Red Tractor troubadours: Permafunk, Lazy Owl, Leigh Guest & others

Some of the best pies in town can be found at Red Tractor Pizza, but that’s just the beginning! The popular pizzeria also plays host to live music and other events throughout the week. Settle in with a slice, a Montana brew, and a seat! Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Music Monday sees Red Tractor owner and head chef Adam Paccione on April 2nd beginning at 6:30pm. Come check out his acoustics and show him some love!
Regular Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff will provide the tunes on Tuesday, April 3rd 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 April 5th 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 April 12th and 19th at 7pm.
On April 6th, Jazz Night comes to Red Tractor, as it does every Friday, from 7–9pm. Hosted 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 April 13th and 20th from 7–9pm.
PermaFunk follows Saturday, April 7th 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.
Check out Lazy Owl String Band on Sunday, April 8th 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.
Leigh Guest performs Monday, April 9th at 6:30pm. The singer/songwriter loves to travel, tell stories, and sing. Combining those together leaves a recipe for the perfect song. Guest is a wanderer who has toured through the Western half of the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and even busked throughout Australia. Her influences include Guy Clark, Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell and Townes Van Zandt. She continues to travel and share music off her latest album, Wandering Fool.
Mike & Mike return with a show on Tuesday, April 10th 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 Comedy Night on Wednesday, April 11th beginning 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 stand-up comedy night takes place every second and fourth Wednesday. The show is all ages, so you can bring the whole family for some laughs.
Juice Box Band perform Saturday, April 14th beginning at 7pm. Composed of Alan “Juicebox” Molyneux and Weston Lewis, this group has a fun, engaging sound that’ll pair perfectly with pizza and hops. Come check them out!
One man soul band Dan Dubuque closes out the weekend on Sunday, April 15th at 6pm. Dan plays a Weissenborn lap slide guitar as a percussive instrument, as well as a rhythm and lead instrument. The son of a Native Aymara Indian from Bolivia and a Caucasian American from Montana, he brings a passion for all styles of music.
Red Tractor Pizza serves up New York-style, brick oven pizzas with a Bozeman, Montana spin! The eatery uses the freshest, most locally-sourced ingredients to bring you hand-tossed artisan pizzas in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. Join for live music and entertainment 4+ nights a week while enjoying twelve of Montana’s best draft beers, juicy Italian wines, and the company of good friends, old or new! Red Tractor is the place where the Bozeman community comes together to eat, listen, relax, share, learn, and connect.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main St. in Bozeman. Check out their menu and events at www.redtractorpizza.com.