Longtime casual meet-up Bridger Brewing is the place to be for suds and slice-lovers of all palates, whether you’re a traditionalist or looking for concoctions with a more innovative tilt. The local brewery continues to host Music & Mussels on Wednesday evenings and {Pints with Purpose} on Mondays. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts and nonprofits.
Wednesday nights from 5:30–8pm, Bridger presents Music & Mussels! Enjoy some live music and succulent, steamed mussels while sipping on your favorite flavor.
Edis & the Incredibles are next up with a January 15th show. Front woman Edis Kittrell’s unique brand of folky, bluesy tunes has moved and entertained audiences for many years. Her primary instruments are her powerful and heartfelt vocals. Edis also plays six and twelve-string guitar, four and five-string bass, ukulele and percussion. Influences include Bonnie Raitt, Marshall Tucker and George Jones, but whatever the song, you can count on heartfelt vocals and fine musicality.
Bridger Creek Boys follow on January 22nd. 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’ll draw you in and have you shaking all over with bluegrass joy.
The happy hour spot hosts Walcrik on January 29th. Andrew Morehouse and Tim Baucom have been playing and writing together for the better part of a decade, with their debut EP available now. This Bozeman-based folk/bluegrass duo plays original, traditional and cover music.
Bridger Brewing also plays host {Pints with Purpose} every Monday night from 5–8pm where a dollar of every pint sold is donated to a featured local nonprofit. Here’s a look at who’s on the calendar in the coming weeks. Head in to enjoy a house-brewed pint and be charitable in the process!
Proceeds from January 20th will benefit the Hope House. A program of the Gallatin Mental Health Center, the local facility ensures patients access to stabilization, achieved through round-the-clock monitoring for those with the diagnosis relating to a mental health crisis. Learn more at www.gallatinmentalhealth.org.
Aid the efforts of Heart of the Valley on January 27th. The local nonprofit compassionately shelters the lost and surrendered pets of Gallatin and Madison valleys, also enhancing the lives of people and companion animals through pet adoption and education. Learn more at www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org.
Bridger Brewing provides the Bozeman community with unique hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan-style pizzas and more. Learn more about upcoming events and daily specials at www.bridgerbrewing.com. Hours are 11am to 9pm daily. •