Après-ski: Diamond, the Patrol Band & more at Bridger
Not all the fun is happening on the slopes at Bridger Bowl this ski season! Live music with the area’s best local bands is offered most Saturdays throughout the winter months beginning at 3:30pm in Jim Bridger Lodge. Many local breweries will also be on hand during the afternoon entertainment with discounted pints and swag giveaways. Here’s a look at who’s coming up.
Diamond will be ready to entertain those mountainside for the annual King & Queen of the Ridge ride-a-thon on Saturday, February 3rd. The sprightly duo of Colette and Kenny Diamond bring a unique and engaging musical experience, with a song selection from today’s hits, country, classic rock, R&B, and crowd pleasing sing-alongs. Colette — kicking bass, playing piano, percussion, and vocals — brings a level of entertainment that lights up the room. Kenny, the second half of the popular duo, often straps on an electric guitar and delivers renditions of classic ‘70s and ‘80s guitar riffs. Kenny’s sound is big, and Diamond plays songs you do not expect to come out of a two-piece.
The Mighty Locker Room Band will be on hand Saturday, February 10th with plenty of live entertainment to help shake off the cold. The Patrol Band, as they’re also known, plays rock n’ roll music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond! The group is composed of Scott Bohr (guitar), Phil Sgamma (bass), Ray Dombroski (harmonica), Jeff Jensen (drums), and Will Hensleigh (guitar).
After the Bridger Gully Free Ride, Groove Wax hits the hill for après-ski on Saturday, February 17th. The band is composed of former Jamelution members Cindy Damjanovich, Junior Damjanovich, and Nik Damjanovich, plus SaddleTramp’s Gary Peterson, and Rockin’ Steve “Monster” Melia. They play rock, country, and blues.
Looking ahead, Skavocado return to Bridger on Saturday, February 24th following the Terrain Park Jam. Skavocado is the biggest band around, wielding a 5-part horn section including Jen Lane (alto sax, vocals), Dan “Maceo” Wood (trumpet, vocals), Josh Lampkins (trombone, vocals), and David Kaltenbach (sax, harmonica, vocals). Rounding out the Wall-a-Sound Riddim section you’ll find Richard McAllister beating the skins, Marc “Chee” Louw on the bass, Tim Rooney pickin’ and grinnin’ on the guitar, and Andrew Hohne tickling the ivories. Skavocado loves to play music you can shake your soul to, especially roots reggae, ska, ska-punk, swing, and a smattering of classic R&B tunes, as well as some bumpin’ originals.
The ski area is located on the east slope of the Bridger Mountain Range. For more information about these and other events, visit bridgerbowl.com. •
