Jazz Night w/ Patti Nolan & The Undeniables
Thursday, January 18 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $12 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Join us at the Show Room at the ZACC for a spirited night of jazz classics and standards performed by Patti Nolan & Friends, with Patti on vocals, Ben Schuberg on piano, Pete Hand on bass, Graeme Pletscher on saxophone, and Ed Stalling on drums. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
DESTINY BOND (Denver Hardcore) w/ Infinite Ammo & Nightwitch
Wednesday, January 17 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Destiny Bond formed in Denver, CO in summer 2021 as the reformation of a band Adam (drums), Amos (guitar), and Rio (bass) started a few years prior. Cloe joined on vocals and they played their first show that fall. Destiny Bond recorded the 6-song 2021 Demo on Convulse Records (GEL, MSPAINT, Militarie Gun, Dazy) in October ‘21 in Denver, and Emily joined the band on second guitar shortly after. The band continued to play in Colorado, before hitting some weekend tours in mid-2022 with dates featuring Twin Tombs, Candy Apple, and Spy. Summer 2023 saw the release of Be My Vengeance, followed by a tour to the East Coast in July featuring Spine on select dates. Be My Vengeance fully encapsulates the fast, early punk and hardcore inspired sound of the first 2 years of Destiny Bond, with moments that foreshadow what’s to come. The lyrics range from the importance of tending to your community, self empowerment, and trans pride, all with an intensity and urgency aimed to encourage taking immediate action.Inifinite Ammo banded together at the beginning of Covid and started a band that would soon be known for their weird sound that collides powerviolence/grindcore/death metal/hardcore punk into one giant mass of sound. Featuring members of The Foilies, Lust Hag, and Frontside Crime. Cameron came up with the idea for the band at the beginning of covid with Keith Szardarski who previously played guitar in the band 21-22’. Then added Moses on drums and Elli on Bass. With Dizzy taking over guitar duties in summer of 22’. Releasing a demo in 21’ and are jumping back into recording for demo 2 at the beginning of January.Nightwitch is a five piece Missoula stoneripper assault machine landing squarely on the heavy side of the heavy-hard divide. All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Rob & Halladay Quist with Special Guest Clara Wieck
Sunday, January 14 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $18 Advanced // $20 Day of ShowRob Quist brings lead vocals, banjo, and guitar to the stage and is lead singer and songwriter of such seminal groups as Mission Mountain Wood Band, The Montana Band, and Rob Quist & Great Northern. His ode to rural living “Close to the Land”, recorded by Michael Martin Murphey, was awarded Song of the Year at the Texas Music Awards, and featured on the Grammy nominated bluegrass album by Murphey. Rob has released several CDs, appeared on National TV numerous times, toured extensively to Japan, Europe and the US, is a published poet, and was inducted into the U of Montana School of Fine Arts Hall of Honors, which recognized him as “one of its greats”. Most recently, Rob has been inducted to the Montana Music Hall of Fame and awarded the Governor’s award in the Arts.”A celebrated Montana musician and composer who has captured the spirit of the West in his music, an evocative and versatile artist whose gift of song has touched the hearts and souls of his countrymen, an eloquent proponent of the history and beauty of the West whose legacy in song will be embraced by generations to follow.” –University of Montana, Hall of Honors dedication The daughter of a famous Montana musician, Halladay Quist was born with music in her blood. She began her musical journey at the age of six, on the road with her renowned musical family developing her distinctive voice and unique musical talents. As a solo artist, Halladay has appeared with highly accomplished and award-winning artists like Jewel, Korb Lund, Colter Wall, Michael Martin Murphey, and Collin Raye. These days she is involved in many projects, a roaring 20’s swing band called Second Story, a Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and a country rock band called the Barn Dance Revival. Visit www.halladayquist.com for more information. “Within Halladay Quist’s sultry, angelic voice lies a lion’s roar of love, compassion, earthiness and storytelling.”–406 Magazine For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Chingiz Kam + Arrington de Dionyso w/ Bill Kautz & Jeremy Drake, + Panic Boner Unsemble
Friday, January 12 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist SupporterChingiz Kam is an initiated hereditary Brown Bear Shaman from Tuva now living in New York City. He will be sharing his personal “Algysh” an ancient genre of spirit-song used by Tuvan shamans in every sacred healing ritual. www.tuvankam.com Founder of Olympia’s legendary Old Time Relijun, Arrington de Dionyso digs deeply through the improvisatory fringes of global ecstatic trance music traditions, ever in the search for primordially potent universalities. www.arrington.bandcamp.com Jeremy Drake is an improvisational guitarist who has collaborated with many other artists including Nels Cline,Go: Organic Orchestra and Team UP. He has performed extensively in Los Angeles and Europe. He currently resides in Missoula MT. Bill Kautz is an improvisational trumpet player and culture head of Missoula. He co-currated the Free Sessions events and has been a DJ for KBGA radio for years promoting deep listening and progressive music to many listeners. Kautz has performed with many artists including Naomi Siegel, Powerplant, LAKE, Monument, and Jorf. Panic Boner Unsemble is based out of Missoula, MT. The group’s sound explores many genres that include free improvisation, no wave, psychedelia, electronica, and noise punk. Current P.B.U. lineup is Noah Glover,Cooper Godfrey, Tricia Opstad and Dusty Shriver. Many people have labeled the band “extreme free” in the year long accumulation of gigs that they have performed in as a group. They have shared stages with bands such as Wolf Eyes, and Sexual Jeremy. All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Wildlands w/ Fragment Tuesdays + Joyride
Thursday, January 11 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist SupporterWildlands is an aspiring Indie Rock Quartet based out of Missoula. The band creates and performs with an electrifying stage presence for all to enjoy. The power of the songwriting and the chemistry between the members creates an infectious atmosphere full of excitement, heartbreak and the urge to move around. Wildlands is here to inspire, entertain and show the world the passion of music. The band consists of Ben MC, the snow loving frontman. Josh Streit, the resident electrician that rips on the guitar. Runyon Matthews, the 1# King Gizzard fan that lays down the bass and Spencer Nelson the Titan of sound behind the drums.Fragment Tuesdays is a new alternative band that talks about struggling with grief and sadness. The band was formed in Missoula one summer ago and has been following their dreams ever since. Joyride is an alternative rock band hailing from Missoula. With Elements of the ’90s and early 2000s rock, Punk, Emo, and Grunge. The sonic sounds of Joyride can go from rambunctious noise to soothing guitar melodies, to driving rhythms made to groove. Expect to hear more from the group in the near future. Joyride Influences: Foo Fighters, Incubus, Smashing Pumpkins Instagram: joyride_revivial All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Just 4 Frillz w/ Jesse The Ocelot & Riley James
Wednesday, January 10 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist SupporterJust 4 Frillz is a dynamic musical group consisting of talented and happily married Ryan & Kelsi Staninger. After 13 years of playing music together, they focused their efforts into creating a truly special concept album titled Public Display of Affection, that recounts their journey through life and love. With a perfect blend of soulful vocals and catchy beats, Just 4 Frillz is a band that is sure to leave a lasting impression on any audience.Jesse The Ocelot is a solo artist from the mountains of Montana who uses guitar and vocal loops to create atmospheric soundscapes. Dreamy sounds of reverb-y vocal harmonies and warm guitar melodies combined with jazzy, soulful style. Jesse The Ocelot wants to help guide you through the cosmos with meaningful lyrics and good energy.Riley James is a multi-instrumentalist artist based out of Missoula, who uses sonic textures and life experiences to weave a portrait of the human condition. Ranging from the psychedelic to pop, blues to trap, he strives to create an atmosphere where people can face their hearts with hope and encouragement. He believes that art is meant to be good medicine whose purpose is expanding the consciousness of humankind in order to draw nearer unto the divine. All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘The Reason We Fall’ EP Release Fundraiser Concert
Sunday, January 7 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10-$30 Sliding ScaleIn celebration of the impending release of Azure Larkwood’s debut EP, “The Reason We Fall” – join local musicians Maria Zepeda, Britt Arnesen, and Azure Larkwood for an evening of songs and stories to help send their new EP out into the world with a bang! Be the first to see the new music video for Azure’s first incoming single from the EP, “Broken In”, and stick around after the show for a chance to ask any burning questions about the writing, production, or distribution process.Azure Larkwood is an award-winning poet, musician, and performing artist born and raised in the heart of the Missoula Valley. From brooding piano ballads to orchestral folk tunes, Azure’s bare, confessional music is laden with the deeply personal color of a small-town singer-songwriter. Shaped by the folk, flora, and fauna of their mountain home, Azure’s sharp, stirring lyrics poetically articulate the intolerable love, debilitating grief, and existential longing of the holistic human experience. Azure’s critically acclaimed work as an independent composer, lyricist, and performing artist has been presented in theaters, clubs, and galleries across Montana. To learn more, visit https://azurelarkwood.com. Maria Zepeda lives to express through creation. Through song, advocacy, community, or connection, their larger than life expression invites you to take a closer look at the ways we can live in love with ourselves, each other, and our planet. To learn more, visit https://www.mariazepedamusic.com. Missoula multi-instrumentalist and producer Britt Arnesen is known as a great sideman, but also writes and performs her own music. In addition to her well-known bluegrass stylings, Britt also enjoys composing sea shanties, punk tunes, and even sometimes in the French language. To Learn More, Visit https://youtube.com/brittarnesen. All tickets are general admission. Artists are supported at the a the price level purchased, with 70% of box office sales paid directly to the performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
New Old Future, Hairspray Queen (covering Nirvana), & Panic Boner
Saturday, January 6 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter New Old Future is a four piece garage pop, alt rock, grunge band that has been playing in Missoula for ten years. The members are Logan Heindl on guitar, Ezra Clausen on guitar/bass, Zach Froehlich on drums, and Bry Froehlich on vocals and bass. ‘Birds’ is their third studio album. Follow New Old Future @newoldfuture on Instagram or visit newoldfuture.com.Hairspray Queen owes their existence to not just Nirvana but also to another Missoula band: Senterline. Inspired by Stanley Kipp, Matthew Miller and current drummer PTO’s hard charging Nirvana covers within their original sets, fellow local musicians Kateena Bell (vocals), Dead Ed (bass), Patrick Kirkley (drums) and Gavin McCourt (guitar) worked together to dedicate a full set to the Seattle rock legends. Hairspray Queen covers songs from throughout Nirvana’s catalogue and aims to lovingly perform the artistry, honesty and energy of Kurt, Krist and Dave’s incredible sound. Panic Boner unsemble is a free music group based out of Missoula. They’re known to be unconventional with their sound making and uncompromisingly abstract in nature and performance.They incorporate elements of free jazz, noise, and no wave and all their gigs are totally improvised. A quick taste of their vibe would be like John Zorn meets Grateful Dead and your getting close. All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Calamity Cowboy + Dr. Fly + Sarah Frazier
Friday, January 5 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist SupporterCalamity Cowboy is the colloquial name given to a group of viscous homunculi believed to have originated sometime in the early 19th century. After aimlessly wandering for a couple hundred years they decided to start a rock and roll band together. They play a blend of country and psychedelic rock that has garnered them tens of fans. It’s the real deal!Doctor Fly is an electronic musician who haunts Missoula, MT. Harnessing a brood of mysterious music machines, he enkindles an interdimensional space; all who enter shall be imperceptibly yet undeniably changed. Doctor Fly performs improvisational compositions on the guitar, keyboard, recorder, theremin, kazoo, and drum machine. For more information visit www.seansong.org. “Sarah Frazier’s unique brand of electronic music is composed of ethereal and melodic vocals, layers of looped instruments, and undeniable pop sensibilities. Her music feels like a journey with songs that swell only to fall away again. Her performance at Humble Burger earlier this year was absolutely breathtaking to watch.” — Nate H Wolf (Modest Music Festival, Moscow, ID) All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
The Wright Sisters & Sierra Cistone
Wednesday, January 3 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter The Wright Sisters have been performing living room concerts as a duo since they could both walk. With roots in musical theatre, Bella and Evie grew interested in songwriting. Self-taught on guitar and piano, the sisters enjoy remixing or arranging songs, usually packed with harmonies. They are excited to be able be performing with one another (outside of the living room) with a set of their new, original music.Sierra Cistone is passionate about telling stories of connections between people and the rest of the natural world. If you haven’t heard Sierra sing, you need to, we promise. All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
