Fri, March 31 Dan Dubuque One Man Soul Band
Sat, April 1 Heather Lingle Americana Songwriter
Sun, April 2 Tom Catmull Original and Stolen Americana
Fri, April 7 Aran Buzzas Homegrown Montana Folky Tonk
Sat, April 8 Amber Ikeman Singer/Songwriter
Sun, April 9 Travis Ward/Gregory Rawlins Roots/Blues
Fri, April 14 Joe Schwem Original Folk/Rock
Sat, April 15 The Lucky Valentines Stirring Americana
Sun, April 16 Mathias Acoustic Rock
Fri, April 21 Nathan North Looper Extraordinaire
Sat, April 22 Willy James Outlaw Singer/Songwriter
Sun, April 23 Chad Ball Folk/Blues
Fri, April 28 Logan Dudding Acoustic Americana
Sat, April 29 Kalyn Beasley Singer/Songwriter
Sun, April 30 Britchy Original Acoustic Duo
Fri, March 31 Dan Dubuque One Man Soul Band
Dan plays a Weissenborn Lap Slide Guitar as a percussive instrument as well as a rhythm and lead instrument. The son of a Native Aymara Indian from Bolivia and a white American from Montana, he brings a passion for all styles of music.
Sat, April 1 Heather Lingle Americana Songwriter
Heather is a Montana-based singer/songwriter. Her debut radio release “Last Call on Love” made it into the top 40 on New Music Weekly’s National Country chart in 2012. She fronts a band comprised of a lead guitar player and upright string bassist both of whom spent a considerable amount of time playing professionally in Nashville. Heather is the front person and rhythm guitarist. www.heatherlingle.com, www.reverbnation.com/heatherlinglband, www.facebook.com/heatherlinglemusic
Sun, April 2 Tom Catmull Original and Stolen Americana
Tom Catmull has been writing, recording, performing, eating and breathing music for about 15 years. The style of his music usually lands somewhere between the blurred lines of country, country swing, pop and folk. Winner of Best Musician in Missoula, he is a great performer. www.tomcatmull.com
Fri, April 7 Aran Buzzas Homegrown Montana Folky Tonk
Aran performs songs that are easy to relate to, often amusing, and frequently with a regional backdrop. Welcome him back to the Poolside Stage!
Sat, April 8 Amber Ikeman Singer/Songwriter
As much a storyteller as a songstress, Amber speaks to the wandering spirit in all of us. Born in Canada, raised in Florida and based in Bozeman, she recently released her debut album, “Free,” a collection of experiences from her 20,000 mile journey across the US. Her music includes flavors of new folk, Americana, pop, blues with raw lyrics and touches of unpredictable edginess. Hear more at www.amberikeman.com
Sun, April 9 Travis Ward/Gregory Rawlins Roots/Blues
Travis is the songwriter, singer and guitarist for the Boise country/blues trio Hillfolk Noir, and among a solo release and several band releases in past years, has taken his band to the UK for the last few summers and is gaining notoriety there. Gregory started off 2016 with a bang, releasing three full-lengths albums in the first three months– a solo record, one with La Grande, Oregon’s experimental rock band Catskills, and another with the folk/rock band Sons of Guns (Seattle). In addition to playing their own respected tunes on this tour, Gregory will be accompanying Travis on washboard, while Travis supports Gregory with jaw harp, harmonica, and slide guitar. gregoryrawlins@gmail.com , www.reverbnation.com/gregoryrawlins , www.hillfolknoir.com ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4nISYKG8Ks
Fri, April 14 Joe Schwem Original Folk/Rock
Joe is a singer songwriter from Bozeman with Americana, Folk & Rock influences. He plays a mix of original songs and covers. Find out more on his Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Joe-Sings-Songs-186072028141587/
Sat, April 15 The Lucky Valentines Stirring Americana
The Lucky Valentines are Montana native songwriters Shaun and Jamie Carrier. Their music has been described by fans as “stirring” Americana, “straight from the heart.” Married on February 14, 2010 they have been playing music for the whole of their life together. Crafting songs rooted in honest, raw emotion and blending sounds from alt-country, rock-n-roll, indie, and folk; they span themes of joy and pain in the face of life’s trials. They borrow inspiration from their own experience, observation, and the beautiful, lonesome landscape and history of north-central Montana. Their 2016 independent release “Lion in the Garden” is a collection of songs that explore betrayal, loss, and joy. Check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theluckyvalentines , or CD Baby Page @ https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/theluckyvalentines , and you tube content @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCH_rERNlbojE_AFaqa6OA
Sun, April 16 Mathias Acoustic Rock
Bozeman-based singer-songwriter Mathias has been playing music under the big sky of Montana for nearly two decades now. With powerful vocals and a percussive guitar style, he is known for his dynamic live performances. In 2010 Mathias headed into the studio with Emmy Award-winning producer Jeremiah Slovarp culminating in the release of his debut album Walk Alone. The following year he spent several months performing nightly for international audiences on the popular resort island of Koh Tao in Thailand. 2013 began with a return to Southeast Asia, this time playing in a wide range of locales from the megacities of Hong Kong and Jakarta to the quaint backpacker haunts of Chiang Mai and Siem Reap. https://www.reverbnation.com/mathiasmusic
Fri, April 21 Nathan North Looper Extraordinaire
Nathan is a Billings performer, who uses loops to create complex and wonderful songs – as a solo artist. He’ll be doing originals and favorite covers and we’re glad to see him back on the Poolside Stage! www.facebook.com/nathanjnorth , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kTKGv2KObs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCPFsNoFuCg
Sat, April 22 Willy James Outlaw Singer/Songwriter
Willy James is a singer/songwriter from Dillon MT. His musical taste and style is varied, but there’s always a hint of the blues in whatever he does. He is a spectacular lyricist and vocalist. His vocals have the soulfulness of yesterday’s greats, such as John Fogerty, Bob Seger, and Waylon Jennings, with lots of power and expression. Whether he is singing a joyful melody, or a tune of a broken heart, you will feel it. He will be performing mostly original songs, with some favorites thrown in. http://www.willyjamesgang.com, https://www.facebook.com/willyjamesgang/?fref=ts https://www.youtube.com/c/willyjamesgang
Sun, April 23 Chad Ball Folk/Blues
Chad returns to the Poolside Stage, doing a mixture of acoustic Folk/Blues with catchy storytelling melodies. From Butte, he has a strong influence from 70’s folk/rock. Listen to some of his music here – www.chadballmusic.com
Fri, April 28 Logan Dudding Acoustic Americana
Logan is a Butte resident, known for his work with the Chad Ball Band and the Red Mountain Band as a percussionist. Now honing his guitar skills, he’s enjoying solo acoustic performers while he covers favorite songs and crafts his original songs. Welcome him to the Poolside Stage!
Sat, April 29 Kalyn Beasley Singer/Songwriter
Kalyn is a talented Wyoming-based singer/songwriter who recently returned from Austin to his Northern Rockies roots to pursue a solo career. He plays an acoustic show featuring Americana and Texas country, and also shares many of his original songs. Kalyn was previously with the Bozeman based Bad Intentions band as frontman and bass guitarist. You can follow him at: www.kalynbeasley.com, www.facebook.com/kalynjbeasley ,
http://www.reverbnation.com/thebadintentions/song/14854075-coppertown-home
Sun, April 30 Britchy Original Acoustic Duo
Missoula’s original acoustic Americana duo features the fine pickin’ and timeless songwriting of Richie Reinholdt and 907 Britt. http://britchymusic.com, http://www.facebook.com/BritchyDuo , www.reverbnation.com/britchy