Spring is coming, even if the permafrost suggests otherwise! Warm the belly after a day of winter activity with a hot coffee accompanied by some live music at Wild Joe*s. Downtown Bozeman’s Coffee Spot is a great place to check out early evening and afternoon sets by local and traveling artists. And of course, their menu offers plenty of delicious caffeinated and other treats to enjoy alongside the tunes! Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
On Sunday, March 10th, Matthew Weber takes the stage from 1–3pm. The multi-faceted performer specializes in improvisation of all forms of entertainment. He studied classical guitar and theater at Valparaiso University in Indiana and has developed a style of performance that adapts to each audience. Weber continually studies different genres of music and implements them into his own style so that the diversity of sound can accompany any social setting. Off stage, he’s a yoga instructor and designer of functional art and interactive art installations at various music and art festivals around the world.
Friday, March 15th sees a solo set by Jackson Holte from 6–8pm. The Missoulian guitar player and songwriter has played with Newlyweds, Gooseberries, and now fronts his own band, Jackson Holte & the Highway Patrol. His solo set expands on the Americana sound that has made the latter a barroom favorite in Western Montana, also delving into his roots with folk songwriting and blues guitar playing. Holte’s dexterous picking breathes life into sturdy songs, bounding across genres to complement a mature voice that is alternately insightful or irreverent.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Saturday, March 16th from 6–8pm. Come for an evening of music performed by local musicians. Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, poetry, comedy, or theremin and take a turn up at the mic. Show Bozeman what you’re made of! Individual set lengths depend on the number of musicians who want to play. Sign-ups start at 5:30pm – first come, first served. Be sure to bring your friends and support live music in Bozeman! A modest contribution to the kitty will be divided by participating musicians at the end of the night. The more people who come, the more money in the pot.
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located at 18 W Main St. in the heart of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com. •
