Neo-classical TAKE3, guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson & Lester Rocks at Ellen
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Downtown Bozeman’s historic Ellen Theatre is a local hub for the very best film and stage performance in the area. The venue also houses some great musical acts, both local and those visiting Southwest Montana. Here’s a look at who’s coming up.
Genre-bending TAKE3 takes The Ellen stage on Friday, November 8th, at 7:30pm. With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the trio begins with the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Their concerts cover popular songs such as “Hey Jude,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song, and more. Whether performing their take on pop, jazz, movie themes or classical tunes, these talented musicians bring roof-raising energy to each performance – exhilarating audiences all across the country. Tickets are $27.
Accompanied by his Quintet, John Jorgenson performs the following Friday, November 15th, at 7:30pm. The Grammy Award-winning guitarist has played alongside musical legends Sting, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Billy Joel, Barbra Streisand and more. Sir Elton John dubbed the Quintet “brilliant.” Jorgenson’s latest original release, Divertuoso, was followed by holiday-themed Worldwide Christmas last year. Tickets are $27.50.
Returning favorite Lester Rocks is back at The Ellen on Saturday, November 16th, at 7:30pm. Bandleader Stefan Stern unites premier Bozeman musicians for an evening of musical satire. This concert features new songs written by Stern, as well as audience favorites from previous shows. Rachel Hergett of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle wrote a Lester Rocks show is “filled with gut-busting humor and a genuine love of music.” Tickets are $18.
Wine, beer, and other refreshments will be sold in the lobby one hour before all events. Ticketing and further information about these and other upcoming happenings is available at www.theellentheatre.org. For additional inquiries, call (406) 585-5885 or stop into The Ellen box office. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1–3pm, as well as two hours prior to any event. •
