Pat Hill

Pat Hill is a freelance writer in Bozeman. A native Montanan and former advisor to Montana State University’s Exponent newspaper, Pat has been writing about the history and politics of the Treasure State for nearly three decades. He also writes about the region’s burgeoning live music scene, hitting the festival trail in the summer, and seeking out hot springs for rest and relaxation the entire year.

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Local Venue: The Murray Bar

Pat Hill

The Murray Bar in Livingston isn’t just a place to wet your whistle; the establishment also offers live music up to four nights a week, and features local musicians as well as national acts touring the area.The Murray Bar has been part of the…

Elvin Bishop and Friends Really Brought the Blues to Uptown Butte

Pat Hill

Butte’s Winter Blues Festival was a Blast. Ten days before it was announced that the Paul Butterfield Blues Band would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Mother Lode Theatre in uptown Butte featured a founding member of that…

Winter Storm Bozeman A Memorable Episode

Pat Hill

“Which I thought was funny because I had just left Bozeman, and now, 1,600 miles away, its about to put a hurting on my trip."

Corb Lund & The Hurtin Albertans

Pat Hill

Breezing into Bozeman’s Filling Station on Nov. 21 to play one more show before settling in at home for a few months to write some new tunes.

What is a Wobbly?

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Perhaps not so much is known about this organization and its history in places like Butte, Montana.

Who Is Amanda Curtis?

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Freshman Montana legislator Rep. Amanda Curtis vs. Steve Daines

Festival Fever

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Good weather and great musicians combined for sweet success at two of this region’s favorite music festivals in July.

Targhee Fest 2014

Pat Hill

Summer music festivals in the Northern Rocky Mountain region are starting to gel, and one of this season’s finest offerings appears to be the 10th Annual Targhee Fest in Alta, Wyoming.

2014 Red Ants Pants Music Festival Preview

Pat Hill

Ian Tyson and James McMurtry will also be appearing at this year's event, and crowd-pleaser Corb Lund will be making a return appearance as well.