Whether you’re stopping in for the Monday night all-you-can-eat buffet, delicious ‘pizza roses’ or a specialty pie, Red Tractor is the perfect place to break bread with friends and family. Complementing its handcrafted rounds and wide selection of regional brews, the local pizzeria also plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on July 18th at 7pm. The Boys are an acoustic bluegrass quartet steeped in old-time tradition, while also pushing the genre with newgrass. The band blends originals with covers of traditional bluegrass and more contemporary artists. Their style is confident, complex, and full of improvisation that will draw you in and get you shaking all over with bluegrass joy. Bridger Creek Boys will bring an additional performance to Red Tractor on July 25th at 7pm.
On July 19th, Jazz Night takes over Red Tractor, as it does every Friday, at 7pm. Curated by guitarist and composer Alex Robilotta, these evenings feature the music styles of jazz, funk, latin, and more. Come out, get ready to groove, and hear America’s only original art form as it exists and evolves in the 21st century. An additional Jazz Night is set for July 26th at 7pm.
A special Music Equipment Concert & Fundraiser is set for Saturday, July 20th from 1–9pm. The daylong event will feature six local bands, raffle and silent auction with the goal of raising funds for a variety of venue improvements.
For more than five years, Red Tractor has consistently hosted live music nearly as many nights per week. With this amount of use, the house instruments and equipment have seen some wear and tear. In addition to supporting local music, the team hosts and organizes events for local nonprofits including Gallatin Valley Farm to School, The Compassion Project, and Summit Montessori School. The event will help bring the music to the next level and support the enhancement of this community-centric venue.
Music Schedule…
1:30 – SlomoJoe
3:00 – Jazz Night Jam Session
4:30 – PermaFunk
6:00 – Solidarity Service
7:30 – Left on 10th
Tuesday, July 23rd will feature Weston Lewis at 7pm. Lewis plays with a number of local bands, solo performances, and as a sit-in lead guitarist for artists including The Andrew Hand Band, John Sherrill, The Electric Sunday, Lang Termes, Mathias, and MOTH. His solo sets are comprised mostly of acoustic rock covers and some of his original songs. In band settings, he likes to play funk, jazz, country and more.
The Dirt Farmers bring a Sunday show on July 28th at 6pm. They’re a foot-stomping string band who have dubbed their musical style “paisley grass.” They’ve gained a following for their fun-loving mix of old school country, bluegrass, blues and rock – with the occasional slip into hip-hop. The band members, as unique as their song list, serve it all up with a smile on mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle and bass with vocal harmonies. The Dirt Farmers invite you to be “Having a Good Time” and experience the flavor and fun of Montana life.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •