Bozeman-based “King Ropes” expertly blend a wide array of genres to create a garage rock sound unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Deemed as “psychedelic hard country garage roots rock,” King Ropes can’t be defined by a singular genre, making them one of the coolest, most unique bands around. If you imagine The Pixies meeting Wilco [...]
Local singer/songwriter Ella Rae Cole has been playing music all around the Gallatin Valley for the past few years. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Gregory Alan Isakov, Ella Rae Cole will bring a show that any folk fan will love. Blending covers and originals, this will be a relaxing [...]
The Bozeman-based folk duo of the “Canoe Dealers” was formed in 2020 by band members Lena Marie Schiffer (Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs) and Ryan Acker (The Last Revel). Blending their impressive songwriting ability with instrumental expertise, this duo brings a unique folk experience using vocal harmonies, banjo, and acoustic guitar to create a [...]
A veteran of the Missoula music scene, Jesse the Ocelot has developed his atmospheric loop-based music to take listeners on a journey that they didn’t know they needed. Blending color and emotion, Jesse builds his layered music with lush harmonies and intense lyrics, paired with atmospheric guitar and sound effect. Playing a healthy blend of [...]
Bozeman’s Jacob Rountree has been performing around the area for the past seven years. Bringing an indie rock/folk sound to every performance, Rountree sings songs with contemplative and powerful lyrics that are relatable and help build the soul. Pairing his vocals with a few different styles of guitar playing, Jake Rountree captivates audiences with each [...]
One of the most energetic groups in the state, the Billings-based “John Roberts y Pan Blanco” is an original-sounding ensemble that specializes in making audiences move. Combining elements of multiple different genres, this six-piece group blends danceable funk, African and Salsa grooves with blistering instrumental solos, all aimed at sharing the love of the music [...]
Organically gripping and raw, Hayley Lynn’s sultry timbres extend through the various depths of her vocal range as she is soft-spoken but packs a punch when her lyrical motifs drop. Lynn's first body of work “Bring on the Flames,” co-created with producer Kyle Devine, was performed to several sold out shows across the Northwest as [...]
The psychedelic sonic rock band “Rocky Mountain Sonic” had been playing all around Bozeman for the past year. Comprised of Jeremiah Gray on drums, Brennan Althoff on guitar, and Jordan Berg on bass, “Rocky Mountain Sonic” mixes psychedelic jams with the blues for a sound that creates a sonic landscape, perfect for a late night [...]
Born and raised in Montana, Eryn has small-town, western roots that influence her and reflect in her songwriting. Marrying emotive lyrics and moving melodies, her autobiographical originals explore several genres, but cling strongly to the authenticity of folk/rock and traditional country. Her powerful and expressive vocals will hit you with every fiber in your being, [...]
Local jazz vocalist Elana Hayden moved to Billings in 2023 and has been taking the area by storm ever since. For this show, Hayden will be joined on stage by Mike Leslie on bass, Joe Sullivan on keys, Mike Gillan on drums, and Jake Fleming on sax. Blending elements of jazz & blues while playing [...]
MorningBird is singer-songwriter Rob Wheeler, violinist Jill Burkes, and upright bass player Josh Palmi -all from the Northern Minnesota area. Burkes started off playing Finnish folk music on the violin when she was a child, and then moved into more classically trained music. Wheeler has played guitar since he was a teenager, beginning with heavy [...]
Experience the sonic adventure that is Road Waves; a dynamic ensemble seamlessly melding the raw energy of rock, the groove of funk, and the sophistication of jazz into an electrifying genre-defying fusion. Conceived a decade ago by visionary front man Ji Sharp, the band has swiftly ascended as a tour de force in the realm [...]
