Red Tractor acts: Groove-based Howard Beall, ethereal folk of Raven Roshi & more
Along with its handcrafted pies and wide selection of regional brews, Red Tractor Pizza 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 January 17th 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 additional performances to Red Tractor on January 24th and 31st at 7pm.
On January 18th, 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. Additional Jazz Nights are set for January 25th and February 1st at 7pm.
Howard Beall & the Fake News entertain on Saturday, January 19th at 7pm. The group brings people together by playing groove-based music, specifically pulling from the jazz, rock, and funk genres. The band plays a blend of original compositions, standards, and modern songs with the intent of creating fresh sounds while still respecting the heritage and language of those before them.
Music Monday features Raven Roshi on January 21st beginning at 6:30pm. He creates an original, ethereal indie folk sound that teases transportation into the mystic. Cerebral with a hint of counter-culture blues, deeply emotive, hypnotic at times, and always laying down a chill vibe. Born from poetry of the earth. Beatniks, philosophers, lost lovers and mischievous mountain sages dance in and out of lyrics. Original songs are written and performed by Bozeman-based Charles Wolf Drimal on Spanish guitar, harmonica, and foot tambourine. He’s accompanied by Chris Jenkins on lead guitar and occasionally other supreme musicians.
Weston Lewis performs on Tuesday, January 22nd. 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 January 27th 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.
Music Monday sees the talents of Campwood on January 28th at 6:30pm. Head down for the all you can eat pizza buffet, check out the acoustics and show them some love!
PermaFunk is back on Saturday, February 2nd at 7pm. The Bozeman-based group makes music to keep bodies moving and souls grooving! Expect plenty of funky, soulful, psychedelic, and Latin-infused grooves. The band is inspired by the creativity and passion of the 1970s and everyone who participates in the PermaFunk experiment.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main St. in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •
