The Rialto is home to plenty of live entertainment to help the antsy folks of Southwest Montana make it to spring unscathed! The historic theater brings an exciting lineup of top-tier talent from around the country to its event space in Downtown Bozeman. Here’s a look at just a few of the upcoming happenings.
Massachusetts-based ensemble Darlingside is set for a performance on Tuesday, March 12th with River Whyless, a baroque folk band from North Carolina, opening at 8:30pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $16. Doors at 7:30pm.11
Darlingside brings an eclectic blend of ‘60s folk, clever wry wit, classical arrangements, soaring harmonies, and a modern indie-rock sensibility. The four vocalists and multi-instrumentalists construct every piece collaboratively, pooling ideas so that each song bears the imprint of four different writing voices. Playful vocal permutations swing from four-part unison to CSNY-inspired group harmonies, underpinned by rich, carefully crafted soundscapes. The final product threads the collective memory of the four songwriters, nodding to the music of their parents’ generation while establishing a sound that is all their own. The group’s latest album, Extralife, released last year.
An Evening of Blues with “Ambassador of” Guy Davis comes to the Rialto with back-to-back performances on Saturday, March 16th at 6pm and 9pm. Tickets to these 18+ shows are $18. Doors at 5:30pm and 8:30pm, respectively.
Davis once said, “I like antiques and old things, old places, that still have the dust of those who’ve gone before us lying upon them.” Blowing that dust off just enough to see its beauty is something he’s excelled at for over twenty years of songwriting and performing. It’s no wonder his reverence for the music of the Blues Masters who’ve gone before him has been evident in every album he’s ever recorded or concert he’s given.
Davis has had his musical storytelling influenced by artists like Blind Willie McTell and Big Bill Broonzy, and his musicality from artists as diverse as Lightnin’ Hopkins and Babatunde Olatunji. However, there’s one man Davis most credits for his harmonica techniques, by stealing and crediting from him everything that he could, and that man is the legendary Sonny Terry. Davis’ latest album, Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train – A Look Back at Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, is an homage to these two hugely influential artists, not only on Davis’ career, but to thousands of musicians around the world.
Philly outfit G. Love & Special Sauce take the stage Tuesday, March 19th with Ben Sparaco and The New Effect getting things started at 8pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $35. VIP Pre-Show Pop-Off passes are also available for $99 (includes general admission ticket). Doors at 7:30pm for main show.
Garrett “G.Love” Dutton, Jeffrey “The Houseman” Clemens and Jimmy “Jazz” Prescott are celebrating their 25th year as touring and recording artists. With over 15 records released, this pioneering band has been an influence to artists such as Jack White, Jack Johnson, The Avett Brothers, Slightly Stoopid and many more. With their signature blend of Delta blues, hip-hop, funk, rock n’ roll and jazz, Special Sauce has created its own funky stew of American music. Expect a high energy mashup of funky beats and songs written from the front porch to get the world smiling and dancing to the positive message of Love and the Blues. The group’s latest album, Love Saves the Day, is available now.
The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in the center of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about the venue at www.rialtobozeman.com, where you can also peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets. Follow the Rialto on Facebook for the most up to date event announcements. •