Dead Yellers, Ornery Jacks & midweek solo sets at Eagles downtown
Making it through the holiday season in one piece is no small feat. and we’ve all earned the chance to take a load off! Bozeman’s Eagles Bar is a great place to recuperate. The downtown hub features drink specials, Friday night BINGO and burgers, as well as regular live music by local musicians and visiting acts. Here’s a look at what’s happening at FOE in the coming weeks.
Neil Filo Beddow offers up 2020’s first round of Wednesday acoustics on January 1st beginning at 8pm. He plays original folk rock for the soul, and describes his guitar style as the “West Dakota stutter.” His lyrically scrambled iambic pentameter can be politically bent, spiritually seeking, and tongue-in-cheek humorous with just a twist of serious.
Check out the original country rock of the Dead Yellers on Friday and Saturday, January 3rd and 4th. Founded by frontman Peter King, the music follows a theme of courage in the face of adversity, delivered in an upbeat, western roots format, ultimately leaving the audience feeling hopeful and happy. Sometimes joined by fiddle, pedal steel, bass and harmonica, this group always brings something unique to their shows, making each different than the last.
Enjoy the talents of Jessica Hegg on Wednesday, January 8th at 8pm. A solo performer known also as “Montana Sunshine,” she plays older rock and country in the style of Stevie Nicks along with heartfelt originals. Hegg is a Bozeman native and delivers with every performance.
Act a fool to the trailer trash rock, country and Irish tunes of Ornery Jacks on Friday and Saturday, January 10th and 11th. The local four-piece is comprised of Rob Lethert (guitar), Garrett Robinson (guitar), Chris Basile (bass) and Kenny Stancil (drums).
Local musician Kennedy Richards performs Wednesday, January 15th at 8pm. She’s been gigging since the age of sixteen, playing cafés, festivals, and radio shows spanning from Montana’s Pony Bar to breweries in Easthampton, Massachusetts, with influences spanning even further: Jack White, Captain Beefheart, James Booker, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Chuck Berry, and more.
On Friday and Saturday, January 17th and 18th, Tsunami Funk set up for a pair of lively performances. The Bozeman-favorite group always packs the dance floor with Funk/R&B-rocking grooves. Tsunami Funk plays tunes from artists like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Stone, Kool & the Gang, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, and many more! Tsunami Funk is Eddie T, Luke Flansburg, Nate Anderson, David Charles, and Isaiah Morales.
There’s no better Thirsty Thursday than one with Sunrise Karaoke, setting up at FOE every week at 9pm. Sing your heart out, cheer on your friends and maybe even do a dance number between songs!
Bridger Mountain Big Band performs regularly on Sundays from 7–9:30pm. The 17-piece jazz orchestra celebrates the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and more, with original arrangements and music of all genres from the 1900s to today. Check them out on Facebook for performance announcements.
Eagles Bar live music begins at 9pm, unless otherwise noted. Head downtown to play a game of pool, listen to some great local bands, or stop in for a cold one any day of the week! The Eagles is located at 316 E Main. •