Dirt Farmers, Tyler James Brigade play Lunch on the Lawn
Tyler James Brigade
Join your friends and neighbors for a summer favorite at The Emerson! Lunch on the Lawn takes place every Wednesday from 11:30am–1:30pm through August 16th. A Bozeman tradition, this free community event features live music, local food trucks, and children’s activities. Entertain the kids while enjoying music and mingling with other parents. Or, get away from your desk and soak up some sunshine on the Emerson’s west lawn. Here’s a look at the music lineup for upcoming event dates.
The Dirt Farmers will provide the musical entertainment on July 19th. This Bozeman string band calls its musical style “Paisley Grass.” Spanning generations from 19-year-old Kelly Hagerman on guitar and vocals to 72-year-old Bill Devine on Dobro, they’re a Montana country-meets-cosmopolitan experience. Nate Fortier, Shawna and Catey Lockhart round out the group on mandolin, stand-up bass, and vocals, respectively. The band often includes an extended line-up of guest musicians including fiddle and banjo.
Rock ‘n’ rollers Tyler James Brigade . “Tyler James Brigade is a band sent straight from Americana heaven — the band is tight, and compliments the existence of pure rockability,” writes reviewer Julie Corredato. “Tyler James Brigade is promising, soothing, and carries a world of sunny days for those who stop and appreciate this voice and swarming melodies.” Fronted by singer/songwriter Tyler James Haugum, the powerful Bozeman band is comprised of Eddie T (bass), Marcus Engstrom (b-bender), Joe Kirchner (keys), Steve Dusek (drums), and Krista Barnett (harmonies).
Enjoy some classical pieces by the Bridger Trio on August 2nd, melodic blues rockers Too Little Too Late August 9th, and roots rock by The Dead Yellers to close out the series on August 16th.
Food vendors include Bubba’s Cuppa Joe with wraps, sandwiches, coffee and lattes, while Rancho Picante Bison Hut brings bison burgers, tacos, and bratwurst. New to Bozeman, grab hot sandwiches and fries from Chef’s Table, and for dessert, ice cream and sorbet from Sweet Peaks Ice Cream. Delish!
Also at the Emerson, Mobile Mondays move in every week from 11am–2pm. Grab a bite to eat from Bozeman’s local food trucks, pick out a new outfit from a fashion truck, and enjoy art and additional shopping throughout the building. Enjoy your goodies and soak up some fresh air on the north lawn, shaded by trees and surrounded by outdoor sculptures. This weekly lunchtime activity will be sure to start your week off right! Mobile Mondays will be held through September 25th (excluding Labor Day). Visit the Emerson’s Facebook event pages to view each week’s participating mobile vendors.
The goal of the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture is to serve as a primary resource for the arts, arts education, and cultural activities in Southwest Montana by stimulating and celebrating the arts in all its forms, fostering lifelong appreciation and understanding of arts and culture, and building community and economic development among creative enterprises, businesses, and civic organizations. The Emerson is located 111 S. Grand Ave. Learn about these and other upcoming events at www.theemerson.org. •
