Cross-State Connection w/ Tonsofun X Wormwood, Sinderrella, JJ Kind, & R’Know
Wednesday, August 13 // Doors at 7 PM // Show at 8 PM // $5 // $10 Artist Supporter Tonsofun X Wormwood – Missoula-based rap enthusiasts for life. Tonsofun and Wormwood both approach the art of lyricism with precision and reverence, while maintaining a positive and fun-loving sound and stage show. Sinderrella – Great Falls Hip Hop artist/Actress/Model/Host/Video Producer. Sinderella shines onstage and off, bringing a unique sound to Montana Hip-Hop JJ is a creative musical revolutionary that uses humor, wordplay, and raw emotion to speak with substance in an effort to spark personal and even greater social change. A Missoulian through and through, R’know brings a focused and dedicated mind to the stage. R’know cuts a presence that is at once commanding and disarming. You want to pay attention to him as he’s making you feel welcome and before you know it, your hands are in the air at his command. With a lyrical style loaded with versatile observations and wry self-assurance, R’know will show you dimensions to Hip Hop you may not have thought about in awhile, all while bringing a fun and high-energy collection of bangers.
Interstellar Extravaganza
Saturday, August 16 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8:00 PM // $15-$30 Sliding Scale Blast off with us on Saturday, August 16th for a night of intergalactic entertainment in support of A Quantum Dream, a nonprofit dedicated to arts and accessibility. This sci-fi–themed variety show features drag, burlesque, dance, music, stand-up comedy, and more! Costumes are encouraged, tipping is appreciated, and stellar frequencies are mandatory. A portion of the proceeds will support A Quantum Dream’s mission to support and provide inclusive, accessible art across the galaxy!
Jared Justen w/ Spencer Kellum & Madeleine Tucker
Friday, September 5 // Doors at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Indie singer-songwriter Jared Justen is not an artist one can easily pigeonhole. He’s known for the refreshing variety and unique intricacy of his songwriting, exploring his own mind and emotional spectrum in carefully crafted, lyrical reflections. An idiosyncratic, highly introspective artist, Justen was raised on a broad mix of late-90s music, ranging from gangsta rap to underground indie rock and everything in between. That diversity still informs his stripped-down, emotionally complex sound, characterized by expansive exploration of mental and musical possibilities. Weaving together elements from a wide range of genres, his genre-defiant boldness evokes pioneering acts like Ben Harper, while his intimate vocal style draws comparisons to folk icons like Devendra Banhart, José González, and Pete Seeger. Spencer Kellum is a dynamic and genre-defying musician known for crafting thought-provoking, lyrically rich music that resonates deeply with listeners. Hailing from the soulful city of Memphis, Tennessee, Spencer Kellum has toured the western United States as a solo artist, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances and a genuine connection to the human experience.Driven by a passion for expressing the myriad emotions of the soul, Spencer Kellum brings an unforgettable energy to the stage. Whether delivering intimate acoustic moments or putting a unique spin on your favorite covers, every show is a journey that leaves fans craving more. Madeleine Tucker is a musician and visual artist from Missoula, Montana.
Sean Atkins w/ Calamity Cowboy and Malcolm Contreras & Soup D’Jour
Sunday, August 17 // Door at 7:00 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Calamity 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 tens of fans. It’s the real deal! Malcolm and his band are a 4 piece consisting of Lane Ulberg, Llwyn Clark-Gaynor, and Cooper Godfried. These fellas put on a spectacular spectacle, only seen about once every two months that ranges from indie rock to shoegaze to ambient music, folk, and bedroom pop. Sean Atkins is from Bellingham WA and Boise ID, Country inspired rock.
Andrew Sleighter w/ Aubrey Juden & Amanda Taylor
Saturday, September 13 // Doors at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $18 ADV // $22 DOS Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. Andrew performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He’s also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for the Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden. A regular at colleges and comedy clubs across the country, Andrew’s also performed at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in and out of the country including Bumbershoot, Bridgetown, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, The Aspen Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull, and the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival. Andrew’s comedy has the ability to reach wide ranges of audiences and works in a diversity of rooms. Reliable and consistent, he rarely ends a show by lighting the stage on fire out of rage. Most importantly, he’s constantly fascinated by and eager to keep learning about stand-up. Aubrey Juden is a stand up comedian based in Missoula, MT. She’s been performing original, creative, at times traumatic material for three years during which she has opened for Adam Mamawala, Michael Palascak, Rodney Norman, and Hank Green. You can catch her hosting a monthly showcase at The Grotto in Missoula, MT. Amanda Taylor is a comedian and writer. She enjoys hogging–a combination of hiking and jogging, not to be confused with trail running. She has been a staple in Rocky Horror – Live! for the past ten years. Much of her comedy experience comes from 14 years of teaching dance fitness classes, during which she quickly learned that people forgave her for forgetting all of the choreography as long as they were laughing.
Roads of Ruin Tour w/ Plague of Aces, Dank Crypt, & Bloodless
Sunday, August 24 // Door at 7:00 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter When passion meets necessity, legends are born. Michael’s call to Dominic Ferraro was the spark that ignited **Bloodless**—the band they always knew the world needed. **Bloodless** formed out of a need for something missing in modern metal. In a landscape cluttered with gimmicks, they sought to deliver music that resonates with the raw reality of life. Bringing a fresh, unfiltered sound to the genre, Bloodless promises to return metal to its purest essence. This isn’t just another band; it’s the love child of every metal group you’ve ever headbanged to. Brace yourself for **Bloodless**—a new era in metal! Dank Crypt spawns from the harsh depths of Havre, Montana. Formed in September 2022 by Drew Torgerson, and long time friends Trever Berger and Travis Berger. Following a short run of shows, with influences spanning from Sludge metal / punk rock/ thrash metal/ Doom metal / and everything in between; Dank Crypt released a demo track of their song Snow Owl Eats At Daytime in August of 2023 and it was featured on Weedian’s “Trip to Montana” compilation. Debut EP “Crypt Scripture” Was released on April 20, 2024. Plague of Aces is a raw and relentless punk/rock band hailing from Great Falls, Montana. Formed in 2023, the group delivers high-energy original material with an edge, blending gritty punk attitude with a rock-driven backbone. While they occasionally throw in a few crowd-favorite covers, their core is built around writing and performing original songs that hit hard and stay stuck in your head. After navigating early tour setbacks due to management issues, Plague of Aces is back on track and actively booking shows across the region. With their debut EP out now and more music on the way, they’re hungry to hit the stage and bring their DIY spirit to venues big and small.
Death Support w/ Elephant Graveyard & Tephra
Thursday, August 7th // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 ADV // $15 DOS Death Support plays crusty, depressive black metal fused with powerviolence and black & roll hailing from all over North America. Elephant Graveyard is a Slam Deathcore band from the United States. Tephra plays slow-burning doom with a focus on atmosphere and melody. Thick guitars and brooding synths drag everything down into a heavy, hypnotic haze, with haunting female vocals floating somewhere above the wreckage. Like everything you’ve ever known, it builds, it crushes, it fades. Featuring members of Shramana, Nightwitch, The Stranglies and other Missoula heavy acts, Tephra makes music for an impending long, slow collapse.
Kadabra w/ Perfect Blue
Wednesday, September 3rd // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 ADV // $15 DOS Kadabra formed during the dark days of 2020 and were quickly signed by Heavy Psych Sounds, who released Ultra in the fall of 2021 and established the band’s penchant for delivering crushing doom riffs and haunting vocals accentuated by bursts of psychedelic flair and swampy Americana swagger. And while the chemistry of long-time friends Garrett Zanol (guitar/vocals), Ian Nelson (bass) and Chase Howard (drums) was apparent upon listening to their debut, their bond was further strengthened by relentlessly touring the western United States and completing a month-long tour of Europe. The trio almost immediately began looking forward, road-testing and crystalizing the songs that would comprise their follow-up, which found the band reuniting with Ultra producer Dawson Scholz. The result is Umbra: a singular statement that is more focused and cohesive than its predecessor, while managing to capture the immersive, free-flowing experience of their live show. Umbra is set to release on October 6 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. Perfect Blue is a genre-bending, instrumental post-rock quartet from Missoula, Montana. Their music blends elements of post-punk, psych, shoegaze, folk and black metal for an eclectic spectrum of sounds moving between somber, intricate passages to dark, heavy soundscapes. The band’s debut album, “Empress,” is now available everywhere.
Punks for Palestine w/ Tenure Denied, Big Mosquito, Alien Submarine, & Pay No Mind
Thursday, September 4th // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 All proceeds go directly to families in Gaza.
Naked Limbs Record Release w/ Skadget, Stiff Jeans, and Dylan Running Crane
Wednesday, September 17th// Door at 7PM // Show at 7:30PM // $10 The Naked Limbs play music with rocks in it. Now they’re releasing a record with rocks in it. Celebrate the rocks with rocks with them. Skadget is a psychedelic dive into the subconscious waters of this hallucination called life. Born in the monster mindscape of Dead Ed, Skadget sat in a stew of bubbling muck for years, unable to find life. But when that seed of a thought finally made contact with Dead’s friends D.L. Johnson and Carson Smith (and Juxtabunny in the psyrealms) it was jolted to life as the hydra you see before you! 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
