Hoot returns to streets of historic Downtown Livingston
After last year’s break due to street construction, one of Park County’s most anticipated events – the Livingston Hoot – returns to the streets of historic downtown on Thursday, August 8th from 4–10pm.
The annual gathering is a free, family friendly celebration complete with children’s area, nonprofit organizations, food and drink vendors, and of course a large stage featuring great live music! Performing in 2019 are Texas boogie legend Marcia Ball and opening swing band The Western Flyers. Music starts at 6pm.
“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician of the Year and a four-time Grammy nominee, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage. Her rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. With each new release, her reputation as a profoundly soulful singer, a boundlessly talented pianist and a courageous, inventive songwriter continues to grow. Her love of the road has led to years of soul-satisfying performances at festivals, concert halls and clubs. Her latest release, Shine Bright, is available now.
One of the most exciting bands to glide onto the music scene in years, the Western Flyers’ unique sound is a cross-section of the Great American Songbook: classic western swing, hot jazz and swing standards, vintage country and cowboy songs, and electrifying old-time fiddle tunes. Blending tradition with musical innovation, their entertaining show is sure to astound the music fan in all of us.
Hoot co-producers John Lowell and Joanne Gardner Lowell are pleased with what the event has become. “It has exceeded our expectations,” said John Lowell. “We are just thrilled with how many people missed it last year and have told us how much they love the Hoot.”
Livingston City Manager Mike Kardoes added, “The City of Livingston has been a proud sponsor of the Hoot and we have enjoyed the vibrancy and sense of community it brings to our Downtown. We certainly welcome the Hoot home to the new and improved Livingston Downtown in 2019.”
The Hoot has brought thousands of people downtown to enjoy free shows with artists Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Jon Cleary, Roy Rogers, the Tin Men, Fishing Music, the Quebe Sisters and many more special guests including Bill Payne, Phil Aaberg and John Mayer. The Hoot has been nominated the Governor’s Tourism Event of the Year and won the Park County Community Journal’s “Special Event of the Year” honor for three consecutive years.
Mighty Fine Time presents the Hoot in partnership with the City of Livingston and fiscal sponsor the Park County Community Foundation with support from a host of local businesses and individuals. For further event details and , please visit www.livingstonhoot.com. •