Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot in downtown Bozeman is a great place for a caffeine fix, but it also doubles as a live music venue for local artists and those passing through our not-so-little mountain town. There is an exciting upcoming show to kick off the New Year! The coffeehouse will host instrumentalist Maxwell Hughes on Saturday, January 2nd at 7pm.
Maxwell Hughes is the genuine article, a true to form prodigy and virtuoso. Just ask TEDtalks, who invited the self-taught former Lumineers member to demonstrate his unique two handed guitar style at their TEDxCSU event. Hughes didn’t pick up a guitar until 2002. Ever since, he has explored a variety of stringed instruments independently, teaching himself, and innovating unique techniques. In the past few years, he has seen the world as a touring musician, garnered a Grammy nomination for songwriting on the Lumineers debut album, won 3rd place in the International Fingerstyle championship, and continues to gain the admiration of fans and musicians alike as an innovative instrumentalist. His effortless transition from classic finger picking to two-handed-tap technique are an exhilarating experience for a live audience. His percussive approach allows for a sense of movement rarely seen in a solo performer. Maxwell’s other project, Edison, has been making quite a name for themselves in 2015, performing at festivals such as CMJ and SXSW, and being tour support for Iron and Wine. Don’t miss Maxwell Hughes or Edison on tour in 2016! The cost for this Bozeman performance is $10. Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located in the heart of historic downtown Bozeman. Voted #1 coffeehouse in the Best of Bozeman 2014 and 2015, they’re also a Montana Eco Star recipient for sustainable business practices. Their aim is to serve the best coffee, espresso, and tea drinks in Montana–but they’re more than just that! With a capacity of 98 people, Wild Joe*s is also one of Bozeman’s most popular spots for eclectic live music. Wild Joe*s is located in downtown Bozeman on 18 West Main Street. Learn more at wildjoescoffee.com/. •
