One of the Gallatin Valley’s newest live music venues has been packing its stage all summer, but the music doesn’t fade with the foliage. Catch an upcoming show with some fantastic live music at the ELM. Take your pick from one of these events.
Country artist Granger Smith returns to Southwest Montana following an appearance at this summer’s Country Jam with a solo show on September 16th. Earl Dibbles Jr. will open at 8pm. Advance tickets range $30–$50.
Over the course of his groundbreaking career, Smith has amassed a massive and rabid audience now known as “Yee Yee Nation” built through heavy touring and grassroots fan engagement. He broke onto the national scene with Remington, an album that garnered him the platinum smash “Backroad Song.” Taking all of his experiences and channeling them into good, Smith released his 10th studio album called Country Things, which ultimately showcases the man, the father, the performer and bona fide artist he’s become.
Veteran MC Tech N9ne performs Sept. 20th. King Iso joins for the 8pm show. Advance tickets range $38–$50.
The underground hip-hop artist has earned three gold records and sold over two million albums. Tech’s multi-faceted skill set has caught the attention of artists from all genres, exemplified by collaborations with the likes of The Doors, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Eminem and Boyz II Men, among others.
All rise for tribute group Church of Cash on Sept. 23rd. Dressed in black, the music begins at 8pm with advance tickets available for $18–$25.
The band is true to the music of Johnny Cash, and singer Jay Ernest’s deep baritone voice sings like a prairie breeze and stomps like a boot heel. Road-tested and always road-ready, Church of Cash celebrates the soul of American music. What they have that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit that entertains audiences completely.
Jeff Tweedy fronts what is sure to be another fantastic Wilco show on Sept. 24th as part of the band’s “Cruel Country Tour.” Kamikaze Palm Tree will warm up the audience at 7:30pm. See venue website for ticketing information.
Exploratory Cruel Country, the band’s latest release, is almost entirely composed of live takes, with just a few overdubs. Across the record, there’s a loose conceptual narrative on the history of the United States. There’s almost a chronologically accurate portrait of America that comes out of the way that the record moves. It’s an album that doesn’t shy away from the troubles of our time.
Late this month, Theory of a Deadman takes the stage Sept. 30th with support by All Good Things. The music begins at 8pm and advance tickets range $35–$50.
Songs make statements at just the right time. Born at the intersection of insurgency and inspiration, music props up a sounding board for the people to be heard. Theory amplifies this voice on their seventh full-length, Say Nothing. The award-winning multiplatinum Canadian band, based in Los Angeles, flip the pulse of the world into scorching songcraft, integrating experimental vision, rock n’ roll attitude, and clever pop ambition.
Coming up next month: Ashley McBryde on October 1st, Todd Snider Oct. 2nd, Opiuo Oct. 14th, Spafford Oct. 15th, Paul Cauthen Oct. 22nd, James McMurtry Oct. 23rd, Terrapin Flyer Oct. 28th and Shovels & Rope on Oct. 29th. See venue website for additional details.
The ELM is located at 506 N 7th in the heart of Bozeman. Peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets at www.logjampresents.com/theELM. Concerts are all-ages. Follow on social media for the most up to date event announcements. •