Local brewery staple and Bozeman favorite Bridger Brewing is your source for the very best of Montana craft beers and daily gourmet food specials and artisan pizza. The family-friendly brewer also hosts Mussels & Music every Wednesday and {Pints with Purpose} every Monday. Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 8pm, Bridger Brewing hosts Mussels & Music!
Come enjoy some live music and over a half pound of succulent P.E.I. mussels with house-made sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes, topped with parsley and tomato salsa. There is no cover charge for the music. December 16th will see singer and instrumentalist Julie Szewc. All female trio Acony Belles will take over entertainment duties on December 23rd. The Belles are an acoustic band of dynamic women featuring Jody Engstrom on bass, Betsy Wise on guitar, and Chelsea Hunt on fiddle. Dazzling female vocal harmonies take center stage in their arrangements of bluegrass, folk, and soulful Americana tunes. Acony Belles is inspired by great female artists including Red Molly, Wailin’ Jennies, Della Mae, and Gillian Welch. In fact, the band name stems from a Gillian Welch song about an Appalachian wildflower, “Known as the brave Acony Bell.”
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Jesse Atkins will close out the month with live music on December 30th. Jesse is a native Montanan singer/songwriter continuing the tradition of great american troubadours. His proficient finger and flatpicking styles immediately bring to mind such players as: Leo Kottke, John Fahey, Keller Williams and Dave Matthews. Growing up as a self-taught musician, Jess’ lyrics and compositions hide his young age, sounding more like some one who’s been at it for 45 years. Pulling subjects out of thin air, his songs reflect melodies and interpretations of subject we all think about, but can’t articulate. Along with his self-penned compositions, he easily blends in timeless classics that paved the way for acoustic singer/songwriters. His adept versions of songs like Danny O’Keefe’s “Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues,” Santo and Johnny’s “Sleepwalk,” and other blues and country classics, make you feel like he wrote them himself. A stunning instrumentalist and a true showman, Jess Atkins is a must see for any music enthusiast.
Bridger’s {Pints with Purpose} helps the Brewery stand out from all the rest by supporting a local nonprofit each Monday. During these fun and charitable evenings, $1 of every pint sold between the hours of 5pm and 8pm will be donated to the featured organization. Proceeds from December 21st will benefit Montana Youth Tennis Association. The mission of the MYTF is to provide opportunities for children of all backgrounds and abilities to learn, play, enjoy, and excel at the sport of tennis. The Foundation achieves this by raising funds for a wide variety of development programs, many of which are administered by USTA Montana. “Tennis is Elementary” is an after-school program run by USTA Montana in local communities throughout Montana. Bridger Brewing, located on 1609 South 11th Avenue in Bozeman in the Town and Country complex, provides the Bozeman community with unique hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan-style pizzas, and more. Locally owned, family-friendly, and Bobcat proud, Bridger Brewing is located just across from campus and Bobcat athletic facilities. To learn more about upcoming events, visit bridgerbrewing.com or call 587-2124. Hours are 11:30am to 9pm daily. •
