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.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Friday, May 4th 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 Saturday, May 19th from 6–8pm.
Woodsmoke Jazz is 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.
Fox & Bones return to Wild Joe*s on Friday, May 11th from 6–8pm. This conceptual folk collaboration between American songwriters Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore is based in Portland. The duo combines lush two-part harmonies and a complex, heartwarming lyrical landscape with soft-spoken yet rich musical accompaniment. Live, they draw their audience in with their quirky banter and adorable onstage chemistry, creating – and inspiring in their fans – an archetype for true love in the modern world. Their debut album, The Remarkable Adventures Of, is available now. There is a $5 cover for this show.
On Saturday, May 12th, people of all ages will gather for the KGLT “Beatles Sing-along” Fundraiser from 7–9pm. The evening will include a wide variety of songs recorded into our collective memory after The Beatles detonated a cultural explosion of music and energy that still reverberates today! Songs chosen for the evening will be hand-picked from their many albums including, but not limited to, “She Loves You” (Meet the Beatles!), “Norwegian Wood” (Rubber Soul), “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” (Help!), “Obladi Oblada” (The White Album) and “Eight Days a Week” (Beatles for Sale) to name a few.
Kate Bryan, Cliff DeManty and Ron Schimpff – members of Kate & the AlleyKats – will provide instrumental accompaniment and will lead attendees in song with the help of other Bozeman musician-friends. Lyrics will be provided for the Sing-along.
Raise your voice in song while simultaneously supporting KGLT Radio’s legacy of informative and varied public programming, entertainment and music shared with Gallatin Valley and beyond. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested at the door with 100% of contributions directly benefiting KGLT.
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.
