Rialto hosts nights of electronica & psych-funk in downtown black box
As the new calendar year chugs right along, Downtown Bozeman’s Rialto continues to feature an excellent slate of musicians from its black box stage. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming happenings.
Experience the Golden State electronica of Thriftworks on Friday, February 21st. House artist 3DHR opens at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $15. Doors at 7pm. Thriftworks offers his own uniquely original take on forward thinking electronic music, weaving eclectic samples and explosive modern bass that continually pushes the envelope while taking the art of beat-crafting to new heights. His use of deep low-end and wall-to-wall synths channel something ancient and mysterious, offering up an intoxicating musical high with an invigorating breath of fresh air. These sounds activate the senses, enrapture the mind, move the body and leave audiences begging for more. Recent single “All Is Well” is available now.
Local Tom Petty tribute The Waiting follow on Saturday, February 22nd. Fellow Bozeman artist Marcedes Carroll will open at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $15. Doors at 7pm. The Bozeman roadhouse rock n’ roll band celebrates the music of Tom Petty. Whether it’s one of his smash hits with the Heartbreakers, a sampling from his solo albums, or even a collaboration with the Traveling Wilburys, The Waiting runs the gamut, performing each tune with undeniable, fiery live energy and a devotion to showing each person in the crowd a good time.
East Coast psych-funk group Pigeons Playing Ping Pong visit Bozeman on Wednesday, February 26th. The music begins at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $25. Doors at 7pm. The Baltimore-based ensemble brings end-of-the-world enthusiasm to their high-energy psychedelic shows. Their infectious electro-funk grooves, undeniable live energy and contagious smiles have their rabid fanbase (“The Flock”) growing exponentially. This animated quartet has been scorching up stages across the country with their explosive performances and danceable peaks. Their brand new album, Presto, released last month. The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in Downtown Bozeman. Peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets at
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