Eagles Ballroom hosts Seattle rockers Supersuckers, Thunderpussy
Downtown Bozeman’s Eagles Bar is home to entertainment aplenty this summer. The seasoned watering hole features drink specials, Friday night BINGO and burgers, twice weekly karaoke, regular live music by local musicians, and Ballroom shows featuring visiting acts. Here’s a look at who’s playing at FOE in the coming weeks.
Seattle-based rockers Supersuckers front a Ballroom show on Friday, August 2nd at 7pm. The self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band in the World” is celebrating three decades with a summer tour in support of their latest release, the loud, resounding Suck It. The band’s 12th studio album showcases a ruthless, get-it-done trio that sounds rebuilt from Motorhead parts. Tickets to this show are $13.50 in-store at Cactus Records.
Also on August 2nd, Bozeman funk trio Holding for Hux is set for the Friday night bar set downstairs. The group plays a wide variety of groovy rock and funk tunes to keep things saucy for those who want to get out on the floor and boogie. Head down and check ‘em out!
Guitarist and vocalist Robert Lethert of The Innocents (formerly the Booze Hounds) will play a solo set on Wednesday, August 7th at 8pm. Expect to hear a blend of old school country and contemporary Americana. His strong gravely voice will perfectly complement your evening at the downtown watering hole.
Red Glow Buffalo returns to the Eagles on Friday, August 9th. The band plays music that’s fun, adventurous and cool – sometimes loud, but always fresh. They play twangy, rock n’ roll-style originals and many “repurposed” covers. Calling “Montellowstone” home, Red Glow Buffalo draws inspiration from the likes of Rubber Knife Gang, Paul Simon, Reel Big Fish, Tom Petty, The White Stripes, Turnpike Troubadours, Snoop Dogg, The Devil Makes Three, James Gang, The Kinks, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles, any many more.
The next midweek acoustics come courtesy of Daniel Kosel on Wednesday, August 14th at 8pm. He’s a Montana-based singer/songwriter and guitarist who performs originals from his albums Beartooth Stage and The Rain, plus a delicious bevy of covers. His emotionally intelligent poetry, soulful vocals, and pretty guitar stylings make a delightful listening experience best described as “Crues Music,” a self-styled blend of country, rock, and blues.
Missoula-based MudSlide Charley will bring their house-rockin’ roots music to Bozeman on Friday, August 16th. From its first sparks in 2004, the band has continued to ignite and morph over the years into what is now a five-piece powerhouse. The band draws its inspiration from a more antiquated era, when Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker first fused the rough and rural vibes of southern acoustic blues with modern electric instruments. MudSlide Charley weaves their blues foundation with Stax-era R&B, hip-hop, and indie rock to perform original songs that bristle with vital relevance, emotional fervor, and soul-drenched blues.
Back in the Ballroom, Thunderpussy take the stage on Monday, August 19th. New York rock band Hollis Brown will open the show at 9pm. If Thor’s Hammer of the Gods from “Immigrant Song” landed in the hands of four wise, willful and wild women, it would sound something like Thunderpussy. The quartet do the most rock n’ roll thing possible and quite literally fuck up every rock n’ roll stereotype you know to be true, piercing the halls of Valhalla in the process. The Seattle-based group has evolved into a quiet phenomenon with the endorsement of Rolling Stone and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, as well as a string of already legendary performances under their high-waisted belts. Tickets to the Bozeman show are $13.50 in-store at Cactus Records.
Always a blast, Sunrise Karaoke sets up every Thursday and Saturday night at 9pm this summer. Come sing your heart out and maybe even do a dance number between songs.
Bridger Mountain Big Band performs regularly on Sundays from 7–9:30pm. The 17-piece jazz orchestra celebrates the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and more, with original arrangements and music of all genres from the 1900s to today. Check them out on Facebook for performance announcements.
Eagles Bar live music begins at 9pm, unless otherwise noted. Head downtown to play a game of pool, listen to some great local bands, or stop in for a cold one any day of the week! The Eagles is located at 316 E Main, next to the Nova Café. •