The Rialto has plenty of entertainment for music-lovers this holiday season! The historic theater brings an exciting lineup of top-tier talent from around the country to its event space in Downtown Bozeman. Here’s a look at just a few of the upcoming happenings.
Check out art-inspired event Stettie Ruth on Wednesday, December 5th at 6pm. Tickets for the evening are $25. Stettie Ruth is a roving, ever-changing and hand-curated show of art displayed in unique non-gallery spaces that are featured in a quarterly salon event. Art features prominently along with a catered menu and wine. At every event, a guest speaker of varying disciplines (Art, Science, Politics, Activism, Literature etc) will present for thirty minutes. The one-night show is a stimulus for attendees to purchase original art and support emerging and established artists. This dynamic gathering is designed for participants to experience art in living environments, where life happens and ideas flow.
Chabad Lubavitch of Montana cordially invites the people of Bozeman to You Are a Miracle: Celebrating the Festival of Lights with South African Illusionist Ilan Smith on Saturday, December 8th at 7:30pm. Tickets to this event are $25, or $15 for students. Doors at 7pm.
Smith explores the intricacies of global magic, infusing his shows with the best workable magic of international standard out there. His unique combination of enchantment and humor make his every performance a magical masterpiece. Smith is able to amaze, mystify and enrapture, but most importantly, makes his audiences dream.
Veteran rock n’ rollers Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons perform with local help from The Salamanders on Friday, December 14th at 8:30pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $15. Doors at 7:30pm.
Joseph is a prolific and accomplished songwriter, writing hits for Widespread Panic and releasing 30 albums in his 30+ year career; as a solo artist, with the Jackmormons, supergroup Stockholm Syndrome, his burning two-piece The Denmark Veseys, or originally, with his beloved 80s cult band, Little Women. Joseph is also a relentless live performer, playing over 150 shows a year across the globe. He has toured with Vic Chesnutt, Chris Whitley and Walter Salas-Humara, among others.
Joseph comes to Bozeman in support of his last release, Full Metal Burqa. The album features the Jackmormons’ Steve Drizos (drums) and Steven James Wright (bass). Read The BoZone’s interview with Joseph on page 4C.
Funny man Matt Braunger brings his Please Hold Me?!?! Tour to Southwest Montana on Saturday, December 15th. Fellow comedians Garrison Choitz, Keith Martinez, Jenna Eliel and Kyle Kulseth will get the night started at 8:45pm. Tickets to this 18+ event are $15. Doors at 7:30pm.
Braunger’s television credits include a role on NBC’s Up All Night, a series regular role on MADtv, as well as appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, the Late Show with David Letterman, United States of Tara, Pushing Daisies, Carpoolers, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Acceptable.TV, and Live at Gotham. He was also a regular guest on the Chelsea Lately roundtable.
Along with touring comedy clubs across the country Braunger is also a regular at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. He has also performed at a variety of prestigious comedy festivals including the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and Chicago, TBS’ Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, and South by Southwest. Braunger’s latest stand-up album, Big Dumb Animal, is available now.
Looking ahead, enjoy A Cowboy Christmas with Ian Thomas & Band of Drifters alongside Cowboy Bob & Gypsy Dust on Friday, December 21st at 8pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $12. Doors at 7pm.
Band of Drifters play modern American roots music and encourage their audiences to dance. Based mostly in Montana and Tennessee, the band also includes players from all over the country, keeping the music varied in arrangement, instrumentation, and regional influences. The Drifters’ sets draw from country, folk and blues traditions with an emphasis on original songs, done in the old style. The band’s latest release, the full-length Live in 2016, was recorded throughout Montana with 14 original songs deeply rooted in the classic country and American folk sounds.
Cowboy Bob & Gypsy Dust is a 5-piece Western Swing band. They play original songs mixed with country and Western hits from artists like Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Hank Williams Sr., Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Cowboy Bob Benda is a singer/songwriter with a jazz-influenced Western swing style. He has performed at many of the Montana Cowboy Poetry and Western Music Gatherings, as well as at clubs, events and concerts all over Western United States.
The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in the center of historic Downtown Bozeman. Get further acquainted with Southwest Montana’s favorite new event space at www.rialtobozeman.com, where you can also peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets. Follow the Rialto on Facebook (@therialto) for the most up to date event announcements.