January 2023
Without Warning: Early Montana Punk, Postpunk, New Wave, & Hardcore 1979-1991
Without Warning is an overview, compiling over the course of 24 tracks more than a decade’s worth of previously unknown music that was inspired by several distinct musical developments—New Wave reaching the American masses; Punk morphing…
January 2023
As an aspiring blues/jazz musician, I love the community and people of Bozeman. However, my beef with Bozeman is the fact that there are no blues around here! After Covid hit, the world has clearly been suffering, music especially. We are forgetting…
January 2023
Brian Ripple
Get your dancing shoes and party favors ready because two Bozeman-based bands are throwing a party to kick 2023 into high gear. Friday, January 20th, STiLGONE and MINT! are taking over Bourbon BBQ on Aspen Street for a mind bending musical…
December 2022
Take a Journey to the “West Side”
If there’s any one thing Western music seems to require as a barrier to entry, it’s authenticity, and Sam Platts & The Plainsmen have it in droves. Having spent the last decade honing their craft on the live circuit and quite…
December 2022
After two sold-out concerts in 2021, the tradition continues with the Bozeman Symphony’s second annual Holiday Spectacular on December 10th and 11th. In response to last year’s demand, there will be three performances, giving everyone a…
November 2022
Local Musician, Adrian Jay, Finds Joy In The Afterglow
Somewhere along Bridger Canyon Road on a steep, gravel driveway in the middle of winter, Adrian Jay and I are about to die.Jay, 27, who just the night before was drafting lyrics for one of his demos, is chipping away at a thick layer of ice under the…
November 2022
A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery, Steve Vai has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. At age…
November 2022
Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs are an energetic Americana band from Bozeman, Montana, that infuses four-part harmonies, engaging songwriting, and rock-n-roll drive into a modern approach to traditional folk music. Coming from varied musical backgrounds…
October 2022
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 - Guitar, John Moore - Keys, Chris Heisel – Bass, and Tim Borsberry - Drums…
October 2022
Arizona-based jam quartet Spafford will return to Bozeman for their first show at The ELM on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Spafford are known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in…