Pizza & percussionists with Red Tractor live sets
Pizza night done right! Complementing its handcrafted pies and wide selection of regional brews, Red Tractor Pizza plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Check out the Americana of Sweet Sage on Monday, March 4th at 6:30pm. Comprised of Amanda Stewart (vocals, guitar) and Garrett Kuntz (banjo, mandolin, guitar), they’ll perform acoustic, alternative, and country covers – not to mention one or two originals.
Frequent Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff will provide the tunes on Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm. Larry is an excellent guitarist and has been a country fan his whole life. He cites Buck Owens as his number one influence. Expect to hear Larry play mostly 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 March 7th 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 an additional performance to Red Tractor on March 14th at 7pm.
On March 8th, 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. An additional Jazz Night is set for March 15th at 7pm.
Enjoy a Saturday night dinner with tableside tunes courtesy of the Vibe Quartet on March 9th at 7pm. The improv quartet fuses a variety of instrumental music ranging from jazz standards to original funk tunes to instrumental popular tunes. The group is a Bozeman area favorite and is not to be missed!
Cap your Sunday Funday with the Lazy Owl String Band on March 10th at 6pm. 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.
Music Monday welcomes the talents of local artist Amy Hubbard on March 11th at 6:30pm. Head down for the all you can eat pizza buffet, check out the acoustics, and show her some love!
Mike & Mike take the stage Tuesday, March 12th at 7pm. With music ranging from folk and country western, to blues and rock, Mike Comstock of Bozeman band Comstock Lode and local musician Mike Doughery perform primarily cover songs with a few originals. You can expect to hear the duo play tunes from a variety of artists including Sam Cooke, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks.
Grab a seat for some locally farmed improv on Wednesday, March 13th with Comedy Night beginning at 7:30pm. High energy comedy, improvised storytelling, and short scenes will keep you good and entertained. Red Tractor hosts one of Gallatin Valley’s only regular live comedy shows every month. The show is all ages, so you can bring the whole family for some laughs.
Howard Beall & the Fake News entertain on Saturday, March 16th at 7pm. The group brings people together by playing groove-based music, specifically pulling from the jazz, rock, and funk genres. The band plays a blend of original compositions, standards, and modern songs with the intent of creating fresh sounds while still respecting the heritage and language of those before them.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main St. in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •