MAXimize New Year’s celebrations, more live music faves at the Sac

An end-of-year staycation awaits at the historic Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks. Cozy rooms, delicious eats, and live entertainment – all under one roof! Wine and dine upstairs in Pompey’s Grill before spending a night on the dance floor with live music in the Sac Bar. Guests, locals, and people from all around are encouraged to head out and enjoy. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts.
Sunrise Karaoke will test vocal abilities on Friday, December 14th. Bring your favorite songs and get ready to impress – or at least give it your best shot! You haven’t done karaoke until you’ve done it with Sunrise. Note: an additional night of Sunrise Karaoke is set for Friday, Dec. 28th.
www.TWANG brings the party on Saturday, December 15th. Their name says it all. The truck drivin’, heart breakin’, honky-tonk dance band has been offering up real country music to their fans since 1998. No smarmy, plastic hat-wearing, Nashville pop from these guys. Classic country and seamless TWANG originals set this band apart from all others in the Western U.S. The band features the combined talents of bass player and vocalist Russ Olsen, drummer Mike Gillan, fiddle and stand up steel guitar player Mike Parsons, lead guitarist and songwriter Marcus Engstrom, as well as rhythm guitar player and songwriter Buck Buchanan. These guys take no prisoners and leave nothing but happy dancers in their wake. Don’t miss a chance to take in one of their “real deal, premium country music” shows. You won’t be sorry.
Cabin Fever entertain on Friday, December 21st. From Manhattan, the band plays a combination of original music, ‘70s rock, and a wide variety of dance tunes from Dwight-style country to Pink Floyd. This five-piece-plus band showcases strong vocal harmonies and a wide variety of instrumentals. Members include Lonny Walker (rhythm guitar), Steve Loessberg (lead guitar), Larry Greenbaum (bass, lead guitar), Josh Fike (drums), Jon Gerhts (bass guitar), Ross Barrett (percussion), and Lane Quandt (harmonica).
Sugar Daddies bring all the favorites on Saturday, December 22nd. This Montana-based trio is comprised of Richard Riesser (guitar), Oscar Dominguez (keyboards, bass), and Ron Craighead (drums). The band has been successfully performing in various venues throughout Southwest Montana since its inception in 2012. While the gist of their material is popular rock n’ roll, country, oldies, R&B and blues, they also have an extensive arsenal of original songs, all of which are palatable, as well as an array of lesser-known but still great songs by both obscure and well-known artists/songwriters. Their main focus is variety, and they half-jokingly have a motto of “No request left behind.” Note: the Sugar Daddies will be back with another show on Saturday, Jan. 5th.
Country rockers BlueBelly Junction return Saturday, December 29th. The group provides audiences with what they consider “rockabilly music” all over the state of Montana. The high-energy band tends to veer away from slow jams, other than the occasional tune. With an arsenal of originals and personalized covers, the guys will keep you on your feet until last call.
Ring in the new year with The MAX on Monday, December 31st. The popular band has entertained and delighted audiences nationwide since the mid-80s, calling Montana home since 1993. With Kyle Brenner (guitar), Mike Young (drums), and Bobb Clanton (bass), The MAX plays spot-on renditions of a wide variety of choice danceable rock n’ roll covers and has two original albums, Shadows in the Shade and Vinyl Valentine. The MAX has opened for Styx, REO Speedwagon, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
First up in 2019, Comstock Lode bring a lively performance on Friday, January 4th. Bozeman’s best classic rock n’ roll and country western band plays covers from the ‘60s through the ‘00s. Creedence, Eagles, Green Day, Grand Funk, Elvis, Skynard, Beatles, Nirvana, Cash, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard – just wait a couple minutes and you’ll hear an old or new favorite.
ALL Sac Bar music begins at 9pm, unless otherwise noted. The Sacajawea Hotel is located at 5 N Main in Three Forks. For more information about these events, visit www.sacajaweahotel.com or call (406) 285-6515.