Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot in Downtown Bozeman is a great place for a caffeine fix, but it also doubles as a live music venue for local artists and those passing through our not-so-little mountain town. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Neil Filo Beddow performs Saturday, April 14th from 6–8pm. He plays original folk rock for the soul, and describes his guitar style as the “West Dakota stutter.” Beddow’s musical influences include Lucinda Williams, Ry Cooder, David Bromberg, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. His lyrically scrambled iambic pentameter can be politically bent, spiritually seeking, tongue-in-cheek humorous with just a twist of serious. He’s released albums Ray of Light and Song & Peace with a band called Filo Productions, as well as a solo outing.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Saturday, April 21st from 6–8pm. Come for an evening of music performed by local musicians. Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, poetry, comedy, or theremin and take a turn up at the mic. Show Bozeman what you’re made of! Individual set lengths depend on the number of musicians who want to play. Sign-ups start at 5:30pm — first come, first served. Be sure to bring your friends and support live music in Bozeman! A modest contribution to the kitty will be divided by participating musicians at the end of the night. The more people who come, the more money in the pot. An additional Open Mic Night is set for Friday, May 4th from 6–8pm.
River Bends bring an intimate show on Friday, April 27th from 6–8pm. The local acoustic duo perform harmonic vocals with soul-felt love and intensity. Note: the previously announced performance by Marcedes Carroll has been cancelled.
Woodsmoke Jazz are back on Saturday, May 5th from 6–8pm. Smokin’ standards and original tunes since 2009, the horn-driven jazz combo plays a variety of music including classic jazz, funk, and latin standards. They also throw in jazzed-up versions of additional genres like classic rock and others.
Howard Beall & the Fake News follow with another afternoon show on Sunday, May 6th from 1–3pm. The group is a collection of talented young artists from around the great state of Montana. They bring people together by playing groove-based music, specifically pulling from the jazz, rock, and funk genres. The band plays a blend of original compositions, standards, and modern songs with the intent of creating fresh sounds while still respecting the heritage and language of those before them.
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located at 18 W Main St. in the heart of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com.