Red Tractor deals in mozzarella & musicians all week long
Whether you’re stopping in for the Monday night all-you-can-eat buffet, delicious ‘pizza roses’ or a specialty pie, Red Tractor is the perfect place to break bread with friends and family. Complementing its handcrafted rounds and wide selection of regional brews, the local pizzeria also plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Paul Cataldo opens a new month on Monday, July 1st at 6:30pm. The Americana singer/songwriter developed his backwoods wilderness-inspired Americana while living in Asheville, NC through his late ‘20s and early ‘30s. He now records and tours with wife and bandmate, Leva. Together they sing songs and tell stories about everything from alcoholism, war, poverty and jealousy, all the way down the road to songs of peace and love. Paul’s latest release, Wild & Free, is available now.
Frequent Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff entertains on Tuesday, July 2nd at 7pm. He’s an excellent guitarist and has been a country fan all his life, citing Buck Owens as his number one influence. Expect to hear older country tunes with covers of George Jones, Owens, Johnny Cash, and Charley Pride, just to name a few.
On July 5th, 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. An additional Jazz Night is set for July 12th at 7pm.
PermaFunk is back on Saturday, July 6th 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.
Mike & Mike take the stage Tuesday, July 9th at 7pm. With music ranging from folk and country western, to blues and rock, Mike Comstock of Bozeman band Comstock Lode and local musician Mike Doughery perform primarily cover songs with a few originals. You can expect to hear the duo play tunes from a variety of artists including Sam Cooke, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on July 11th 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 an additional performance to Red Tractor on July 18th at 7pm.
Enjoy a Saturday night dinner with tableside tunes courtesy of the Vibe Quartet on July 13th at 7pm. The improv quartet fuses a variety of instrumental music ranging from jazz standards to original funk numbers and instrumental popular tunes. The group is a Bozeman area favorite and is not to be missed!
Cap your Sunday Funday with the Lazy Owl String Band on July 14th at 6pm. A diverse group of musicians, the Lazy Owls’ influences range from jazz and blues to punk rock. However varied their influences, they’re undeniably steeped in an old-timey traditional style. The group encapsulates an ethic of hard driving, whiskey drinking, boot-stomping music with infectious energy that’s sure to get you moving. The band’s repertoire is heavily rooted in original material that pays homage to the tradition from which it was begotten.
Music Monday welcomes the talents of local artist Amy Lee Hubbard on July 15th at 6:30pm. Head down for the buffet and a brew, kick back and enjoy the acoustics.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •
