September 2016

Interview With A Maestro

Kathleen Melee 

Many people learn how to talk, but they don’t learn how to listen. Listening to one another is an important thing in life. And music tells us how to do that. [Molte persone imparano come parlare ma non come ascoltare. Ascoltare il prossimo…

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August 2016

Devon Allman with Owen Campbell

The dirty blond hair is the same, the body posture is also the same, and there are touches in the voice that have a similar genetic connection, but Devon Allman has toiled long and hard to establish his own musical identity, separate from his…

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August 2016

Aber Day Reunion Show in Philipsburg

Pat Hill

One of the most hallowed music events in the history of the Treasure State has been given new life, as Philipsburg hosts the 2nd Annual Aber Day Reunion on Aug. 20, featuring the Mission Mountain Wood Band, the Big Sky Mudflaps, and the Lil’…

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August 2016

Gregory Alan Isakov Visits Montana

Alyssa Mavor

Montana, says Gregory Alan Isakov, is the best kept secret in America. While most Montanans in the Gallatin Valley are well acquainted with the notion, it was something Isakov had to figure out on his own. When he first began touring in 2002, the…

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August 2016

Backstage at Alpine Valley with: John Mayer

Ken Thorsen

I’ve been covering the Grateful Dead for the last 30 years on public radio. Securing interviews with members of the band is sometimes a challenging and rare opportunity. With the incarnation of Dead and Company, The Grateful Dead and Montana…

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August 2016

Bozeman - The Sweet Pea City

revised from August 2014 article

Angie Ripple

Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley have been known as the valley of the flowers since only native Americans roamed the area. In the early 1900’s over 17,000 acres of the valley were planted in edible peas harvested both for canning and seed. In…

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July 2016

Tim Montana & The Shrednecks

One thing that’s true about America no matter where you go: Hard work eventually pays off. Just ask Tim Montana and The Shrednecks, who recently commenced a springtime run as the opening act for their fellow mostly bearded rock compatriots ZZ…

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July 2016

The Braun Brothers Reunion Festival

Bringing Americana Music to the Rockies

Pat Hill

For a dedicated Americana music fan residing in the Northern Rocky Mountains, there’s probably no better gathering than the Braun Brothers Reunion held every August in Challis, Idaho, 290 miles SW of Bozeman.The Braun Brothers Reunion began in…

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July 2016

Beats Antique with special guests TAUK

Dylan MacNevin

Chicken Jam West and Bridger Brewing are proud to announce an all ages show taking place on July 23 at Bridger Brewing (OUTDOORS - front parking lot) Beats Antique with special guests TAUK. Tickets are on sale at Cactus Records & Gifts, Bridger…

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