Delight in Bozeman’s best crusts & crooners at Red Tractor
For more than five years, Red Tractor Pizza has served as a destination for hungry locals also in search of live entertainment. Complementing its handcrafted rounds and wide selection of regional brews, the local pizzeria plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Left on Tenth deliver a Saturday show on August 24th at 7pm. The band blends elements of funk, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, rock n’ roll, blues, and everything in between. Citing influences like Sublime, The Wailers, Toots and the Maytals, Jimi Hendrix, and Fat Freddy’s Drop, they create original music interspersed with the occasional cover tune. With danceable energetic vibes, the audience participation has as much an impact on the show as the band itself.
Sunday, August 25th, sees the monthly return of The Dirt Farmers 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.
Sista Otis
Check out Sista Otis for Music Monday on August 26th at 6pm. She is a songwriting, soul-singing prophetess of rock n’ roll. Sista Otis’ voice is pumps out 100% proof soul-shine so warm and good, it’ll make you throw your hands up and shout! She cut her teeth as a traveling street kid musician, writing and performing her own songs for pocket change, to become a national touring artist. She puts on quite a show, so don’t miss it!
Weston Lewis is back on Tuesday, August 27th 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.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on August 29th 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.
On August 30th, 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.
Left on Tenth keyboardist Daniel Harvala brings a solo show to Red Tractor on Saturday, August 31st at 7pm. The band blends elements of funk, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, rock n’ roll, blues, and everything in between. Head down and enjoy his solo renditions!
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •
