A Montana-authentic evening of delicious food paired with the savory sounds of an eclectic roster of local music artists awaits you at Desert Rose Restaurant & Catering in downtown Belgrade.
Dave-Fuqua at Desert Rose
Here’s a look at music coming up. Heather Lingle will take the stage for New Year’s Eve on Thursday, December 31st. Heather is a Montana-based singer/songwriter whose debut radio release “Last Call on Love” made it into the top 40 on New Music Weekly’s National Country chart in 2012. She fronts a band comprised of a lead guitar player and upright string bassist, both of whom spent a considerable amount of time playing professionally in Nashville. Heather is the front person and rhythm guitarist. Dave Fuqua is set to perform Friday, January 1st. Dave is a self taught pianist. All music played will be riginal compositions written by Dave himself. What originally started out as a hobby is now developing into much more. His compositions will give the listener a completely new and original experience. Todd F. Green will play a solo set Saturday, January 2nd. Green, originally from Michigan, has lived in the area for more than thrity years. He is known for his acoustic light rock musical style and passion for vinyl records. When Green is not performing, the self-proclaimed “Vinyl Junkie” sells high end audio equiptment out of his shop TTVJ Audio in his home of Three Forks. A special Yeti’s Jam & Party will be held on Thursday, January 7th. This is a weekly jam session open to all string players of various instrumental styles. The Dirt Farmers will return to Desert Rose on Friday, January 8th. This Bozeman string band calls its musical style “Paisley Grass.” Spanning generations from 19-year-old Kelly Hagerman on guitar and vocals to 72 year-old Bill Devine on Dobro, they’re a Montana country meets cosmopolitan exprience. Nate Fortier, Shawna and Catey Lockhart round out the group on mandolin, stand-up bass, and vocals, respectively. The band often includes an extended line-up of guest musicians including fiddle and banjo. Lead guitarist and vocalist Jeff Belino of popular Bottom of the Barrell band comes eager to play on Saturday, January 9th. With musical influences as far-reaching as the early outlaws like Johnny, Waylon and Willie all the way through Ozzy and Metallica, having suffered the 80’s and 90’s, to the current favorites like Hayes Carll, Robert Keen, and most of the newer “red-dirt” bands. Having loved and left the earlier musical influences for the current fancy, Jeff’s style of playing incorporates them all. Sweet, savvy, classic country combined with heavy guitar overtones create the sound of Jeff’s playing today. Another Yeti’s Jam will take place on Thursday, January 14th. Drink Me Pretty is set to perform Friday, January 15th. The Bozeman-based band is a dedicated unit that serves up a dirty cocktail of Blues Boogie Rock and Roll. Members include Sadie Locken on rhythm guitar and vocals, Isaac Carroll on lead guitar, Ben Dufendach on box drum, and Austin Rehyer ticklin’ strings on the fiddle. Come see the band that plays it quick and gritty–no chaser. Americana band Cottonwood Line are set to perform on Saturday, January 16th. They will be playing a harmony-driven mix of original songs and traditional country, blues, gospel, and folk. Cottonwood Line is made up of Tarek Isham (guitar, harmonica, percussion and voice) and Julia Sanders (banjo, percussion and voice). They met and started playing together in New Orleans, a town overflowing with American roots music. Located in downtown Belgrade at 27 West Main, Desert Rose is open daily from 11am to 9pm. All music starts at 7pm. For more information about these performances, the menu, or catering services, call 924-2085. •
