Downtown roaster houses eclectic sets by local musicians
The first month of a new year is a chance to hit the ground running with a fresh outlook, and Downtown Bozeman’s Wild Joe*s is ready to caffeinate those looking to tackle annual resolutions. The Coffee Spot offers a delicious variety of beverages as well as bites to go with. It’s also home to regular live acoustics by local and traveling artists. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Local musician Sarah Price visits Wild Joe*s on Friday, January 10th. Her show will be held from 6–8pm. With a voice that brings to mind the honesty of Joni Mitchell and the sweetness of Alison Krauss, Price’s performances feel like home. Raw, pure, and made for bigger stages than the ones she’s used to playing. Price spent the last three years performing around the United States and Europe as both a solo artist and part of a duo with folk/rocker Aaron Howard. Her abiding love of music is apparent in every moment she spends playing, both on and off the stage.
West Dakota Stutter follows on Friday, January 17th from 6–8pm. The pairing of singer/songwriter and guitarists Neil Filo Beddow and Leah Turner perform originals with a folk Americana feel, also covering tunes by Lucinda Williams, the Kinks, Gillian Welch and Steve Earle, among others. The duo is putting the finishing touches on a new album entitled Under the Umbrella, centered on mental health wellness. Lyrics tackle the themes of depression, suicide, alcoholism and drug addiction with the feeling of hope and strength as a means to heal.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Saturday, January 18th from 6–8pm. Enjoy an evening of music performed by local musicians. Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, poetry, comedy, or theremin and take a turn up at the mic. Show Bozeman what you’re made of! Individual set lengths depend on the number of musicians who want to play. Sign-ups start at 5:30pm – first come, first served. Be sure to bring your friends and support live music in Bozeman! A modest contribution to the kitty will be divided by participating musicians at the end of the night. The more people who come, the more money in the pot.
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located at 18 W Main in the heart of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com. •