Is anything better than an evening of handcrafted pizza paired with one or two regional brews? Only when enjoying them with a large side of live music, of course! Red Tractor Pizza plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
PermaFunk is back on Saturday, December 1st 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.
Introduce yourself to Ashley Ross on Monday, December 3rd at 6:30pm. She’s a Montana-born folk musician dedicated to inspiring and encouraging people through heartfelt original lyrics. She grew up in Bozeman, and has always loved being outdoors. She receives much of her inspiration and “creative juices” from being out in God’s creation. Ross writes her songs based on personal experience and the stories of people around her. While she enjoys performing, she hopes that the message of her songs reaches beyond just one night and can touch those that hear them with truth, Jesus’ love, and with hope.
Frequent Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff will provide the tunes on Tuesday, December 4th at 7pm. Larry is an excellent guitarist and has been a country fan his whole life. He cites Buck Owens as his number one influence. Expect to hear Larry play mostly older country tunes with covers of George Jones, Owens, Johnny Cash, and Charley Pride, just to name a few.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on December 6th at 7pm. The Boys are an acoustic b
luegrass 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 December 13th and 20th at 7pm.
On December 7th, Jazz Night returns to 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 December 14th and 21st at 7pm.
The Vibe Quartet showcase their talents on Saturday, December 8th at 7pm. The improv quartet fuses a variety of instrumental music ranging from jazz standards to original funk tunes to 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 December 9th 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 sees Garrett Kuntz on December 10th at 6:30pm. He’s half of the Bozeman-based Americana duo, Sweet Sage. He’ll perform acoustic, alternative, and country covers – not to mention one or two originals. Head down for the all you can eat pizza buffet, check out the acoustics and show him some love!
Mike & Mike take the stage Tuesday, December 11th 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.
Grab a seat for some locally farmed improv on Wednesday, December 12th. Comedy Night begins at 7:30pm. High energy comedy, improvised storytelling, and short scenes will keep you good and entertained. Red Tractor hosts one of Gallatin Valley’s only regular live comedy shows every month. The show is all ages, so you can bring the whole family for some laughs.
Howard Beall & the Fake News entertain on Saturday, December 15th 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.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main St. in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com.
