Grammy-winning Klezmatics perform in Helena and Whitefish
The world-renowned, Grammy-winning superstars of the klezmer world visit Whitefish March 20 and Helena March 21 this month.
The Klezmatics emerged out of the vibrant cultural scene of New York City’s East Village in 1986 with a sound steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism and eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin and Balkan rhythms, jazz and punk.
In the course of over 20 years and nine albums they have stubbornly continued making music that is wild, mystical, provocative, reflective and ecstatically danceable. Their recording Wonder Wheel, which gives a klezmer twist to Woody Guthrie lyrics, won a 2006 Grammy for Best Contemporary World Music Album.
“The Klezmer revival of the 1980s was still young when the Klezmatics exploded onto the scene, shaking up Eastern European Jewish folk with jazz and world-music influences. Seventeen years later, it’s impossible to imagine the genre without them … their music remains as deeply compassionate as it is invigorating,… Read more
Charlie Daniels Band headlines music fests in Billings and Three Forks
One of country music's all-time legends, The Charlie Daniels Band (“Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “Uneasy Rider,” “Simple Man”), headlines Saturday night's line-up at the Headwaters Country Jam, June 24-26 near Three Forks and the Alberta Bair Theatre's second annual Wild West Soiree, June 25 in Billings. Read more
Ween plays the Wilma; tickets go on sale March 5
UM Productions brings alternative rockers Ween to the Wilma Theatre in Missoula May 30. Tickets go on sale March 5. "Ween is more in tune with the fundamental nature of rock and roll than anyone currently making music,” writes Popmatters. “They’re doggedly passionate, gloriously theatrical, brilliantly subversive, and maybe a little bit evil." Read more
Aahhtt!! Choose the right temperament for your new canine
Q.: We had a wonderful Scottie. We got another of the same breed and she is awful. Why?
A.: When people bring dogs to me I see good dogs suffering people problems. Their pet is usually the wrong temperament for them. People are frustrated when their new dog, same breed as their old dog, isn’t as "good".
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Lively Up with The Wailers, touring Montana in March
The Wailers, considered the greatest living exponents of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, perform in Missoula, Billings and Bozeman in March. Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide and carried their message "of roots, culture and reality" to an estimated 24 million people across the globe. Read more
KBGA brings Vampire Weekend to Missoula
New York City’s Vampire Weekend returns to Missoula on Tuesday, March 16, for an all-ages show at The Historic Wilma Theatre, sponsored by KBGA College Radio, 89.9 FM. This show marks the band’s third visit to Missoula – and the first at the Wilma. Tickets to the Missoula show are $23 in advance and available online at www.inticketing.com. Read more
Musicians and artists collaborate in benefit for Haiti
Whitefish Central School Auditorium will become the center of local efforts to provide support and relief to the earthquake-stricken nation of Haiti. Local musicians, artists and businesses are coming together Feb. 28 for an evening of free entertainment that includes performances by Rob Quist, John Dunnigan, Andre Floyd, Tim Torgerson, the Good Wood Trio and singer/songwriter Annette Strean. Read more