Honey & Rye, Sweet Sage amuse Bridger brew-lovers
Sweet Sage
Bridger Brewing has a draft to match every one of the fall colors this season. The gathering spot for students, professionals and families is also now open a half hour earlier – 11am daily! A few Jurassic Slices and (*whispers*) a brew will surely provide the fuel needed to finish out the day. 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.
Local trio Honey & Rye are next up on October 2nd. Bringing their tuneage to venues all over Southwest Montana, the group entertains audiences with its Americana bluegrass and good ole time swagger. Order up a sudsy brew and settle in for the show!
Check out the Americana of Sweet Sage on October 9th. Comprised of Amanda Stewart (vocals, guitar) and Garrett Kuntz (banjo, mandolin, guitar), they’ll perform acoustic, alternative, and country covers – not to mention one or two originals.
Christy Hays and Tony Polecastro team up for an evening of tunes on October 16th.
Hays’ music has folk and country tinges, thoughtfully penned stories and a full band sound that’s both driving alt country and moody folk rock. Compared to Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, Rhett Miller, Kathleen Edwards and Patty Griffin, she has a sound uniquely her own. She’s shared the stage with Hayes Carll, Sturgil Simpson, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis and Jeffery Foucault to name a few. River Swimmer, Hays’ third full-length and fifth release overall, brings the culmination of her influences and experiences traveling the world. The album is available now.
Polecastro is a YouTube Guitar Geek, instructor, and lover of all things strings. The local artist plays original material spanning from American Primitive guitar-influenced instrumentals a la John Fahey and Daniel Bachman, to more modern fingerstyle flights of fancy. To round out the sonic pie, he also sings his originals and covers out of the traditional and folk catalog. Often teamed up with singer/songwriters such as Shelly Bessler and Christy Hays, Polecastro rarely has a microphone in front of him, but his solo shows turn all that inside out. Expect multiple guitars, dobro, and even some old time banjo to blend with his elegant croaking – ahem – singing.
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 some of the nonprofits on the calendar in the coming weeks. Head in to enjoy a house-brewed pint and be charitable in the process!
Proceeds from October 7th will benefit MSU group Students Against Sexual Assault. The club focuses on and celebrates healthy relationships on campus and within the community. SASA members speak out against all forms of violence and seek to prevent stalking, relationship violence, and sexual assault through education and activism. Find them on Facebook to learn more.
Aid the efforts of fellow MSU group Indigenous Peoples’ Day Club on October 14th. With a mission to help promote and celebrate the annual holiday within the University system and greater Bozeman area, the members host local events to showcase the great work and research Indigenous People are doing across the world.
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. •
