Preoccupations of a new media enthusiast

Welcome to Pen and Paige, the online home of Montana-based freelance journalist Anna Paige. I write lifestyle, music and pop culture features for half a dozen local publications, including Magic City Magazine and Yellowstone Valley Woman. I also pen a weekly music column for the Billings Outpost and publish Magic City Kitsch, a blog on the Billings music scene. Read More »

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WHY? books Montana appearance

Update: According to 11:11 Presents, the October 10 concert with Why? has been canceled along with the other US dates due to an injury. “We wish Yani a quick recovery to his damaged hand,” 11:11 posted to their Facebook page. Ticket refunds will be handled Venture Theater. Questions about refunds, contact venture@venturetheatre.org. The band, in [...]

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Hold Steady

The Hold Steady let out its secret and took the stage to a full house at the Railyard for their MySpace Secret Show — which was also their first show in Montana. Without hesitation they jumped into a riveting set, opening with “Constructive Summer” from the new album.