Though we’re quickly phasing into fall with even cooler months to come, ice cold beer is always in season at south side Bozeman’s Bridger Brewing. In addition to its delicious craft brews and artisan pizzas, the family-friendly brewer also hosts Music & Mussels every Wednesday and {Pints with Purpose} on Mondays. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts and nonprofits.
Wednesday nights from 5–8pm, Bridger Brewing hosts Music & Mussels! Come enjoy some live music and a half pound of succulent, steamed mussels with house-made sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes, topped with parsley and tomato salsa.
Holler N’ Pine are back on Wednesday, October 3rd. The band has been playing together for years with decades of experience between members. Holler N’ Pine play tight acoustic string music for a variety of local events. Their music is great for getting people on the dance floor as long as you’re not looking for Michael Jackson! Holler N’ Pine is Mike Singer (banjo), Mason Tuttle (upright bass), Storm Norick (fiddle), and Yogesh Simpson (lead vocals, guitar).
Bridger hosts Walcrik on Wednesday, October 10th. Andrew Morehouse and Tim Baucom have been playing and writing together for the better part of a decade, with their debut EP available now. This Bozeman-based folk/bluegrass duo plays original, traditional, and cover music.
Christy Hays and Tony Polecastro team up for an evening of tunes on Wednesday, October 17th.
“Like Lucinda Williams in a Carhartt jacket, Christy Hays works rugged metaphors into emotionally charged country folk,” wrote a reviewer for The Austin Chronicle. Hays’ music has folk and country tinges, thoughtfully penned stories and a full band sound that’s both driving alt country and moody folk rock.
Compared to Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, Rhett Miller, Kathleen Edwards and Patty Griffin, Hays has a sound uniquely her own. She has shared the stage with Hayes Carll, Sturgil Simpson, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis and Jeffery Foucault to name a few. River Swimmer, Hays’ third full-length and fifth release overall, brings the culmination of her influences and experiences traveling the world. The album is available now.
Polecastro is a YouTube Guitar Geek, instructor, and lover of all things strings. The local artist plays original material spanning from American Primitive guitar-influenced instrumentals a la John Fahey and Daniel Bachman, to more modern fingerstyle flights of fancy. To round out the sonic pie, he also sings his originals and covers out of the traditional and folk catalog. Often teamed up with singer/songwriters such as Shelly Bessler and Christy Hays, Polecastro rarely has a microphone in front of him, but his solo shows turn all that inside out. Expect multiple guitars, dobro, and even some old time banjo to blend with his elegant croaking – ahem – singing.
Bridger Brewing not only takes pride in its stellar menu items, but also in the community it serves. The brewery hosts {Pints with Purpose} every Monday evening from 5–8pm where $1 of every pint sold will be donated to a featured local nonprofit. Here’s a look at some of the nonprofits on the calendar in the coming weeks. Come enjoy a house-brewed pint and be charitable in the process!
Proceeds from Monday, October 1st will benefit Gallatin River Task Force. The watershed group, headquartered along the famous Gallatin River, partners with the community to inspire stewardship of the Gallatin, ensuring its health for future generations. Learn more at www.gallatinrivertaskforce.org.
Take a peek into the work of the Orchid Club on Monday, October 8th. The organization works to support families with special needs children throughout the Gallatin Valley. Learn more at www.orchidclubmt.org.
Have a brew and help raise dollars for the Skateboard Alliance of Montana on Monday, October 15th. Created to support and expand the local skateboard community, the nonprofit’s goal is to aid in building and improving skateparks, and to develop educational programs. Learn more at www.skateboardallianceofmontana.org.
Bridger Brewing provides the Bozeman community with unique hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan-style pizzas, and more. Locally owned, family friendly, and Bobcat proud, Bridger Brewing is the perfect place for lunch or an evening out. To learn more about upcoming events and daily specials, visit www.bridgerbrewing.com or call (406) 587-2124. Bridger Brewing is located at 1609 S 11th Ave. in the Town & Country complex, near campus and just across from the Fieldhouse. They’re open for business from 11:30am–9pm daily.