The Arts Council of Big Sky continues to present another amazing season of Music in the Mountains for locals and those visiting Montana this summer. The Thursday night concerts and supplementary events take place at Center Stage in Town Center Park. All performances are FREE and open to the public.
Ron Artis II & the Truth
The soulful blues rock sounds of Ron Artis II and the Truth are set for Thursday, August 29th. While developing his multi-instrumental prowess playing in the Artis Family Band, Hawaii-based Ron Artis II quickly took to piano and guitar as his main modes of expression. A master of both, his debut full-length, Soul Street, garnered wide critical praise when it released last year. The album crystallizes the full range of Ron’s influences – deep Delta Blues and Gospel, plus Northern Soul and R&B, alongside in-depth and personal lyrics – into a tight collection of fresh yet familiar songs that are at once urgent and timeless.
Local heroes Pinky and the Floyd will close the summer series on Thursday, September 5th. The “Northwest’s Hottest Pink Floyd Tribute Band” puts on an amazing live show that’s both note-for-note and improvisational, but it’s their superb musicianship that sets them apart from other tribute bands. Their energy and stage presence are unprecedented! Pinky offers up a big sound and is an experience not soon forgotten. You can expect albums in their entirety, and a little something from every Floyd genre – from the Syd Barrett years and The Wall, to The Division Bell and everything in between.
The fourth annual Mountainfilm in Big Sky event caps the summer September 13th–15th.
Town Center Park opens at 6pm for each Thursday concert, and there will be food and beverage vendors (including alcohol) and an arts activity tent for kids. Please be aware that NO dogs or glass containers are allowed in the park. Music typically starts at 7:15pm, but please visit www.bigskyarts.org for more information on these events. Further details about the summer lineup and other Arts Council happenings are also available through the website. •
