The historic Rialto theater has reopened its doors in the heart of Downtown Bozeman. This brand new event venue promises to bring an exciting lineup of top-tier talent from around the country. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming happenings.
Bozeman Doc Series will present a special screening of Gimme Shelter on Sunday, April 29th at 6:30pm. Tickets to this event are $10. Doors at 6pm.
Called the greatest rock film ever made, this landmark documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their notorious 1969 U.S. tour. When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco’s Altamont Speedway, Direct Cinema pioneers David and Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin were there to immortalize on film the bloody slash that transformed a decade’s dreams into disillusionment.
Kicking off a new month, Mike Love performs with Cas Haley on Thursday, May 3rd at 8pm. Tickets to this all ages show are $16. Doors at 7pm.
With a foundation rooted in the spirituality and message-based music of Reggae and Rastafari, Mike Love blends the sounds of progressive and classic rock, pop, R&B, soul, blues, flamenco, jazz and so much more. Love’s songs take you on a journey, one of healing and inspiration. One designed to help you on your path to knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Love’s latest release, Unleash the Love, is available now.
Mike Love has shared the stage with artists like Stephen Marley, Don Carlos, Trevor Hall, Nahko and Medicine for the People, John Butler Trio, Groundation, Steel Pulse, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson.
The Waiting follow with special guest Jason Wickens on Friday, May 4th at 8:30pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $12. Doors at 7:30pm.
Bozeman-based roadhouse rock n’ roll band The Waiting 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. Whetherit’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.
On Saturday, May 5th, The Rialto joins forces with Alter Cycles, Summit Bike and Ski, and Sklar Bikes to present Cycle De Mayo: A Bicycle Fiesta beginning at 8:30pm. Tickets to this all ages show (with parent or guardian) are $6. Doors at 7:30pm.
Beginning in the afternoon with a critical mass-style bike gathering, this event will give everyone a reason to pull out their wheels in anticipation of another biking season. Hit up some area favorite bike palaces along a winding, twisting path through town, ending at The Rialto with a night of information, short films, a local slide show, and live music to send you off into a Cycle-Shangri-La. Celebrate post-graduation and party down to some sweet sweet rock n’ roll from Wire Rider and The Salamanders, as well as some curated tunes in the Burn Box from one of Bozeman’s best DJs, Mr. Dave Hollier. See website for further event details.
The Rialto presents its second cabaret-style Songwriter’s Roundtable on Thursday, May 10th featuring Claire Kleese, Jessica Joyce, Katherine Taylor and Madeline Hawthorne Kelly, with Elaine Kelly on violin, beginning at 8pm. Tickets to this event are $5. Doors at 7pm. Come early and snag the best seats in the house for another evening of storytelling, songcraft, and maybe even a few tunes!
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience makes its triumphant return to Bozeman on Friday, May 11th at 8:30pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $25. Doors at 7:30pm.
Zoso embodies Page, Plant, Bonham, and Jones in their spirit, tightly wound talent and authenticity. Each band member has been carefully selected to portray both the appearance and playing styles of their Led Zeppelin counterparts. Zoso’s live shows are not about simply playing the right notes, they are about aura and feeling, harkening back to the unique atmosphere Led Zeppelin created. It’s in the way they play: each band member’s mastery of authentic vintage instruments, coupled with spot on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, their compelling stage persona, and distinct Led Zeppelin sound, with astounding visual imagery recreates the music, magic, and mystery of a Zeppelin concert.
The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in the center of historic Downtown Bozeman. Get further acquainted with this exciting new event space at www.rialtobozeman.com, where you can also peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets. Follow the Rialto on Facebook for the most up to date event announcements, @therialto.
