Coffee Spot sets distract area audiences during isolating winter stretch
With spring still a few months out, many are looking for activities to assuage their off-season cabin fever. Offering a delicious variety of beverages and bites to go with, Downtown Bozeman’s Wild Joe*s is also home to regular live acoustics by local and traveling artists. These Coffee Spot sets are free of admission and a nice alternative to late night bar sets. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Ashley Ross performs Saturday, February 1st from 6–8pm. She’s a Montana-born folk musician dedicated to inspiring and encouraging people through heartfelt original lyrics. She grew up in Bozeman, and has always loved being outdoors. She receives much of her inspiration and “creative juices” from being out in God’s creation. Ross writes her songs based on personal experience and the stories of people around her. While she enjoys performing, she hopes that the message of her songs reaches beyond just one night and can touch those that hear them with truth, Jesus’ love, and with hope. Her album, Beautifully Broken, is available now.
The next Open Mic Night is set for Friday, February 7th from 6–8pm. Enjoy 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.
Let Tyler James serenade your Valentine on Friday, February 14th from 6–8pm. He’s a Bozeman singer/songwriter rooted in rock and Americana who’s fronted local act, Bigsby Jones, and his “big band” the Tyler James Brigade. He also fronts the Neil Young tribute out of Lake Tahoe, The Feelin’ Young. Performing solo acoustic is a rarity so don’t miss this downtown Bozeman set!
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located at 18 W Main in the heart of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com. •