Frankie Boots, Lindsay Clark take the Wild Joe*s stage
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot in Downtown Bozeman is a great place to check out live music by local artists and those passing through town – without the noise of the sometimes chaotic bar scene. Their menu also offers plenty of delicious caffeinated and other treats to enjoy alongside the music! Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Enjoy the sounds of Frankie Boots on Thursday, July 19th from 6–8pm. The singer/songwriter has a penchant for painting vivid images of late nights, lost love, and the grittier side of life. Whether it be country, rock, blues, gospel, bluegrass, or any other true form of great American music, Boots throws it all into the recipe for a dish always served hot. His captivating live performances and magnetic songs have been a favorite on festival lineups from Austin to Baton Rouge, also opening for some of the biggest names in the industry including Robert Earl Keen, Lukas Nelson, Leon Russell, and Ray Wylie Hubbard, among others.
Portland-based Lindsay Clark follows on Friday, July 20th from 6–8pm. Exquisite and pitch perfect, the folksy singer/songwriter’s music speaks of quiet revelation, with a background of her own multi-tracked vocal arrangements. With influences ranging from the Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, Elizabeth Cotton, appalachian folk, her classical upbringing, and her father’s record collection, she blends many worlds into a uniquely warm sound with lyrics indicative of a deep and thoughtful soul. She has carved out a unique and vibrant place as an artist with a penchant for rich harmony and a style of self-taught fingerpicking influenced by Nick Drake, John Fahey, and others. Her new album, Crystalline, is due to release this summer.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Saturday, July 21st from 6–8pm. Come for an evening of music performed by local musicians. Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, poetry, comedy, or theremin and take a turn up at the mic. Show Bozeman what you’re made of! Individual set lengths depend on the number of musicians who want to play. Sign-ups start at 5:30pm – first come, first served. Be sure to bring your friends and support live music in Bozeman! A modest contribution to the kitty will be divided by participating musicians at the end of the night. The more people who come, the more money in the pot. An additional Open Mic Night is set for Friday, August 3rd from 6–8pm.
Karaj performs on Saturday, August 4th from 6–8pm. The Bay Area songwriter has a taste for spare arrangements and insightful lyrics. Many of his songs are inspired by open spaces and western states. Karaj plays along the Pacific coast and beyond, bringing originals and thoughtful covers to every performance.
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located at 18 W Main St. in the heart of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com. •