An Olympian drag show & more barroom bands at Eagles downtown
Montana winters can be a drag, especially when the snowfall is light! Bozeman’s Eagles Bar is a great place to wait out the spring thaw with friends and neighbors. The downtown hub also features regular live mu
sic by local musicians and visiting acts. Here’s a look at what’s happening at FOE in the coming weeks.
Local musician Kennedy Richards performs Wednesday, January 15th at 8pm. She’s been gigging since the age of sixteen, playing cafés, festivals, and radio shows spanning from Montana’s Pony Bar to breweries in Easthampton, Massachusetts, with influences spanning even further: Jack White, Captain Beefheart, James Booker, Bob Dyla
n, Lou Reed, Chuck Berry, and more.
On Friday and Saturday, January 17th and 18th, Tsunami Funk set up for a pair of lively performances. The Bozeman-favorite group always packs the dance floor with Funk/R&B-rocking grooves. Tsunami Funk plays tunes from artists like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Stone, Kool & the Gang, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, and many more! Tsunami Funk is Eddie T, Luke Flansburg, Nate Anderson, David Charles, and Isaiah Morales.
Poison Lovers guitarist and vocalist Robert Lethert delivers a solo show on Wednesday, January 22nd at 8pm. Expect a blend of old school country and contemporary Americana. His strong gravely voice will perfectly complement your evening at the downtown tavern.
Close 2 Toast are back on Friday and Saturd
ay, January 24th and 25th. Formed from all the right elements found within the Gallatin Valley comes a band like no other, with songs to warm your heart, make you cry, and dance! Grab a drink and drag your partner out on the floor.
Also on Jan. 24th, the Countship of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana hosts its first drag show of 2020 upstairs in the Ballroom. “The Fall of Olympus” begins at 8pm. The 18+ evening includes a $10 cover. Those 21+ must have valid ID to order from bar. Doors at 7pm. Additional weekend events include the Countship Ball and Stepdown on Saturday and closing Sunday Brunch. See the Countship Facebook page for additional details.
Back downstairs, Kristin Lundell takes the stage Wednesday, January 29th at 8pm. The local singer/songwriter and guitarist performs catchy, melodic rock originals inspired by the likes of Veruca Salt, Juliana Hatfield and The Beatles. She’ll also have the audience singing along as she puts her spin on hits that span the decades.
Red Glow Buffalo closes out one month and kicks off another with shows on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st. 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, and many more.
There’s no better Thirsty Thursday than one with Sunrise Karaoke, setting up at FOE every week at 9pm. Sing your heart out, cheer on your friends 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. •