November 2023
Brian Ripple
The hamlet of Billings was nicknamed the “Magic City” because of the rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. It’s the largest city in the state of Montana and the 282nd largest city in the United States…
November 2023
It’s a rainy Thursday in Bozeman, and I am sitting down with the ‘Songstress,’ aka Cole Thorne, lead vocalist of Cole & the Thornes, a local band with a dedicated following. We are meeting for coffee to discuss their new album…
October 2023
Brian Ripple
Halloween is a holiday observed in many countries the week of October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ Day and is dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the hard departed. One…
October 2023
Brian Ripple
As far as Montana bands go, 710 Ashbury is fast becoming a fan favorite and is on its way to official cult status. The unique lineup is made up of members John Chart on guitar. A deadhead since his early teens Chart has been enthralled by…
October 2023
Montana’s own galaxygrass favorites, Kitchen Dwellers, will return to Missoula for their biggest New Year’s Eve extravaganza yet, performing an intimate VIP show at the Top Hat on Friday, December 29th, followed by two shows at The Wilma…
September 2023
The Arts Council of Big Sky is adding one more event to this summer’s Music in the Mountains free summer concert series. This one, however, will have a different—and louder—flavor than the rest of the music presented so far.
On…
September 2023
Brian Ripple
Montana born lead singer, Ashly Jane’s dynamic voice has a vintage country feel like Loretta Lynn, but she can sing anything. Her breadth of ballads to barn dance top tapping tunes has delighted audiences across The Big Sky and beyond.In…
August 2023
Bridger Brewing’s inaugural Summer Concert Series in Three Forks (5 Vigilante Way) is in full-swing. Featuring an incredible lineup of talented musicians, these concerts promise unforgettable evenings of live music, fun, and great…
August 2023
History doesn’t stand still. It impacts, influences, and inspires the ebb and flow of the future by informing the present. Galactic draw on 25 years together in order to progress with each performance and subsequent record. After 10 albums…
August 2023
Please join the Arts Council for the 2023 Music in the Mountains free summer concert season! The shows take place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and are all family friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors will be available, and…
