Wild Joe*s regularly pairs espresso with live entertainment
With back-to-school season quickly approaching, there’s but a month left to enjoy weekday outings with the entire family in tow. Recharge with a stop into Downtown Bozeman’s Wild Joe*s following those final summer adventures. And if your timing’s right, the Coffee Spot is also a great place to check out acoustic sets by local and traveling artists. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Mandy Rowden is first up on Friday, August 2nd from 6–8pm. She’s an Austin-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who’s been compared to Lucinda Williams, Kim Richey, and Stevie Nicks, to name a few. Her latest album, When That Day Comes, is a collection of warm, engaging songs about life and loss. Its easy pace and vulnerable lyrics roll out a welcome mat of raw, emotional accessibility revealing a world textured by hurt and hope alike.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Saturday, August 3rd 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, August 17th from 6–8pm.
Local artist Darla Sweeney is set for a Sunday show on August 4th from 1–3pm. She grew up in the mountains surrounded by music, spending much of that time playing guitar and writing songs. Darla’s original, thought-provoking lyrics speak to a variety of audiences, whether to those young at heart, struggling to find their place, or looking for a sweet story to listen to. With country and folk roots, her simple singer/songwriter style makes for an enjoyable experience for all.
On Saturday, August 10th, Minnesota singer/songwriter Dave Cofell performs from 6–8pm. Cofell’s songwriting reflects both his rural roots and lifelong musical explorations. His performances include a variety of styles on six and twelve-string guitars and banjo. Show attendees will hear, among others, the influences of Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Fats Waller, Hank Williams Sr., Howlin’ Wolf, Pete Seeger, Leo Kottke, Stan Rogers, John Denver and Leadbelly. Cofell’s live shows are entertaining, engaging and audience-inclusive. His latest release, A Thousand Shades of Blue, is available now.
Looking to Friday, August 16th, Bozeman-based Sundance & the Wilds bring an indie rock sound that’ll make anyone listening want to groove. With their indie-rock stylings paired with some intense jam-style sessions, the band has been taking the Bozeman area by storm since its inception. Coffee Spot-goers can expect an evening of originals mixed with a range of rock and blues covers from the 60s to now.
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. •