The Filling Station serves as an oasis for live music lovers, a local venue that brings in locally celebrated musicians and traveling acts of every genre. The concerts showcase a variety of artists, welcoming diverse audiences to the north Bozeman space with performances held throughout the week.
Trygh opens for a night of music courtesy of BoZambique on May 2nd. Show starts at 8pm. The band performs percussive-centric melodies driven by world-infused rhythm and blues. Members Blaise Arsenault, Ben Klein, Doug Wales and Loren Block are known to deliver a blend of Afro-pop, Cuban and Latin tunes.
The Filler hosts “May the 4th Be with You” featuring MOTH with opening support from STiLGONE at 9pm. The powerhouse electro thunderfunk quartet is inspired by the danceability of DJ music and the musicianship of jam bands, bringing to mind a mixture of Daft Punk and Umphrey’s McGee. They have been a staple and a leader in the Montana jam band scene. Costumes are strongly encouraged for this Star Wars-themed funk show.
Take in an evening with Dead Sky on May 5th at 8pm. The local Grateful Dead tribute features members of Pinky & the Floyd, MOTH, Kelly Nicholson Band, Hooligans, Dead Yellers, SlomoJoe and more.
Lord Friday the 13th and The Love Darts open for Skating Polly on May 8th. Show starts at 8pm. The Oklahoma-bred band channel their chameleonic musicality into a sound they call “ugly-pop,” unruly and subversive and wildly melodic. On their double album Chaos County Line, Skating Polly reach a whole new level of self-possession, ultimately sharing their most expansive and emotionally powerful work to date.
Take part in the “Rock for Respect” fundraiser featuring music from STiLGONE and Icarus on May 9th. Proceeds will benefit MSU’s Students Against Sexual Assault with music beginning at 8pm.
STiLGONE plays a unique fusion of genres, spanning funk, soul, hip-hop, reggae, psychedelic rock and more. While covering so many styles they manage to create a cohesive sound that is uniquely their own. Their live shows are an immersive trip through detailed soundscapes, danceable grooves and the lyrics of songwriter and guitarist Symon Palmer. Their brand new release, B.O.L.O., is available now.
A Bozeman art rock band, Icarus is driven by influences including alternative bands like Primus and My Bloody Valentine, as well as more diverse soundscapes coming from artists like John Coltrane and Kyuss. They offer a range of styles, described by some as a thrashy Black Sabbath.
Paige & the People’s Band will present their ‘Spring Fever’ show on May 10th at 9pm. Horn-powered and vocally charged, the group is a mainstay in the Montana music scene, showcasing the sound of ’70s soul with a modern twist. The backup vocalists and horn section bring groups like Cold Blood or Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings to mind, but with a contemporary feel. The show is a fundraiser for production of the band’s first-ever album.
Taking the stage on May 11th is country group Neon Rainbow with opening support from Marcedes Carroll at 8pm. The band specializes in playing the hits of the last golden era of country music: the 1990s. When Garth Brooks, Joe Diffie, Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson and Randy Travis reigned supreme and two stepped into our hearts. So dust off your fluorescent brush poppers and crack a crystal Pepsi cause it’s time to live those honky tonk dreams!
An evening with The Fog is set for May 17th. The Scurry will open the 7pm show. The Bozeman-based rock n’ roll five-piece plays mostly covers from the 60s and 70s, along with a smattering of originals and other great tunes.
Enjoy the eclectic tunes of Cole & the Thornes on May 18th. Jazz Cabbage kick things off at 9pm. The mountain-island-infused soul band is a modern funk group that blends sultry vocals, gypsy-jazz guitar, playful horn melodies and reggae-style ukulele for a truly unique sound. Check out their new album, Unbound, now.
Following opening sets by Skelecore and Anaconda Vise at 8pm, Bug Séance hit the stage for their May 23rd show. The five-piece heavy/dreamy outfit visits the Treasure State from Portland, showcasing their evolution into a thoughtfully crafted blend of hardcore, emo, post-rock, and shoegaze elements. Their upcoming EP – layered with twinkly synth lines, reverberating vocals and distorted guitar riffs – is preceded by singles “I Can Always Count on You,” “Aardvark” and “These Days.”
Dozey Dubs perform May 24th alongside openers Hornbread and Steven Stephen at 8pm. Boise’s reggae-grunge-funk jam band spreads love and positivity through music and vibes. Their latest EP, Live in Orem, released last year.
Mixtape returns to the Filler with a Hornbread-assisted show on May 25th at 9pm. New to the scene, the local all-star band is ready to rock your socks off with their mixture of dreamy disco-pop melted in with Southern country-rock. This band features Madeline Hawthorne (vocals, guitar), Joe Kirchner and Tyler Schultz from Pink & the Floyd (keys, organ), Brett Goodell from MOTH and Dead Sky, and Sean Lehmann laying down some funky bass grooves.
Enjoy an excellent night of local folk-inspired tunes with Marcedes Carroll on May 30th. The Lena Marie Schiffer Trio, Shelly Besler and Tony Polecastro will be on hand for the 8pm show. She brings a variety of flavor to her live shows, performing tunes ranging from Turnpike Troubadours to Ella Fitzgerald to Led Zeppelin, along with plenty of originals. Recent singles “Old Fashioned” and “Am I on Your Mind” are available now.
Closing out the month on May 31st is Moonlight Moonlight with help from Salty Gravy and Left Exit at 8pm. The foursome plays a jammy, up-tempo variety of bluegrass, combining multiple string instruments for a sound that is fun and energetic. Featuring Isaac Winemiller (bass), Kevin Fabozzi (mandolin), Lenka Swenson (fiddle) and Zander Chovanes (guitar), the group takes audiences on a carefree romp to simpler times with original tunes from the soul.
Advance ticketing information for these and other shows are available at www.fillertickets.com. Log on to the website for additional details and a full calendar of upcoming concerts. Follow the Filler on social media for event updates and other venue announcements. •
