Bozeman’s newest music venue, Faultline North brings a more eclectic music scene to Bozeman, one that introduces new genres, fresh acts, and puts local bands on stage.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up in January. Kentucky-born cellist and composer Ben Sollee will perform Sunday, January 24th at 8pm. Tickets to this all-ages show range from $12-$15. Doors at 7pm. Sollee’s music is difficult to pin down. Following a performance at the Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, the New York Times remarked how Sollee’s “…meticulous, fluent arrangements continually morphed from one thing to another.
Appalachian mountain music gave way to the blues, and one song was appended with a fragment from a Bach cello suite, beautifully played.” It’s Ben’s quality of narrative and presence on stage that unifies his musical influences. Bozeman’s own The Bent Bones will perform at an album release party to celebrate the debut of their brand new album “Drivin’ to the Rhythm” on Friday, January 29th at 9pm. Tickets to this all ages show are $8 in advance and $12 at the door. Make sure to ask about a CatCard discount! Get a full set of The Bent Bones, including new songs off their album and pick up a copy for yourself. Doors at 8:30pm.
The Bent Bones are an aspiring funk band from Bozeman. A special musical synergy erupted when the members started playing music together and is now being described as non-standard pop music that everyone can enjoy. As scholars of music, they are perfectionists. Their sound is crisp, clean, and tight. It sits just right in the pocket. Your body moves when their sound is in the air. The energy and musicianship is undeniable and they are a blast to see perform live. The crowd becomes electrified and captivated by their performances.
John Adam Smith Band with Tomorrows Today are set to take the stage on Saturday, January 30th at 8pm. Tickets to this all-ages show are $10 in advance and day-of-show at the venue. Doors at 7pm. From the funk of West African jive to the exhilarating tones of the lapsteel guitar, The John Adam Smith Band combines the love of groove with a taste for edge in their roots driven, acoustic funk-rock innovations. This sturdy North American trio is built on the original compositions of multi-instrumentalist John Adam Smith. Throughout the US, Canada, and Australia, John has captured audiences with his integrations of Australian Weissenborn, open tuned acoustic guitar arrangements, and his background in traditional African music. The potent combination of these diversely talented musicians brings the heat when this high spirited trio sets forth to energize the room.
Tommorows Today strives to combine the elements of progressive intrumental composition and traditional roots songwriting within all of their music. Based in Bozeman, the 5 piece band has been building a deep original repertoire designed to evolve with time. Forever young, Tomorrows Today brings a diverse musical experience to every performance that inspires introspection and highlights the interconnectedness of all music. Built to last, Tomorrows Today will continue to deliver a taste of original music for an audience willing to let go of the past and exist in the moment. May all of your tomorrows catch up with today.
For more information on these upcoming shows or to buy tickets, visit faultlinenorth.com or cactusrecords.net. Faultine North is located at 346 Gallatin Park Dr., just on the edge of Bozeman. •
