Sam Platts, Diamond set up at Sac Bar for weekend sets
A weekend getaway to the historic Sacajawea Hotel is calling! The Missouri Headwaters-adjacent venue is perfect for dinner, drinks and dancing every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy a fine dining experience in Pompey’s Grill followed by a night on the dance floor in the Sac Bar. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts.
Sam Platts & the Great Plainsmen
Sam Platts & the Great Plainsmen are first up on Friday, November 1st. They play honky-tonk music with a unique sound guided by tradition. Songs range from originals written by the frontman to traditional country staples, led by his vocals and guitar. The group recorded their first studio album, Sundown at Noon (recorded under the name Sam Platts and the Kootenai Three), in 2013, which was entirely written and arranged by Platts and the band. In a time when the style of traditional country music has been pushed aside, the Great Plainsmen are keeping the sound alive.
Sugar Daddies are back with all the favorites on Saturday, November 2nd. The Montana-based trio has been performing in various venues around Southwest Montana since 2012. While the gist of their material is popular rock n’ roll, country, oldies, R&B and blues, they also have an extensive arsenal of original songs, all of which are palatable, as well as an array of lesser-known but still great songs by both obscure and well-known artists/songwriters. Their main focus is variety, and they half-jokingly have a motto of “No request left behind.”
Belt out your favorite tunes with Sunrise Karaoke on Friday, November 8th. Bring your favorite songs and get ready to impress – or at least give it your best shot! You haven’t done karaoke until you’ve done it with Sunrise.
Diamond take the stage Saturday, November 9th. The sprightly duo of Colette and Kenny Diamond bring a unique and engaging musical experience, with a song selection from today’s hits, country, classic rock, R&B, and crowd pleasing sing-alongs. Colette – kicking bass, playing piano, percussion, and vocals – brings a level of entertainment that lights up the room. Kenny, the second half of the popular duo, often straps on an electric guitar and delivers renditions of classic ‘70s and ‘80s guitar riffs. Kenny’s sound is big, and Diamond plays songs you do not expect to come out of a two-piece.
Jackson Holte & the Highway Patrol are set for Friday, November 15th. The Missoula-based rock n’ roll band is fronted by Holte, whose blend of earthy narrative songwriting and soaring blues guitar playing is complemented by Marko “The Midnight Shadow” Capoferri on bass, Tyson Gerhardt on guitar, and Brian Tremper on drums. With a firm grounding in America’s folk traditions, the band is able to bound across genres in an authentic and emotive re-imagining of what a working rock n’ roll band can be.
Country rockers BlueBelly Junction follow on Saturday, November 16th. The group provides audiences with what they consider “rockabilly music” all over the state of Montana. The high-energy band tends to veer away from slow jams, other than the occasional tune. With an arsenal of originals and personalized covers, the guys will keep you on your feet until last call.
Sac live music begins at 9pm. The Sacajawea Hotel is located at 5 N Main in Three Forks. For more information about these events, visit www.sacajaweahotel.com. •
