Tara Lynn Walrus returns on Saturday, March 10th from 6–8pm
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot in Downtown Bozeman is a great place for a caffeine fix, but it also as a live music venue.
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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.
Check out Dusty Jungle on Friday, March 9th from 6–8pm. The now Bozeman-based band began in the woods of New Hampshire, where members Jesse and Dan spent countless evenings playing sing-alongs to their outdoor education students. After performing “Don’t Stop Believin’” about seven thousand times, they began to compose their own songs. And while they still enjoy a good cover, the duo mainly focuses on original tracks. Dusty Jungle describes their sound as ‘unique-yet-palatable rhythms over mellow-but-catchy guitar & vocals.’ On recent tracks they’ve incorporated violinist Ellie and second-guitarist Adam, both from Ellie and The Egg Drop. The group promises originality with every performance.
Tara Lynn Walrus returns on Saturday, March 10th from 6–8pm. Simultaneously witty and weird, cheeky and charming, the Arizona-born singer/songwriter has been performing as a solo act for two years, in addition to collaborating and touring with fellow musicians for over ten. She’s currently promoting the release of her debut solo EP, Habits. The collection includes sweet and relatable tracks like “The Awkward Song” and “Untamable,” bringing the unsparing strangeness and sometimes uncomfortable sweetness of our everyday thoughts and desires into a fresh, thoughtful, searingly endearing light.
Singer/songwriter Ed Masuga stops in on Friday, March 16th from 6–8pm. Bringing his own signature style to Americana folk, Masuga’s performances feature striking acoustic fingerpicking and rich chord voicings, creating a rare and expressive blend. Sung in a warm clear voice, his unique melodies and captivating songs are the vessel for his emotional presence and profound artistry. With four full-length albums, including his newest, Old Moon, Masuga performs consistently across the United States, sharing his talents through compelling moments of art and connection. There is a $5 cover for this show.
Pentley Holmes visits the Coffee Spot on Friday, March 23rd from 6–8pm. The Phillipsburg, New Jersey native is that rare artist whose work achieves both technical and emotional brilliance. A self-taught guitarist, pianist, and vocalist, he’s as well-rounded musically as they come. Pentley’s background in creative writing allows him to unite his musical talent with an authentic expression of what it means to be alive. Not only the nephew of the inspirational heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes, Pentley is a fighter in his own right. In 2009 he survived a typically lethal ruptured brain aneurysm. His survival and recovery after 15 days in ICU only furthered his inborn passion for life and his place in the world as a musician.
Pentley’s debut album Rip Out My Heart, offers a beautifully rendered glimpse into the depths of these human experiences. Pentley’s signature blend of contemporary folk and soul pop make his music as easy on the ear as it is on the heart. With new music forthcoming and the daring boldness to dream, Pentley is undoubtedly one to watch.
Finally, Red Onion Purple performs on Saturday, March 24th from 6–8pm. The duo of Bethany Joyce and Sean Burress are singer/instrumentalists whose guitar and cello round out every spirited performance. They play jazz standards and modern covers, as well as originals. The musical style is atmospheric, yet fervid; pretty, yet dissonant; melancholy, yet whimsical. They’ve been performing in Montana and the Northwest since 2013.
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located at 18 W Main St. in the heart of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com. •
