The Brothers Comatose return to Southwest Montana with a pair of back-to-back shows on October 23rd and 24th. Opening both nights is “garage Appalachian” collaboration Goodnight, Texas at 8pm on Wednesday and 9pm on Thursday. Tickets to each 21+ show are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Doors at 7pm and 8pm, respectively.
Whether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus, Americana mavens Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of traditional bluegrass, country and rock n’ roll music. The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit with their fierce musicianship and rowdy, rock concert-like shows. The band is back in the studio recording its follow-up to last summer’s Ink, Dust & Luck.
Portland junkbox blues duo Hillstomp takes the stage on Friday, October 25th. Jackson folk/rockers Canyon Kids open at 9pm. Tickets to this 21+ show are $9 in advance and $12 at the door. Doors at 8pm.
Hillstomp is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. North Mississippi trance blues, a bit of Appalachia, and a dash of punkabilly come clanging and tumbling from assorted buckets, cans and BBQ lids, all drenched in rambunctious slide guitar. Their latest album, Monster Receiver, is available now.
Portland-based duo The Talbott Brothers follow on Monday, October 28th at 7pm. Tickets to this 21+ show are $14 in advance and $18 at the door. Doors at 6pm.
As indie folk/rock musicians, Nick and Tyler Talbott are somewhat of an anomaly, originating from a place where farming or ranching are the more typical career paths. Their honest songwriting is not only a breath of fresh air, but collections of down-to-earth messages that prove to be prevalent in today’s world. The duo visits Bozeman in support of Ghost Talker, their second full-length studio release. Blood harmonies and sibling rivalry are evident in their songwriting with lyrics pulling from the trials of everyday life and the questions we all face. Drawing influence from John Mayer, Kaleo and Mumford & Sons, the collection will challenge listeners’ built-in world view and push them to embrace the unknown.
Take part in the HalloWEEN: Ween Tribute on Thursday, October 31st at 9pm. Local musician Joe Knapp and friends will front a sure-to-be-unforgettable halloween party featuring rockin’ Ween tunes all night long. Tickets to this 21+ event are $9 in advance and $12 at the door. Doors at 8pm.
And ushering in a new month is the Dead Sky – Day of the Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute on Friday, November 1st at 9pm. Head down and celebrate with Bozeman’s own tribute group featuring members of Pinky & the Floyd, MOTH, Kelly Nicholson Band, The Hooligans, The Dead Yellers, SlomoJoe and more. Tickets to this 21+ show are $9 in advance and $12 at the door. Doors at 8pm.
Advance tickets for these Filling Station and other upcoming shows are available in-store at Cactus Records and www.cactusrecords.net. For more information, visit www.chickenjamwest.com.