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CO’s Aaron Dunn, jazzy John Swendseid ensemble at Red Tractor
Be it a first date, working dinner or family meal, you can never go wrong with pizza – no matter how ya slice it! Complementing its handcrafted pies and wide selection of regional brews, Red Tractor Pizza also plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
On May 17th, Jazz Night takes over Red Tractor, as it does every Friday, at 7pm. Curated by guitarist and composer Alex Robilotta, these evenings feature the music styles of jazz, funk, latin, and more. Come out, get ready to groove, and hear America’s only original art form as it exists and evolves in the 21st century. Additional Jazz Nights are set for May 24th and 31st at 7pm.
Lang Termes provide the tunes on Saturday, May 18th at 7pm. His vocal style ranges from mellow folk ballads to growling boogie blues. His style of songwriting – both original music and lyrics – comes deep from the heart, or in some cases, bubbles up from his whimsical sense of irony. Lang’s selection of covers ranges from early country blues to the full gamut of contemporary classics. A few of his biggest influences include Muddy Waters, Woody Guthrie, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, and Townes Van Zandt.
Coloradoan tunesmith Aaron Dunn visits Bozeman with a Red Tractor show on Sunday, May 19th at 7pm. The reggae, blues and soul musician writes songs inspired by life, live, the sea and mountains.
Cleo Toll performs on Monday, May 20th beginning at 6:30pm. A member of the recently formed Stringbean, expect some deliciously homegrown acoustics to go along with the all you can eat pizza buffet and pints of beer.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on May 23 at 7pm. 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. Bridger Creek Boys will bring additional performances to Red Tractor on May 23rd and 30th at 7pm.
Red Tractor hosts the John Swendseid Group on Saturday, May 25th at 6:30pm. The night of groovy jazz fusion is another fantastic opportunity to enjoy some good ole pizza n’ beer among family and friends.
The Dirt Farmers bring a Sunday show on May 26th at 6pm. They’re a foot-stomping string band who have dubbed their musical style “paisley grass.” They’ve 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.
Music Monday sees the talents of Grace Slayden on May 27th beginning at 6:30pm. Come check out the acoustics and show her some love!
Tuesday, April 28th will feature Weston Lewis at 7pm. Lewis plays with a number of local bands, solo performances, and as a sit-in lead guitarist for artists including The Andrew Hand Band, John Sherrill, The Electric Sunday, Lang Termes, Mathias, and MOTH. His solo sets are comprised mostly of acoustic rock covers and some of his original songs. In band settings, he likes to play funk, jazz, country and more.
And on Saturday, June 1st, PermaFunk entertains at 7pm. The Bozeman-based group makes music to keep bodies moving and souls grooving! Expect plenty of funky, soulful, psychedelic, and Latin-infused grooves. The band is inspired by the creativity and passion of the 1970s and everyone who participates in the PermaFunk experiment.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main St. in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •
