Forrest Friends (Seattle) + Till the Teeth (Seattle) + Panic Boner Unsemble
Ft. Readings from Missoula Writers, Hosted by Casper Lee Thursday, February 8 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Forrest Friends are two individuals, Chad Allen & Garrison Heck, creeping between the cracks of Seattle for over 15 years, with a couple releases put out through Chocolate Monk (UK), among plenty of others. Improvised creep-scapes, freak sounds, a floor full of instruments, a sky full of fur. 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 you’re getting close. Till the Teeth is an experimental music project based out of Seattle, WA. They utilize progressive electronics, and a vast array of percussion and live looping. Sandesh Nagaraj and Jonathan Rodriguez perform live together creating an overstimulating sound collage spanning over many different genres and influences. Till The Teeth is known to be an amalgamation of musical and non-musical experiences. Expect minds to be blown.The opening reading, hosted by poet Casper Lee, will feature some of the most excellent writers residing in Missoula. The lineup includes Brian Blanchfield (Not Even Then, A Several World, and Proxies: Essays Near Knowing), John Myers (Smudgy and Lossy) and Alyssandra Tobin (Put Eyes on Me Not Like a Curse) as well as screenwriter/filmmaker Max Kubisiak all sharing recent work. 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/.
Death Care Industries + Night Witch + Donkey Island
Thursday, February 1 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Deathcare Industries is a Missoula-based band that mixes the energy of metal with the rhymic and lyrical style of Hip Hop. They’ve been described as “New Nü metal”. They are loud, just how you like it. Night Witch is a five piece Missoula stoneripper assault machine landing squarely on the heavy side of the heavy-hard divide. More than an isolated land mass, Donkey Island is a state of mind. Founded by former members of Blessiddoom, Juveniles and the Bowie tribute band Glass Spiders, this trio of Missoula dads (Nathan Hoyme, Al Gooday, Paul Rosen) need a space to unwind. With hints of sounds from classic Minnesota 80s Rock to alt-country and even grooves that’ll get you shaking that ass, a visit to Donkey Island is sure to quench anyones thirst for electric noise. 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/.
Enterprise Earth / Death: An Anthology, North American Tour
Friday, April 19 // Door at 6 PM // Show at 7 PM // $25 Advance // $30 Day of ShowEnterprise Earth is a deathcore band from Spokane Washington, USA. Founded by former members Dan Watson (ex-Infant Annihilator) and BJ Sampson (ex-Takeover) and currently signed to MNRK Heavy, the band name was Watson’s idea, which was inspired by his research into Illuminati and conspiracy theories.In 2017, Gabe Mangold (Delusions of Grandeur / The Harvest Colour) joined, and would eventually take over all guitar duties following BJ Sampson’s departure in 2019.On June 19, 2020, the band surprise-released the Foundation of Bones EP.On September 10, 2021, the band announced their fourth album, The Chosen, would be due in January 2022, and also released its lead single “Where Dreams Are Broken”.Shortly after, it was announced that frontman Dan Watson would be sitting out of the band’s upcoming tours and would be replaced with live vocalist Travis Worland of The Willow and Aethere . On April 12, 2022, Watson announced he had departed the band and on June 2 2022, touring vocalist Travis Worland was announced as the band’s new permanent vocalist.Inferi is melodic death metal out of Nashville. Formed from the ashes of Death Looks Promising. According to Malcom Pugh, the band names comes from the Harry Potter series, in which Inferi are corpses that have been reanimated by a dark wizard’s curse. Crown Magnetar is a 4-piece technical deathcore band based in Colorado, USA. Forming in 2017, Crown independently released their debut EP and album, The Prophet of Disgust (2018) and The Codex of Flesh (2020) before signing with Unique Leader Records in 2021. Alone in Death (2021), their third display of technical aggression was released upon signing with ULR. Tracheotomy is South Florida Deathcore. Walking Corpse Syndrome is a five-piece progressive deathcore band from Missoula, Montana in 2006. Known for having two drummers and an intense live show with huge sound, Walking Corpse Syndrome is Leif Winterrowd (vocals), Matthew Bile (guitar), Tana Starkey (guitar), Nocktis (drums), and Mr. Grimm (drums). For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Swing Dance with The Starlighter’s Swing Band, Featuring Jazz Vocalist Edie Smith
Sunday, February 4 // Door at 6:30 PM // Music & Dancing at 7 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist SupporterSo, ya wanna dance? Swing dancing is at it’s best with Missoula’s own jazz vocalist Edie Smith and the Starlighter’s Swing Band! Starlighter’s formed in 2007 and have played a variety of venues and events, from ARTS Missoula’s First Night (now Missoula on Main), to Jazzoula, to private parties. They present material ranging from original arrangements of the Big Band era to the contemporary sounds of modern jive. This seven piece combo will have you stompin’ with joy!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/.
Icarus + Pay No Mind + Western States
Friday, February 2 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist SupporterIcarus is an art rock band based in Bozeman, MT. This cast of musicians have a deep passion for jamming and creating unique art. Their influences include Alternative bands like Primus and My Bloody Valentine, as well as more diverse soundscapes coming from artists like John Coltrane and Kyuss. Icarus has a range of styles, described by some as a thrashy Black Sabbath.Pay No Mind is a skate punk band with hardcore and thrash influences consisting of former members of Stoned to Death and Super Sport (Great Falls). They have taken Missoula by storm opening for touring bands and supporting the local music scene. Two of their members are students at the U of M and have played shows on campus and supported headliner acts throughout town.The Western States is a punk rock band from Missoula, MT. The band just released their full length “Heavy Pours” in 2021. The album is full of anthemic songs featuring classic punk gang vocals and old school pop punk hooks. 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/.
Worst Feelings + Les Duck, w/ Dylan Running Crane
Saturday, January 20 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Les Duck is all about fast cars, slow guitars, family and friendship. Lukas Phelan and Sanders Smith trade songs exploring those very themes while Nate Biehl rips the steel guitar and James Rogers tickles the drums. Scrappy, jangly and a wee bit twangy, Les Duck channels a loosey goose sound somewhere between Arthur Russell and Crazy Horse.Heralded (by some) as Missoula’s original family band, Worst Feelings has been satisfying audiences with their bouncy, mid-tempo bops for a quarter of a quarter century. Helmed by Flathead-raised Jesse Hadden, the 6-piece outfit offers up sweet harmonies, atmospheric textures and simply danceable grooves. It’s like if Fleetwood Mac and Pavement were best band friends. Basically, chicken soup for your ears.Dylan Running Crane is a singer-songwriter from Browning, Montana, a place that remains the subject of most of her work. Her vibe is country meets rez-folk meets tender and silly. Check out her work with Cry Baby – https://crybabymissoula.bandcamp.com/track/missoula 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/.
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/.
