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

Wed. Oct. 21

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 21

WhiSKI Wednesdays

Wildrye Distilling 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman

SKI FILMS • DRINKS • GIVEAWAYS These events are FREE to the public. We'll have EPIC door prizes from our awesome partners, and a room full of WINTER STOKE!  15% of all sales donated to Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center!

7pm Wed. Oct. 21

Adult Swing Wednesdays

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Live Honky Tonk and Top Shelf Instruction. 7-8 PM dance lessons followed by live music until 10 PM.

7-11pm Wed. Oct. 21

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.