The Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased to announce another incredible summer of Music in the Mountains at Center Stage in Len Hill Park on Thursday evenings. Beginning June 26th and ending on September 4th, there will be 12 concerts, all of which are free and open to the public. This year marks the 16th anniversary of hosting Music in the Mountains in Len Hill Park.
The popular series will again present a variety of genres to appeal to all tastes. The full schedule includes John ‘Papas’ Gros on June 26th, Yarn on July 3rd, the Tiny Band on July 4th, moe. on July 10th, The Brothers Comatose on July 17th, Cracker on July 24th, The Jamie McLean Band on July 31st, The Nude Party on August 7th, Zach Person on August 14th, Big Richard on August 21st and Hot Buttered Rum on August 28th.
Once again the season will conclude with the third annual “Metal in the Mountains” festival on September 4th, featuring AC/DC tribute band Hell’s Belles and local rockers Scavenger. A free performance of As You Like It from Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will also take place in the Town Center Plaza on July 25th.
The Arts Council is again partnering with the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation to present the Emerging Artist Series, which features local and regional opening artists for each concert. This year’s performers include Strumbucket on June 26th, Ben Larson on July 3rd, Brian Kasay on July 10th, Cruz Contreras & the Black Lillies on July 17th, The Love Darts on July 24th, Emma & the Ledge on July 31st, Lost Canyons on August 7th, Left on Tenth on August 14th, honeyholler on August 21st, Scratchin’ Gravel on August 28th and Scavenger on September 4th.
The family friendly events take place at Center Stage in Len Hill Park, one of the best outdoor venues in the state, right in the heart of Big Sky. The park opens at 6pm each week, and there will be food and beverage vendors and a free arts activity tent for kids. Music typically starts at 6:30pm with the headliner following at 8pm. Please remember that no dogs or glass containers are allowed in the park, and although attendees are allowed to bring their own food and alcohol into the park, please remember to be kind and respectful to others around you.
For more information on the summer lineup and to check out what other events the Arts Council has going on, please visit www.bigskyarts.org. •
