Montana Manouche, Lucky Valentines & so many more at Red Tractor
Settle in with a slice, a Montana brew, and a seat! Red Tractor Pizza plays host to live music and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on May 17th at 7pm. The Boys are an acoustic bluegrass quartet steeped in old-time tradition, while also pushing the genre with newgrass. The band blends originals with covers of traditional bluegrass and more contemporary artists. Their style is confident, complex, and full of improvisation that will draw you in and get you shaking all over with bluegrass joy. Bridger Creek Boys will bring additional performances to Red Tractor May 24th and 31st at 7pm.
On Friday, May 18th, a very special Jazz Night will feature Montana Manouche beginning at 7pm. The group plays swinging instrumental Gypsy Jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt. The tunes are joyful and elegant, reminiscent of music played in Paris nightclubs in the 1940s.
Howard Beall & the Fake News follow on Saturday, May 19th at 7pm. The group is a collection of talented young artists from around the great state of Montana. They bring people together by playing groove-based music, specifically pulling from the jazz, rock, and funk genres. The band plays a blend of original compositions, standards, and modern songs with the intent of creating fresh sounds while still respecting the heritage and language of those before them.
One-man soul band Dan Dubuque is back on Sunday, May 20th at 6pm. 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 Caucasian American from Montana, he brings a passion for all styles of music.
Music Monday sees The Lucky Valentines on May 21st at 6:30pm. Their music has been described by fans as “stirring” Americana, “straight from the heart.” 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 Northern Montana. Their independent release Lion in the Garden is a collection of songs that explore betrayal, loss, and joy.
Weston Lewis is set for Tuesday, May 22nd at 7pm. Lewis currently plays in The Vibe Quartet, Cat’s Bananas, solo performances, and as a sit-in lead guitarist for artists including The Andrew Hand Band, John Sherrill, The Electric Sunday, Lang Termes, Mathias, and MOTH. He’s a former member of Bozeman band Cure for the Common.
Grab a seat for Comedy Night on Wednesday, May 23rd beginning at 7:30pm. High energy comedy, improvised storytelling, and short scenes will keep you good and entertained. Red Tractor hosts one of Gallatin Valley’s only regular live comedy shows every month. The stand-up comedy night takes place every second and fourth Wednesday. The show is all ages, so you can bring the whole family for some laughs.
On May 25th, Jazz Night returns to Red Tractor, as it does every Friday, at 7pm. Curated by guitarist and composer Alex Robilotta, these evenings feature the music styles of jazz, funk, latin, and more. Come out, get ready to groove, and hear America’s only original art form as it exists and evolves in the 21st century. An additional Jazz Nights is set for June 1st at 7pm.
Latin fusion group BoZambique plays for pizzeria patrons Saturday, May 26th beginning at 7pm. The band performs percussive-centric melodies driven by world-infused rhythm and blues. They are a five-member band inspired by Afropop, Highlife, as well as Cuban and Brazilian song and dance. BoZambique is comprised of Loren Block (uke bass), Aaron Banfield (guitar), Matt Sloan (saxophone), Jelani Mahiri (percussion), and Doug Wales (congas).
Check out Sista Otis for Music Monday on May 28th beginning at 6pm. She is a songwriting, soul singing prophetess of rock n’ roll. Sista Otis’ voice is pumps out 100% proof soul-shine so warm and good, it’ll make you throw your hands up and shout! She cut her teeth as a traveling street kid musician, writing and performing her own songs for pocket change, to become a national touring artist. Sista Otis is sure to put on quite a show, so don’t miss it!
PermaFunk helps kick off a new month on Saturday, June 2nd at 7pm. The Bozeman-based group makes music to keep bodies moving and souls grooving! Expect plenty of funky, soulful, psychedelic, and Latin-infused grooves. The band is inspired by the creativity and passion of the 1970s and everyone who participates in the PermaFunk experiment.
Red Tractor Pizza serves up New York-style, brick oven pizzas with a Bozeman, Montana spin! The eatery uses the freshest, most locally-sourced ingredients to bring you hand-tossed artisan pizzas in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. Join for live music and entertainment 4+ nights a week while enjoying twelve of Montana’s best draft beers, juicy Italian wines, and the company of good friends, old or new! Red Tractor is the place where the Bozeman community comes together to eat, listen, relax, share, learn, and connect.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main St. in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •
