Cristina Vane, Marcedes Carroll & a local book debut at Wild Joe*s
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 town. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Christina Vane
Justin Howl performs on Thursday, May 17th from 6–8pm. Following the maxim that the blues is a way of life, Howl specializes in suggestive innuendo and experiments with esoteric truth, seeking to capture and sustain a harmonious blend of sound from wood and metal and guts. Based in Chicago, he comes to Bozeman with guitar, harmonica, and stomp box. His album, Justin Howl and the Salty Dogs, is available now.
California-based Cristina Vane brings her unique blend of blues and folk to the coffee shop on Friday, May 18th from 6–8pm. Vane draws influences from country blues, delta blues, and folk. Whether on the Venice boardwalk busking by the beach or on a stage on the Sunset Strip, her signature silver resonator, slide guitar playing, and powerful vocals are unmistakable and unforgettable. Vane’s latest EP, Troubled Sleep, is available now.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Saturday, May 19th from 6–8pm. Come for 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. An additional Open Mic Night is set for Saturday, June 2nd from 6–8pm.
Marcedes Carroll performs on Saturday, May 26th. Carroll is a spunky and fun Gallatin Valley local who brings a variety of flavor to her live shows, performing tunes ranging from Turnpike Troubadours to Ella Fitzgerald to Led Zeppelin, along with plenty of originals you just have to hear!
Stop into the coffee spot on Monday, May 28th to help celebrate the release of local book, Patched. Kyle Steiner and Key Listener Productions present this original story about a little balloon who pops over Bozeman and gets patched up and brought back to life. Join for the debut of this new and exciting book created right here in Bozeman. See website for further details.
The Woodpile kicks off the first month of summer on Friday, June 1st from 6–8pm. The Wyoming-based indie folk band came together on the heels of lead vocalist Evan Gwin’s solo EP release, The Woodpile. Together, the band has composited a sound driven by folk storytelling, dense vocal harmony, energetic electric guitar, unorthodox song arrangements, and a tight, rock-influenced rhythm section.
Howard Beall & the Fake News follow with another afternoon show on Sunday, June 3rd from 1–3pm. The group is a collection of talented young artists from around the great state of Montana. They bring people together by playing groove-based music, specifically pulling from the jazz, rock, and funk genres. The band plays a blend of original compositions, standards, and modern songs with the intent of creating fresh sounds while still respecting the heritage and language of those before them.
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. •
