First-class regional acts best enjoyed with one or two Bridger pints
You don’t have to be ‘Cats fan to help Bridger Brewing celebrate their gold medal win for the now regionally famous Bobcat Brown – but it sure doesn’t hurt! The medium-bodied ale recently took home one of top prizes at Denver’s Great American Beer Festival. Insider tip: their other flavors are just as delicious! Also this month, Bridger continues to host Music & Mussels every Wednesday and {Pints with Purpose} on Mondays. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts and nonprofits.
Wednesday nights from 5:30–8pm, Bridger Brewing hosts Music & Mussels! Enjoy some live music and succulent, steamed mussels while sipping on your favorite flavor.
Mike Murray
Montana singer/songwriter Mike Murray performs on November 6th. Of his performances, the Whitefish Pilot’s Matt Baldwin writes, “It’s obvious Murray thrives with an electric guitar in his hands. His stage presence draws in the audience as he loses himself in deep solos on top of a driving beat.” His latest original release, Difficult Days, is available now. Order up your favorite Bridger brew and enjoy the show!
Local musician Tim Rooney will provide the tunes on November 13th. Come listen to some bluesy country/rock and sip on some suds.
Brice Ash & Friends deliver brewery-goers an evening of live entertainment on November 20th. The local singer/songwriter’s debut, The Chariot, carries with it the hopeful hurt, raw honesty, and stirring stories that fans of his rough-hewn songwork have come to expect. Ranging from the heart-wrenching piano/cello duet, “Joe’s Final Bow,” to the gritty roots rocker “Has-Been Man,” the record brims with humanity – brash cowgirls, broken old men, homeless saviors, and high school nerds. Their stories are woven together in an Americana soundscape as Ash explores the corners and alleys of the human condition.
Bridger Brewing also plays host {Pints with Purpose} every Monday night from 5–8pm where a dollar of every pint sold is donated to a featured local nonprofit. Here’s a look at who’s on the calendar in the coming weeks. Head in to enjoy a house-brewed pint and be charitable in the process!
Proceeds from November 4th will benefit Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. The Billings-based organization focuses on mental health care for children and their families, working with close to 600 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. Learn more at www.ybgr.org.
Aid the efforts of Fork & Spoon Homestyle Kitchen on November 11th. Montana’s first pay-what-you-can restaurant serves homegrown, scratch cooking at a price that’s affordable for everyone. Learn more at www.forkandspoonkitchen.org.
And on November 18th, Montana State University’s Ecology Club visits the brewery. The student-run organization promotes professional development and training opportunities for students of the field, and also hosts a regular seminar series on campus. Learn more at www.facebook.com/MSUecoseminar.
Bridger Brewing provides the Bozeman community with unique hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan-style pizzas, and more. Learn more about upcoming events and daily specials at www.bridgerbrewing.com. Bridger is located at 1609 S 11th Ave., just across from the Fieldhouse. They’re open for business from 11am–9pm daily. •
