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Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot in downtown Bozeman is a great place for a caffeine fix, but it also doubles as a live music venue for local artists and those passing through our not-so-little mountain town. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in November! The coffeehouse will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening with a Thanksgiving Fundraiser featuring live music by Tsunami Funk on Sunday, November 20th from 6–9pm.
Your $10 ticket gets you a night of great music, two Wild Joe*s Coffee Porters from Bunkhouse Brewery (or other libation), one Doppio Espresso, and more! The event will include great raffle items from local businesses to benefit the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Tickets are available in advance at Wild Joe*s Coffee or at the door. Tsunami Funk always packs the dance floor with Funk/R&B rocking grooves. The band plays tunes from artists like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Stone, Kool & the Gang, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, and many more! The group was started by Eddie T (bass) with his love of the Funk genre at the forefront. Eddie has played with Cyril Neville, members of Prince’s band, Drifters, Platters, and Andrew Gromiller & the Organically Grown. Rounding out the band, Luke Flansburg (front man for Pinky & the Floyd, MOTH, and Petty Band) provides lead vocals and guitar, while David Charles (MSU music professor and member of Vibe Quartet and Blue Matter) brings keyboards. Minneapolis Funkster Nate Anderson (formerly with Hot Lunch and Blue Matter) is also on guitar and vocals, and Isaiah Morales, drums, started his career at an early age with Big Caboose All Stars and plays with metal band Deadswarms. Open Mic with Dane Thompsen is set for Saturday, November 26th from 5–7pm. There is a $3 entry fee for this event. Come for an evening of music performed by local musicians. Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, or theremin and take a turn up at the mic. Show Bozeman what you’re made of! Individual set lengths depend on the number of musicians who want to play. Sign-ups start at 4:30pm—first come, first served.
Be sure to bring your friends and support live music in Bozeman! A modest contribution to the kitty will be divided by participating musicians at the end of the night. The more people who come, the more money in the pot. If you have questions, contact host Dane Thompsen at danethompsen-0393@gmail.com. Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located in the heart of historic downtown Bozeman. Their aim is to serve the best coffee, espresso, and tea drinks in Montana—but they’re more than just that! With a capacity of 98 people, Wild Joe*s is also one of Bozeman’s most popular spots for eclectic live music. Wild Joe*s is located at 18 West Main Street. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at .wildjoescoffee.com/. •
