Top of March sees Tommy Castro, Twiddle & Magic Beans at Rialto
As 2020 presses onward, Downtown Bozeman’s Rialto continues to feature an excellent slate of musicians from its black box stage. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming happenings.
Rock outfit Panther Car performs with help from Fuuls and Bull Market on Saturday, March 7th. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets to this all-ages show are $10. Doors at 8:30pm.
Panther Car comes in the shape of a traditional rock band yet sounds far from it. Their amorphous brand of pop music teeters between the radiant iridescence of psychedelia and the murky darkness of dreams. Every moment is a door that opens into a new room. Songs progress through tangential wormholes as in an ecstatic conversation; music that is equal parts meditation and celebration. Their new album, Pomegranate, is out now.
Tommy Castro & the Painkillers take the stage Tuesday, March 10th. Music begins at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $22.50. Doors at 7pm.
The Painkillers’ road-hardened musicianship brings an unmatched passion to Castro’s blue-eyed California soul and hard-rocking, good-time songs. San Francisco Chronicle describes Castro’s music as, “funky Southern soul, big city blues and classic rock… silvery guitar licks that simultaneously sound familiar and fresh.” No Depression says “Castro plays gritty, string-bending blues like a runaway soul train… a glorious blend that rocks the soul and lifts the spirits.” Their latest release, Killin’ It Live, captures the band at the peak of its creative and improvisational powers, featuring one unforgettable, unpredictable performance after another.
Vermont rock project Twiddle follows Wednesday, March 11th. Local powerhouse electro band MOTH opens at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $23. Doors at 7pm.
Twiddle’s double album PLUMP serves as a reflection of four brothers’ triumphs and struggles, both individual and as a whole. On Chapter 1, songs like “Lost in the Cold” and “Every Soul” detail what it’s like to hit rock bottom and how to rise back up. Comparatively, Chapter 2 contains genre-bending instrumentals, as well as mystifying epics like “Nicodemus Portulay” and “Orlando’s.” In the live setting, people are invigorated by Twiddle’s community, promoting positivity and the band’s skillful improvisational music. So many like-minded people believe in the greater good, and they find that good in Twiddle.
Magic Beans are back in Bozeman in time for Friday the 13th. Music starts at 8pm. Advance tickets to this all-ages show are $12. Doors at 7pm.
Hailing from Denver, the band’s combo of funk, soul and rock has quickly set them apart as one of Colorado’s premier acts. Their new album, Off Leash, is a testament to shedding the restraints of genre-based music in favor of embracing different elements across the musical realm. Magic Beans use analog and vintage instrumentation to tap into a style familiar but original. They make music that moves your mind and body, with something for everyone from the audiophiles to the everyday music fan.
The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in Downtown Bozeman. Peruse current happenings and buy advance tickets at www.logjampresents.com/rialto. Follow the Rialto on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date event announcements. •