Hayes Collective, Slim Pickins & more at FOE
The Eagles Bar in Downtown Bozeman draws a diverse crowd. From cowboys to ski bums to college kids, you can witness nearly every demographic on a typical night. They host live music, karaoke, and serve inexpensive drinks! Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Enjoy the sounds of Tennessee-based Slim Pickins Bluegrass on Friday, August 11th. The 5-piece bluegrass band hails from Chattanooga, opening eyes and ears across the Southeast. Their fast paced, lively shows are reminiscent of the diverse musical influences the band shares. They combine the talent, instrumentation, and song selection of a New Grass Revival, Doc Watson, or David Grisman with an energy level not seen since the Ramones. It’s this combination that pushed the band into recent nominations and subsequent awards from FYI for Best Bluegrass Band and Best Live Band. The band features John Boulware, Tennessee State Fiddle Champion, leading a group of up-and-coming hot shots. Slim Pickins’ music is upbeat, unapologetic, and most importantly — fun!
Looking ahead, Quenby & the West of Wayland rock the house Friday, August 25th. The group plays a wide variety of vintage country, contemporary (minus pop), outlaw, and classic popular cover selections from the likes of Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Jerry Reed, Mary Gauthier, The Mavericks, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Lucinda Williams and many more! Quenby released Long Time Comin’ in 2009, followed by her most recent Pretty Little Thing in 2016.
The Bridger Mountain Big Band performs every Sunday from 7–9:30pm. The 17-piece jazz orchestra celebrates the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and more, with original arrangements and music of all genres from the 1900s to today.
Always a blast, Sunrise Entertainment brings the fun of karaoke and DJ music every Thursday at 9pm.
Eagles Bar live music begins at 9pm unless otherwise noted. Come play a game of pool, listen to some great local bands, or stop in for “Holy Oly Wednesdays” for $2 Olympias all day. The Eagles Bar is located at 316 E. Main St., next to the Nova Café. For more information, call (406) 587-9996. •
