It’s here again! The 11th Annual Bozeman Bluegrass Festival. Saturday, November 11th, at the Emerson Cultural Center. Great Montana bluegrass bands, Bridger Brewing, and Red Tractor Pizza collide to bring you the best bluegrass party available. This family friendly event runs from 6-11p.m.. Attention all lovers of fine acoustic music and Montana fun, this is a must do event.
Lochwood, a five piece band out of Missoula, is one of Montana’s best traditional Bluegrass bands. Coming together in 2014, the goal of this band has always been playing in the tradition of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and the Stanley Bros. Featuring 3-part harmonies, hard driving rhythms and exciting solos. The band members come from all over the country but the common theme is the rural Mountain values found in western Montana.
The Dirt Farmers, form Belgrade and Bozeman, are a foot-stomping string band, who call their musical style “paisley grass.” They have gained a following for their fun-loving mix of old school country, bluegrass, blues and rock, with the occasional slip into hip-hop. The band members, as unique as their song list, serve it all up with a smile on mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle and bass with vocal harmonies. The Dirt Farmers invite you to be “Having a Good Time” and experience the flavor and fun of Montana life.
The Bridger Creek Boys, hosts of the festival, are steeped in bluegrass tradition and sprinkled with lots of newgrass improvisation. They have been pickin since 2005, and have logged over 1400 gigs all over this part of the country. As four piece band, the Boys focus on explosive solos, tight harmonies, and hard driving bluegrass fun! With songs ranging from the Dead, the Band and the Beatles, to Doc Watson and the Carter Family, all flavors are served.
An additional opening act t.b.d.
Tickets are available at Cactus Records. $25, under 12 free.
Go to http://snowboardmt.wixsite.com/bozemanbluegrass for a look at the acts and more info.
Thanks to Red Tractor and Bridger Brewing for helping bring this great community music event to us all. Yay Montana Bluegrass, see you at the show!
