Down North, Paige & The People bring the Music to Main St.
The Downtown Bozeman Association continues to present the 17th Annual Music on Main summer concert series! The fun takes place on Thursday evenings in historic Downtown Bozeman from 6:30–8:30pm through August 17th. Music on Main will be held between Rouse Ave. and Black Ave.
Seattle-based Down North will provide the musical entertainment on July 20th. The group masterfully mixes underground rock and party-fueling soul, regularly lifting up audiences that’ve been craving new soul sounds from the city that gave the world Wheedle’s Groove and Jimi Hendrix. Down North have performed at SXSW in Austin, Seattle’s Band Crawl Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Urban Music Festival, and can be heard on college radio stations nationwide.
Paige & The People’s Band performs July 27th. The nine-piece horn powered and vocally charged group has a feeling of ‘70s soul with a modern twist. The band is somewhat reminiscent of groups like Cold Blood or Sharon Jones and The Dap kings, but with a much more contemporary feel. Paige & The People dress to impress, giving their performances a sense of occasion, then blast the roof off with their big band, powerhouse sound! The soul, R&B, jazz, and pop group are one of Bozeman’s best, and are excited to bring their brand of musical devotion and “funky spices” to “The People.”
Future Music on Main performances will include The Sweet Groovalicious Funk Machine on August 3rd, The Whiskey Gentry August 10th, and series closers Whitewater Ramble on August 17th.
Don’t forget this is can be a family affair! Bring the kids for the Coca Cola “Kids’ Zone” on S. Bozeman Ave. from 6:30–8pm, complete with bouncy houses, hula hooping, and more. Grab a bite to eat from one of many food vendors, stop by some local nonprofit booths providing an array of family activities, or step into a few of the downtown stores (open late!), and of course enjoy outstanding live music from popular local and regional bands. Also, enjoy the City of Bozeman’s Water Bottle Fill Station parked each week on the side of First Security Bank. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle, and stay hydrated with Bozeman’s crisp mountain water.
Music on Main is a FREE community event hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and nearly 100% funded by business sponsorships, making this event possible each and every year!
The Downtown Bozeman Association, the City of Bozeman and the Bozeman Police Department would also like to inform the public of the rules and regulations regarding the Open Container Waiver for the Music on Main summer concert series. The Open Container Waiver allows for anyone over the age of 21 to have an open container of alcohol in the event area from 6–9pm on Thursday nights, through August 17th ONLY. Anyone with an open container outside the perimeters before 6pm or after 9pm will be subject to a $100 open container ticket issued by the City of Bozeman.
There are also NO glass or aluminum containers, NO dogs, and NO coolers allowed in the event area. And breathe easy, Bozeman! Music on Main is now a Smoke and Vapor-free event. Smoking is ONLY allowed in designated areas outside the event so the environment is fun and safe for everyone attending.
One last thing — have FUN at this year’s Music on Main and please be safe! Learn more about Music on Main and the 2017 performers at www.downtownbozeman.org. •