Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs, Hooligans head up to The Attic 05/25/2018 562 N
Just on the other side of the Bozeman Pass lies The Attic, an upstairs bar and performance venue in historic Downtown Livingston. The Attic is a MUST for dancers and live music lovers. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts.
Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs bring their fiddle-fueled newgrass over the pass Friday, May 18th at 8:30pm. Advance tickets are $8, or $10 at the door. Doors at 7:30pm.
The Bird Dogs have been forging a fresh and energetic sound within the Northwest music scene. Their live shows are highlighted by unbridled energy, and punctuated by songs performed with fervor and swagger. Fusing old time folk songs with a rock n’ roll attitude, the Bird Dogs push the envelope of what a string band would generally be described as.
The band has shared stages with Corb Lund, Hayes Carll, Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Mavericks, Wynonna Judd, Mark Chesnutt, The Lil’ Smokies, and many more. They released their eponymous debut album 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 new album, The Vigilante Session, released in October.
www.TWANG gets the party started, Saturday, May 19th at 8:30pm. Advance tickets are $5, or $7 at the door. Doors at 7:30pm.
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.
Local group Blub is set for a show on Thursday, May 24th at 8pm. Advance tickets are $5 and also available at the door. Doors at 7pm. From the creator of Big Ol’ and Brown, this band of “alternative” performers is composed of Danny Bee, Bill Dwyer, Michael Gillian, and John Sanders.
The Hooligans bring a performance on Friday, May 25th at 8pm. Advance tickets are $5 and also available at the door. Doors at 7pm. Formed in 1990, Hooligans are Bozeman’s longest running roots rock/Americana/blues/jam band. Hooligans are inspired by the improv-driven music of the San Francisco scene as well as early folk, blues, and great rock n’ roll. Prepare to hear tunes from the likes of Bob Marley, Muddy Waters, John Hiatt, Grateful Dead, Traffic, Bob Dylan, Hot Tuna, Van Morrison, and The Band, as well as a handful of originals. The Hooligans’ album Beggars & Thieves is available now.
Advanced ticketing information is available at www.whiskeycreekmontana.com. The Attic is located at 110 N Main St. in Livingston, just above Whiskey Creek Saloon. •
