Pizza night at Red Tractor – topped with live tunes, no less!
Aside from its expansive menu of unique and design-your-own pies, Red Tractor Pizza also serves as a destination for hungry locals in search of live entertainment. Complementing its handcrafted rounds and wide selection of regional brews, the local pizzeria plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Sunday, September 22nd, sees the monthly return of The Dirt Farmers at 6pm. They’re a foot-stomping string band who have dubbed their musical style “paisley grass.” They’ve gained a following for their fun-loving mix of old school country, bluegrass, blues and rock – with the occasional slip into hip-hop. The band members, as unique as their song list, serve it all up with a smile on mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle and bass with vocal harmonies. The Dirt Farmers invite you to be “Having a Good Time” and experience the flavor and fun of Montana life.
Music Monday welcomes the talents of the Fina Mae Band on September 23rd at 6:30pm. Head down for the buffet and a brew, kick back and enjoy the acoustics.
Weston Lewis is back on Tuesday, September 24th at 7pm. Lewis plays with a number of local bands, solo performances, and as a sit-in lead guitarist for artists including The Andrew Hand Band, John Sherrill, The Electric Sunday, Lang Termes, Mathias, and MOTH. His solo sets are comprised mostly of acoustic rock covers and some of his original songs. In band settings, he likes to play funk, jazz, country and more.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on September 26th 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 bring an additional performance to Red Tractor on October 3rd at 7pm.
On September 27th, 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 Nights is set for October 4th at 7pm.
Paul Cataldo closes out the month on Monday, September 30th at 6:30pm. The Americana singer/songwriter developed his backwoods wilderness-inspired Americana while living in Asheville, NC through his late ‘20s and early ‘30s. He now records and tours with wife and bandmate, Leva. Together they sing songs and tell stories about everything from alcoholism, war, poverty and jealousy, all the way down the road to songs of peace and love. Paul’s latest release, Wild & Free, is available now.
Frequent Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff entertains on Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm. He’s an excellent guitarist and has been a country fan all his life, citing Buck Owens as his number one influence. Expect to hear older country tunes with covers of George Jones, Owens, Johnny Cash, and Charley Pride, just to name a few.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •