Posts Tagged ‘music’

Main Street Live

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

We were beginning to think summer would never arrive! There is still snow in the mountains, and the rivers are running very high for July.   Just two weeks ago our spring garden was in full bloom, bulbs and all! As a matter of fact, we’re still cutting beautiful bouquets of lilac for Pete’s sake!  (The fragrance of the Korean lilac outside our back door today is absolutely intoxicating!) Yet we’re already into July, having experienced our first two consecutive weeks of warm weather.

With the rivers so high the fishing has not been very good so far, but August should be an angler’s paradise!  Until then, there is plenty going on in Bozeman to keep people amused.  Music on Main is every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 through August 18th. Many shops stay open late and Main Street closes to vehicle traffic at that time.  In addition to the various bands that perform there are several planned activities for children and food vendors provide quick bites to be enjoyed in the streets.

Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month through September from 6 to 8PM. Art galleries and businesses displaying artwork located along Main Street and at the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture stay open late. The galleries feature artists’ openings and receptions and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments.  Also, keep an eye out for local musicians playing music as your stroll Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.

Leon Redbone to Visit Bozeman’s Ellen Theater

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Leon Redbone is one of the world’s most mysterious and fascinating performers and pop culture icons. He is known for his distinctive fedora, dark glasses, mustache, and scruffy baritone voice. This Neo-Vaudevillian crooner captivates audiences with a combination of pre-world war II ragtime, urban folk, jazz, blues, and Tin Pan Alley classics.

Thursday, April 15th Cocktails at 7:00 PM Concert at 8:00 PM Tickets – $28/20 – Reserved Seating “…so authentic you can hear the surface noise of an old 78 rpm.” Rolling Stone Magazine With trademark Panama hat, sunglasses and white suit, Mr. Redbone has developed a cult following as a musical American Icon. The laid back rhythms are accentuated by the ease with which he performs them, something that made his appearance as Leon the Snowman a highlight of “Elf,” Will Ferrell’s Christmas movie. “His long-slung, blurry baritone recalls an older, simpler world of music – from 1899 to 1935.” The Chicago Sun Times An evening of unforgettable blues, jazz and Tin Pan Alley classics makes Leon Redbone the perfect performer for The Ellen’s vaudeville stage. Tickets are on sale now.

The Ellen Theater is located on Main Street in Downtown Bozeman just 4 blocks from the Voss Inn bed and breakfast.

Downtown Bozeman Summer Events:

Friday, July 24th, 2009
Main Street in historic downtown Bozeman, MT

Main Street in historic downtown Bozeman, MT

Downtown Bozeman is booming this summer! Among the many events planned throughout the season, you won’t want to miss Music on Main. Every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 Main Street closes to vehicle traffic and a band plays lively music. People dance. Stores stay open late. It’s a great chance to experience everything that Downtown Bozeman has to offer. Another popular event on the first Friday of every month is the Artwalk.

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