Country rock and american artists Chelsea & the Ruckus will perform Thursday, September 17th.
The group–comprised of Chelsea Cook (vocals, guitar), Ben Johnson (guitar), Johnny Rios (bass), Christy Pearcy (fiddle), and Charlie Bolte (drums)–urges the crowd to get rowdy as they deliver a Johnny Cash and John Prine-influenced setlist of rockin’ country.
Get your dancing shoes on! Truck Drivin’, Heart Breakin’ Honky Tonk Country group www.TWANG will take the stage Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th. Southwest Montana’s “Most Country” country western dance band, www.Twang offers up real country music with a big fat dance groove. None of that smarmy, whiny, stuff that comes out of Nashville these days, but the real deal, old-time honky-tonk country. Honky Tonk Heroes will be taking the stage Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. Honky Tonk Heroes will be putting on a boot stompin’ show at Chico. Covering legends like George Jones and Willie Nelson to Nashville’s current kings like Jason Aldean and Jake Owen, the Honkytonk Heroes play classic and contemporary country from the past six decades. This isn’t a set full of tears-in-your-beers ballads either. We’re talking about a two-hands-on-the-steering-wheel, pedal-to-the-metal country party band!
The Max stop by Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3rd. These guys have entertained and delighted audiences nationwide for 30 years. With Kyle Brenner on guitar, Mike Young on drums, and Frank O’Connor on bass, The Max plays spot-on renditions of a wide variety of choice dance-able covers and has two original albums, Shadows in the Shade and Vinyl Valentine. The Max has opened for Styx, REO Speedwagon, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds, has shared the marquee with Social Distortion, and has played in every venue from bars to weddings to outdoor concerts in front of festival crowds as large as 80,000.
Bottom of the Barrel Band saunters in on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. Though the band admits to having many musical influences, the true voice of this band is distinctly country…hard driving, classic outlaw-style country mingled with softer melodies and honest lyrics provide the launch pad for this band. Since the fall of 2011, BOTB has been touring and performing together as one of SW Montana’s best country rock bands. A collaboration of friends and co-open mic performers, the four members of BOTB have known each other and performed together (in many random arrangements) for a number of years. This particular arrangement of musical talent has allowed the members of BOTB to refine their sound and style to reflect their love of the good life and their love for a good time. Whether it’s a rowdy cover of their favorite Hayes Carll or Loretta Lynn song, or an original dance number like “Wallflower” or “Robert Keen Tunes”, BOTB will help you release your inner hillbilly. With roots dug deep into outlaw and classic country combined with many other influences, BOTB combines the classic country honky-tonk sound with a rock curveball.
All Chico shows begin at 9pm unless otherwise stated. Chico Hot Springs is the perfect location for your getaway…not too long of a drive, but also just far enough away to leave your troubles elsewhere. The historic resort is located in the heart of Paradise Valley, just north of Yellowstone National Park and nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Absaroka Mountain Range. Chico offers an extraordinary variety of accommodations, exceptional dining, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, ultimate relaxation, all with a warm smile and welcoming spirit from their friendly staff. Chico Hot Springs is located in Pray, Montana, 20 miles south of Livingston. Come sip, soak, and swing! For more information, call (406) 333-4933 or visit www.chicohotsprings.com. •
