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SUMMARY:Alabama Shakes 2025 Tour with Y La Bamba at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Alabama Shakes for two nights of live concert performances on their 2025 Tour with Y La Bamba at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Tuesday\, August 19 and Wednesday\, August 20\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Alabama Shakes for two nights of live concert performances on their 2025 Tour with Y La Bamba at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Tuesday\, August 19 and Wednesday\, August 20. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General Admission lawn\, 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\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 Alabama ShakesAfter an eight-year absence\, Alabama Shakes are poised to make their return announcing a 2025 Tour across the U.S. The Athens\, AL-raised band\, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard\, guitarist Heath Fogg\, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls\, (ATO Records)\, which entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at No. 1. Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the year’s best albums by numerous publications\, including Rolling Stone\, which also named lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012. Soon after its release\, the bandmates found themselves thrust into the global spotlight\, achieving such milestones as performing at the White House and on “Saturday Night Live.” \n\n\n\nThe band’s legacy continued to grow with the groundbreaking Sound & Color (ATO Records). Released 10 years ago\, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200\, won GRAMMY Awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album\, Non Classical. The first single\, “Don’t Wanna Fight\,” took honors in the Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song categories. Sound & Color marked a profound evolution from Alabama Shakes’ debut album\, as The New York Times Magazine observed\, heralding the band’s “soul-stirring\, shape-shifting new sound.” Both Sound & Color and Boys & Girls were certified Platinum by the RIAA. \n\n\n\nThe Shakes’ Cockrell\, Fogg\, & Howard have also reunited in the studio promising new music to fans who have been eagerly awaiting their return. \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 Y La BambaTo declare one thematic narrative from Lucha\, Y La Bamba’s seventh album\, would be to chisel away a story within a story within a story into the illusion of something singular. \n\n\n\n“Lucha is a symbol of how hard it is for me to tackle healing\, live life\, and be present\,” Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos\, lead vocalist and producer of Y La Bamba\, says of the title behind the album which translates from Spanish to English as ‘fight’ and is also a nickname for Luz\, which means light. The album explores multiplicity—love\, queerness\, Mexican American and Chicanx identity\, family\, intimacy\, yearning\, loneliness—and chronicles a period of struggle and growth for Mendoza Ramos as a person and artist. \n\n\n\nLucha was born out of isolation at the advent of COVID-19 lockdowns\, beginning with a cover of Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry\,” and following Mendoza Ramos as she moved from Portland\, Oregon to Mexico City\, returning to her parents’ home country while revisiting a lineage marred by violence and silence\, and simultaneously reaching towards deeper relationships with loved ones and herself. The album reflects “another tier of facing vulnerability\,” as Mendoza Ramos explains\, and is a battle cry to fight in order to be seen and to be accepted\, if not celebrated\, in every form—anger and compassion\, externally and internally\, individually and societally. As much as la lucha is about inner work\, fighting is borne from survival stemming from social structures designed to uplift dominant groups at the hands of suffering amongst the marginalized. \n\n\n\nWhile peeling back layers of the past to better understand the present has been integral to this period of growth for Mendoza Ramos\, time\, trauma\, and history can feel like interconnected\, abysmal loops and music has remained a trusted space for Mendoza Ramos to process\, experiment\, and channel her learnings into a creative practice. In this way\, Lucha has become cyclical\, documenting the parallel trust Mendoza Ramos has built with herself to allow the songs to guide how they should be sung\, or even sound. \n\n\n\n“I’ve been wanting to let whatever feels natural—with rhythm and musical instruments like congas and singing—to just let it be\, in the way that I’m trying to invoke in myself.” Lucha reflects on\, “the continuing process of learning how to exercise my producing skills\,” explains Mendoza Ramos. “I have so many words\, ideas to work with all the time\, and the hardest part for me has been learning to trust my gut. And figuring out how I work best\, and with who.” \n\n\n\nThe result is a collection as sonically sprawling and bold as its subject matter. On “La Lluvia de Guadalajara\,” Y La Bamba leans into a minimal\, avant-garde soundscape as Mendoza Ramos recites a spoken word poem. Later\, rhythms veer into bossa nova territory on “Hues ft. Devendra Banhart\,” a full-circle collaboration for Mendoza Ramos as she reminisces on the significance of finding Banhart’s work nearly two decades earlier: “He was the first young Spanish-speaking musician that wasn’t playing traditional Mexican music I heard when I was 21. There was nothing like it around that time.” \n\n\n\n“Nunca” is a warm\, wind-rich track dedicated to her mother\, Maria Elena Ramos whose poetry is published alongside the Lucha lyrics booklet. “I decided to put my mom’s poem\, which is a poem that she wrote to me\, letting me know how she felt\, exploring her heart in new ways she’s never imagined. Sharing it on the record is me paying attention that she’s expressing herself.” \n\n\n\nWhile each song holds personal significance to Mendoza Ramos\, part of growing into her identity as an artist has been allowing space for protection and boundaries\, and choosing to withhold some of that meaning from the public. Lucha is her own story of the complexity of trauma and nonlinear healing and growth processes\, but she imagines it is also the continuation of her ancestors’ stories and might also be a mirror to the story of others. “Even though I’m trying to fight\, I never want to demonize suffering\, because that’s part of growing. And it’s hard\, because we’re living in times where that [stigma] is what’s happening. So if this—me talking about my mental health and finding healing in my queerness—is a risk\, I hope that I find a community that protects it and protects me\, because they know I have their back. I am also trying to be my mom’s community.”
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/alabama-shakes-2025-tour-with-y-la-bamba-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock,Rock & Roll
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Trivia at Draught Works
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Trivia at 7:00 pm hosted weekly by David Xenakis at Missoula’s Draught Works\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for brain-bending fun at Draught Works Brewery every Wednesday night! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: Assemble your team\, or join forces with fellow beer enthusiasts\, as we gather for a night of challenging questions\, laughter\, and camaraderie. Our talented quizmaster David Xenakis will guide you through various categories\, ensuring there’s a question for nearly every trivia aficionado. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Compete for glory\, fame\, and fantastic prizes including tickets to LogJam Presents shows or The Roxy Theater! You read that right\, our pals at LogJam Presents & The Roxy have graciously contributed tickets to upcoming shows for our winners! The top three performing teams will be rewarded for their mental prowess\, so bring your A-game and aim for local trivia stardom. \n\n\n\nCold Brews & Good Times: Enjoy our exceptional craft beers and non-beer beverage options while testing your knowledge. With our pint limit lifted and extended hours\, you can savor the flavor of victory or drown your sorrows in a glass of your favorite Draught Works brew. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned trivia master or a newbie looking for a good time\, Wednesday Night Trivia at Draught Works is the place to be. Mark your calendars\, assemble your team\, and let the trivia begin! We can’t wait to see you all for an evening of intellect\, laughter\, and the finest brews in Missoula.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/wednesday-night-trivia-at-draught-works/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Draught Works\, 915 Toole Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bar Games,Beer,Trivia
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SUMMARY:Alabama Shakes 2025 Tour with Y La Bamba at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Alabama Shakes for two nights of live concert performances on their 2025 Tour with Y La Bamba at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Tuesday\, August 19 and Wednesday\, August 20\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Alabama Shakes for two nights of live concert performances on their 2025 Tour with Y La Bamba at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Tuesday\, August 19 and Wednesday\, August 20. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General Admission lawn\, 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\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 Alabama ShakesAfter an eight-year absence\, Alabama Shakes are poised to make their return announcing a 2025 Tour across the U.S. The Athens\, AL-raised band\, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard\, guitarist Heath Fogg\, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls\, (ATO Records)\, which entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at No. 1. Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the year’s best albums by numerous publications\, including Rolling Stone\, which also named lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012. Soon after its release\, the bandmates found themselves thrust into the global spotlight\, achieving such milestones as performing at the White House and on “Saturday Night Live.” \n\n\n\nThe band’s legacy continued to grow with the groundbreaking Sound & Color (ATO Records). Released 10 years ago\, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200\, won GRAMMY Awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album\, Non Classical. The first single\, “Don’t Wanna Fight\,” took honors in the Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song categories. Sound & Color marked a profound evolution from Alabama Shakes’ debut album\, as The New York Times Magazine observed\, heralding the band’s “soul-stirring\, shape-shifting new sound.” Both Sound & Color and Boys & Girls were certified Platinum by the RIAA. \n\n\n\nThe Shakes’ Cockrell\, Fogg\, & Howard have also reunited in the studio promising new music to fans who have been eagerly awaiting their return. \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 Y La BambaTo declare one thematic narrative from Lucha\, Y La Bamba’s seventh album\, would be to chisel away a story within a story within a story into the illusion of something singular. \n\n\n\n“Lucha is a symbol of how hard it is for me to tackle healing\, live life\, and be present\,” Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos\, lead vocalist and producer of Y La Bamba\, says of the title behind the album which translates from Spanish to English as ‘fight’ and is also a nickname for Luz\, which means light. The album explores multiplicity—love\, queerness\, Mexican American and Chicanx identity\, family\, intimacy\, yearning\, loneliness—and chronicles a period of struggle and growth for Mendoza Ramos as a person and artist. \n\n\n\nLucha was born out of isolation at the advent of COVID-19 lockdowns\, beginning with a cover of Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry\,” and following Mendoza Ramos as she moved from Portland\, Oregon to Mexico City\, returning to her parents’ home country while revisiting a lineage marred by violence and silence\, and simultaneously reaching towards deeper relationships with loved ones and herself. The album reflects “another tier of facing vulnerability\,” as Mendoza Ramos explains\, and is a battle cry to fight in order to be seen and to be accepted\, if not celebrated\, in every form—anger and compassion\, externally and internally\, individually and societally. As much as la lucha is about inner work\, fighting is borne from survival stemming from social structures designed to uplift dominant groups at the hands of suffering amongst the marginalized. \n\n\n\nWhile peeling back layers of the past to better understand the present has been integral to this period of growth for Mendoza Ramos\, time\, trauma\, and history can feel like interconnected\, abysmal loops and music has remained a trusted space for Mendoza Ramos to process\, experiment\, and channel her learnings into a creative practice. In this way\, Lucha has become cyclical\, documenting the parallel trust Mendoza Ramos has built with herself to allow the songs to guide how they should be sung\, or even sound. \n\n\n\n“I’ve been wanting to let whatever feels natural—with rhythm and musical instruments like congas and singing—to just let it be\, in the way that I’m trying to invoke in myself.” Lucha reflects on\, “the continuing process of learning how to exercise my producing skills\,” explains Mendoza Ramos. “I have so many words\, ideas to work with all the time\, and the hardest part for me has been learning to trust my gut. And figuring out how I work best\, and with who.” \n\n\n\nThe result is a collection as sonically sprawling and bold as its subject matter. On “La Lluvia de Guadalajara\,” Y La Bamba leans into a minimal\, avant-garde soundscape as Mendoza Ramos recites a spoken word poem. Later\, rhythms veer into bossa nova territory on “Hues ft. Devendra Banhart\,” a full-circle collaboration for Mendoza Ramos as she reminisces on the significance of finding Banhart’s work nearly two decades earlier: “He was the first young Spanish-speaking musician that wasn’t playing traditional Mexican music I heard when I was 21. There was nothing like it around that time.” \n\n\n\n“Nunca” is a warm\, wind-rich track dedicated to her mother\, Maria Elena Ramos whose poetry is published alongside the Lucha lyrics booklet. “I decided to put my mom’s poem\, which is a poem that she wrote to me\, letting me know how she felt\, exploring her heart in new ways she’s never imagined. Sharing it on the record is me paying attention that she’s expressing herself.” \n\n\n\nWhile each song holds personal significance to Mendoza Ramos\, part of growing into her identity as an artist has been allowing space for protection and boundaries\, and choosing to withhold some of that meaning from the public. Lucha is her own story of the complexity of trauma and nonlinear healing and growth processes\, but she imagines it is also the continuation of her ancestors’ stories and might also be a mirror to the story of others. “Even though I’m trying to fight\, I never want to demonize suffering\, because that’s part of growing. And it’s hard\, because we’re living in times where that [stigma] is what’s happening. So if this—me talking about my mental health and finding healing in my queerness—is a risk\, I hope that I find a community that protects it and protects me\, because they know I have their back. I am also trying to be my mom’s community.”
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/alabama-shakes-2025-tour-with-y-la-bamba-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock,Rock & Roll
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SUMMARY:Riley Green "Damn Country Music Tour" at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Riley Green for a live concert performance on his “Damn Country Music Tour” with Drake White\, Mike Ryan and Preston Cooper at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Thursday\, August 21\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Riley Green for a live concert performance on his “Damn Country Music Tour” with Drake White\, Mike Ryan and Preston Cooper at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Thursday\, August 21. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General Admission standing pit tickets\, reserved premium stadium tickets\, reserved stadium seating tickets\, and general admission lawn tickets are available. Shuttle and parking tickets for this event are also available for advance purchase here. 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\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 Riley GreenRiley Green has been compelling Country music fans to raise a drink\, shed a tear\, and\, above all\, celebrate where they are from\, since first releasing his self-titled EP in 2018 with Big Machine Label Group. His songs like the No. 1 PLATINUM hit “There Was This Girl\,” the 3X-PLATINUM-certified heart-tugger “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” (which he performed live at the 55th ACM Awards)\, and his chart-topping collab with Thomas Rhett\, “Half of Me\,” have made Riley synonymous with what Country music does best: making listeners feel something with his no-gimmick\, relatable writing and classic feel. \n\n\n\nAn avid sports fan\, former athlete (Jacksonville State University quarterback) and outdoorsman\, Riley is riding a wave of success after being named the Academy of Country Music’s 2020 New Male Artist of the Year\, a former MusicRow Breakout Artist of the Year\, a CMT “Listen Up Artist\,” and one of CRS’s 2020 New Faces. In 2023 Green served as direct support for Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs\, playing to an average of 65\,000 fans each night. Recently Green has wrapped his own headlining Ain’t My Last Rodeo tour\, bringing out Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley with him. Combs joined Riley on his third No. 1 single “Different ‘Round Here (Ft. Luke Combs)\,” the title track to Riley’s 2019 debut album that he re-recorded with Combs after seeing how fans connected to it. \n\n\n\nHis forthcoming third studio album\, produced by Dann Huff\, will arrive on his birthday\, October 18 with more of the signature Riley Green fans have come to know and love from the good ol’ boy who still lives in his hometown of Jacksonville\, AL. Currently on an incredible hot streak\, Green’s well-earned confidence in his work shines through across the 18-track set with five of the tracks being solely written including standouts “Jesus Saves\,” “Worst Way” and the title track—which finds Green reuniting with his “you look like you love me” duet partner and recent tourmate Ella Langley. \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 Mike RyanMike Ryan is a San Antonio\, TX born singer/songwriter who has accumulated fans across the US and throughout the world with powerful\, whiskey smooth vocals and well-crafted lyrics. His thoughtful writing style evokes emotion and plants the audience inside his songs. Mike’s brand of country music\, infused with southern rock and soulful rhythms\, has generated over 105 million streams to date. Skillful with a writer’s pen\, and pure entertainment with a guitar\, Mike has secured a notable reputation among country music fans. \n\n\n\nHe has seen exceptional success on the Texas radio charts with five #1 songs to his credit thus far. His first #1 single\, “Dancing All Around It”\, was voted the 2014 Single of the Year by Texas Music Pickers. Additionally\, Mike has received national radio airplay from three different singles on Sirius/XM radio. In 2017\, Brad Paisley cut a song titled “Last Time for Everything” co-written by Ryan. Later\, Paisley laid down the lead guitar tracks on Mike’s eventual #1 song “The ReWrite”. Mike made his national TV debut in 2018 when he was invited to play the White House 4th of July celebration in Washington D.C. That same year\, Mike was named one of Pandora’s “Artists to Watch”. With a steady tour schedule and a rapidly growing fan base\, Mike Ryan is in high demand headlining venues across the country. Catch him now!
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/riley-green-damn-country-music-tour-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Country,Country Music,Music
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SUMMARY:An August Evening with Wilco at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Wilco for a live concert performance at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Friday\, August 22\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Wilco for a live concert performance at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Friday\, August 22. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General Admission lawn\, reserved 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\nTake a look at these tips to best prepare yourself for a smooth ticket buying experience. \n\n\n\nAdditional ticketing information and policies 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 WilcoFor 30 years\, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their own record label\, dBpm Records\, and renowned Solid Sound festival. The sextet comprised of Jeff Tweedy\, John Stirratt\, Glenn Kotche\, Pat Sansone\, Nels Cline\, and Mikael Jorgensen—continues to be regarded as a live powerhouse\, as described by NPR\, “To see Wilco on stage is to hear the best of the best.” The band’s newest album\, Cousin\, was released in 2023\, followed by 2024’s Hot Sun Cool Shroud EP.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/an-august-evening-with-wilco-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alt Rock,Alternative,Music
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SUMMARY:Missoula Premiere Screening of "The Real Yellowstone" at The Wilma
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes the premiere film screening of The Real Yellowstone at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Sunday\, August 24\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes the premiere film screening of The Real Yellowstone at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Sunday\, August 24. \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. This event is open to ages 12+. \n\n\n\nDirected by Tom Opre\, The Real Yellowstone is a forthright new documentary that explores the real-life story of Montana’s rural ranching communities. Moving beyond Hollywood dramatizations\, the film centers the voices of multigenerational ranchers\, outfitters\, and conservationists who navigate the shifting landscape of public policy\, predator pressures\, and real estate development in Central and North‑central Montana . Opre\, originally known for documentaries on human rights in Zimbabwe and Highland traditions in Scotland\, returns to his roots in Montana to capture an unfiltered\, intimate account of those who live closest to the land. \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/missoula-premiere-screening-of-the-real-yellowstone-at-the-wilma/
LOCATION:The Wilma Theater\, 131 Higgins Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentaries,Movies
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Trivia at Draught Works
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Trivia at 7:00 pm hosted weekly by David Xenakis at Missoula’s Draught Works\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for brain-bending fun at Draught Works Brewery every Wednesday night! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: Assemble your team\, or join forces with fellow beer enthusiasts\, as we gather for a night of challenging questions\, laughter\, and camaraderie. Our talented quizmaster David Xenakis will guide you through various categories\, ensuring there’s a question for nearly every trivia aficionado. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Compete for glory\, fame\, and fantastic prizes including tickets to LogJam Presents shows or The Roxy Theater! You read that right\, our pals at LogJam Presents & The Roxy have graciously contributed tickets to upcoming shows for our winners! The top three performing teams will be rewarded for their mental prowess\, so bring your A-game and aim for local trivia stardom. \n\n\n\nCold Brews & Good Times: Enjoy our exceptional craft beers and non-beer beverage options while testing your knowledge. With our pint limit lifted and extended hours\, you can savor the flavor of victory or drown your sorrows in a glass of your favorite Draught Works brew. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned trivia master or a newbie looking for a good time\, Wednesday Night Trivia at Draught Works is the place to be. Mark your calendars\, assemble your team\, and let the trivia begin! We can’t wait to see you all for an evening of intellect\, laughter\, and the finest brews in Missoula.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/wednesday-night-trivia-at-draught-works/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Draught Works\, 915 Toole Avenue\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bar Games,Beer,Trivia
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SUMMARY:The Beach Boys at KettleHouse Amphitheater (RESCHEDULED to OCTOBER 5)
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes The Beach Boys for a live concert performance at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Friday\, August 29 (RESCHEDULED to OCTOBER 5)\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*RESCHEDULED EVENT*\n\n\n\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, The Beach Boys performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater on Aug 29\, 2025 has been RESCHEDULED for Sunday\, October 05\, 2025. All originally purchased tickets will be honored at the rescheduled date. No exchanges necessary. Event details available here. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend the rescheduled date\, refunds will be available until 5pm September 12\, 2025 by submitting a Refund Request Form. Refunds will not be available after the refund deadline. \n\n\n\nFor more information on box office hours and ticketing please visit https://logjampresents.com/ticketing/ \n\n\n\nAdditional questions regarding refunds and ticketing can be directed to boxoffice@logjampresents.com \n\n\n\nWe cannot thank you enough for your patience and support during this time. We’re all in this together. \n\n\n\nSincerely\, \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes The Beach Boys for a live concert performance at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Friday\, August 29. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General Admission lawn\, reserved stadium seating\, general admission seated 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\nTake a look at these tips to best prepare yourself for a smooth ticket buying experience. \n\n\n\nAdditional ticketing information and policies 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 The Beach BoysYou can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape\, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow. \n\n\n\nAt the helm of The Beach Boys is lead Singer & Critically acclaimed lyricist\,  Mike Love\, a founding member whose leadership has steered the band through decades of musical evolution. Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston joined The Beach Boys in 1965\, replacing Glenn Campbell\, who filled-in for Brian Wilson\, on vocals/bass\, when he retired from touring. Highly regarded in his field\, Johnston brought with him a wealth of experience from working with icons like Elton John and Pink Floyd\, The Byrds\, cementing his place among rock’s elite. \n\n\n\nThe current lineup\, including musical director Brian Eichenberger\, Christian Love\, Tim Bonhomme\, Jon Bolton\, Keith Hubacher\, Randy Leago\, and John Wedemeyer\, continues to honor and expand upon the band’s iconic Live performance legacy. This dedication is evident in their rigorous touring schedule\, with the band performing an average of 150 shows a year across a variety of venues worldwide. \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, The Beach Boys marked their 50th anniversary with a reunion tour and the release of “That’s Why God Made the Radio\,” which debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts\, their highest chart position in 37 years. This resurgence of interest highlighted the band’s continued relevance and their ability to resonate with both long-time fans and new listeners alike. \n\n\n\nTheir discography includes milestones like the triple platinum-certified Sounds of Summer and “The Warmth of the Sun\, which have contributed to a renewed interest in their music. Despite having numerous opportunities to retire at the height of their success\, such as after the release of the groundbreaking Pet Sounds masterpiece in 1966\, or after Mike Love’s concept album Endless Summer ignited a second generation of Beach Boys fans and stirred a tempest that rocked the music world\, or after recording Love’s co-written Golden Globe nominated “Kokomo” in 1988 and seeing it become its best-selling single ever\, or after being inducted that same year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, The Beach Boys have chosen to continue touring and sharing music with the world\, a testament to their commitment to their art and fans. \n\n\n\nThe Beach Boys celebrated the 50th anniversary of the hit “Good Vibrations” – which is widely considered one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of rock and roll – in 2016 with a 50 Years of Good Vibrations tour\, underscoring the song’s status as a rock and roll masterpiece. Mike Love’s memoir\, GOOD VIBRATIONS: My Life as a Beach Boy\, further cemented their place in music history by becoming a New York Times Best Seller. \n\n\n\nRecent years have seen the release of comprehensive box sets like Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971” and Sail On Sailor – 1972\, exploring in-depth the band’s transformative periods. These collections\, featuring a plethora of previously unreleased tracks\, showcase the band’s versatility and profound influence on the music industry. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, The Beach Boys were celebrated in the CBS tribute special “Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys\,” featuring performances by a diverse array of artists including Beck\, Brandi Carlile\, Michael McDonald\, Pentatonix\, St. Vincent\, Weezer\, Norah Jones\, John Legend\, and Mumford & Sons among others. \n\n\n\nLooking ahead\, the band is set to debut their official book\, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys\, in April 2024 via Gensis Publications.  Published in a limited edition of only 500 copies worldwide\, the book offers an intimate look at the band’s journey from a Hawthorne garage band to international stardom\, enriched with rare photographs and historical documents. \n\n\n\nThe Beach Boys have been a significant presence at major events\, including Live Aid and the Statue of Liberty’s 100th Anniversary Salute\, showcasing their unparalleled ability to captivate audiences. Mike Love’s contributions as a songwriter\, in collaboration with Brian Wilson\, have produced timeless hits like “Surfin’\,” “Fun\, Fun\, Fun\,” and “California Girls\,” “Warmth of the Sun\,” “Good Vibrations\,”  and long list of other titles highlighting his enduring talent. \n\n\n\nContinuing to engage his fans with new and innovative projects\, in 2020 Love released the single “This Too Shall Pass”  featuring John Stamos aimed at offering hope during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2019\, he released “12 Sides of Summer\,” featuring a mix of original songs\, covers\, and new versions of Beach Boys hits including “Surfin\,” “Surfin’ Safari” and “It’s Ok\,” featuring Hanson. The song marked Love’s second recording with Hanson\, after previously collaborating on “Finally it’s Christmas” for Love’s 2018 holiday album\, Reason For The Season\, which also features vocals from Love’s children: Ambha\, Brian\, Christian\, and Hayleigh Love. In 2017\, Love released a special double album entitled Unleash the Love featuring 13 previously unreleased songs and 14 re-recordings of Beach Boys classics to positive acclaim. \n\n\n\nMike Love’s philanthropy extends his influence far beyond the musical stage\, demonstrating a deep commitment to giving back to the community.  A Grammy® winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member\, Love has been at the forefront of numerous charitable efforts\, using his platform to support a wide range of causes. In 1990\, he responded to President George H. W. Bush’s call for service by founding StarServe\, an initiative aimed at motivating young people towards community service\, showcasing his early commitment to philanthropy. His philanthropic efforts were recognized when he and his wife Jacquelyne received the prestigious Points of Light Award\, highlighting his significant contributions to volunteer service and impacting lives across the globe. Through the Love Foundation\, Mike has supported initiatives focusing on education\, health\, environmental conservation\, and disaster relief\, showcasing a legacy of compassion and service alongside his storied musical career.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/the-beach-boys-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:60s,70s,Americana,Classic Rock,Music,Pop
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Missoula Symphony on the River - Madman Across the Water / The Music of Elton John at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes the Missoula Symphony Orchestra for their 1st Annual Symphony on the River for a live concert performance featuring “Madman Across the Water: The Music of Elton John” at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Saturday\, August 30\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes the Missoula Symphony Orchestra for their 1st Annual Symphony on the River for a live concert performance featuring “Madman Across the Water: The Music of Elton John” at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Saturday\, August 30. \n\n\n\nTickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission lawn\, reserved stadium seating\, general admission seated 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\nTake a look at these tips to best prepare yourself for a smooth ticket buying experience. \n\n\n\nAdditional ticketing information and policies 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\nAbout Missoula Symphony OrchestraThe Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale has delivered unique\, live symphonic and choral music to Western Montana since 1954. Locals and visitors of all ages and backgrounds attend our concerts\, from our first-time symphony goers to our dedicated sponsors and community members. \n\n\n\nNow\, under the leadership of our new Music Director\, Julia Tai\, we have expanded our offerings even more. Our outreach and education program continues to provide scholarships to University of Montana music students and educational activities in regional public schools. \n\n\n\nEvery staff member\, board member\, artistic director and musician plays a vital role in making the Missoula Symphony possible. Meet the people behind the powerful and memorable musical experiences we bring to Western Montana. \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 Jeans ‘n’ ClassicsPeter Brennan’s Jeans ‘n Classics has been a transformative force in orchestral music for over 27 years. By blending world-class rock musicians with symphonies\, the ensemble has revolutionized the orchestral experience\, helping orchestras reach a wider and more diverse audience. Jeans ‘n Classics’ innovative approach has engaged listeners across generations\, from 25 to 85 years old\, breathing new life into symphonic performances. \n\n\n\nAt its core\, Jeans ‘n Classics is a collective of accomplished musicians who are deeply connected to both the rock and orchestral worlds. Their goal is to nurture and expand symphonic audiences\, bringing in new fans while maintaining rich traditions. The band’s dynamic arrangements bring a fresh perspective to classic rock and pop albums\, offering reinterpretations that remain familiar yet distinctive\, setting each performance apart. \n\n\n\nWith nearly 1\,000 original orchestrations\, Jeans ‘n Classics has curated an impressive portfolio of 45 captivating productions\, collaborating with over 100 orchestras across North America. Their orchestrations have received global acclaim for their lush\, rock-infused arrangements that emphasize the orchestra’s rich tones while celebrating the energy of iconic rock songs. \n\n\n\nJeans ‘n Classics musicians are known for their exceptional professionalism and artistic finesse. Whether in rehearsal or on stage\, their skillful performances consistently deliver unforgettable live experiences. As the group continues to shape the landscape of symphonic rock\, its legacy of innovation and passion remains integral to the success and evolution of orchestral performances today.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/1st-annual-missoula-symphony-on-the-river-madman-across-the-water-the-music-of-elton-john-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:70s,80s,90s,Classic Rock,Covers,Music,Orchestra,Pop,Rock,Symphony
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SUMMARY:Pixies with Spoon & Fazerdaze at KettleHouse Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Logjam Presents welcomes Pixies for a live concert performance with Spoon & Fazerdaze at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 6:30 pm Sunday\, August 31\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nLogjam Presents welcomes Pixies for a live concert performance with Spoon & Fazerdaze at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 6:30 pm Sunday\, August 31. \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\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 Pixies \n\n\n\n2024 is a momentous year for Pixies. 35 years since groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle catapulted the band into the UK Top Ten\, and 20 years since their celebrated reformation at Coachella\, Pixies are deep into their second act. Bigger than ever\, playing to fans spanning multiple generations\, and in the midst of their most creative purple patch. A brand new album – titled The Night the Zombies Came – marks the group’s tenth studio record (if you count 1987’s Come On Pilgrim). 13 new songs that will arrive aptly in time for Halloween amongst a 2024 touring schedule taking in circa 70 shows across the globe – and even more to be announced in 2025. \n\n\n\nSpend an hour or two in the company of Charles Thompson IV\, and the conversation will soon fall to zombies\, bog people\, Druidism\, medieval theme restaurants\, shopping malls\, the Masons\, surf rock and the practice of slaughtering lambs in Monmouthshire. Along the way\, he might take in Shirley Collins\, the distinctive dry drum sound of 1970s’ Fleetwood Mac\, and the sestina\, a poetic form attributed to the 12th century Provencal troubadour Arnaut Daniel.  \n\n\n\nOut of such disparate wonders are Pixies’ albums made. “Fragments that are related\,” as Thompson (better known as Black Francis) puts it. “And juxtaposed with other fragments in other songs. And in a collection of songs in a so-called LP\, you end up making a kind of movie.” \n\n\n\nSince their earliest days in late 80s’ Massachusetts\, and on past their 2004 reformation\, Pixies have worked this way — proclaiming their love for both Hüsker Dü and Peter\, Paul and Mary\, relishing both loud and quiet\, singing somewhat kaleidoscopically of reincarnation\, scuba diving\, Luis Buñuel\, necromancy\, Samson and Delilah and the 1986 comedy drama Crimes of the Heart. From the start their music has been imagistic\, contradictory\, electrifying. They stand as one of the most influential\, revered and deeply adored bands of all time. \n\n\n\nThe juxtaposed fragments that make up this year’s The Night the Zombies Came are perhaps the most cinematic of their career — gothic meets sci-fi shlock\, horror flicks\, dark folk tales and Ennio Morricone westerns. \n\n\n\nEarly on\, the band noticed the songs were dividing into two camps: what they came to call the ‘Dust Bowl Songs’ — country-tinged\, ballad-esque numbers such as Primrose and Mercy Me\, and on the other side\, the album’s furious punk numbers such as You’re So Impatient and Chicken. Only Jane (the Night the Zombies Came) keeps its feet in both camps — reminiscent of early 60s Phil Spector\, the band hitting the sweet spot between mushy and abrasive\, it’s a track that Thompson allegedly likened to being chased by a swarm of bees. \n\n\n\nFor this outing\, the band returned to work with producer Tom Dalgety\, who has steered Pixies since 2016’s Head Carrier and on through 2019’s Beneath the Eyrie and 2022’s Doggerel\, and whom Thompson refers to as “a good master of a lot of information” and drummer David Lovering calls “a fifth Pixie now.” \n\n\n\nOver the course of the last three records\, they have established a rhythm with Dalgety: the producer heading to Thompson’s house in Massachusetts a week before recording to familiarise himself with the new songs\, sitting in his front room with a laptop\, while the singer strums out a few ideas. “I really love that process\,” Dalgety says. “From a professional\, productive side of things it’s really nice to get to know the songs and experiment. But also from a geeky fan point of view it’s quite cool being sat on the sofa and seeing ten Pixies songs just suddenly unfold in front of you.” \n\n\n\nFrom there\, the band reconvened once again at Guilford Sound studio in Vermont\, sharing a house together\, rehearsing in the living room\, walking through the autumn woods each day to the studio to record. The hours were not relentless. When the sun went down\, Thompson notes\, they could still go howl at the moon. \n\n\n\nBut they used their time wisely and often experimentally. For several records now\, Thompson has been chasing a different sound for the drums — not the expansive boom of the expensive studio live room with its perfect acoustics and high-end microphones\, but something deader and drier and more akin to the records he loved from the early 1970s.  \n\n\n\nFor a couple of Zombies’ tracks — Chicken and Mercy Me\, Lovering and Dalgety relented. The producer set up a small drum kit in a small room\, deadened the drum skins with cloth and gaffer tape. “And they stuff David in there\,” recalls Thompson. “And you know\, climbing in and out of it is sort of like climbing in and out of a fish aquarium. And it probably gets warm in there. So I’m sure that he suffered for my dry drum sound. I don’t know if there was blood\, but there was definitely a lot of sweat. And maybe some tears.” \n\n\n\nLovering is diplomatic. “Compact would be the word for it\,” he says. “Everything was just nice and muffled the way I like to hear it. And if you listen now\, it is concise\, you hear the drums much more\, they’re not as open and brash or arena style. They’re just right there\, and it makes for a different kind of sound.” \n\n\n\nThere were other changes\, too. A line-up shift has brought in bassist Emma Richardson (Band of Skulls)\, and with it\, a different quality to the band’s sound. Thompson praises the restrained elegance of her voice. Dalgety speaks of her “fantastic creative vibe”. Lovering describes her as “a consummate bass player.”  \n\n\n\nThe recent tour\, of which Richardson was a part\, was particularly joyful for the drummer. “I think the response to these shows and the way that we’ve been playing is because of the rhythm section\,” he says. “Of course I’m up there\, but Emma is up there with me. And when the rhythm section is locked on\, and laying it down with power\, Joe and Charles can screw off as much as they want. She’s just killing it.” \n\n\n\nFor Richardson\, the invitation to join Pixies was a huge and unexpected compliment. She spent weeks exploring the band’s back catalogue ahead of the live shows\, trying to understand their magic.“They have this amazing way of making something that is quite a complicated arrangement sound really effortless and very succinct\,” she says. “But actually when you’re picking it apart as a musician you realise all the tricks that they use. How cleverly they form songs and structures and lyrics.” \n\n\n\nThe new record is particularly special to her. “It’s incredible. It feels slightly different from anything they’ve done before. It’s got this brilliant mixture of a knowing nostalgia and a punk\, energetic\, fun element. But it’s got this dark underbelly\, and an almost romantic longing feel to it. They’ve created these little worlds which are quite cerebral and dreamlike\, but it’s also got these big vistas. It’s quite cinematic.” \n\n\n\nZombies also marks an expanded role for guitarist Joey Santiago. The track I Hear You Mary began as an instrumental he wrote for the previous album\, and having also contributed his first lyrics on Doggerel\, on this record\, Thompson set Santiago the task of writing the words to Hypnotised by completing a sestina — a lyrical riddle of sorts\, formed of six stanzas of six lines\, in which words are rotated in a set pattern. Santiago\, startled by the responsibility\, set about labouring over a complex set of lyrics before coming to a realisation: “The truth of the matter is you’re just putting fucking words together. The lesson is just not to be precious. Just fucking do it.” \n\n\n\nIn recent years\, Santiago has also sought to learn more about guitar playing — aware\, he says\, that it might help conquer his long-running imposter syndrome. “I was afraid\, kinda\, that I was going to lose my identity if I started studying it\, but it made my studio experience a lot easier\,” he says. For months\, he found himself following the Youtube algorithm as it guided him through intensive tutorials. “Every musician will tell you that it’s a never ending thing\,” he says. “It’s pretty remarkable that there are 12 notes and there are still possibilities out there.” \n\n\n\nLovering\, too\, has been deep in pursuit of self-improvement. “I find that the only time I get better or change or learn new things is just by playing and playing and playing\,” he says. “It’s taken me 50 years to learn how to play the drums\, and I mean that honestly. In the last year I’ve learned the way to play off my right hand — I never did that in the past\, I was lazy as hell! And everything is like a clock now. So I’m excited not only with what we did with the record\, but for upcoming stuff. We’re going to sound good!” \n\n\n\nBack in the company of Thompson\, the conversation has moved on to headless chickens\, gargoyles\, the lingering presence of the undead. “When we’re putting together a record\,” he says\, “we’re not trying to make it fit around a particular theme\, but there may be a couple of catchphrases or words or concepts that are kicked around. On this particular record\, I would say it would be ‘zombies’. Though it’s not in every song\, and it’s not necessarily presented in a literal way.” \n\n\n\nOn every album they’ve ever made\, Pixies have taken the record’s title from the lyrics — a song title\, or a line. For a time\, Thompson says\, he struggled to find a title for this new collection of songs. “The only phrase that seemed to sound good to me is this one. Everything else seemed too goofy. You would think The Night the Zombies Came would be the most goofy-sounding\, but to my ear\, and to Tom’s also and to the rest of the band\, it felt like ‘Oh\, yeah\, The Night the Zombies Came. That’s it. Of course.” \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 SpoonSpoon\, Austin’s most esteemed rock ambassadors\, have released ten albums to date including a string of five straight top 10 records: Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (2007)\, Transference (2010)\, They Want My Soul (2014)\, Hot Thoughts (2017)\, and Lucifer on the Sofa (2022). \n\n\n\nLucifer on the Sofa earned the band its first-ever GRAMMY nomination (Best Rock Album) and was praised by Rolling Stone as “The best thing they’ve ever done.” \n\n\n\nHailed by TIME as “one of the greatest American rock bands”\, Spoon topped Metacritic’s chart as the single most critically acclaimed band of the aughts. \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Spoon released Everything Hits At Once: The Best of Spoon\, which was praised by NPR as a “convincing argument for Spoon being one of their era’s most distinctive and excellent rock bands.” That same year\, Fender released the Britt Daniel Signature Telecaster Thinline as part of their artist signature electric guitar series – highlighting the enduring influence of Daniel’s precision-punk style that has helped fuel Spoon to become what the Guardian calls ‘one of the finest bands of their generation.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout FazerdazeIn a society where being strong and resilient is often held up like a badge of honour\, it’s much\, much harder to acknowledge when enough is enough – to accept when it’s time to let go. It’s a truth that New Zealand singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Amelia Murray has spent years wrangling with\, but one whose story thankfully comes with an empowering punchline of personal reclamation in the form of ‘Break!’: her returning EP as Fazerdaze. \n\n\n\n“You can get so caught up in these false constructs of niceness and loyalty – these rigid societal constructs of what being a ‘good’ person’ is – but the best thing I did for myself was break free of that paradigm and ruthlessly start putting myself first\,” she begins. “This EP is a punctuation mark of that\, of being disruptive and severing from the false parts of myself.”
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/pixies-with-spoon-fazerdaze-at-kettlehouse-amphitheater/
LOCATION:KettleHouse Amphitheater\, 605 Cold Smoke Lane\, Bonner\, MT\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alt Rock,Indie,Music
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