Bridging Genres and Generations: An Evening with Reckless Abandon

Nick Mack

Reckless Abandon won’t take the stage for another twenty minutes, but the Murray Bar in downtown Livingston positively sings with anticipation as I lead my roommates through its historic front doors. We scan for a place to sit, and in doing…

a Pickin’ and a Grinnin’ with Mr. Peter King

Missy Glenn

The nicest thing about music; you connect a group to get together on that level.” What’s “that level” you ask? Peter King has the answer – community. “It solidifies and drives home that’s why you’re…

October Cover Artist: Josh Maierle

Josh Maierle is a third generation Montanan living in Bozeman. Josh wonders if you can relate to how Montana gets under your skin, in a good way, in a way that never leaves once it’s there. This place, the colors, landscapes, wildlife and…

Getting to Know SlomoJoe: An Interview with Joe Knapp

Nick Mack

Contrary to the pace his nickname might suggest, Joe Knapp, better known by most of Bozeman as SlomoJoe, has been living in a state of fast-forward since the beginning of the summer. “I had a really busy month of August,” he explains as…

Modern Sons: The Weird Years

Rachel Hergett 

In the four years since the release of “Moon Raccoon,” Bozeman-based rock band, Modern Sons, has not been treading water. An experimental EP release, lineup turmoil, and simply being human in the modern age left room for a new…

Aunt Dofe’s Hall of Recent Memory

Keith Martinez

The Montana art community suffered a gigantic loss in 2016 when Dave Kirk passed away. Dave was an artist, a friend, and the owner and curator of Aunt Dofe’s Hall of Recent Memory, a beloved art gallery in Willow Creek, Montana.Aunt…

Top 10 Activities For Fall in Bozeman

Kate Hulbert

Fall is such a glorious time here in Bozeman! The colors are beautiful, there’s a chill in the air and everyone is soaking it up before settling in for a long winter. Here are the ten best ways to take advantage of fall in Bozeman.  VISIT…

Music+Arts Events

6-9:30pm Wed. Dec. 4

Open Mic Wednesdays

The Bunkhouse Brewery 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners

Music! Comedy! Solo Artists! Bands! Spoken word! Whatever! All are welcome! 15 min slots, call or stop in to sign up. Open jam at 9. Full PA and lights provided.

7pm Wed. Dec. 4

Ugly Sweater Dance

Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Dress in your ugliest sweater to hit the largest dance floor in the Gallatin Valley. Doors open at 7pm with a fun lesson from Western Roots Country Dancing, followed by open dancing at 8pm.

7-11pm Wed. Dec. 4

Western Swing Wednesdays

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.