Local musicians show off their stuff with Red Tractor sets
Live music has largely been limited to livestreams through small screens for the past several months, but there are still one or two in-person shows out there. Red Tractor Pizza continues to host Music Mondays at 6:30pm this month, as well as regular sets by some seasoned locals.
Neil Filo Beddow performs October 12th. He plays original folk rock for the soul, and describes his guitar style as the “West Dakota stutter.” His lyrically scrambled iambic pentameter can be politically bent, spiritually seeking, and tongue-in-cheek humorous with just a twist of serious.
Garrett Kuntz is set for October 19th. He’s half of the Bozeman-based Americana duo, Sweet Sage. He’ll perform acoustic, alternative, and country covers – not to mention one or two originals. Head down for the all you can eat pizza buffet, check out the acoustics and show him some love!
Weston Lewis provides the entertainment on October 26th. Lewis plays with a number of local bands, solo performances, and as a sit-in lead guitarist for artists including Andrew Hand Band, John Sherrill, 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.
Currently performing every other Thursday, Bridger Creek Boys return to the stage at 7pm on Oct. 8th and 22nd. 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.
Also at Red Tractor on alternating Fridays, Jazz Night takes over the pizzeria at 7pm on Oct. 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. This regular Friday night show begins 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.
Finally, catch special Saturday show by Vibe Quartet on Oct. 10th at 7pm. The improv four-piece fuses a variety of instrumental music ranging from jazz standards to original funk numbers and instrumental popular tunes.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. Note: Masks required, performances subject to change. •