Frequent Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff entertains on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7pm Red Tractor acts: PermaFunk, one man band Mike Oregano & more
Aside from its expansive menu of unique and design-your-own pies, Red Tractor Pizza also serves as a destination for hungry locals in search of live entertainment. Complementing its handcrafted rounds and wide selection of regional brews, the local pizzeria plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Frequent Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff entertains on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7pm. He’s an excellent guitarist and has been a country fan all his life, citing Buck Owens as his number one influence. Expect to hear older country tunes with covers of George Jones, Owens, Johnny Cash, and Charley Pride, just to name a few.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on September 5th at 7pm. The Boys are an acoustic bluegrass quartet steeped in old-time tradition, while also pushing the genre with newgrass. The band blends originals with covers of traditional bluegrass and more contemporary artists. Their style is confident, complex, and full of improvisation that will draw you in and get you shaking all over with bluegrass joy. Bridger Creek Boys will bring additional performances to Red Tractor on September 12th and 19th at 7pm.
On September 6th, Jazz Night takes over Red Tractor, as it does every Friday, at 7pm. Curated by guitarist and composer Alex Robilotta, these evenings feature the music styles of jazz, funk, latin, and more. Come out, get ready to groove, and hear America’s only original art form as it exists and evolves in the 21st century. Additional Jazz Nights are set for September 13th and 20th at 7pm.
PermaFunk is back on Saturday, September 7th at 7pm. The Bozeman-based group makes music to keep bodies moving and souls grooving! Expect plenty of funky, soulful, psychedelic, and Latin-infused grooves. The band is inspired by the creativity and passion of the 1970s and everyone who participates in the PermaFunk experiment.
Music Monday features East Coast artist Mike Oregano on September 9th at 6:30pm. This one man band performs with a unique reggae/hip-hop/jazz style sure to turn heads. He uses his feet to hit the drums as well as an array of fully intuitive pedal boards complete with loopers, bass splits, synthesizer sounds, and more. He records the rhythm section on the spot, and layers over it with drums, solos, and fills, all while singing, rapping, or talk boxing, and soloing on his guitar simultaneously.
Enjoy a Saturday night dinner with tableside tunes courtesy of the Vibe Quartet on September 14th at 7pm. The improv quartet fuses a variety of instrumental music ranging from jazz standards to original funk numbers and instrumental popular tunes. The group is a Bozeman area favorite and is not to be missed!
Tsunami Funk vocalist and guitarist Luke Flansburg is set for Monday, September 16th at 6:30pm. He’ll bring a wide variety of music ranging from funk to rock to blues. Also a member of Pinky & the Floyd and MOTH, prepare for a fun set of covers and originals that will span the genres.
And on Tuesday, September 17th, Dirk Quinn performs at 7pm. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing, he’s developed a unique and progressive style – one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging from the jam band hippies to the jazz snobs.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •
