Attic does holidays right w/ Naughty Xmas Show, New Year’s Stomp’n Eve
Downtown Livingston’s favorite live music spot brings in acts to suit every palate – and plenty of cocktails to go with ‘em! Here’s a look at some of the upcoming artists heading up to The Attic.
www.TWANG follows with a show on Friday, December 21st at 8:30pm. Their name says it all. The truck drivin’, heart breakin’, honky-tonk dance band has been offering up real country music to their fans since 1998. No smarmy, plastic hat-wearing, Nashville pop from these guys. Classic country and seamless TWANG originals set this band apart from all others in the Western U.S. The band features the combined talents of bass player and vocalist Russ Olsen, drummer Mike Gillan, fiddle and stand up steel guitar player Mike Parsons, lead guitarist and songwriter Marcus Engstrom, as well as rhythm guitar player and songwriter Buck Buchanan. These guys take no prisoners and leave nothing but happy dancers in their wake. Don’t miss a chance to take in one of their “real deal, premium country music” shows. You won’t be sorry.
For those who like a little naughty mixed in with their nice this time of year, join Speakeasy for the Naughty Christmas Show on Saturday, December 22nd at 8pm. The group performs songs from the ‘20s through ‘60s and features Rich “Pinky” Ruggles, Joanne Gardner Lowell, Bob Bramblett and Scott Boehler.
“The Naughty Christmas show started several years ago at Pine Creek,” said vocalist Joanne Gardner Lowell. “We find the most obscure songs and some of them are… a little bit naughty. Mostly, it’s good clean fun and a great way to meet some friends for a fun night out. We did this two years ago at the Attic that turned into quite the dance party.”
This show isn’t for young audiences but Lowell suggests it’s a good way to celebrate the season and maybe do a little dancing. Tickets for the Naughty Christmas show are $10 and available at the bar and door.
The Waiting is back with another “Petty Party” on Friday, December 28th at 8:30pm. The Bozeman-based roadhouse rock n’ roll band celebrates the music of Tom Petty. Not exactly a “cover” or “tribute” band, they’re, in the spirit of The Heartbreakers, first and foremost a BAND: a motley mix of musicians and friends interpreting the songs of one of rock’s greatest legends.
The band’s motto is “We bring the Petty to your town,” and since 2013 they’ve been doing exactly that all across the Treasure State. Whether it’s one of Tom Petty’s smash hits with the Heartbreakers, a sampling from his solo albums, or even a collaboration with the Traveling Wilburys, The Waiting runs the gamut, performing each tune with undeniable, fiery live energy and a devotion to showing each person in the crowd a damn good time.
Ring in the New Year with a rockin’ night of foot-stomping bluegrass with Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs and the Lazy Owl String Band on Monday, December 31st beginning at 9pm.
The Bird Dogs’ live shows are highlighted by unbridled energy, punctuated by songs performed with fervor and swagger. Fusing old time folk songs with a rock n’ roll attitude, the group push the envelope of what a string band would generally be described as. Having shared stages with Corb Lund, Hayes Carll, Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Mavericks, Wynonna Judd, Mark Chesnutt, and The Lil’ Smokies, they released their eponymous debut in the spring of 2016. Recorded live at Basecamp Studio, the album is one that reflects their live show and makes you want to stomp your feet and crack open a beer. Their latest album, The Vigilante Session, released last year.
A diverse group of musicians, the Lazy Owls’ influences range from jazz and blues to punk rock. However varied their influences, they’re undeniably steeped in an old-timey traditional style. The group encapsulates an ethic of hard driving, whiskey drinking, boot-stomping music with infectious energy that’s sure to get you moving. The band’s repertoire is heavily rooted in original material that pays homage to the tradition from which it was begotten.
Advanced ticketing information is available at www.theatticmontana.com. The Attic is located at 110 N Main St. in Livingston, just above Whiskey Creek Saloon. •
