Hops & happenings at neighborhood Bridger Brewing
If you’re seeking the very best Montana craft beers and artisan pizza, look no further than Bridger Brewing. In addition to its fantastic menu items, the family-friendly brewer also hosts Music & Mussels every Wednesday and {Pints with Purpose} every Monday. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts and nonprofits.
Wednesday nights from 5:30–8pm, Bridger Brewing hosts Music & Mussels! Come enjoy some live music and a half pound of succulent, steamed mussels with house-made sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes, topped with parsley and tomato salsa.
Local bluegrass group Bridger Creek Boys will provide the tunes on Wednesday, March 14th. 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.
Brice Ash & Friends bring a performance on Wednesday, March 21st. Ash’s debut solo album, The Chariot, carries with it the hopeful hurt, raw honesty, and stirring stories that fans of his rough-hewn songwork have come to expect. Ranging from the heart-wrenching piano/cello duet, “Joe’s Final Bow,” to the gritty roots rocker “Has-Been Man,” the record brims with humanity — brash cowgirls, broken old men, homeless saviors, and high school nerds. Their stories are woven together in an Americana soundscape as Ash explores the corners and alleys of the human condition. The singer/songwriter moved to Bozeman early last year, where the slower pace and breathtaking surroundings continue to nourish his creativity.
Get your tickets now! In collaboration with ChickenJam West Productions and Collective Elevation, Bridger Brewing is set to present another edition of its popular outdoor music concert series featuring Trampled by Turtles with help from The Lil Smokies on Sunday, July 22nd at 7pm. Advance tickets for this all-ages event are $31, available at Cactus Records and www.cactusrecords.net, or $35 at the door depending on availability.
The Dave Simonett-fronted progressive bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles hails from Duluth, Minnesota. They’ve been making records and touring the country for 15 years. Rounded out by Erik Berry (mandolin), Dave Carroll (banjo), Tim Saxhaug (bass), and Ryan Young (fiddle), the group, as All Music describes, have carved out a fast, frenetic sound that owes as much to rock n’ roll as it does bluegrass. Trampled by Turtles will be on tour supporting their latest album, Life Is Good on the Open Road, releasing in May.
Bridger Brewing not only takes pride in its stellar menu items, but also in the community it serves. The brewery hosts {Pints with Purpose} every Monday evening from 5–8pm where $1 of every pint sold will be donated to a featured local nonprofit. Here’s a look at some of the nonprofits on the calendar in the coming weeks. Come enjoy a house-made brew and be charitable in the process!
On Monday, March 5th, monies raised will directly benefit the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC). The nonprofit Community Action Agency is dedicated to building a better community, providing programs and services in the areas of housing, food and nutrition, youth development, senior empowerment, and community transportation, among others. Learn more at www.thehrdc.org.
Proceeds from Monday, March 12th will aid the efforts of Buffalo Field Campaign. The organization’s primary goal is to create permanent year-round protection for bison and the ecosystem they depend on — including respect for the migratory needs of this long-exploited and clearly endangered species. Learn more at www.buffalofieldcampaign.org.
Have a brew and help raise dollars for Eagle Mount Bozeman on Monday, March 19th. The local nonprofit provides therapeutic recreation for people with disabilities and children with cancer. Recreation means a lot more than “play time” for these individuals — recreational activities offer healing and life-affirming experiences. Learn more at www.eaglemount.org.
Bridger Brewing provides the Bozeman community with unique hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan-style pizzas, and more. Locally owned, family friendly, and Bobcat proud, Bridger Brewing is the perfect place for lunch or an evening out. To learn more about upcoming events and daily specials, visit www.bridgerbrewing.com or call (406) 587-2124. Bridger Brewing is located at 1609 S 11th Ave. in the Town & Country complex, near campus and just across from the Fieldhouse. They’re open for business from 11:30am–9pm daily. •
