Devils to life, the musicians opted to work with producer Glenn Brown. It would not only mark their first time collaborating with the producer, but it also would be the first time they decamped to Michigan in order to record.

“The studio itself definitely impacted the vibe,” Torrin notes. “It’s a tiny workspace, but it’s full of old recording equipment with legendary stories attached to it. For almost the entire time, we were forced to congregate in this room together. The process was ever-evolving, because ideas kept flowing.”

Fittingly, “Seven Devils (Limbo)” opens the album and serves as the first single. Nimbly picked banjo and upbeat acoustic guitar set the pace as the regretful chorus bemoans, “Am I supposed to hop the next train? Or stand here drowning in the Oregon rain?” A guitar-driven bridge dips in and out of effects-laden echoes and stark strumming. Coming full circle, a ten-minute version of “Seven Devils” later bookends the record with an epic finale.

“I incorporated some elements of grunge in terms of the chords, which are a little dissonant,” Torrin elaborates. “Thematically, it’s the descent into Hell. First, Dante goes through limbo before reaching any of the circles where the cardinal sins are addressed. ‘Seven Devils’ evokes the feeling of being in limbo.”

“It also signifies you’re embarking on some type of journey,” Max agrees. “By the end of the LP, you know the protagonist isn’t going to be the same person.”

Then, there’s “The Crow and The Raven (III).” The track’s emotionally charged vocals seesaw on top of strings in a moment of terse reflection. “I went through a horrible breakup in 2018 when I wrote the first version,” Shawn remembers. “‘The Crow and The Raven (III)’ sat in my notebook for a half-decade before we revamped it. Now, it’s a sad, slower lament about enduring the loss of a relationship.”

“Pendulum” rushes towards a mournful refrain offset by a plucky crescendo. “It’s about dealing with an addiction in your life and how it affects relationships,” Joe says. “People often trade one addiction for another, whether positive or detrimental to their life, as a means to satisfy their baseline addictive tendencies.”

On the other end of the spectrum, “Here We Go (VI)” laments the epidemic of shootings in America with unfiltered frustration projected through a powerful ebb and flow punctuated by a cameo from Lindsay Lou.

“I was riding a Greyhound from Seattle to Missoula in 2012,” Max goes on. “There had just been another school shooting. It’s terrible to think of how many shootings have happened since. Why is this happening? The chorus shifts gears to miscommunication between two parties in a relationship. Those are the two driving forces.”

An electric guitar lead heralds the onset of “Unwind (Paradiso),” building towards one climactic moment of catharsis.

“A psychedelic experience and life-changing ego death changed my outlook on many things,” Torrin admits. “‘Unwind (Paradiso)’ was one of those moments where you surrender and let it take you. You’re letting go of the human things in your brain that make you want to fight or cause you to be afraid. It also came together in the studio as a band, which was super cool.”

In the end, Kitchen Dwellers may just leave you changed with Seven Devils.

“The record is a trip inward within the self,” Torrin concludes. “It tackles a lot of things in the world people try not to think about. The reality is we’re only truly happy when happiness comes from within. That’s the message.”

Kitchen Dwellers (Night 2) at The Wilma
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:30 | The Wilma Theater, 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Kitchen Dwellers for a live (Night 2) performance with Madeline Hawthorne opening at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Saturday, April 25

Logjam Presents welcomes Kitchen Dwellers for a live performance with Madeline Hawthorne opening at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Saturday, April 25.

Tickets 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.

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

Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.

About Kitchen DwellersIn Dante’s Inferno, the author grapples with sin, its various manifestations, and its consequences. This time ultimately traces a trajectory of self-realization, acceptance, and accountability. Kitchen Dwellers embark on a similar odyssey over the course of their fourth full-length offering, Seven Devils. The Montana quartet—Shawn Swain [Mandolin], Torrin Daniels [Banjo], Joe Funk [Upright Bass], and Max Davies [Acoustic Guitar]—thread together an immersive and inimitable conceptual arc inspired by Dante’s Inferno and set to a soundtrack of folk-infused bluegrass spiked with psychedelic vision and rock energy.

Continuing their own journey as brothers, they deliver their most ambitious and anthemic body of work yet.

“These tunes deal with the human experience, and Torrin initially drew a parallel between the music and Dante,” Max states. “We explored the connection by correlating each song with a sin. Some of these connections are only apparent if you dive deep into the lyrics. Our goal is to essentially take the listener through our own interpretation of the Inferno story.”

“We didn’t go into the studio with the intent of making a concept album,” recalls Torrin. “I was driving around listening to everything, and I noticed these parallels. To dive deeper, we’re discussing topics like mental health, the human condition, and what we go through on the road. In life and music, everything is recurring and universal. I was reading Dante at the time, and it naturally fit.”

It proved to be a logical next step as well…

Thus far, Kitchen Dwellers have engaged and enraptured listeners with albums such as Ghost In The Bottle [2017], Muir Maid [2019], Live from the Wilma [2021], and Wise River [2022]. Of the latter, Holler. praised how “Kitchen Dwellers have preserved their sense of youthful experimentation,” and Relix proclaimed, “The songs on the new record build on this range, while also reflecting on the group’s Bozeman, Montana home.” Between tallying millions of streams, the band ignited hallowed venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and graced the bills of Telluride Bluegrass, Northwest String Summit, WinterWonderGrass, and beyond.

In order to bring Seven Devils to life, the musicians opted to work with producer Glenn Brown. It would not only mark their first time collaborating with the producer, but it also would be the first time they decamped to Michigan in order to record.

“The studio itself definitely impacted the vibe,” Torrin notes. “It’s a tiny workspace, but it’s full of old recording equipment with legendary stories attached to it. For almost the entire time, we were forced to congregate in this room together. The process was ever-evolving, because ideas kept flowing.”

Fittingly, “Seven Devils (Limbo)” opens the album and serves as the first single. Nimbly picked banjo and upbeat acoustic guitar set the pace as the regretful chorus bemoans, “Am I supposed to hop the next train? Or stand here drowning in the Oregon rain?” A guitar-driven bridge dips in and out of effects-laden echoes and stark strumming. Coming full circle, a ten-minute version of “Seven Devils” later bookends the record with an epic finale.

“I incorporated some elements of grunge in terms of the chords, which are a little dissonant,” Torrin elaborates. “Thematically, it’s the descent into Hell. First, Dante goes through limbo before reaching any of the circles where the cardinal sins are addressed. ‘Seven Devils’ evokes the feeling of being in limbo.”

“It also signifies you’re embarking on some type of journey,” Max agrees. “By the end of the LP, you know the protagonist isn’t going to be the same person.”

Then, there’s “The Crow and The Raven (III).” The track’s emotionally charged vocals seesaw on top of strings in a moment of terse reflection. “I went through a horrible breakup in 2018 when I wrote the first version,” Shawn remembers. “‘The Crow and The Raven (III)’ sat in my notebook for a half-decade before we revamped it. Now, it’s a sad, slower lament about enduring the loss of a relationship.”

“Pendulum” rushes towards a mournful refrain offset by a plucky crescendo. “It’s about dealing with an addiction in your life and how it affects relationships,” Joe says. “People often trade one addiction for another, whether positive or detrimental to their life, as a means to satisfy their baseline addictive tendencies.”

On the other end of the spectrum, “Here We Go (VI)” laments the epidemic of shootings in America with unfiltered frustration projected through a powerful ebb and flow punctuated by a cameo from Lindsay Lou.

“I was riding a Greyhound from Seattle to Missoula in 2012,” Max goes on. “There had just been another school shooting. It’s terrible to think of how many shootings have happened since. Why is this happening? The chorus shifts gears to miscommunication between two parties in a relationship. Those are the two driving forces.”

An electric guitar lead heralds the onset of “Unwind (Paradiso),” building towards one climactic moment of catharsis.

“A psychedelic experience and life-changing ego death changed my outlook on many things,” Torrin admits. “‘Unwind (Paradiso)’ was one of those moments where you surrender and let it take you. You’re letting go of the human things in your brain that make you want to fight or cause you to be afraid. It also came together in the studio as a band, which was super cool.”

In the end, Kitchen Dwellers may just leave you changed with Seven Devils.

“The record is a trip inward within the self,” Torrin concludes. “It tackles a lot of things in the world people try not to think about. The reality is we’re only truly happy when happiness comes from within. That’s the message.”

Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center
2026-04-29 18:30 - 23:30, 2026-04-30 18:30 - 23:30, 2026-05-01 18:30 - 23:30 | Zootown Arts Community Center, 216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 598802, United States
The Missoula Blues and Jazz Society presents the Jazzoula 2026 Spring Festival with nightly performance lineups starting at 6:30 pm from Wednesday, April 29 thru Saturday, May 2 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula

Doors @ 6:00 pm

Jazzoula 2026 Spring Festival from Wednesday, April 29 thru Saturday, May 2Presenting: 16 acts over 4 nights + The First Annual Missoula Guitar Show & GalleryMontana’s premiere annual jazz festival since 1984 presents the 2026 spring concert series April 29 – May 2 at The ZACC. Four nights of Montana’s finest jazz artists celebrating 22 years of jazz in the Missoula community. The festival presents 20+ jazz combos, septets, big bands, vocalists, and student groups giving the audience a chance to experience Montana’s eclectic and diverse jazz performers including musicians and vocalists of all ages and backgrounds from around the state. Anchored in Missoula, Montana, Jazzoula is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing extraordinary live jazz performances to inspire discovery and build community. Check out this year’s amazing line-up:

Wednesday, April 29Missoula Youth OrchestraAll City Jazz BandBasement BoyzEriksson/Ross QuartetCanta Brasil

Thursday, April 30Night Blooming JasmineNightcrawlersThe Florabelle SextetOwen Thayer Trio

First Friday, May 1Sweet AdelinesAlly Fradkin QuintetNaomi Siegel ProjectDaijha Vu Quartet

Saturday, May 2Boyd Combo (University of Montana)Skyler Mendell SextetBob PackwoodBob Nell Presents Original works by Tim Martin(Loren Stillman/Jeff Stickney/Naomi Seigel/Tommy Sciple/Alex Nauman/Owen Ross/Simon Hickey)

FIRST ANNUAL GUITAR SHOW & GALLERYThis year Jazzoula is excited to announce the First Annual Missoula Guitar Show displaying a gallery of handcrafted guitars from Montana’s finest luthiers. When Gibson Guitars moved their acoustic instrument division to Bozeman in 1980, many new and skilled instruments makers were lured to Montana creating a remarkably high concentration of Master Luthiers within one state. Luthiers from Bozeman, Livingston, Belgrade, Manhattan, Boulder, Missoula, Potomac, Alberton and Libby have all been invited to the 2026 Missoula Guitar Show to exhibit their acoustic, electric, steel and resonator guitars.

The Show gallery will be open at the ZACC from 12:00 pm Noon to 5:30 pm each day leading up to the Jazzoula evening performances. On the closing night of the festival, a raffle will be held to give away a Custom Telecaster hand-painted by renowned Scottish artist Jennifer Armstrong valued at $2,200. Proceeds to benefit Jazzoula 501(c)(3).

Sponsored by Rockin’ Rudy’s and Montana Public Radio (MTPR).

Four-Night Packages for $90

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Montana Gravel Challenge in Huson
2026-05-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Six Mile and Huson Road, 18450 Six Mile Road, Huson, Montana, 59846, United States
The Montana Gravel Challenge returns for 2026 with a 3-Day stage event with mass starts on Six Mile Road in Huson, and competitive / recreational categories for all ages and abilities at 2:00 pm Friday, May 1 (Time Trial); 8:30 am Saturday, May 2 (Petty Road / Southside course); and 8:30 am Sunday, May 3 (Rocky Mountain Roubaix)

The Montana Gravel Challenge 2026!

We are proud to host the three-day, three-stage event, with mass starts on Six Mile Road in Huson, and competitive / recreational categories for all ages and abilities.

NEW FOR THIS YEAR!

Both divisions receive the MGC schwag item.

Female-only Peloton – Start with a ladies-only peloton and be scored within that group.

Recreation Division – Start at your pace and try to finish all three stages! You are in the results as a finisher with your time but no podiums

Virtual Division – Complete the courses on your own schedule. Submit your Strava rides and get mixed in the results.MGC Weekend Schedule

Friday – Time Trial Schedule:

2:00 pm On-site Registration/Packet Pick Up Begins.

3:30 pm First Rider Off

6:30 pm Last Rider Off (can’t make it by 6:30?, let us know)

~7:00 pm Time Trial Podium

Saturday – Petty Road / Southside Schedule:

8:30 am On-site Registration/Packet Pick Up, plus Black Coffee & Grist Treats

9:30 am First Wave (Competitive) Start

9:35 am Second Wave (Female) Start

9:40 am Third Wave (Recreation/Paracyclist) Start

~2:00 pm Day 2 Podium

Sunday – Rocky Mountain Roubaix Schedule:

8:30 am On-site Registration/Packet Pick Up, plus Black Coffee & Grist Treats

9:30 am First Wave (Competitive) Start

9:35 am Second Wave (Female) Start

9:40 am Third Wave (Recreation/Paracyclist) Start

~1:00 pm Day 3 Podium

Missoula Farmers Market - First Friday w/ live music by Barbara Sim at the XXXXs
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | XXXXs on Higgins, 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Barbara Sim plays live acoustic tunes for First Friday hosted by Missoula Farmers Market at The XXXXs on Higgins in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm May 1

Kick off First Friday in Missoula with us!

Hosted by Missoula Farmers’ Marketfrom 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on North Higgins by the Red X’s

Live music by Barbara Sim, and raffle prize drawings throughout the evening.

Then – come back Saturday morning for Opening Day of the Missoula Farmers Market from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

The weather’s lining up for a great weekend! See you at the XXXXs!

First Friday with Sara Siestreem at Missoula Art Museum
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Stop in at Missoula Art Museum for First Friday on May 1 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of Acts of Love, Refusal, and Resistance – a powerful new exhibit featuring the work of Sara Siestreem with music by Dylan Running Crane

Stop in at Missoula Art Museum for First Friday on May 1 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of Acts of Love, Refusal, and Resistance – a powerful new exhibition featuring the work of Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians). Sara will be in attendance for an artist talk at 5:30 pm, with music by Dylan Running Crane.

MAM first presented Siestreem’s work in 2013, and in the years since her artistic growth has been remarkable. Drawing on traditional basket weaving practices, she weaves ancestral pattern motifs into bold geometric abstractions — proud and powerful expressions of Indigenous sovereignty. A recipient of the Hallie Ford Fellowship (2025) and elected 2025 National Academician by the National Academy of Design, Siestreem is an artist in full stride, and MAM is honored to welcome her back.

Special thanks to the Elizabeth Leach Gallery for support in mounting this exhibition.

Thank you as well to Elizabeth Leach, Janet Mohle-Boetani, and Greg and Cathy Tibbles for the publication support, as well as The Ford Family Foundation Visual Arts Program for exhibition support.

Torrents First Friday: ZOMBIES! at Confluence Center
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Confluence Center, 119 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Torrents presents a new group art exhibit: ZOMBIES! 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, May 1 at the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula

The Confluence Center (Western Montana’s Home for Nonprofit Events) art program Torrents is thrilled to present a magical evening of art, music, and community! To celebrate Zombie Awareness Month, we offer up a ghoulish group exhibit asking the real, deep question: What is a zombie, really?

Upend your expectations of everything you thought you knew about the darker sides of ourselves and be immersed in a colorfully disturbing exhibit! Featuring a variety of work from artists local and national:Abigail Gergasko, Adam Miller, Haig Demarjian, Amanda Kaye Bielby, Andrew Maillard, Anwen Cruikshank, April Wolff, Brett “Dizzie” Allen, Dan Gay, Danielle Nyland, Dianne Beesley, Elisha Harteis, Ivette Kjelsrud, John Piacquadio, Jennifer Baylis, Jonathan Qualben, Julee Hall, Ladypajama, Lillian Nelson, Kim Brown Campbell, Kimberly Foiles, Madelaine Hunter Millar, Maia Hangas, Mark Matthews, Nancy Rishoff, Natalie Millar, Xeze, and Zoe Beggin.

Also featuring:– DJing throughout the night + a wild musical performance by Oliver Harlan, 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.– Premiere of the short film “Until Your Last Breath” directed by Jozlyn Baumann at 8:00 pm.ZOMBIES! will remain on display through May 29 and can be seen by appointment through the Confluence Center: 406-926-6526. There will also be a Closing Reception held on Saturday, May 29 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

First Friday with Rabbit (artist Maxine Beard) at Bernice's Bakery
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Rabbit, (locally known as artist Maxine Beard) is the featured artist 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday May 1 at Bernice’s Bakery in Missoula

Rabbit, (locally known as artist Maxine Beard) is as messy in her personal life as she is artistically, and is chaotically as organized as her Garden. The human nature of release is a strong theme in her life and art works; as a descendant of generational trauma, story tellers and artists alike, she prefers to let art fill in the blanks which words cannot. Combined with hazy, surreal dreamscapes, dashed with healthy doses of her own history and lore, Rabbit presents her series, “Now and Again, and Again, and..”

In her latest series; we traverse and explore the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Using the manipulation of light, and heavy doses of nostalgia. Combined with the tasty beauty and sexuality that is found in everything, her artworks resemble all of the bits and pieces of things that hold us to this life.

Each piece uniquely portray and reflect their own experiences, individually created with love, alcohol markers, and acrylic paint. With no other copies and or prints in existence, each piece as a “One night stand of the heart”. Her work begrudgingly holds onto, and releases the timeless feeling of past, present, and future.

Her primary medium is using reclaimed wood, scrap paper, ink, alcohol based markers and acrylic. You can find her work year ’round in the beautiful Downtown Missoula, at Upcycled, Local Artistry Shop on The Hip Strip.

First Friday: "Bloom" new original oils Exhibit by Ani Eastwood at The Artists’ Shop Gallery
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Artists Shop, 127 N. Higgins, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Bloom into May at the art exhibit of new oil paintings by Ani Eastwood 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, May 1 at The Artist’s Shop Gallery in Downtown Missoula

Ani Eastwood’s Spring 2026 show will feature New Original Oils of Abstract Impressionism, featuring themes of nature, springtime and rejuvenation.

She will also feature the first-available hand painted giclee printings of her newest pieces and limited edition canvas works.

In addition, Ani will include some spring and summer themed handmade and hand painted cedar and pine functional and decorative art to brighten your home and Life!

Ani Eastwood has been working on her upcoming show for two years. The show, “Bloom”, features all new original oil paintings centered around themes of nature, springtime, and rejuvenation while bringing influences of Abstract Impressionism to the forefront.

The loose brush strokes and ideas behind the pieces are inspired by Western Montana locations.

Ani’s newest show can be found through the month of May at the Artist’s Shop in Downtown Missoula.

First Friday - art exhibit opening reception & artist Julia LaTray "Animal Pleasures" at Bob's Your Uncle Gallery
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Bob’s Your Uncle, 812 Toole Avenue, Ste A2, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet local artist Julia LaTray at the opening reception her new exhibit “Animal Pleasures” 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm First Friday, May 1 at Bob’s Your Uncle Gallery in Missoula

Collected NEW Works by Julia LaTray all through May!

Opening reception and artist talk 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on First Friday, May 1.Reception and dance performance with DJ Friday, May 8.Reception and stand-up comedy Friday, May 15.Reception and readings Friday, May 29.
