Wild Joe*s welcomes contemporary a cappella of MSU Rhapsody
With school back in session and busy workdays in full effect, Downtown Bozeman’s Wild Joe*s is ready to accommodate morning java orders of all shapes and sizes. And if you’re swinging in for an evening boost, 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.
Enjoy the talents of Rhapsody on Friday, October 11th from 6–8pm. The student-led, coed a cappella group has had the pleasure of singing around campus and the community at the Christmas Stroll, Honors Musicale, the 125th MSU Birthday Bash and more. The group was invited to Washington to compete and perform at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and placed 4th this last February. This year, Rhapsody is focused on performing for the local community and bringing songs to area venues.
The next Open Mic Night will take place Friday, October 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, October 19th from 6–8pm.
Looking ahead, local artist Darla Sweeney is back on Sunday, October 20th 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.
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. •
