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Billings

Alive After 5

Billings

Brickhouse Band at the Y.A.M, July 1; Jared Stewart at the Rex, July 8; Nye Express at Tiny's, July 15
Billings
Music
07/01 - 07/29


Jam at the YAM

Billings

enjoy lively entertainment in an artful setting. Read more...
Billings
Music
06/25 - 08/27

Dale Watson

Billings

a staunch adherent of old-style honky tonk and Bakersfield country, Watson has positioned himself as a tattooed, stubbornly independent outsider… Read more...
Billings
Music
07/06

St. John’s Summer Concert Series

Billings

this free series includes barbeque and opening performers at 6 p.m., concerts start at 7 p.m. This year's line-up includes… Read more...
Billings
Music
07/08 - 08/12

Rock the Block

Laurel

food and drink and lots of live music by local talent is featured. Read more...
Billings
Music
06/25 - 09/10

Adler’s Appetite

Billings

Adler's Appetite features former Guns n' Roses drummer Steven Adler rounded out by vocalist Rick Stitch, Alex Grossi, Michael Thomas… Read more...
Billings
Music
07/13

The Bull Pen

Red Lodge

performers include MYMK and D'Tective, Wednesday; Western Underground, The Kentucky Headhunters and Aaron Tippin, Thursday; Trailer Choir, Grand Funk Railroad…
Billings
Music
07/14 - 07/18

moe.

Billings

rising from the dingy college bars of upstate New York, moe. carved a niche for itself with a distinct blend…
Billings
Music
07/15

Blue Canyon Boys

Billings

2008 Telluride Bluegrass Festival winners perform. Read more...
Billings
Music
07/17

Black Velvet Undercover

Billings

band performs for Mid-Summerfair's Eve in the Park. Read more...
Billings
Music
07/17

Otep

Billings

nu-metal fusion band mixes poetry and spoken-word with singer/band namesake Otep Shamaya's Marilyn Manson-meets-Kim Gordon style of singing
Billings
Music
07/20

Montana State Fiddle Contest

Red Lodge

fiddlers compete in the annual state contest. Read more...
Billings
Music
07/23 - 07/24

Gotta Gig Gotta Go

Red Lodge

Billy Waldo and the Flying Grizzlies headline the annual Stano Bustos memorial concert.
Billings
Music
07/24
Halestorm

Billings

band unleashes a turbulent torrent of infectious hard rock. Lead singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale casts a hypnotic spell on stage.
Billings
Music
07/25


The Dead Weather

Billings

Nashville-based four-piece exploded onto the music scene with a stunning debut that combined the furious talents of Alison Mosshart (vocals/Guitar),… Read more...
Billings
Music
07/26

Bebo Norman

Billings

contemporary Christian folk/pop artist performs. Read more...
Billings
Music
07/29

Joe Nichols

Plentywood

comedian Dick Hardwick opens for the country singer/songwriter. Read more...
Billings
Music
07/30

Bitteroot

Bitterroot Community Band

Hamilto
Bitterroot

Music
07/01 - 08/19

Tuesday at 12

Hamilton

21st season of these free noontime concerts features Joan Zen, July 6; Two Cats and a Fiddle, July 13; Sour… Read more...
Bitterroot
Music
07/06 - 07/27

Five Valley Accordion Jam Session and Dance

Hamilton

dance and listen to music performed on accordions, guitars and banjos. Read more...
Bitterroot
Music
07/07

The Kent Curtiss Band

Hamilton

Read more...
Bitterroot
Music
07/08

Bitterroot Community Band

Hamilton
Bitterroot
Music
07/22

Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival

Hamilton

10 bands perform, including Gravely Mountain Boys, New South Fork, Spring Thaw, Will Williams and Gravel Road, J.D. Webb and… Read more...
Bitterroot
Music
07/23 - 07/25

Bittersweet

Hamilton
Bitterroot
Music
07/29

 

Bozeman


Music on Main

Bozeman

enjoy summer evenings downtown with music by The Clintons, rock, July 1; 7 Smart Fellers, Americana, July 8; Halden Wofford… Read more...
Bozeman
Music
07/01 - 07/29


Fourth Celebration with Freddy Pink

Big Sky

band delivers funky rhythm and blues. Food and beverage vendors, kids' activities and fireworks add to the free Independence Day… Read more...
Bozeman
Music
07/04


Fourth Celebration with Seven Smart Fellers

Livingston

band plays country tunes and patriotic music. Fireworks follow. Read more...
Bozeman
Music
07/04


Lunch on the Lawn

Bozeman

summertime tradition includes live music from local and regional bands, food vendors and tips and instruction from Hula Hoola Hoops.…
Bozeman
Music
07/07 - 07/28


Strings Under the Big Sky

Big Sky

chamber music concert features members of the renowned Muir String Quartet, lauded for "impeccable voicing and intonation" by the San…
Bozeman
Music
07/09


Montana Chamber Music Festival

Bozeman

the 22nd annual festival features members of the renowned Muir String Quartet, including first violinist Peter Zazofsky, founding violinist Bayla…
Bozeman
Music
07/10


Jazz and More … with Kelly Roberti

Bozeman

enjoy revealing interviews and once-in-a-lifetime performances with a long list of veterans and emerging jazz artists. In July, host Roberti… Read more...
Bozeman
Music
07/12 - 07/19


Music in the Mountains

Big Sky

this month's free summer concert series features the Infamous Stringdusters, bluegrass, July 15; the Ian McFeron Band, rootsy Americana, July… Read more...
Bozeman
Music
07/15 - 07/29


Rhonda Vincent and the Rage

Livingston

rapidly emerging as an international ambassador of bluegrass music, multi-instrumentalist Vincent boasts more than 30 years of performing and recording.
Bozeman
Music
07/15


Storyhill Fest West

Bozeman

join Storyhill members Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson for this fifth annual interactive musical event.
Bozeman
Music
07/16 - 07/17


Jeni Fleming and the String Orchestra of the Rockies

Big Sky

popular Bozeman-based vocalist teams up with the orchestra for an evening of jazz-hued tunes from the American songbook.
Bozeman
Music
07/24


Music in the Park

West Yellowstone

appearing this month: Kostas and Friends, July 24 and gospel music, July 31.
Bozeman
Music
07/24 - 07/31


Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Livingston

Grammy winners offer their special blend of country music, infused with pop, rock and bluegrass.
Bozeman
Music
07/24


Four Shillings Short

Bozeman

group plays Celtic flavored tunes.
Bozeman
Music
07/30


Dusty Rhodes and the River Band

Big Sky

indie folk rockers launch the Big Sky Country Fair and Festival of the Arts with this free concert.
Bozeman
Music
07/30


Suzy Bogguss

Livingston

Grammy and Country Music Award winner performs. Read more...
Bozeman
Music
07/31

Butte


A Celebration of the Life and Music of Norton Buffalo

Butte

enjoy the harp maestro's band, The Knockouts, including killer keyboardist, guitarist and singer Austin de Lone, guitarist Johnny "V" Vernazza
Butte
Music
07/01


Alive After 5

Anaconda

enjoy children's activities, vendors and music by Short Notice, July 2; Platinum Street, July 9; Genuine Article, July 23
Butte
Music
07/02 - 07/30


The Heroes of Woodstock

Butte

Tom Constanten of the Grateful Dead hosts this tribute to Woodstock, featuring Jefferson Starship (playing the music of Jefferson Airplane)
Butte
Music
07/03


Lunch and Dinner in the Park

Dillon

the Southwest Montana Arts Council series kicks off at 6 p.m. July 4 with songwriter Kostas, who will share interpretations…
Butte
Music
07/04 - 07/29


Members of the Muir String Quartet and Guests

Georgetown Lake

long acknowledged as one of the world's most powerful and insightful ensembles, the Muir String Quartet has distinguishing itself among…
Butte
Music
07/11


Tim Montana

Butte

Butte native picked up his first guitar when he was six years old and has never considered putting it down.…
Butte
Music
07/24


The New Big Sky Singers

Georgetown Lake

Rob Quist, Don Collins, Don MacDonald and Gary Funk met while students at The University of Montana in 1966 and…
Butte
Music
07/25


Rocky Mountain Accordion Celebration

Philipsburg

fiddlers, guitarists, harmonica players and drummers team up with a host of accordion players for this annual confab.
Butte
Music
07/30 - 07/31

 

Flathead

Lions Summer Concert Series

Columbia Falls

appearing this month: Montana Highlanders, bagpipe band, July 1; Sax-o-phons, a historic review of the saxophone world by a sax… Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/01 - 07/29

Jack Gladstone: “Native America Speaks”

Glacier National Park

troubadour also shares his multi-media show, which explores the Blackfeet, Salish and Kootenai influences, most Sundays at Many Glacier Hotel
Flathead
Music
07/01 - 07/29

Thursday Fest

Kalispell

downtown is hoppin' with live music, food vendors, beverages, a farmers' market, art and crafts and kids' activities. This month's… Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/01 - 07/29

A Celebration of the Life and Music of Norton Buffalo

Kalispell

enjoy the harp maestro's band, The Knockouts, including killer keyboardist, guitarist and singer Austin de Lone, guitarist Johnny "V" Vernazza
Flathead
Music
07/02

Commander Cody

Whitefish

country rockers, headed by George Frayne, made a name for themselves in the late '60s with a good-time mix that…
Flathead
Music
07/02

Whitefish Downtown Farmers’ Market Live Music Series

Whitefish

enjoy all-organic, home-grown original music by prominent local and regional artists.
Flathead
Music
06/22 - 09/28

Picnic in the Park

Kalispell

appearing this month: Fresh Ink, classic rock, June 29; Kenny James Miller Band, blues and rock, June 30; Tom Catmull… Read more...
Flathead
Music
06/29 - 07/28

Summer Centennial Pops

Kalispell

special guests Jack Gladstone and Rob Quist join the Glacier Symphony, conducted by Maestro John Zoltek, for a musical tribute… Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/10


Riverbend Concert Series

Bigfork

John Floridis, folk and rock, July 11; Tra le Gael, jigs, reels, and Celtic harmonies, July 18; and Smart Alex,… Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/11 - 07/25


Kootenai River Bluegrass Festival

Troy

some of the finest pickers in the Northwest and from afar gather for this third annual family-friendly festival on the… Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/16 - 07/18


Cajun Street Dance featuring Donna Angelle and her Zydeco Posse

Somers

13th annual fundraiser for the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, dubbed "the best party in the Flathead Valley," offers an evening… Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/17


Music Festival

Whitefish

more than 10 bands perform, including Truckstop Inferno, the Flip Wilsons, Miller Creek, Heck Yeah with DJ Kieshie and Moonshine… Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/17


Northwest Montana Accordion Association Jam

Kalispell

musicians of all kinds are invited to these open jam sessions. Read more...
Flathead
Music
07/18 - 01/16


Yaak Wilderness Festival

Libby

7th annual festival features music by the Alan Lane Band, bluegrass by Wise River Mercantile, classic rock and blues by…
Flathead
Music
07/31

 

Great Falls

Alive at 5

Great Falls

weekly gatherings offer live music and vendors.
Great Falls
Music
06/24 - 08/26


Wylie and the Wild West

Choteau

the yodel maestro and his talent-packing posse provide lively tunes following the rodeo. Bring your chair or blanket.
Great Falls
Music
07/04

Music in the Library Park

Great Falls

enjoy Impromptu, July 6; Skeye Cats, July 13; Jeni Dodd and Dale Lee, July 20; Willson and McKee July 27
Great Falls
Music
07/06 - 08/24

Kicks @ 6

Havre

summer concert series features an array of local musicians.
Great Falls
Music
06/23 - 08/11

Bluegrass on the Bay

Great Falls

fundraiser helps the restoration of the History Museum. Read more...
Great Falls
Music
07/16

The Bear River Boogie

Shelby

Russ Nasset and the Revelators, The Clintons and Rob Quist and Great Northern perform. Beer and food concessions will be…
Great Falls
Music
07/17

Joe Nichols

Box Elder

with the aptly titled Old Things New, the award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer once again balances artistry with accessibility, applying his distinctive… Read more...
Great Falls
Music
07/29

Darius Rucker

Great Falls

Rucker burst on to the country music scene in the fall of 2008 with a #1 debut album on the… Read more...
Great Falls
Music
07/31

 

Helena


Concert for a Cause

Helena

Mission Mountain Wood Band headlines this benefit for patients of St. Peter's Hospital's Cancer Treatment Center with its four-part harmonies… Read more...
Helena
Music
07/02


Wylie and the Wild West

Craig

Montana's favorite yodeler takes the stage with his talented posse. Read more...
Helena
Music
07/03


Alive @ Five

Helena

a different downtown block hosts free live music, weekly, with food and beverages available. This month's performers include Mabel's Rage,… Read more...
Helena
Music
07/07 - 07/28


Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper

Helena

named the Instrumental Group of the Year by the International Bluegrass Musicians Association, this band includes an all-star line up… Read more...
Helena
Music
07/08


Curto’s Eternal Tango

Helena

Hector Del Curto leads the ensemble as they perform the passionate, sensual rhythms, the lush textures and colors of great… Read more...
Helena
Music
07/12


Symphony Under the Stars: “Spanish Nights”

Helena

Helena Symphony's annual outdoor summer music event features the romantic music of Spain. Enjoy tangos, selections from Bizet's "Carmen" and… Read more...
Helena
Music
07/17


Buckwheat Zydeco

Helena

bona-fide roots music legend, Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr., is the preeminent ambassador of Louisiana zydeco music. "Buckwheat leads one of… Read more...
Helena
Music
07/19


Sawyer Brown

Helena

after 23 years, 3,500 shows and several gold and platinum-selling albums, this country band rocks the arena during the opening… Read more...
Helena
Music
07/28

Mission Valley

Pickin’ in the Park

Polson

enjoy a toe-tapping good time during these weekly jam sessions. Read more...
Mission Valley
Music
06/26 - 08/28

Pick Nick

Polson

free weekly concerts include a wide selection of musical styles. Read more...
Mission Valley
Music
06/22 - 08/24

Tim Ryan Writer’s Night Concert

Ronan

Mission Valley native and Nashville songwriter wraps up the 22nd annual Mission Valley Scholarship Fund Charity Golf Scramble with this… Read more...
Mission Valley
Music
07/16

Blues Festival

Hot Springs

performers include Neighbor John Kelly, the Ray Allen Monarch Mountain Band, and Mike Bader. Read more...
Mission Valley
Music
07/23 - 07/25

Montana Baroque Music Festival

Paradise

join artistic director and violinist Adam LaMotte, violinist Monica Huggett, recorder and flute player Matthias Maute and six returning baroque… Read more...
Mission Valley
Music
07/27 - 07/29

Music Cultural Exchange

Pablo

performers at the seventh annual Baroque Music Festival, held at Quinn's Hot Springs, visit the center to share their music… Read more...
Mission Valley
Music
07/28

 

Missoula


Downtown Tonight

Missoula

enjoy live music, food vendors and a beverage garden. This month's line-up includes Reverend Slanky, July 1; Tom Catmull and… Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/01 - 07/29


Missoula City Band

Missoula

joining the band are UM Band Camp Faculty, June 23; Sweet Adelines, June 30; Fourth of July performance, Southgate Mall,… Read more...
Missoula
Music
06/23 - 08/11


Out to Lunch

Missoula

weekly performing arts festival features musicians and over 20 varied food vendors. This month's performers include Rattletrap, June 30; Odyssey,… Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/07 - 07/28


Amy Martin and Anna Dagmar

Missoula

New York City-based pianist/singer-songwriter Anna Dagmar and Missoula-based guitarist/singer-songwriter Amy Martin share a love of creating meaningful songs. Both artists… Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/08


The Marshall Tucker Band

Clinton

band headlines the Ryan Creek Meadows Country Camp Out with hits such as "Can't You See," "Heard It In a… Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/10


Halestorm

Missoula

band unleashes a turbulent torrent of infectious hard rock. Lead singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale casts a hypnotic spell on stage. Drawing… Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/24


DalyJazz: Miguel Zenon, Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig and Henry Cole

Missoula

this international quartet features Zenon on sax, Perdomo, piano, Glawischnig, bass and Henry Cole, drums. Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/24 - 07/25


Game

Missoula

Grammy-nominated rapper is considered a driving force in the West Coast hip-hop scene. The Lynx and Ambedext open. Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/29

Reverend Horton Heat

Missoula

country-flavored punkabilly, onstage antics and blistering stage performances have brought this band a devoted cult following. Their new release, Revival,… Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/31

Third Angle Ensemble

Missoula

Portland, Ore., group performs a new work by Missoula composer Charles Nichols,written for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and… Read more...
Missoula
Music
07/31

 


Spokane

The Real M-Dub, Loss Monstarz, Livid Undead and Maximus Rhyme

Spokane,
Music
07/02

Lilith Tour

George, WA

Sarah McLachlan, Sugarland, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Colbie Caillat and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are part of this year's… Read more...
Spokane
Music
07/03

Dion

Spokane, WA

Music
07/03 - 07/04

Little Feat

Spokane, WA
Music
07/07


18 Shades, In-Flux, Crown Point and Jimmy Nuge

Spokane, WA
Music
07/10

Ray Wylie Hubbard with Blue Canoe

Spokane, WA
Music
07/10

Saving Abel, We Are The Fallen, Taddy Proter and American Bang

Spokane, WA
Music
07/11


Mozart on a Summer’s Eve

Spokane, WA

Connoisseur Concerts presents the 20th annual outdoor Mozart celebration, with the Wind Ensemble, directed by Verne Windham, joining guest tenor… Read more...
Spokane
Music
07/13 - 07/14

Rockin’ B Jazz Nights

Stateline, WA

Pamela Brownlee and Leslie Ann Grove, with special guests, celebrate the great vocal jazz ensembles. Read more...
Spokane
Music
06/29 - 09/14

Eric Church

Spokane, WA
Music
07/14


Evans Blue, Lansdowne, A New Revolution and 33

Spokane, WA
Music
07/16


Rhonda Vincent and The Rage

Spokane, WA
Music
07/16


Kings of Leon

George, WA

Music
07/17

Character Flaw CD Release

Spokane, WA

Music

07/17

Elton John with Band

Yakima, WA
Music
07/18


Y&T and Icarus Witch

Spokane, WA
Music
07/18


The Avett Brothers

Spokane, WA
Music

07/20


Rockin’ Bluegrass Nights

Stateline, WA

high-octane bluegrass bands deliver an evening of down-home entertainment. Performers include Stony River Band and Let It Ride, July 20;… Read more...
Spokane
Music
07/20 - 09/21


The Swell Season

Spokane, WA
Music
07/22


Halestorm, Adelitas Way, Since October and New Medicine

Spokane, WA
Music
07/23


Alex Band

Spokane, WA
Music
07/23


Hed P.E., Kutt Calhoun, Johnny Richter, Big B and Blestenation

Spokane, WA
07/24


The Glen Miller Orchestra

Spokane, WA
Music
07/27 - 07/28


Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Spokane, WA
Music
07/30

 

 

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