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SUMMARY:Bigfork Monday Market at Lake Baked / River View Bar
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm each summer Monday (May 26 thru September 1) in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is coming – get excited about the 2025 Bigfork Monday Market! \n\n\n\nWe are gearing up for the 2025 Season of the Bigfork Monday Market! This is our 8th year of making Mondays in Bigfork just a little more fun. This season we are going to continue implementing updates and exciting new things to our market. Enjoy the new dance floor at the River View Bar and an extension to the length of time that our musicians keep us tapping our toes! That’s right – music now runs a little longer each market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our vendor times will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe BMM is a weekly summer market that includes Fresh Goods\, Bakers\, Artists\, Food Trucks\, Cocktails\, Live Music and a chance to dance with your neighbors & friends – GOOD TIMES for all! We are a family-friendly event and assure you that there is something at our market for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK PAGE
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/bigfork-monday-market-at-lake-baked-river-view-bar/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:River View Bar\, 191 Mill Street\, Bigfork\, Montana\, 59911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets,Farmers Markets,Markets,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Missoula Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Resilience Festival at Franklin Park
DESCRIPTION:Missoula’s Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood invites the community to Franklin Park for their annual Resilience Festival 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday\, August 27\n\n\n\n\n\nA new twist on our annual Block Party\, the Neighborhood Resilience Festival will still have food trucks\, a DJ\, and local organizations tabling and providing fun activities. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we will focus more on caring for our community. The event will have three themes:1. Growing communication networks for mutual aid2. Preparedness for extreme weather and other crises3. Growing\, preserving\, and preparing food \n\n\n\nCome grab dinner\, meet your neighbors\, and learn about how you can get involved in the resilience efforts already happening in the community!
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/missoula-franklin-to-the-fort-neighborhood-resilience-festival-at-franklin-park/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, 2100 10th Street\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59801\, United States
CATEGORIES:DJs,Festivals,Food Trucks,Music
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SUMMARY:Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In at Kalispell Dairy Queen
DESCRIPTION:Check out the Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm summertime Thursdays thru August at Kalispell Dairy Queen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery summertime Thursday\, car lovers from all over the Flathead Valley and beyond get together at the Dairy Queen in Kalispell starting at 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. We’ve been doing this for several years and it’s a great place to make new friends and connect with old friends. There is no charge at this event\, so stop by for dinner or dessert\, and lets see those cars once again.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/kalispell-cars-and-cones-weekly-cruise-in/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Dairy Queen Kalispell\, 19 E Idaho St\, Kalispell\, Montana\, 59901
CATEGORIES:Automobiles,Car Cruise Events,Car Cruises,Classic Car Shows,Classic Car Shows
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SUMMARY:Jason Scott & The High Heat with Kyle Hunter at Zootown Arts Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Jason Scott & The High Heat play live with Kyle Hunter at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula at 7:30 pm Thursday\, August 28\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors @ 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nCaught halfway between amplified Americana and heartland roots-rock\, Jason Scott & the High Heat create a sweeping\, dynamic sound that reaches far beyond the traditions of their Oklahoma City home. Too loud for folk music and too textured for Red Dirt\, this is the sound of a genuine band rooted in groove\, grit\, and its own singular spirit\, led by a songwriter whose unique past — a Pentecostal upbringing\, years logged as a preacher-in-training\, and an eventual crisis of faith — has instilled both a storyteller’s delivery and an unique perspective about life\, love\, and listlessness in the modern world. Case in point\, in 2018 Scott earned critical acclaim as a songwriter when the second track “She Good To Me” off his DIY EP Living Rooms (2017 landed on NPR World Cafe’s Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing alongside songs by MGMT\, Moby\, and Jade Bird. It was only the beginning of a new life on a new kind of stage.A multi-instrumentalist\, producer\, engineer\, and session musician\, Scott spent a year balancing life on the road and life in the studio\, where he produced albums for Americana artists like Carter Sampson\, Ken Pomeroy\, and Nellie Clay. Things began to expand as he assembled the High Heat\, a band of multi-faceted musicians and roots-rock Renaissance men who\, like their frontman\, juggled multiple artistic pursuits. Together\, Jason Scott & the High Heat have since become a self-contained creative collective whose talents include songwriting\, music production\, photography\, video direction\, and more. \n\n\n\nA multi-instrumentalist\, producer\, engineer\, and session musician\, Scott spent a year balancing life on the road and life in the studio\, where he produced albums for Americana artists like Carter Sampson\, Ken Pomeroy\, and Nellie Clay. Things began to expand as he assembled the High Heat\, a band of multi-faceted musicians and roots-rock Renaissance men who\, like their frontman\, juggled multiple artistic pursuits. Together\, Jason Scott & the High Heat have since become a self contained creative collective whose talents include songwriting\, music production\, photography\, video direction\, and more. \n\n\n\nJason Scott & the High Heat are: Jason Scott (lead vocals\, guitar)\, Gabriel Mor (guitars)\, RyanMagnani (bass)\, Bobby Wade (drums)\, Garrison Brown (guitars\, keys)\, Taylor Johnson (guitars\,keys\, aux). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHailing from rugged landscapes of Montana\, Kyle Hunter is an emerging force in the Americana and alt-country scene. Blending the raw\, untamed spirit of the West with heartfelt lyrics and rich harmonies. His music captures the essence of life in the mountains and out on the road.  \n\n\n\nInfluenced by the likes of Marty Robbins\, Patsy Cline\, & The Allman Brothers\, Kyle Hunter & his band bring a fresh\, contemporary edge to traditional country sounds. Their live performances are a stirring mix of foot-stomping energy and soulful ballads\, making them a must-see act for fans of roots music. As they continue to gain traction\, Kyle Hunter & The Mountain Standard are quickly becoming a band to watch in the Americana world.
URL:https://missoulaunderground.com/mugevent/jason-scott-the-high-heat-with-kyle-hunter-at-zootown-arts-community-center/
LOCATION:Zootown Arts Community Center\, 216 W. Main Street\, Missoula\, Montana\, 598802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Country,Country Music,Music
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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.”
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