Shaun Ray December-2016 on December 16
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot in downtown Bozeman is a great place for a caffeine fix, but it also doubles as a live music venue for local artists and those passing through our not-so-little mountain town. Here’s a look at what’s coming up during the back half of December! The coffeehouse will host Shaun Ray on Friday, December 16th from 5–7pm. Originally from the South, you can hear Shaun’s southern drawl matched with the heart and soul of Motown. Influenced from various music types, it’s hard to pin him down to just one genre. Check him out, you won’t be disappointed. This is a free performance. Christy Hays will perform on Sunday, December 18th from 6–8pm.
Hays’ two recent EPs, O’ Montana and Caliche reflect both the singer/songwriter’s complicated, dual nature and the sounds of the many places she’s called home. O’ Montana is a gorgeous folk and country flavored solo collection and a natural progression from Hays’ 2012 album Drought. Despite the difference in approach and musical styles, both EPs capture Hays’ distinctive artistic voice. Her songs resonate with a vulnerable rawness that exposes her emotional baggage and scar tissue, but never veer into self-pity. There is a sense of underlying optimism in her music and resiliency in her voice. Fans of artists like Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Joe Pug, the Old 97’s, and Neil Young will find much to love in the music of Christy Hays. This is a free performance. Read an interview with Christy from a November issue of The BoZone by visiting www.bozone.com/wandering-musician-christy-hays-long-haul/. December’s Featured Artist is Leigh DiFulvio. Leigh is a mixed media artist, most often working with a combination of painting, printmaking, and fibers. She earned her BFA in printmaking from Northern Michigan University in 2013, and moved to Bozeman in August of 2016. Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located in the heart of historic downtown Bozeman. Their aim is to serve the best coffee, espresso, and tea drinks in Montana—but they’re more than just that! With a capacity of 98 people, Wild Joe*s is also one of Bozeman’s most popular spots for eclectic live music. Wild Joe*s is located at 18 West Main Street. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com/. •
