The Ellen hosts Wylie & the Wild West, comedian Tom Papa

Downtown Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre isn’t only your source for some of the area’s best film and stage performances. It also houses some great musical acts, both local and those coming through town. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
California Guitar Trio is first up on Wednesday, April 4th at 7:30pm. Their performances are astounding with unparalleled diversity. The group is comprised of Paul Richards from Los Angeles, Bert Lams from Belgium, and Hideyo Moriya from Japan. Together their technical wizardry is breathtaking, as is the wide range of instrumental music the group renders, from unique originals to dazzling, cleverly arranged interpretations. They perform everything from the music of Queen and The Beatles, to that of Bach and Beethoven. The band has released twelve albums since their inception in 1991, and it is their signature to continually surprise the audience with a purposefully diverse repertoire – they’re always adding new material. Tickets are $18.50 or $10.50 for youth 17 and under.
Over the last 25 years, Montana native Wylie Gustafson and his band have performed their refreshing blend of cowboy, swing, folk and yodeling music worldwide. On Thursday, April 12th, Wylie & the Wild West visits Bozeman with a performance at The Ellen. The boys have appeared at such prestigious venues as the National Folk Festival, MerleFest, Bumbershoot Festival, The Stagecoach Festival, as well as A Prairie Home Companion, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and the Grand Ole Opry (more than 50 times!). Tickets are $16.50, and the music begins at 7:30pm. Don’t forget dancin’ shoes as there will be room to kick up yer heels!
With more than 20 years as a standup comedian, funnyman Tom Papa showcases his talents on Saturday, April 14th. A regular on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan, Papa has found success in film, TV, radio, podcasts, and on the live stage. He has guest starred on The Jim Gaffigan Show and Inside Amy Schumer, was featured in Chris Rock’s film Top Five, starred opposite Matt Damon in Steven Soderbergh’s The Informant, and appeared in Analyze That alongside Robert DeNiro. Tickets are $29, or $33.50 for cabaret table seating, and the laughs begin at 8pm.
The Ellen invites Bozeman to a special night of song with Grammy-nominated kirtan artist Krishna Das on Tuesday, April 17th at 7:30pm. Layering traditional kirtan of India with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, he has been called yoga’s “rock star.” With a remarkably soulful voice, Krishna Das has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling western chant artist of all time. His album Live Ananda was nominated for a Grammy and the award-winning film One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das has been in over 100 US cities, over 10 countries worldwide, and is available on DVD everywhere. Advance tickets are $43.50 and going quick!
Wine, beer, and other refreshments will be sold in the lobby beginning one hour before showtime. Ticketing and further information about these and other upcoming events is available at www.theellentheatre.com. For additional inquiries, please 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 performance. See you in historic downtown!