Red Tractor stage sees a busy February with batch of Bozeman’s best
Now celebrating 6 years of service to the community, Red Tractor continues to be the go-to venue for delicious pizza and regular live music. The hand-tossed, brick oven pizzeria is ready to serve parties large and small for occasions celebratory or casual. Here’s a look at the upcoming entertainment.
PermaFunk is back on Saturday, February 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.
Local folk/rock musician Jacob Rountree follows on Monday, February 3rd. His relatable songs are marked by contemplative and powerful lyrics that help build the soul. Pairing his vocals with a few different styles of guitar playing, Rountree captivates audiences and sponsors a rocking good time for everyone in attendance.
Larry Kiff entertains at 7pm on Tuesday, February 4th. 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.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on February 6th 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 February 13th at 7pm.
A very special Jazz Night will feature Montana Manouche on Friday, February 7th at 7pm. The group plays swinging instrumental Gypsy Jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt. The tunes are joyful and elegant, reminiscent of music played in Paris nightclubs in the 1940s.
Make it a Saturday pizza night with Vibe Quartet on February 8th at 7pm. The improv quartet fuses a variety of instrumental music ranging from jazz standards to original funk numbers and instrumental popular tunes. Order up your crust of choice and indulge!
Take in a Sunday show by the Lazy Owl String Band on February 9th at 6pm. A diverse group of musicians, influences range from jazz and blues to punk rock. However varied, the Owls are 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.
Tsunami Funk vocalist and guitarist Luke Flansburg performs on Monday, February 10th at 6:30pm. He’ll bring a wide variety of music ranging from funk to rock to blues. Also a member of Pinky & the Floyd and MOTH, prepare for a fun set of covers and originals that will span the genres.
On Friday, February 14th, Jazz Night takes over Red Tractor. The Valentine’s Day show begins 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.
Jess Atkins is set for Saturday, February 15th. The Montana native’s finger and flatpicking styles bring to mind players like Leo Kottke, John Fahey, Keller Williams and Dave Matthews. A self-taught musician, his songs reflect melodies and interpretations of subjects everyone thinks about, but can’t always articulate. Along with his self-penned compositions, he easily blends in timeless classics like Danny O’Keefe’s “Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues” and Santo and Johnny’s “Sleepwalk,” among other blues and country tunes.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •