Starting in 2008, I extensively documented the Billings-area music, arts, and entertainment scene. This content is a record of time up until about 2016, when I began writing for outside publications.
The following is a continuation of an interview with members of Billings-based funk band Funk in the Trunk, which appeared in the Billings Outpost. Percussionist Matt Devitt, trombonist Tony Hammond, and and Latin percussionist Gy Moody recently sat down to discuss the band’s plans for 2010 and their thoughts on the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday.
When Hamilton Loomis says “Everybody get your blues on,” he’s serious. The Texan blues/rock/funk fusionist took the stage to a…
Punk rock band NOFX will make an appearance in Billings on Friday, April 23. Known for their could-care-less attitude and fast-paced, clever punk songs, the rockers from Cali peaked during the 90s […]
Exactly one year ago I posted my first blog as a freelance writer, saying, “After a stint in the…
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’s Roman Theater for a concert Dec. 17 as part of a regional tour…
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.
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.
After eight months of secretive jam sessions, The What, a Who tribute band, will debut on the Billings music…
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.
