Pine Creek calendar floods with touring & local acts
Come one, come all! Pine Creek Lodge is packing its outdoor stages this summer to hail the whole-chested return of live music. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Widespread Panic keyboardist Jojo Hermann is first up with help from Denver guitarist Eric Martinez on June 4th. Hermann’s style and lyricism draws influence from New Orleans greats Professor Longhair, Dr. John and Art Neville, among others. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 day of show.
A trio of local ladies follows with Wanted: Women of Paradise on June 5th. The stage welcomes the soulful rock of the Blake Brightman Band, country and rockabilly of Ride Me Down, and the stylings of traditional singer/songwriter Hannah Jo Lally. Tickets are $10.
Road warrior Jerry Joseph performs on June 10th with area opener Peter King. Joseph is prolific and accomplished songwriter who’s written hits for Widespread Panic and has released dozens of albums in his decade-spanning career as a solo artist and member of numerous groups. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 day of show.
Leftover Salmon brings its “Brand New Good Old Days” summer tour to Paradise Valley on June 11th and 12th. The veteran group continues to shape the Jamgrass landscape where bands schooled in the traditional rules of bluegrass can push songs in new, psychedelic directions. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 day of.
Band of Drifters deliver their brand of modern Americana roots to the Lodge on June 17th, followed by an aftershow featuring Paul Lee Kupfer. Drifters’ sets draw from country, folk and blues traditions with an emphasis on original songs, done in the old style. Tickets are $10.
Regional favorites Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs are back with help from genre-bending Moonlight Moonlight on June 18th. The energetic Americana-folk of the Bird Dogs infuses four-part harmonies, engaging songwriting and rock-n-roll drive into its modern approach to traditional folk music. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 day of. An aftershow will showcase Pickin’ Pear.
Brush up on the jam classics for Dead Sky on June 19th. The local Grateful Dead tribute features members of Pinky & the Floyd, MOTH, Kelly Nicholson Band, Hooligans, Dead Yellers, SlomoJoe and more. Tickets are $25, or $30 day of.
Wisconsin-born Them Coulee Boys bring a lively performance to the Valley on June 23rd. The group crafts a brand of Americana that blends punk, bluegrass and rock & roll. This show is free of admission.
Formerly of the Dead Pigeons, Drew Peterson sets up with a solo set on June 24th. With clever, dry humor and thought-provoking lyrics, his performance style ranges from the intimate to the rowdy, always full of heart and soul. Free of admission.
Milton Menasco & the Big Fiasco are back on stage June 25th. Their music has been described as a country-fried, electric-fueled reggae explosion. The Bozeman band blends reggae, country and funk into an unforgettable sound.
Keller Williams returns to the Treasure State with a June 26th experience at Pine Creek. Seamlessly crossing the boundaries of genre, his end product encompasses rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass that always keeps the audience on their feet. Tickets are $40, or $50 day of.
Mark your calendars! Independence Day weekend is set to feature the one and only Charlie Parr on July 2nd, Red Elvises on July 3rd and The Fossils on the Fourth.
Also in Paradise Valley, Pine Creek presents its Brunch Live Music Series. The weekend offering regularly showcases regional musicians from 11am–1pm. Order some food and find a spot! Upcoming acts include: Cole Decker on June 5th, Winnie Brave June 6th, Josh Moore June 12th, Bo DePeña June 13th, Cleo Toll June 19th, Ryan Acker June 20th, Katie Hall June 26th and Chandler Huntley closing out the month on June 27th. These shows are free of admission and open to the public.
All night shows begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. Tickets available based on availability. After shows sponsored by Neptune’s Brewery. Please visit www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com for ticketing information, cabin reservations, and more about these and other upcoming events. •