BoomBox, Brother Ali perform at Rialto
Great acts give us a reason to leave the confines of our living room during the snowy season. Downtown Bozeman’s Rialto features the perfect happy hour spot and fantastic live entertainment for the outing inclined. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming happenings.
Next up is electronic music project BoomBox on Thursday, February 6th. Ethno opens at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $18. Doors at 7pm.
A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. Since first emerging in the early aughts, the group has been quietly seasoning and simmering this recipe to perfection, reaching a boiling point on their latest effort, Western Voodoo. BoomBox has become a streaming favorite with numerous tracks cracking a million plays on Spotify, and have had audiences grooving at Red Rocks, Electric Forest, Hangout and High Sierra.
Minneapolis MC Brother Ali visits Bozeman on Friday, February 7th. Open Mike Eagle and DJ Last Word kick off the music at 8pm. Advance general admission tickets to this all-ages show are $22. VIP packages available. Doors at 7pm.
Over the past two decades, Brother Ali has earned wide critical acclaim for his deeply personal, socially conscious and inspiring brand of hip-hop. He’s unleashed a series of lauded projects, establishing himself as one of the most respected independent voices in music. The latest chapter in that celebrated journey is Secrets & Escapes, a collection produced entirely by Evidence.
Denver-based live electronic act Nobide performs on Saturday, February 8th. The music starts at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $10. Doors at 7pm.
Setting traditional instruments amid an electronic backdrop, the Nobide sound has been described as “Organic Electronic.” Inspired by the diverse landscapes of Colorado, the trio confidently explores different musical styles. Rowdy enough for dance floors and deep enough for quiet exploration, the Nobide grooves are far-reaching. They point to “not biding time,” taking every opportunity to engage with life via sound, color and wonder. Recent singles “In the Night” and “Cru” are available now.
Magic City Hippies, Miami’s genre-defying dynamos, take the stage Monday, February 10th. Neo-soul pop artist Tim Atlas opens at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $17.50. Doors at 7pm.
Magic City Hippies’ standout debut album Modern Animal is a mosaic of poolside grooves and lingering, sun-kissed melodies. The indie funk band is one of streaming’s ascendant groups whose live shows have captivated audiences at major festivals like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and BottleRock.
As part of the “Exit/Reality” Tour, Minnesota spins on Tuesday, February 11th. Opening acts include Thelem, EastGhost and Thook at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $19.50. Doors at 7pm.
Christian Bauhofer, known by his fans as his party-crushing alter ego Minnesota, is one of the most innovative and proficient electronic producers to come out of the West Coast bass music movement. His sound breaks away from the various subgenres of EDM but holds onto origins of dubstep and hip-hop, creating a truly authentic experience for his audience. Recent double-single “Two Faced” and “Lattice” are out now.
Veteran hip-hop foursome Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are set for a Rialto show on Thursday, February 13th. The music begins at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $45. Doors at 7pm.
The Cleveland-born hip-hop group was formed in the early 90s by rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone. N.W.A.’s Eazy-E signed Bone Thugs to Ruthless Records prior to their 1993 debut EP Creepin on ah Come Up, which features the hit single “Thuggish Ruggish Bone.” Bone Thugs has worked with the late Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Eazy-E and Big Pun, among many other artists. About.com ranked them #12 on their list of the “25 Best Rap Groups of All Time,” and MTV called them “the most melodic hip-hop group of all time.”
Progressive bluegrass outfit Kitchen Dwellers are back in town for a two-night run with Two Night Stand on Friday and Saturday, February 14th and 15th. Music begins at 8pm each night. Advance tickets to these all-ages shows range $22–$40. Doors at 7pm.
In the near decade they’ve been together, the four-piece has performed for thousands at Red Rocks, shared bills with the likes of Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters and Twiddle, and graced festival stages from Northwest String Summit to WinterWonderGrass. The group has transcended traditional genre boundaries, blending virtuosic bluegrass wizardry with ecstatic rock and roll energy and adventurous psychedelia. With Muir Maid, the group has come fully into their own, seamlessly blending the past, present and future of string band music to create their most daring and collaborative work yet.
The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in Downtown Bozeman. Peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets at www.logjampresents.com/rialto. Follow the Rialto on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date event announcements. •