Your destination weekend is but an hour away as Chico Hot Springs offers welcoming accomodations, a natural hot springs to soak in, and live entertainment every weekend!
The first few weekends in February have an ecclectic slate of performers sure to keep everyone on their feet. Idle Ranch Hands will take the stage Friday, February 5th and Saturday the 6th. Harkening back to a time when country music was the music for hard workin’, hard livin’ people, the Idle Ranch Hands play a brand of hard drivin’ electric honky tonk not heard since Bakersfield heroes, Buck Owens and Merle Haggard ruled the airwaves in the late 1960’s. Made up of current and former members of Russ Nasset & the Revelators, Tom Catmull and the Clerics and the Country Kings, the Idle Ranch Hands Band have the music pedigree, sharp looks and energetic style that the people crave! With Sam Nasset on electric guitar, Gibson Hartwell on pedal steel guitar, Tim Martin on bass, and Duke Kirschenmann on drums, the Idle Ranch Hands have gained a strong following in Western Montana and beyond. Expect to hear classic country and honky tonk songs made famous by Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Lefty Frizzell, George Jones and others, as well as original country music and hot instrumentals! One thing is for sure, after seeing the western suits and hearing the hard country sounds of the Idle Ranch Hands, you’ll wonder if you’re back in a smoke filled juke joint, sipping .25¢ beers and watching the pretty girls waltz and two step the night away! For a closer look at Idle Ranch Hands, visit their official facebook and Reverbnation pages. The Wench will perform Friday, February 12th and Saturday the 13th. For most people, the image of an “acoustic duo” conjures images of two soft spoken musicians singing folk rock and hippie jam songs. This is not the case with The Wench. Two original members of The Clintons, John & Josh joke that, “we’re half the band, twice the party.” The guys have played over 1,200 shows together at this point in their career, and are no strangers to throwing a rocking party. Their show is a hotdish or “badasserole” of musical genres and style. All Chico shows begin at 9pm. Chico Hot Springs is the perfect location for your getaway…not too long of a drive, but also just far enough away to leave your troubles behind. The historic resort is located in the heart of Paradise Valley, just north of Yellowstone National Park and nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Absaroka Mountain Range. Chico offers an extraordinary variety of accommodations, exceptional dining, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, ultimate relaxation, all with a warm smile and welcoming spirit from their friendly staff. Chico Hot Springs is located in Pray, Montana, 20 miles south of Livingston. Come sip, soak, and swing! For more information, call (406) 333-4933 or visit chicohotsprings.com. •
