The Robert Cray Band at The Wilma
2025-11-11 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | The Wilma Theater, 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes The Robert Cray Band for a live concert performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 11

Doors @ 7:00 pm

Logjam Presents welcomes The Robert Cray Band for a live concert performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 11.

Tickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. This is a fully-seated event with general admission seated floor and reserved balcony seating tickets 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 Robert CrayBlues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things – and more. The Georgia born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then, having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined that his destiny would also follow a similar path. And so he has: across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed into one of American music’s most singular artists.

“I guess you’d have to say that we were lucky,” reflects Cray on his life in music, “because, growing up in the 1960s, the different music played on the radio really opened us up. I mean, we even had Albert Collins play our high School graduation party.”

From forming a teenage garage band, through to striding the stage alongside several of the world’s greatest guitarists, Robert Cray’s story is one of struggle and commitment. Struggle and commitment that led to Cray enjoying phenomenal success – selling millions of albums and countless concert tickets, winning five Grammy Awards, being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, recipient of the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award, designing two signature model Fender guitars – yet for Robert what’s always mattered most is the music. Every note he plays counts, every song he sings is delivered as if it is his last: integrity and intensity are what has guided Cray’s musical career. He has never cheapened his output or delivered a substandard performance. Indeed, his commitment to making music of the highest standard has won Cray both a loyal audience and the respect of many of popular music’s most legendary figures.

Think about it: Robert Cray has shared stage and/or studio with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, Albert Collins, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Memphis Horns and Hi Rhythm Section. Cray’s stinging guitar playing and soulful voice, his skills as a band leader and performer, mark him as keeper of the flame for American roots music, an artist who never fails to deliver.

“We were so lucky just be able to see them,” says Cray of trading guitar licks on stage with legends of blues, rock and soul, “let alone share the stage with them – what an experience!”

Cray’s rise to the top was, like his music, a slow burn, he first building a following in small towns across the Pacific Northwest. Even before Cray had a record deal he enjoyed local hero status – so much so in 1978 he was cast (as a musician) in Animal House, the blockbuster comedy that made John Belushi famous. 1978 was also the year Cray recorded his debut album, Who’s Been Talkin’, although Tomato Records’ internal problems held up Talkin’s release until 1980. And then, just as Talkin’ was winning great reviews, Tomato collapsed into bankruptcy. Got the blues? Young Robert certainly could have claimed he had them. But Cray isn’t given to complaining, instead he persevered, committed then, as he is now, to taking his music to the people.

After Tomato became music biz ketchup, Cray and his band – today consisting of Richard Cousins (bass guitar – there since high school days), Dover Weinberg (keyboards) and Les Falconer (drums) – used the momentum the album gave them to play further afield. By now Cray was buddies with a young guitarist from Texas: Stevie Ray Vaughan.

“We played in 1979 at the San Francisco Blues Festival,” recalls Cray, “and I watched Stevie’s show and he’s just smoking. Afterwards Richard and I went up and chatted with him and we just hit it off. Stevie was great – if we were in Austin he’d always come and join us on stage.”

Signing to Hightone, Cray’s 1983 album Bad Influence established him internationally: he was invited to play Carnegie Hall, toured Europe, later finding Eric Clapton recording Bad Influence’s title track. 1985 saw Cray’s False Accusations album increase his standing as the foremost singer of blues noir songs, while that year’s Showdown! – a sizzling collaboration with guitarists’ Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland – won Robert huge acclaim from blues musicians and fans: the new guy’s the real deal! Signing to Mercury Records, Cray’s 1986 album Strong Persuader ensured he became the first blues/soul musician to breakthrough in the MTV era.

Strong Persuader won Cray rave reviews from pop and rock critics, topped charts worldwide, saw Cray grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Recording in 1988. Strong Persuader, with its songs of infidelity, guilt and unease, while not in any sense conventional Top 40 music, proved so strong an album it broke through barriers, sold millions of copies and would prove extremely influential. Cray’s breakthrough allowed both young and older blues and soul musicians to gain wide attention and radio play: John Lee Hooker’s career resurrection came soon after with The Healer, and Robert plays on that seminal album.

“It was great to be able to travel around the world,” says Cray of Strong Persuader’s success. “It afforded us a lot of great opportunities that we were lucky to experience.”

Cray’s being modest here: suddenly he found himself the hottest guitarist working – Tina Turner invited Robert to support her huge European tour (every night, after playing with his band, Cray would join Tina on stage to play A Change Is Gonna Come), then Keith Richards called, requesting Cray join the band backing Chuck Berry for Taylor Hackford’s celebratory feature length documentary Hail Hail Rock ‘N’ Roll. Here Cray not only got to play with the mercurial Berry (+Linda Ronstadt and Etta James, amongst many notable artists), he also formed a friendship with Steve Jordan, then drummer for the project and Richards’ solo band.

Now internationally famous, Cray found himself in intense demand: he toured with the Stones and Eric Clapton, played with B.B King and Buddy Guy (both of whom were inspirations), headlined noted music festivals – these included Glastonbury in the UK and Crossroads Guitar Festival in the US – and kept developing his sound over a selection of strong albums across the 1990s. Cray’s songwriting has addressed ageing, love, loneliness, domestic turmoil and US politics, while his music’s expansive vision found the likes of Cajun accordion legend Jo-El Sonnier and Memphis Horns’ trumpet and saxophone masters Wayne Jackson and Andrew Love guesting on his albums.

As an artist Robert Cray’s aged like fine wine – his voice has developed a greater range and expressiveness, this he’s put to use on masterful interpretations of such Southern soul standards as I Forgot To Be Your Lover (William Bell), Your Good Thing Is About To End (Mable John) and Nobody’s Fault But Mine (Otis Redding). At the same time, Cray’s guitar playing now possesses an additional depth, a growl that can hint at a caress then signal emotional upheaval.

His recent run of albums – 2014’s In My Soul, 2017’s Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm and 2020’s masterful That’s What I Heard (all produced by Steve Jordan: now the Stones’ drummer) – are amongst the very finest he’s made. Every song here is deeply felt, whether an agonised song of loss, an angry protest number, or a dance tune that gets audiences pumping (My Baby Likes To Boogaloo is great funky fun).

Across five decades Robert Cray has created a richly inclusive American music, revitalizing both blues and soul while rocking hard with the very best. To achieve 50 years in the music industry and still be as fresh and committed as when starting out is an achievement few can boast of but Cray can: he has released 19 studio albums, every one replete with his extremely distinctive songs, won five Grammy Awards and continues to make music that sounds like no one but Robert Cray. “All these years we have been fortunate to do what we love doing, playing the music we love playing,” says Cray with a smile. “I couldn’t ask for anything more.” “Thank you for listening.”

Wednesday Night Trivia at Draught Works
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Draught Works, 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Wednesday Night Trivia at 7:00 pm hosted weekly by David Xenakis at Missoula’s Draught Works

Get ready for brain-bending fun at Draught Works Brewery every Wednesday night!

What 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.

Prizes: 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.

Cold 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.

Whether 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.

Trapt - Full Band Acoustic at The Wilma
2025-11-13 20:00 - 22:30 | The Wilma Theater, 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes Trapt for a live Full Band Acoustic performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Thursday, November 13

Doors @ 7:00 pm

Logjam Presents welcomes Trapt for a live Full Band Acoustic performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Thursday, November 13.

Tickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only. 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 TraptCalifornian rock quartet Trapt formed in the ’90s, influenced by grunge, heavy metal, and nu-metal. In 2002, they scored a hit with their single “Headstrong” from their sophomore release, Trapt. The group maintained their presence on the mainstream rock scene through the decade with Top 20 releases Someone in Control (2005) and Only Through the Pain (2008), while their 2010s albums spoke to their core fan base. The band entered the 2020s with their eighth set, Shadow Work.

The Brothers Comatose with Goodnight Texas at The Wilma
2025-11-14 20:00 - 23:00 | The Wilma Theater, 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Logjam Presents welcomes The Brothers Comatose for a live concert with Goodnight Texas at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday, November 14

Doors @ 7:00 pm

Logjam Presents welcomes The Brothers Comatose for a live concert with Goodnight Texas at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday, November 14.

Tickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only. 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 The Brothers ComatoseThe Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship. Founded in 2008 by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, the group features a lineup of talented musicians whose core of their sound is defined by tight harmonies, virtuosic string instrumentation, and a foot-stomping, back-porch spirit.

In 2024, the band welcomed multi-instrumentalist Addie Levy into the fold, adding a new layer of depth and dynamic to their sound. As a mandolin player and singer, Levy’s contribution brought a fresh energy and a new dimension to the band’s harmonies, seamlessly blending with the Morrison brothers’ voices while enhancing their already distinctive bluegrass stylings. Her presence not only broadened the band’s musical range but also enriched their live performances, creating an even more compelling and cohesive sound.

The Brothers Comatose’s sound draws from a variety of influences, including old-time bluegrass, country, and rock, but they make it uniquely their own with a modern twist and a strong emphasis on storytelling. Their songs often delve into themes of love, loss, adventure, and the human experience, all while maintaining an upbeat, rollicking energy that keeps fans coming back for more.

The band has earned praise for their live shows, which are marked by their lively stage presence and infectious enthusiasm. Whether performing intimate club shows or festival mainstages, The Brothers Comatose deliver an unforgettable experience that showcases their deep passion for music and performance.

About Goodnight TexasGoodnight, Texas is a band you’ve almost certainly heard by accident somewhere. And now on second look, you’re deep in their catalog and they’re telling you stories about trapped coal miners and lovebird bank robbers. Banjos and mandolins twinkle. Now you’re seeing Avi Vinocur and Patrick Dyer Wolf and their band live and they’re swelling to a fever pitch, suddenly singing quiet harmonies off-mic, and then rocking out again. You’re talking to them at the merch table for a good while and you’re legitimately excited about their new album Signals because, more than ever before, it captures the vast dynamic range of the show and blends it with their expansive and intricate songwriting.

Without doubt, the new album kicks. Lead single “RUNAWAYS” even features a blazing guest solo from none other than Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, who admired the band’s version of “Of Wolf and Man” on the 2022 covers album The Metallica Blacklist.

But beyond the memorable sock-you-in-the-face riffs, GN, TX is reaching its roots deeper in every direction on Signals. Their first album-sized trip into the studio expands their sonic range, thanks to Oakland’s Ian and Jay Pellicci (Deerhoof, Tune-Yards). Stories of the Americana of yore bleed into the near past and present via DB Cooper and North Dakota oil field workers. Electric guitars pound like hammers, but the mandolins still twinkle like stars. Is that song a little tongue in cheek? Are those strings?

Further googling reveals that NME, Rolling Stone, No Depression and Consequence of Sound have recently featured the band, and that in 2023 they appeared at SXSW, Red Wing Roots and Austin City Limits Festival. They’ve toured with Larkin Poe, Shakey Graves, Trampled by Turtles, The Brothers Comatose, Donavon Frankenreiter, and John Craigie. Back in 2020, their song “The Railroad” was the opening montage theme for Tiger King, which had 53 million streams in its first week. Maybe that’s where you heard them in the first place. Or maybe it was the Coors Banquet commercial with Sam Elliott. Wait a minute, they have a quarter of a billion streams across platforms. Maybe it was at a bar or in your friend’s car, who knows.

Still at the merch table at last call, you learn: Goodnight, Texas is a hamlet of 27 people and dozens of dogs, the exact mile-for-mile midpoint between co-founders Avi and Patrick’s homes in San Francisco and Chapel Hill (as the van drives). The band is hoping to make it back and play another show for their friends there in the near future.

Saint of Soldiers - Official After Party of The Brothers Comatose at The Top Hat
2025-11-14 22:30 - 2025-11-15 01:30 | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Saint of Soldiers for a FREE live concert performance (and Official After Party for The Brothers Comatose) at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday, November 14

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Saint of Soldiers for a FREE live concert performance (and Official After Party for The Brothers Comatose) at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday, November 14.

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 Saint of SoldiersSaint of Soldiers is a Montana-based band weaving roots Americana, bluegrass, folk, and indie into a haunting yet angelic sound deeply shaped by their home state’s culture and history. Named in honor of St. Ignatius, they pay tribute to Montana’s heritage through performances at historic venues and collaborations with local businesses and nonprofits. Guided by a commitment to storytelling, education, and the preservation of Montana’s legacy, their music transcends genre boundaries while remaining rooted in place and tradition.

They have shared stages with touring acts including The Droptines, Hannah Juanita & Mose Wilson, Dakota Poorman, The Damn Quails, Ronnie and the Redwoods, The Spine Stealers, and Ross Thorn, earning a strong presence in the regional music scene. Each performance bridges past and present—honoring traditions while carrying them forward—whether in an intimate setting or on a festival stage. Their songs embody resilience, heritage, and the untamed spirit of the Northern Rockies, delivered with a sincerity that positions them as cultural ambassadors as much as musicians.

In 2025, Saint of Soldiers was added to the official artist list and is sponsored by Rattlesnake Cable Company. In addition, they have been selected as one of twelve showcase artists for the annual Montana Performing Arts Consortium. They are also partnering with award-winning filmmakers Jordan and Logan Lefler on their upcoming Montana PBS documentary Journey to the Sun (Spring 2026), for which the band composed the original score.

Signal Fire at The Top Hat
2025-11-15 22:30 - 2025-11-16 01:30 | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Signal Fire for a FREE live performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, November 15

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Signal Fire for a FREE live performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, November 15.

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 Signal FireSignal Fire ignites the stage with a sizzling blend of rock, blues, and soul. Known for their electrifying originals and infectious covers, their upbeat tunes never fail to get the people on their feet and dancing. With powerful vocals, fiery guitar and keys riffs, and a tight rhythm section, Signal Fire seeks to bring a fresh and vibrant energy to the Montana music scene.
