2009: A look back
Exactly one year ago I posted my first blog as a freelance writer, saying, “After a stint in the…
Members of Spurge host hometown reunion
It’s been nearly 20 years since the alternative rock era spawned grunge, garage rock, and funk metal and just as long since then teenagers Sean Lynch, Keith Brush, Jed Wamhoff and Tim Whitmer started their grungy funk rock band Spurge in Billings.
Jeni Fleming returns to Red Lodge
Jeni Fleming returns to Red Lodge’s Roman Theater for a concert Dec. 17 as part of a regional tour…
Emmylou Harris: a wistful, powerful presence
With wispy blonde hair shining against the bright lights of the Alberta Bair Theater stage, face sharply defined by years of singing, a soft-spoken 62-year-old Emmylou Harris took the stage Tuesday night to a packed house.
Holy Rolling Empire lacks piety, packs rock and roll
In their second appearance in Billings, Holy Rolling Empire brought their rock permutations to the doorsteps of the Railyard. In similar fashion to the religious fanatics the band is named for, the Tuscon, Ariz. rockers frothed and groveled their message in song.
The What plays The Who
After eight months of secretive jam sessions, The What, a Who tribute band, will debut on the Billings music…
Emmylou Harris plans Montana stop
With a wondrous ability to transform her creativity into song, country and folk darling Emmylou Harris has been composing acclaimed music for nearly 35 years. In her only Montana appearance on the current tour, Harris will perform with her band, the Red Dirt Boys, on Nov. 17 at the Alberta Bair Theater.
Little Brazil back in a big way
Little Brazil hit the Railyard in a big way last week, exploding with a refined sound full of active melodies and bursts of engaging guitar work.
Little Brazil schedules last-minute performance
Omaha-based rock band Little Brazil snagged a last-minute spot on Wednesday, performing with 1090 Club at the Railyard.
Jane Waggoner Deschner
Jane Waggoner Deschner collects discarded memories. Her accumulation of vintage photographs from estate sales and eBay offer a glimpse…