Red Tractor stage sees a busy February with batch of Bozeman’s best
Now celebrating 6 years of service to the community, Red Tractor continues to be the go-to venue for delicious pizza and regular live music. The hand-tossed, brick oven pizzeria is ready to serve parties large and small for occasions celebratory or casual. Here’s a look at the upcoming entertainment.
Take in a Sunday show by the Lazy Owl String Band on February 9th at 6pm. A diverse group of musicians, influences range from jazz and blues to punk rock. However varied, the Owls are 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.
Tsunami Funk vocalist and guitarist Luke Flansburg performs on Monday, February 10th 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.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on February 13th 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.
On Friday, February 14th, Jazz Night takes over Red Tractor. The Valentine’s Day show begins 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.
Jess Atkins is set for Saturday, February 15th. The Montana native’s finger and flatpicking styles bring to mind players like Leo Kottke, John Fahey, Keller Williams and Dave Matthews. A self-taught musician, his songs reflect melodies and interpretations of subjects everyone thinks about, but can’t always articulate. Along with his self-penned compositions, he easily blends in timeless classics like Danny O’Keefe’s “Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues” and Santo and Johnny’s “Sleepwalk,” among other blues and country tunes.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •