The Missoula Underground

Halloween Party at Kt's Hayloft Saloon
2025-11-01 21:00 - 2025-11-02 01:00 (America/Denver) | KT’s Hayloft Saloon, 11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana, 59847, United States
Two Frightening Nights of Halloween Party at Kt’s Hayloft Saloon Friday and Saturday at 9:00 pm in Lolo

Halloween Party Friday the 31st with Karaoke at 9:00 pm and Costume Contest at 11:00 pm. The spooky madness continues on Saturday the 1st at Kt’s Hayloft Saloon with Karaoke at 9:00 pm!Costume contests, karaoke, drinks, food and more!

Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes
2025-11-01 21:00 - 2025-11-02 01:30 | Westside Lanes & Fun Center, 1615 Wyoming, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula’s Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time

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

Absolutely Saturday Dance Party with DJ Kris Moon at The Badlander
2025-11-01 22:00 - 2025-11-02 01:00 | The Badlander, 208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula

Join us for a Saturday Night at The Badlander with @absolutelydance !

Dia de los Muertos Latin Night at The Top Hat
2025-11-01 22:30 - 2025-11-02 02:00 | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Latin Night for a FREE live Dia de los Muertos evening with music by Big Lou at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, November 1

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Latin Night for a FREE live Dia de los Muertos evening with music by Big Lou at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, November 1.

As a proud supporter of Montana’s vibrant live music scene, Groove Solventless is thrilled to team up with Logjam Presents to bring you the Groove Concert Series, a fantastic lineup of FREE concerts at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula! Learn more and see the full lineup here.

About Latin Night

The best Latin dance party in Montana offers a unique experience and opportunity to dance to your favorite Latin music and discover new tunes along the way! With a friendly and diverse atmosphere, everyone is welcome and you don’t have to be an expert at dancing to join the fun. Dj Big Lou and a rotating cast of opening acts will be playing everything from traditional Salsa and Regional music to hard-hitting Reggaeton and EDM influenced Merengue, Cumbia, and Bachata. All requests are welcome, we are always listening to the community and growing with the crowd!

About Big Lou

Big Lou is a DJ, producer, and songwriter who specializes in Latin, Top40, and Hip-Hop. Growing up between the cultures of Michoacan, Mexico, and Denver Co helped in having a diverse appreciation for all genres of music. Lou has spent the better part of the last decade in Bozeman MT, performing at a wide variety of events from Hip-Hop shows to weddings and of course Latin Nights. What started as making beats in his bedroom evolved into recording for local rappers, and morphed into DJing for local Hip-Hop shows has turned into some of the biggest Latin dance parties in the state! You can catch a Montana show with Big Lou in Bozeman, Big Sky, and Billings at both local bars and concert venues. You can also stay up to date and get a sample of the music at his radio program on KGVM 95.9fm Sunday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm!

(SOLD OUT) Alpine Theatre Project presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show live at ATP Studios (Mountain Center Mall)
2025-11-01 23:30 - 2025-11-02 01:30 | Alpine Theater Project Studios – Mountain Center Mall, 6475 US Highway 93 South, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, United States
Get ready to do The Time Warp (again) with The Rocky Horror Picture Show – The Live Experience! at the ATP Studios at Mountain Center Mall in Whitefish at 8:00 pm Monday, October 27 thru Friday, October 31; 7:30 pm and 11:30 pm Saturday, November 1

(SOLD OUT)The Rocky Horror Picture Show – The Live Experience!

Dammit, Janet! The cult classic comes to Whitefish in this limited showing on screen – and live on stage!

Join us as we show the outrageous 1975 classic film while performing its music live on stage. Get ready to yell, laugh, sing, throw things, and do the Time Warp again!

This year we have an ALL-NEW Haunted House experience before the show ($5 add-on).

Prop bag for doing all the things during the show ($5 add-on).

Please Note – This experience is Rated R. MATURE CONTENT – seriously.

Performances at:ATP STUDIOS AT MOUNTAIN CENTER MALL in Whitefish6475 Hwy 93 South, Suite 14 (rear of building)Part movie, part unbelievably-talented LIVE cast, along with prop bags and libations; this is your one-stop Halloween event!

+ Optional prop bags and a trip though the all new Rocky Horror Haunted House – $5 each

406 Consignary Missoula Kids Consignment Boutique Pop-Up at Missoula Fairgrounds
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Missoula Fairgrounds, 1101 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
This weekend brings the opportunity to find great bargains on gently-used kids’ clothing at the 406 Consignary Children’s Consignment Boutique Pop-Up in the Commercial Building at Missoula Fairgrounds 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday

Mark your calendars & clean out your closets! Missoula’s 406 Consignary Children’s Consignment Boutique Pop-Up is this weekend! Shop & sell items for mom, children, teens & maternity at the HUGE white barn (The Commercial Building) at the Missoula Fairgrounds!

THURSDAY, October 30: TICKETED Consignor & Worker Private Pre-SaleConsignor Registration Signup today –> https://www.406consignary.com/first-time-start-here

SAT Nov 1: FREE Entry Public Sale (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)(get in early on Saturday at 9:00 am if you donate $3 to charity)SUN Nov 2: FREE Entry 1/2-Price Public Sale (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula's Annual Book Sale
2025-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Hall / Northern Rockies Heritage Center, 30 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States
The Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Museum annual Book Sale is happening at Heritage Hall from Thursday, October 30 thru Sunday, November 2

Thursday, October 30, through Sunday, November 2, browse our tables of pre-sorted and organized selections to create your unique collection of reading material for those long Montana winters. THOUSANDS OF TITLES! All sales support the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula’s education programs, exhibits, and the preservation of Missoula County’s History.EARLY BIRD ADMISSION $5 ALL DAY:(PAYABLE AT CHECKOUT)Thursday, October 30, 10:00 am – 7:00 pmOPEN SALE (FREE ADMISSION):Friday, October 31, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday, November 1, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday, November 2, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Books are priced at the incredibly low price of $2 a vertical inch*.

Sunday is Super Bargain Bag Day with books going for $10 a bag! (Bags are provided) & 50%-Off specialty pricing

*Specialty books are not included in the per-inch or bag sale pricing. We accept cash and checks. We will have an ATM on site!Book Sale Location:Heritage Hall (Northern Rockies Heritage Center)30 Fort Missoula RoadBooks will be in Heritage Hall AND Post Headquarters(the white building next door).

FREE Admission Friday thru Sunday

Winter Market Ronan at Ronan Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium
2025-11-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Boys & Girls Club – Ronan, 62579 US Hwy 93, Ronan, Montana, 59864, United States
Winter Market Ronan returns Sundays from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm at the Boys & Girls Club in Ronan

Come on out Sunday at the Boys and Girls Club in Ronan from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm Thursday for the 3rd annual Winter Market Ronan! Below is a partial list of the amazing selection of locally produced goods you will find at our market: Sierra Farms – eggs, Gelato, cheeseEdaphon Farm – B3 Mauka – croissants, holiday cupcakes, and more from Chef BettyShady Maple Farm – local meat, maple syrup

Life Giving Farms – local produce, corn flour, baked treats

Bubble Goat Soap – goat milk soap, handcrafted magnets

Busy Mom Bakes – cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats

Krista Gordon – Sourdough, foccacia, and other baked goods

406 Wellness – Cold Pressed Organic Juices

James Bowen – 3d printed items and custom desgins

PowderPuff Metal Fabrication – hand made metal craft and decor

Maddie’s Melts – hand poured candles

406 Honey – Local honey

Bill Houck – handmade knives, jewelry

Dried Flowers and Potpourri, Gluten-Free baked goods, wood work, candy and chocolates, and more!

Bingo in the Bay Sunday at A Sip of Montana
2025-11-02 12:00 - 15:00 | A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino, 14509 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana, 59911, United States
Come on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite host Sultry Sarah

Come on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite host Sultry Sarah! We’ve got food, drink, and fun for your Sunday entertainment!

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UM School of Theatre and Dance / School of Music performance of "Anything Goes"
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:30 | UM School of Theatre and Dance, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, Montana, United States
UM School of Theatre and Dance, with the School of Music have performances of the Cole Porter “boy meets girl on a boat” musical “Anything Goes” 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday thru Saturday, and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Sunday

It’s boy meets girl on a boat! Reno Sweeney, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, Hope Harcourt, and Billy Crocker mix it up searching for love in a 1930s romp from one of Cole Porter’s most famous scores. Featuring the classic songs “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Blow, Gabriel, Blow,” and—of course—the title song “Anything Goes,” dancing sailors and harmonizing quartets will provide a delightful backdrop for a marvelous, madcap adventure!

A co-production with the UM School of Music.Music and Lyrics by Cole PorterOriginal Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel CrouseNew Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman

Anything Goes is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.

Tickets on GrizTix LINK

Missoula Symphony "Light & Darkness" at UM Dennison Theatre
2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:30 | George & Jane Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT, 59812, United States
Go to the Light & Darkness with the Missoula Symphony at UM Dennison Theatre with performances at 7:30 pm Saturday, November 1 and 3:00 pm Sunday, November 2

The Missoula Symphony presents Light and Darkness- a profound exploration of music’s power to illuminate the human experience, from deep introspection to soaring intensity. Honoring All-Saints Day, this evocative program delves into contrast, emotion, and the shifting balance between shadow and light.

The evening opens with Arvo Pärt’s Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten, a deeply meditative work that unfolds in waves of string textures, honoring the late British composer with a haunting sense of stillness and reverence.

Then we explore the mesmerizing work of Philip Glass’ Cello Concerto No. 2 “Naqoyqatsi”. Drawn from the final film in Glass’ Qatsi trilogy, it blends minimalist pulses with cinematic grandeur, creating a soundscape that is both hypnotic and powerful. Come hear our guest soloist, Nathan Chan, bring out the concerto’s emotional depth, from its haunting opening to its relentless, driving energy.

The program concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique.” A masterwork of passion and despair, the Pathétique is a journey through triumph, turmoil, and ultimate resignation. From its bold opening to the electrifying second movement and heart-wrenching finale, this symphony is an emotional piece that lingers long after the final note fades.

Join us for an unforgettable night of music that moves between light and darkness, with the extraordinary and innovative cellist, Nathan Chan as our featured soloist.Concert Program Book

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3rd Annual Traditional Día de los Muertos Multi-Day Celebration at Confluence Center
2025-11-02 15:00 - 22:00 | Confluence Center, 119 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
The Confluence Center in Downtown Missoiula presents the 3rd Annual Traditional Día de los Muertos celebration honoring Latin American traditions and community from 12:00 pm Noon to 8:00 pm Saturday, November 1 and 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm Sunday, November 2

The Confluence Center (Western Montana’s Home for Nonprofit Events) is thrilled to present our 3rd Annual Traditional Día de los Muertos! We invite you to join us for a multi-day celebration honoring the Latin American tradition and enjoying this time with our community.

Saturday, November 1st – Community Ofrendas• 12:00 pm Noon – 8:00 pm: Community Ofrendas and MemorabiliaCommunity members are welcome to bring 5×7 or smaller sized photos, memorabilia, and ofrendas to place on the altar. Feel free to honor your loved ones by contributing to the display.• Starting at 3:00 pm, we will offer:o Playlist from DJ Big Louo Traditional Mexican Food, Colombian Arepas & Traditional Latin Dessertso Drinks for purchase offered by The Rhino Bar.This is a time to gather, share memories, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Sunday, November 2nd – Main Día de los Muertos Celebration• 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Main CelebrationJoin us for the official day of celebration, including:o Traditional ceremonies and altar viewingo Face painting, kids activities, and the showing of the movie Coco inside the Confluence Center from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pmo Group art exhibit “Raiz y Rama” inside the Confluence Center featuring local and national Latine artistso Latine Music by DJ Big Louo Mexican food, Colombian arepas, traditional Latine desserts, and aguas frescas for purchase.o Missoula Public Library Bookmobile, with Latine-themed bookso Drinks for purchase offered by The Rhino Bar.o A communal reflection and honoring of those who have passed.

We look forward to celebrating this beautiful tradition with the community and honoring the memories of our loved ones together!

Bingo at Ronan Cooperative Brewery
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Ronan Cooperative Brewery, 23 4th Avenue SW, Ronan, Montana, 59864, United States
Join Ronan Cooperative Brewery for Bingo at 4:00 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month

Bingo Card Sales Start at 3:00 pm

Join Ronan Cooperative Brewery for Bingo on the 1st Sunday of each month, and a chance to win fun prizes! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the games begin, everyone is welcome.

Beetlejuice Jr. with Missoula Childrens Theatre
2025-11-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Missoula Children’s Theatre, 200 N. Adams, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Say it three times – then see Beetlejuice Jr. at Missoula Children’s Theatre with performances at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 31, and at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2

Lobby opens 1 hour prior to performance.

Music and Lyrics by Eddie PerfectBook by Scott Brown and Anthony King Based on the Geffen Company Picture with a story by Michael McDowell & Larry WilsonEver wonder about that “Whole Being Dead Thing?” The wildly popular Broadway show Beetlejuice, adapted from the Tim Burton film, is coming to give MCT audiences a case of the giggles and the heebie jeebies. This macabre comedy tells the story of the eccentric Lydia, a teen grieving for her mom, and the newbie ghost couple she befriends. But there’s another spectre in the house, and this one isn’t so nice. Beetlejuice is a mean, green, fright machine who causes trouble wherever he goes. When Lydia makes a deal with Beetlejuice to haunt the house, Beetlejuice unleashes ghoulish chaos! Beetlejuice, which was nominated for eight Tony Awards, has now been adapted for the younger audience that made it a hit for its cutting wit and emotional honesty. So be sure to “Jump in the (ticket) Line” and come see the Junior version of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice… phew, close one.

Beetlejuice JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY www.mtishows.com

Moradok mai Traditional Thai Dance Band at Draught Works
2025-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Draught Works, 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Experience a spectacular evening of culture and awe as the acclaimed Moradok mai Traditional Thai Theatre group puts on a special performance at Missoula’s Draught Works 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday, November 2

Experience a spectacular evening of culture and awe as the acclaimed Moradok mai Traditional Thai Theatre arrives in Missoula! This isn’t just a performance—it’s a vibrant blend of traditional Thai dance, mesmerizing music, and captivating storytelling, all infused with a modern twist. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness these talented young artists, guided by a University of Montana alum, showcase their stunning craft.

Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing
2025-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | WildWood Brewing, 4018 Hwy 93 N, Stevensville, Montana, 59870, United States
Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday

Put on your Irish dancing shoes for Irish music at Wildwood Brewery in Stevensville. It is free. Everyone of all ages are welcome. Music starts at around 5:00 pm. Beer and pizza are available for purchase on site. Beer is from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and pizza from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Don’t be late or you are going to miss it!

Missoula's 33rd Annual Festival of the Dead Procession starting at the XXXXs on Higgins
2025-11-02 17:30 - 20:30 | XXXXs on Higgins, 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Take part in Missoula’s 33rd Annual Festival of the Dead Procession starting at 5:30 pm Sunday, November 2 at the XXXXs and Depot Park at the north end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula

Start at the XXX’s on the north end of Higgins with a welcoming ceremony by SnYelMn drum group at 5:30 pm. The Procession starts at 6:00 pm, moves down Higgins Avenue to Caras Park where there will be performances by the UM African Dance Class, Missoula Samba Batería, and more…everyone is welcome!If you want to participate in the procession, please start lining up on East Alder Street near the locomotive at 5:00 pm. City permit and insurance require that there be no fire; no motorized vehicles; and no throwing of objects or candy during the procession and at Caras Park – PLEASE help us abide!

Putting on this procession is not a cheap endeavor – please consider donating to the cause through our fiscal sponsor, the Missoula Downtown Foundation’s website at: https://donate.stripe.com/aEU9DH6Apbrybeg3cg

Dram Tuff Bingo at Dram Shop Central
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Dram Shop Central, 2700 Paxson Street, Ste G, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Dram Tuff Bingo hosted by Paul and Stu at 6:00 pm each Sunday at Dram Shop Central in Missoula

Get ready to shout BINGO! all autumn long starting Sunday, September 21st. Grab your pals for a night of bingo, good company, and friendly competition and a chance to win prizes! Bingo cards are FREE with a purchase of a beverage (of any kind).

Soundcheck Bingo Sundays at KT's Hayloft Saloon
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | KT’s Hayloft Saloon, 11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana, 59847, United States
It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo

Soundcheck Bingo every Sunday at 6:00 pm at KT’s Hayloft Saloon! Cash prizes for every round!

Fall Sunday Jazz Series ft. John Wicks at Draught Works
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Draught Works, 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Unwind and enjoy the soulful sounds from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Fall Sunday Night Jazz Series in the taproom at Missoula’s Draught Works – this week featuring legendary drummer John Wicks

Unwind and enjoy the soulful sounds of jazz in Draught Works cozy taproom every Sunday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm this autumn during the Fall Sunday Night Jazz Series!Immerse yourself in an evening of musical brilliance as a rotating selection of talented jazz musicians take the stage, delivering a diverse and captivating repertoire.

September7th – Missoula Jazz Collective14th – Owen Ross21st – Johan Eriksson28th – Evan Nesbitt

October5th – Missoula Jazz Collective12th – Loren Stillman19th – Naomi Moon Siegel26th – Johan Eriksson

November2nd – Missoula Jazz Collective9th – Evan Nesbitt16th – Loren Stillman23rd – Naomi Moon Siegel30th – John Wicks

Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic at VFW Post 209
2025-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Ole Beck VFW Post 209, 245 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Bone Dry Comedy hosts Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic every Sunday at 8:00 pm at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula

Think you’re funny? Join Bone Dry Comedy for the Very Funny Weekly, Missoula’s only weekly comedy open mic!

8:00 pm EVERY Sunday at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula!

Hosted by @jordandemander

Margo Price "Wild at Heart" Tour with Logan Ledger at The Wilma
2025-11-02 20:00 - 23:00 | The Wilma Theater, 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Margo Price for a live concert performance on her “Wild at Heart” Tour with Logan Ledger at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Sunday, November 2

Doors @ 7:00 pm

Logjam Presents welcomes Margo Price for a live concert performance on her “Wild at Heart” Tour with Logan Ledger at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Sunday, November 2.

Tickets on sale 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 Margo PriceNearly a decade ago, Margo Price turned Nashville on its head with her breakthrough, beloved debut solo album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter. Released in the throes of bro-country and before pop stars were crossing over into the genre left and right, it showcased an artist completely unafraid to double down not only on herself, but what she’d always loved: classic country songs written from the intellect and the gut, hell-bent on truth-telling and both timeless and urgent all at once. Respected by her peers, praised by critics and beloved by her fans, Price created a lane where independent-minded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream, and became an ardent fighter for her beliefs in a genre where the norm is to shut up and sing. A trailblazer and a champion for the craft, Price redefined what it meant to be a modern country artist.

And now she’s back with an exquisite, truly timeless album that reconnects with her roots and pays tribute to the art of the country song, inspired in part by the legends whom she now calls colleagues and friends. Hard Headed Woman is both a look forward and a look back: a way to march forward while staying true to yourself when the path of less resistance is right there in front of us, and short cuts are around every corner. And a way to look back when we need to trim what is no longer working, and to stay connected with where we’re from. It is a promise and a manifesto, a love song to both a city and a genre, and a defiant cry for individuality.

In creating Hard Headed Woman, Price brought all of her power as one of our most beloved and respected songwriters to craft a deep exploration of love and America in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. Featuring appearances from Tyler Childers, co-writes with Rodney Crowell and a Waylon Jennings song that his widow, Jessi Colter, urged her to sing, it is country music as only Price can make it: free of rules, cherishing tradition, hard headed to the core but with a delicate, beating heart.

Since releasing Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, Price has barely slowed down. She’s made four records, played Saturday Night Live, been nominated for a Grammy, toured the world alongside artists like Chris Stapleton and Willie Nelson, released a lauded memoir (Maybe We’ll Make It, due on paperback September 2nd), became an in-demand producer and was appointed as the first female board member of Nelson’s Farm Aid. And she’s been fearless when it came to genre, venturing into psychedelic rock on her most recent, Jonathan Wilson-produced record, Strays. It would have been easiest to just stay that course, and keep running. But Price doesn’t follow success or comfort. She follows the art.

It took a whole lot of hard work and honesty with herself and others to get there, but that’s never stopped Price before. “I made the decision that I had to rebuild everything from the ground up,” Price says. “There’s all this pressure to be pumping out content, and I felt the opposite in the way I wanted to approach this record and my life in general.”

Price had also established herself as one of the most passionate, vocal artists in country music and beyond when it came to standing up for political and personal causes, from the presidential election, to abortion to gun control: happily hard headed when it came to the fight for equality and justice, especially for the working class and underserved in our society. Price has always brilliantly woven her activism into her songs, but her role as a spokesperson had started to overtake, on occasion, her role as a songwriter. She wanted to focus on using her written word to deliver the most potent punch of all.

“I always hope to do like Johnny Cash did,” Price says, “which is speak up for the common man and woman. But there have been so many threats and anger and vitriol over the years, when I am only coming from a place of love.”

Price realized she just needed a break from everything outside of the bubble of family life and her art. She started spending more time at home, writing songs alone and with her husband, Jeremey Ivey. She started popping up in the dive bars and tiny venues around Nashville where she got her start, sometimes just to play a country cover or two or dance with the crowd. She refused guidance to write for pop stars or compromise her values for a quick buck. Most of all, she turned the emphasis in her music back to songwriting, exactly where she began.

“So much of Strays was leaning into this psychedelic, textural territory,” says Price. The music lent itself to vibrant, heavy stage jams, with Price often hopping behind the drumkit and bruising her thigh from a tambourine beat. She found herself longing for the days when it was just her and her guitar, playing at an East Nashville dive bar. “I always knew,” she adds, “I would come back to this more rooted sound.”

Hard Headed Woman is rooted to its core. Rooted in Price’s history and struggle to make it as a musician for so many years in a town that prizes uniformity and the bottom line, rooted in the country and folk sounds that have become her signature, rooted in the simplicity of a few key collaborators instead of songs-by-committee. At the heart of Price’s work is her creative partnership with Ivey, with whom she describes as having a “soul connection.” “I’m a songwriter,” Price says. “I’m not somebody who goes out and needs five people to craft a song, and then tack my name on it. That’s never been my style. I have something to say.”

Something to say, nothing to prove. The first song they wrote for the album that would become Hard Headed Woman was “Close to You,” a simple, pining call for a lover that is infused with the sounds of the desert. It’s unfettered and truth-telling, accented by some flamenco guitar and Price’s gorgeous, urgent vocals. “We played the jukebox while democracy fell,” Price sings, never letting her songs fall out of the context in which they exist. It’s the kind of thing that only she could write, carrying both love and fear in one single line.

As more songs started to form, an early boost of confidence came from her friends Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris, who heard some of the work at a political fundraiser and encouraged Price to keep going. “I have both of them to thank for building me up and making me believe in the songs I am writing in this season of my life,” Price says. Crowell remained not only an inspiration and supporter of the album but a contributor: he co-wrote two songs with Price and Ivey.

The album that unfolded from there is drenched in Price’s unique story and unshakeable instincts: while Midwest Farmer’s Daughter was about her journey from childhood to Nashville, Hard Headed Woman is very much her battle since from dive bars to tour buses, through parenthood and marriage, through scrutiny and sacrifice all while fighting constantly for what she believes in, and the music she loves. It begins with a proclamation on the prelude, which serves as the album’s mission statement: or, Price puts it, “a disclaimer and reminder that I don’t owe you fucking shit.”

Songs like the album’s lead single, “Don’t Let the Bastards Get you Down,” speak for the downtrodden and the forgotten, an “anthem for people who are being overlooked in society and need to be lifted up,” Price says, “because we are up against so much right now.” As so many of Price’s songs do, it speaks both for the personal and the political all at once. Price was inspired by the message Kris Kristofferson whispered to Sinead O’Connor when she was booed on stage at a Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary show, and even got Kristofferson’s widow’s blessing to include his name on the credits. “I always admired Kris for how he stood by her in that moment, instead of pulling her off the stage like they told him,” Price says. It serves as a reminder to anyone who encounters resistance in the face of fighting for justice to keep going, especially when it would be so much easier to capitulate and cower.

“The song was originally written for a movie that never happened, but it feels so timely with everything that’s going on in the world,” Price explains. “The phrase, ‘Don’t Let The Bastards Get You Down’ originates from Margaret Atwood’s brilliant 1985 piece of literature, The Handmaid’s Tale. It’s referred to in Latin and used as a rallying cry for resistance against the oppressive regime that symbolizes resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Nolite te Bastardes Caborundorum.”

That spirit resonates all across the songs of Hard Headed Woman. The blistering “Don’t Wake Me Up” was based around some writings that Ivey stumbled upon in one of Price’s notebooks, inspired in part by her deep readings of Frank Stanford, one of her favorite poets due to his freewheeling work free of boundaries. They spun it all into song in minutes that chugs with the essence of Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues”: “The way this world is going, ain’t where I’m at,” Price howls in her powerful, unmistakable voice. “Nowhere is Where,” turns slow and contemplative, road-worn but never broken, the call of someone who has been to the mountain but never forgets the prairie below. And “Losing Streak” whirls in with an organ and out with a weary, world-worn defiance: our worst times don’t define us, but they’re always part of who we are.

There are songs that go back to the beginning of Price’s early grind, like the western-tinged “Wild at Heart,” reflecting on how much her life and the city of Nashville has changed over the years – and how important it is to stay true to exactly who you are despite it all. Another, called “Red Eye Flight,” is about both leaving a lover and also leaving her longtime band the Pricetags. “I’ve been with those players for ten, thirteen years,” she says. “But I could feel that I needed to make a change, and to change texturally what’s going on with the band. But it’s a familial bond, different than a friendship.”

There are a few choice covers and cuts, too: “Love Me Like You Used To Do” is by Price’s friend Steven Knudson, an unsung Nashville writer on whom she hopes to shine a spotlight (helping to elevate the town’s incredibly talented but buried voices is one of Price’s favorite pastimes). Friend Tyler Childers joins Price on that waltzing country ballad, while “I Just Don’t Give a Damn” is Price’s “Jolene goes to Memphis” take on the Jimmy Peppers and George Jones classic. And showcasing how Price has been trusted by the greats to lead the next generation of country music renegades, “Kissin You Goodbye” was given to Price by Jessi Colter, Waylon Jennings’ widow, when Price was producing her record. They’re songs chosen to appreciate the past and the present as she sees it – not as Music Row or the algorithm might dictate – and place Price squarely amongst her heroes as a living and breathing part of the new country tradition.

When it came time to record Hard Headed Woman, it was important for Price to keep that ethos alive, decamping to Nashville’s RCA Studio A and reuniting with producer Matt Ross-Spang, with whom she made her first two solo albums. Though she has worked with everyone from Sturgill Simpson to Jonathan Wilson since, it was Spang’s vocal rebuke of easy studio shortcuts that made her eager to reunite again. “He’s so unpretentious,” Price says. “He fully believes in me, he fully believes in my songs. He got us back to feeling it in your gut and not needing everything to be so perfect.”

It felt truly significant for Price to make the album in Nashville, a city where she’s lived for over two decades and played a seminal role in its transformation, yet somehow never recorded an album in the place she’s called home. The historic RCA Studio A helped connect Price even closer to the legacy of songwriting she holds so dear, a place where everyone from Dolly Parton to John Prine to Loretta Lynn have made albums. “It felt like there were ghosts and spirits just hanging out,” Price says. In perfect kismet, she also launched her own signature Gibson J-45 guitar, inspired by her 1960’s Gibson she’s had by her side for years as her career took off. It’s all part of the continuity that she wishes to create with her art, not just with timeless songs but inspiring future generations of women, mothers and artists in general who don’t want to sacrifice their vision, moral compass or family life in favor of mainstream success.

At its core, Hard Headed Woman is about that furious instinct to never waver, especially when ourselves, our values and our future is so clearly on the line. As she sings on the title track, “I ain’t ashamed, I just am what I am.”

“I hope this album inspires people to be fearless and take chances and just be unabashedly themselves,” Price says, “in a culture that tries as hard as it can to beat us into all being the same.”

About Logan LedgerA Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a smooth voice and classic tone, Logan Ledger built a buzz around Music City in the late-2010s, calling to mind names like and . His career got a significant boost when producer signed him and brokered a record deal with , resulting in an eponymous full-length record appearing in 2020 as well as 2023’s Golden State.

A native of California, Ledger developed a fondness for bluegrass, old-time, and honky tonk music from a young age. After a brief post-college stint as part of a Bay Area bluegrass band, he migrated east to Nashville and put in the requisite hours working on his songs and playing at venues around the city. Industry insiders quickly took notice, and before long he was working with the legendary , who signed him to his imprint and helped foster a deal for Ledger with . The first official release from these sessions arrived in early 2019 with the singles “Starlight” and “Imagining Raindrops.”

For 2023’s Golden State, Ledger worked with producer , along with such musicians as Nick Bockrath and Jamie Douglass; it also featured a cameo by on “Some Misty Morning.” ~ Timothy Monger

Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Sunrise Saloon
2025-11-02 20:00 - 23:59 | Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, MT, 59801
Sunday Funday Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf from 8:00 pm til Midnight at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon

Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf returns to the Sunrise Saloon and Casino! 8:00 pm to Midnight!

Bingo Night Monday at Harbor Grille Lakeside
2025-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Harbor Grille Lakeside, 7135 Hwy 93, Lakeside, Montana, 59922, United States
Ease into the new week with Bingo Monday Night from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Harbor Grille Lakeside

Ease into the new week with Bingo Monday Night from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Harbor Grille Lakeside

Trivia Night at OddPitch Brewing
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | OddPitch Brewing, 1200 W Kent, Suite #103, Missoula, Montana, United States
Test your brain and have a blast every Monday at 6:00 pm with Trivia Night at OddPitch Brewing in Missoula

Get ready to test your brain and have a blast every Monday at 6:00 pm! Join us at OddPitch Brewing for 4 rounds of trivia, including a music round to show off your ear for tunes! The Top 3 teams win prizes, plus there’s a special prize for the team with the best name.

Hosted by the awesome Kendra, it’s the perfect way to start your week with friends, fun, and some friendly competition. Bring your A-game and let’s make it a night to remember!

See you Monday!

Open Mic Every Dang Monday at Western Cider
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Western Cider, 501 N. California Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Michael Enos hosts Open Mic at 6:00 pm Every Dang Monday at Western Cider in Missoula

OPEN MIC – Every Dang Monday at Western Cider, hosted by Michael Enos.

Performances begin at 6:00 pm, so be sure to arrive early to sign up and grab a beverage!

Open Mic welcomes singers, poets, comedians or any other creative artists!

Zootown Swing Social Dance at Free Cycles
2025-11-03 18:15 - 21:00 | Free Cycles, 732 S. 1st Street W., Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Come on down to Free Cycles’ spacious wooden dance floor, and work on mastering your Lindy Hop – the “grandfather of all swing dance” with Zootown Swing Social Dance from 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm Monday

Zootown Swing Social DanceCome on down to Free Cycles’ spacious wooden dance floor, and learn Lindy Hop – the “grandfather of all swing dance!”We will be teaching an intro lesson to this 1920s originating dance at 6:30 pm on the dot, then we’ll dance the night away to some swingable jazz from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm!No dance partner is needed, come as you are!

(but talk to us at the door if that is a barrier to dancing)

Team Trivia Monday Nights at KT's Hayloft Saloon
2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | KT’s Hayloft Saloon, 11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana, 59847, United States
Gather your brainiest Bitterroot friends for Team Trivia at 7:00 pm Monday Nights at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo

Trivia Night every Monday at 7:00 pm at Kt’s Hayloft Saloon! Bar Tab Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

Trivia Monday at Katie O'Keefe's Sports Bar & Casino
2025-11-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Katie O’Keefe’s Sports Bar & Casino, 2100 Stephens Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Monday Trivia Night hosted by Carlos Coleman from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Katie O’Keefe’s Sports Bar & Casino in Missoula

Come in for Monday Trivia Night at Katie O’Keefe’s Sports Bar & Casino at the Stephens Center in Missoula, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Win $40, $25 or $15 bar tabs or shots in new categories every week! Hosted by Missoula’s Trivia King, Carlos Coleman of All Events Entertainment.
