Nostalgic sounds of Pacific People sandwiched between folksy duos at Wild Joe*s
The first month of a new year is a chance to hit the ground running with a fresh outlook, and Downtown Bozeman’s Wild Joe*s is ready to caffeinate those looking to tackle annual resolutions. The Coffee Spot offers a delicious variety of beverages as well as bites to go with. It’s also home to regular live acoustics by local and traveling artists. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
West Dakota Stutter is first up on Friday, January 17th from 6–8pm. The pairing of singer/songwriter and guitarists Neil Filo Beddow and Leah Turner perform originals with a folk Americana feel, also covering tunes by Lucinda Williams, the Kinks, Gillian Welch and Steve Earle, among others. The duo is putting the finishing touches on a new album entitled Under the Umbrella, centered on mental health wellness. Lyrics tackle the themes of depression, suicide, alcoholism and drug addiction with the feeling of hope and strength as a means to heal.
The next Open Mic Night follows on Saturday, January 18th from 6–8pm. Enjoy an evening of music performed by local musicians. Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, poetry, comedy, 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 5:30pm – 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.
Folk and bluegrass foursome Pacific People bring a show on Friday, January 24th from 6–8pm. Hailing from the Pac Northwest and Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the Bozeman band draws inspiration from Bob Dylan, the Avett Brothers, Josh Ritter, Hozier, and traditional old time music, among others. The lineup includes lead vocalist Quinn Krause, Matt Hickey (banjo, vocals), Gabby Rizzo (guitar, mandolin) and Sean Milhalko (cajon). With a warm and nostalgic sound, Pacific People brings great spirits and a perfect ambience to enjoy with a cozy cup of coffee.
Project: Constellation returns on Saturday, January 25th from 6–8pm. Hailing from North Dakota, the original acoustic folk/rock and punk duo is comprised of singer/songwriters Christina Rosebrough (violin) and Santiago Silva (guitar). The pair enjoys traveling and performing at new places and supporting local music scenes. Recent single “Up and Down These Roads” is available now.
Ashley Ross opens a new month on Saturday, February 1st from 6–8pm. She’s a Montana-born folk musician dedicated to inspiring and encouraging people through heartfelt original lyrics. She grew up in Bozeman, and has always loved being outdoors. She receives much of her inspiration and “creative juices” from being out in God’s creation. Ross writes her songs based on personal experience and the stories of people around her. While she enjoys performing, she hopes that the message of her songs reaches beyond just one night and can touch those that hear them with truth, Jesus’ love, and with hope. Her album, Beautifully Broken, is available now.
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located at 18 W Main in the heart of historic Downtown Bozeman. Learn more about these and other upcoming events at www.wildjoescoffee.com. •