Cottonwood-line at music off Main
Get ready! After the success of last year’s festivities, Music Off Main will return to Belgrade with monthly events throughout the summer–and the fun is bigger than ever! The first of the season is set to occur on Thursday, June 16th, when four (4!) local bands bring their talents to an event fun for the whole family! Here’s a look at the awesome lineup of music. The first acts of the night will be featured inside Desert Rose. Tom Kirwan will kick things off with a performance between 5-8pm. Tom is a Gallatin Valley Native and singer/songwriter, born in the same town as his Gibson Guitar. He covers songs from old Country to Folk and a bunch of original tunes with titles ranging from “Whiskey and Worry” to “Hooked Jawed Fishes.” Americana band Cottonwood Line will follow Tom’s set inside from 8-10pm. They will be playing a harmony-driven mix of original songs and traditional country, blues, gospel, and folk. Cottonwood Line is made up of Tarek Isham (guitar, harmonica, percussion and voice) and Julia Sanders (banjo, percussion and voice).
They met and started playing together in New Orleans, a town overflowing with American roots music. We head outdoors for the second batch of performances.
Groove Wax will provide the sounds from 6-9pm. The rock, country, and blues band is comprised of former Jamelution members Cindy Damjanovich, Junior Damjanovich, and Nik Damjanovich, plus former SaddleTramp Band member Gary Peterson, and Rockin’ Steve ‘Monster’ Melia of Billings. They play rock, country, and blues. Cabin Fever will keep you dancing into the night with an energetic show from 9-midnight. From Manhattan, the band plays a combination of original music, 70s rock, and a wide variety of dance tunes from Dwight-style country to Pink Floyd. This 5-piece-plus band showcases strong vocal harmonies and a wide variety of instrumentals. The members are Lonny Walker on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Steve Loessberg on lead guitar and vocals, Larry Greenbaum on bass, lead guitar, and vocals, Josh Fike on drums and vocals, Jon Gerhts on bass guitar, Ross Barrett with percussion, and Lane Quandt on harmonica and vocals. Brought to you by Desert Rose, Bar 3, Kenyon Noble, and Boxers, this free family friendly community event is happening in the alley behind West Main Street. A bouncy house and fun games will be provided for the kids. Make sure to come check out this exciting event created for the locals, by the locals! •
