Events/Weddings

Andrew Gromiller and the Organically Grown
10 Piece Band with 5 Horns
Danceable Funky Soul, R&B & Motown Hits
For Your Very Special Occasion and A Lifetime of Memories.
www.andrewgromiller.com

Awsome entertainment, this four piece group plays a diverce range of music from blue grass to pop tunes, Americana, and original songs. With strong vocals, dynamic instrumentals and incredible harmonies, they can provide enjoyable background music for garden parties or be front stage dance music. Avalanche Band is an excellent choice for your upcoming event. Call Ron Biggs 579-1417 Rich Stoltzfus 539-2650 for Bookings

Big Caboose & The Soul Penetrators have been entertaining audiences together at night clubs, private parties and resorts since 1996. Their unique blend of R&B, soul, funk and disco is tailored into a original sound by each individual musicians love for improvisation and creativity. Collectively the group has over 170 years of experience and the six members have performed all over the world; playing many styles of music. The true genius of this group of musicians is a return to the music they love and respect, while bringing the very best elements of their experience back with them. Their love for what they do and genuine excitement charges audiences and demands a full dance floor. Covering music from Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, James Brown, Kool & The Gang and many others; The Soul Penetrators take these classics to new levels of “hip” while preserving the soul that the original artists intended.

Big Caboose Web Site

What do you get when you combine country with shredding lead guitar, whiskey fueled vocals, and a feeling of rock’n’roll from a bygone day? You get a good show! Big Quinn, a longtime face in the montana punk scene, recruited a blues guitarist, a ska influenced bass player, and a punk rock drummer, and thus, The Broken Hearts band is formed. This Montana 4 peice throws punk, classic rock, and country into the shot glass, and knocks it back with ease.

Bigsby Jones is a dynamic four-piece rock n’ roll band from the booming music scene of Bozeman, Montana. With drummer-singer-songwriter Mike DeJaynes behind the kit, studio owner and revered sound engineer Luke Flansburg on the bass, long time key player Grant Gilmore on electric piano and organ, and songwriter Tyler James on electric guitar and his self proclaimed “Spaceship”, this band is always a unique experience live. With three songwriters in the band, you can always expect new songs at each show which ensures a passionate performance and keeps this band moving their sound organically forward. Free to experiment on stage, Bigsby Jones writes all their tunes and are not afraid to flip them upside down if the moment and vibe calls for something new. Their sound has weaved them along the road to share the stage with the likes of Hopewell, Th’ Legendary Shack*Shakers, Norfolk and Western, and Great American Taxi. The overall sound of this band has emotion and tenacity rarely seen and has developed a strong local following and reputation for kick-ass, rocking live shows. The drums and bass form the backbone of this four piece, as they have been playing with one another for several years now. Tyler’s hopped up vintage guitar adds a sometimes insane dynamic to the core sound, while the keys subtly ties the vocals and instrumentation together. When asked what Bigsby Jones sounds like they decided ‘post modern classic rock’ best described them to folks who had never heard them. One minute they can be raging through a heavy organ and guitar tune and the next could be a melodic ballad. But they can also liven things up with a reggae infused tune or a swinging country jam. Their influences range from the likes of the Beatles, Neil Young, Beck and Pink Floyd. Bigsby Jones looks forward to touring throughout the Northwest and West Coast in support of their upcoming album release. Check out Bigsby’s website @ http://www.myspace.com/bigsbyjonesband

Bluejack delivers a high-powered, horn-driven soul experience. This eight-piece rhythm and blues band has the energy to go all night. With a rocking horn line backing up the powerful voice of Paige Rassmussen, your guests will be talking about this band for a long time. A repertoire of originals and highly recognizable standards are performed in a way that will stir your soul.

www.bluejackband.com

Singer/songwriter with full production country band. Playing fairs & concerts from Texas – Nevada – Cal. – Montana.
Recently signed with Turndown Entertainment Inc. out of Chicago for management & distribution. website:bobbychitwood.com

The Bridger Creek Boys are an acoustic quintet offering everything from Appalachain fiddle tunes to Johnny Cash to new original music and everything in between. The band has played nearly 140 shows together gigs in less that 2 years together and is available for any type of show or event.

http://www.bridgercreekboys.com
& www.myspace.com/bridgercreekboys

The ClutchRiders’ unique country sound, rooted in the old classics, ranges from swinging honky-tonk to dinner party folk. Fresh twists on old favorites, uncommon covers, and catchy originals. Available for weddings, festivals, private parties, and barroom gigs.

Classic Sound is a great solution to your technical needs! From live sound concerts, to buisness conferences Classic Sound will handle all the technical stuff so you don’t have to.
Call Clint Croft today and see what he can do to make your next event Technically Stress Free!

Classic rock plus, no flipside wanks, all stuff everybody knows and can dance to. Check out songlist & upcoming events at
www.BestClassicRock.com
Very reasonable rates, good references.
Generator & lights for remote locations too.

Cowboy Elvis & the Moonlight Riders are a variation of Elvis, country/pop music, some songs are original recordings from the first CD of Cowboy Elvis. We are a five piece show band and stay within the realms of Montana to give that show to the visitors to our state and our local fans. There is a lot of energy in our music & alot of fun. You can hear some of Cowboy Elvis @ cowboyelvis.com We are new to the music cirkit in the area and hope to draw many new fans with each performance, so call to book us before we are all full for the season!

Mobile D.J. Service, over 3000 songs. Radio D.J. for over 10 years, currently Karaoke D.J. @ the Belgrade Lounge Tues. Wed. Thur. 9p-close. Check out my website. http://www.djleethal.com

I’m a singer songwriter from Great Falls. I’ve been performing solo/with bands for about 6 years now. I’m looking for gigs all over the state and surrounding states. I play all ariginal music but if you want I can throw in some covers. New album coming out in spring/summer of ‘07. I’ll touring behind that album in the fall and winter of ‘07. I can do solo shows or play with my band, whichever you prefer. Check out www.myspace.com/davidaugustmusic to hear some of my music and get the latest info on the new record and upcoming shows.

Denny’s from Paradise Valley MT, home of the “Yellowstone” River, south of Livingston Montana, home to many writers, film people, and lots of “Trout”. Originally on Pacific Arts/Warner label owned by ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith, (1980’s) Denny now concentrates on music for TV and Film, and playing out in and around the college town of Bozeman Montana, with his band “Denny & the Resonators”. On many a Saturday night you might find him at his favorite haunt the Robin in the old 40’s Art Deco Hotel the “Baxter” on Main St. in Bozeman, singing and swaying with a dance floor full of followers to the rootsy blues being laid down by the band. From the local music paper the “Bozone”, “With a voice reminiscent of “Eric Clapton” Denny
in a rumpled felt hat with sweat stains, he set “Old Red” his 30’s era Dobro on his knee’s, and proceeded to charm the audience with his slide playing standards and his own original tunes to a packed house at the Livingston Depot Concert series with John Mooney.” Review by Steve Wagner courtesy of the Bozone magazine.

“Web Site” www.dennyearnest.com

Dos Mayos is a duo with the ability to cover many styles of music including but not limited to Blues, Jazz, Latin, Folk, Americana, and Country. Their unique style and years of experience make Dos Mayos a stand out among musicians/entertainers in the Rocky Mountain West. Tana is a gifted vocalist, flutist, pianist and percussionist bring to the stage her passion for Jazz and Blues. Rich plays guitar, harmonica and is also a talented vocalist. If the occasion calls for it Dos Mayos can add personel and become ” Dos Mayos con Amigos”

The DupliKates (www.duplikates.com) are a fun musical quartet (sometimes trio or duo) that mixes spine-tingling vocal harmonies with diverse instrumental accompaniment (guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, clarinet and recorder).

Whether you need mello background music during a dinner or cocktail hour, upbeat/festive music for a special event or a humorous after dinner show for a small private party—the Dupli-Kates have a diverse repertoire and can customize their show to meet your needs. The Dupli-Kates (named for the 2 Kates in the band) can perform acoustic (unplugged) for smaller more intimate and subtle settings, but also have a great sound system for indoor or outdoor events requiring more amplification. The Dupli-Kates will delight you new and original tunes as well as innovative new takes on your old favorites. Covering bands as diverse as Crosby Stills & Nash, The Beatles, Molly and the Haymakers, Mama’s and the Papa’s, Neil Young, Ricky Lee Jones—and of course, Dan Hicks and the Hot LIcks—the ‘Kates offer something for everyone. For more information about the Dupli-Kates, visit their website at www.duplikates.com.

Eightrackmind is an eight piece live Hip Hop band from Bozeman, MT. Every Eightrack Mind show is a spontaneous night of positive lyrics and organic hip-hop music that takes inspiration from jazz to reggae to funk to rock with a bit of everything in between.

We’re a acoustic/ electric Rock/ Jazz jam band. Leaving all avenues stylistically open to the music we write and perform. We began as a studio project and will be branching into live shows this fall 06. See us at myspace.com/bandescandar stop-in and say hi and become a friend/ fan. A full CD is forth-coming this winter 06.

Flick is a three-piece, high-energy dance band whose members are familiar faces of the Montana music scene. Performing throughout Montana venues since the late eighties/early nineties, their enthusiasm and love for music is contagious, sometimes inspirational, and always entertaining. Flick performances are ideal for weekend bar gigs, special community events, and corporate parties. Are you ready for the Mighty Flick? Give ‘em a call for booking information: (406) 570-8109.

www.mightyflick.com

The Gallatin Valley Accordion Ensemble has been performing together since 2000. They have performed for various festivals, weddings, celebrations, Oktoberfests, county fairs, and at the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle, etc. Their repertoire consists of old time, polka, waltz, schottische, country western, Scandinavian, marches, light classical, and more. It’s a lively, happy sound that will keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face!

High School Johnny is a four piece consisting of Zack Knaff on lead vocals, Scott Secor on guitar, Eric (Vinny) Venhuizen on drums, and Treavor Johnson on bass. HSJ rocks a handfull of older familiar tunes from artists such as Billy Idol and Brian Adams. Their mainstay is contempary rock covers from the likes of Blink 182, Fall Out Boy, Offspring, Greenday, Lit, Franz Ferdinand, New Found Glory, Jimmy Eat World, Coheed and Cambria, American Hi-Fi, and Eve 6. HSJ also brings originals to the table for a balanced high energy rock show. If you haven’t rocked-out to High School Johnny then you’re missing out!

Jawbone Railroad play old-time stringband music of the 20’s and 30’s. Featuring Jack Ausick on fiddle, Blaise Arsenault on clawhammer banjo and guitar, Suzanne Ford on bass and Walt Burns on mandolin and guitar, they have never failed to get a crowd dancing. And they’re determined to keep the streak going.

Jereco Studios is a Sound for Music & Film commercial recording studio located in Bozeman, Montana.
-Live Sound Reinforcement for Concerts, Events, and Weddings.
-Mastering, Mixing, and Location Recording
-CD\DVD Manaufactruring with Thermal CMYK Printing on a high speed press.
-Equipment Rentals
Please visit our website at www.jerecostudios.com

Kid Sister plays a very popular mixture of Classic Rock standards mixed with Dance and R&B selections that are guaranteed to keep the dance floor full. Available for bar gigs, weddings, and special events.



Erin Doran – Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Travis Johnston – Drums
Bill Edmonson – Lead Guitar
Patrick Doran – Bass
checkout our website at www.kidsistermusic.com

Billing’s premier “Party Rock” band playing rock covers from about anybody that makes you dance! Check out our Myspace sit at myspace.com/loctheband.

Blues, Boogie & Swing

www.mambokings.com

Mark Logan- Classical guitarist. Mark began playing guitar at age twelve after seeing a guitar in a music shop window in Venice, Italy. His first exposure to guitar was in folk and rock styles. In 1984 he attended the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, California. “Abstracts”is his first solo release. Logan currently teaches guitar and is working on his 2nd CD. His major influences on guitar are Andres Segovia, Alex Lifeson and Steve Howe.

www.cdbaby.com/marklogan

Old time stompy American roots music. Featuring banjo, guitar, washtub bass, bucket drums and jugs. A down home good time party band for folks of all ages. Available for all types of events. Always a fun time!

Since forming in 1999, the Montana Guitar Ensemble has become Montana’s longest-standing and most prolific classical guitar ensemble. The group has produced four CDs, including MGE IV, their recent independently produced album.

The Ensemble has performed at numerous public concerts, weddings and receptions, art galleries, conventions, funerals, house concerts; fund-raisers, fine dining establishments, and special events. Of other note, the Montana Guitar Ensemble has performed in Christmas concerts in conjunction with the Helena Symphony; numerous First Night Missoula New Year’s Eve concerts; appearances in conjunction with the Helena Chamber Singers, opening for the Muir Quartet at the Myrna Loy Center in Helena; appearances on HCTV Helena public television; outdoor concerts in conjunction with the Downtown Helena Business Improvement District; and numerous fund raisers, including shows for the Helena nonprofit Lost & Foundation and the annual Helena Friendship Center “Empty Bowls” concert, among others.

As the Ensemble’s repertoire and expertise continue to expand, the group looks forward to additional live performances and to the challenge of additional studio recordings. Look for the Montana Guitar Ensemble wherever quality, timeless classical guitar music is performed!

www.montanaguitarensemble.com

This ain’t your grandpa’s country! We are a nearly all original country rock band from Big Sky/Bozeman. A blend of country acoustic twang mixed with killer electric guitar sounds. A few covers thrown in for good measure. Great dancing music, and we are all about having fun with the crowd!

I’m putting together the next great dance band to play all of the year round special engagements and private parties Montana has to offer. It would be a big plus if you play more than one instrument. You must sing lead and backup for a full harmonizing sound. We will be playing all danceable tunes no matter what kind of music we choose. You must be committed to practice and entertaining.
Team effort and a get’er done attitude is a must.

Country swing, western swing, along with classic country, honky tonk, Rockabilly and fun for all ages!

Western swing is alive & well in the mountains of Montana with the energetic music of Open Range & the Swing Stampede.

You’ll hear three-part harmony singing on classic songs such as Faded Love, Dusty Skies, Choo Choo Cha Boogie & many more. Using three part instrumental passages, Open Range brings back the ‘big band’ feel of ‘horn section’ parts, played with string instruments, which was one of the many musical signatures of the Bob Wills sound. Their music focuses on songs of the 40’s & 50’s, along with their own originals. If you like classic country, rockabilly & western swing, this is the band for you. Their newest cd, “Swingtime in the Rockies” has been receiving international airplay, reaching #2 album, and the #7 song on the Sunset Network Western music charts for western swing.

Instrumentation consists of archtop guitars, non-pedal steel guitar, fiddle, keyboard, accordion, upright bass, and drums.

Band members are: Ric Steinke, Linda Hausler, Dean Anderson, Nancy Padilla, Ron Schimpf, Michael Blessing

AWARDS: WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION WINNERS, HARMONY SINGING AWARD, AND UNITED COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE COUNCIL MOST DANCEABLE AWARD “BEST ORIGINAL NEW DANCE TUNE” for “Blue and Lonesome”. WMA top nominee for Best Western Swing band – 2006 and 2005. Top nominee for 2005 Best Western Swing Album with WMA and Academy of Western Artists.

“Come shuffle your feet to the “Open Range” beat like they did when the west was swung.”

Also performing as duo, trio, and four piece.

For more info, cd purchases, booking, and calendar dates visit: www.openrangeband.com

The Summit Trio is a classical musician group based out of Bozeman, MT featuring Emily Paris and Christa Sheasby on Violin, and Charles Martin on Cello. We are the perfect complement to Weddings, Parties, and other Special Occasions. For more information please visit www.summittrio.com.

Playground Productions and Dizzy Bitch Records are here to bring a little city night life into Bozeman and the surrounding areas. The main members are Dj Chachi…The Montanan on a Mission and the Bandit, even though other djs and producers have worked with the crew. Our focus is on the electronic sound with many influences into out house and breakbeat sets wherever we go. Check out www.myspace.com/djchachipgp or www.playgroundproductions.biz for more info and live sets to listen to.

R&B Funk Reggae Rock
Contact:Scott Morales

PRIMAL NATION is a hand picked super group of some of Montana’s finest musicians. The cool thing about this group is the diverse types of music that each of the musicaians bring to their sound. All have been on call players in Montana for many years playing in jazz, rock, blues, country, funk, reggae, and R+B bands. Their wide range of musical backrounds make for a unique listening experience that always moves ones soul as well as your ass. Available for club gigs, private partys and weddings!!! Dont miss out on this EAR CANDY show!!!
Web Site

Sound Reinforcement for any occasion.

Running on Empty, Bozeman’s rock n’ roll and blues band is playing great fifties, sixties and seventies music in the Gallatin Valley.

Greg Holdeman is the band’s drummer, and has played in ten different bands over the past 35 years. Mike Olson plays lead guitar and was with the legendary Sgt Rock until the band retired in 2006. Bass player Ron Schimpf is a fixture in the Gallatin Valley, nailing his five string for 25 years with Sgt Rock – but has shorter fingers now due to an evil snowblower. Chris Arnett is Running on Empty’s singer and most pierced band member. John Cribb is the band’s founder and plays rhythm and synthesizer guitar. Jamie Wallace keeps the band in line by running great sound. Although Chris does most of the vocals, everybody sings and harmonies are a focus for the band.

At a recent wedding gig the groom had this to say: “You guys played an awesome show… all I heard the next few days from people was how good the band was. Actually you sort of overshadowed our wedding (just kidding)”.

There’s a lode of cheap imitations out there, but we are the original Running on Empty! Cheerful, friendly, faithful, loyal (just like your dog) and great rock n’roll.

Running on Empty contact: John, 586-6621, jcribb@cribb.com or Ron, 587-0083, kd7fvr@msn.com

The region’s most sought-after high energy soul, funk rhythm and blues revue features legendary frontman Terry King, cousin of blues superstar B.B. King!

Let the Soul Impressions make your event a truly unforgettable celebration. It’s the Soul Impressions promise to, “GET YOUR PARTY STARTED!”
www.soulimpressionsmusic.com

Steve
Squared is a Bozeman based duo performing original blues, rock, country
rock and Latin tunes. The two Steves are Steve Reida and Steve Schwab.
Reida plays acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and sings vocal
harmonies. Schwab is the songwriter for the band, plays acoustic
guitar,harmonica,percussion and does lead vocals.Steve Squared has
recorded two full length CDs, The Soul Tree Sessions in 2001 and Out
West in 2003. Both received praise in reviews from Montana State of the
Arts publication. They have performed frequently at local venues and
have provided entertainment for private parties. Their music is
up-tempo and will get the crowd onto the dance floor. From blues
originals with nasty grooves to Latin songs sung in Spanish, Steve
Squared can give provide your party or special occasion with a fun and
festive atmosphere.Visit the Steve Squared website at stevesquared.com.

Stormy Creek Band is a five piece newgrass outfit that features high energy fiddle tunes to melodic original material. Their tight arrangements and soulful vocal blends will please young, old and the dancers in between.

Gallatin Valley’s premier entertainment service providing bands, dj, karaoke, and much more.
We don’t have to tell you how good we are, our clients will!
Call for more information and references.

Ten Foot Tall and 80 Proof is a four piece Old-Timey Country, Honky Tonk, and Drivin’ Bluegrass band with Kris Clone on stand up bass and lead vocals, Josh Heins on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, Preston White on piano, mandolin and vocals, and Aaron Rasmussen on drums.

www.myspace.com/tenfttalland80proof

A true mixture of the best of Ameican music. We call it Southern Funk.

The Clintons are an original Pop/Rock/Country band with a four album discography. They’ve played with the likes of Dierks Bentley, Barenaked Ladies, Shawn Mullins, The Young Dubliners and Unwritten Law. The songs, “Come With Me” and “Sex on the Radio” experienced heavy rotation on Bozeman’s KISS FM and were listed in their top 96 requested songs in ‘05. Visit http://www.clintonsband.com for the full bio, lots of music, and video skits. See also: http://www.myspace.com/theclintons

The Craig Hall Trio

This guitar bass and drums trio plays mainstream to ‘foankay’ jazz to folksy wedding/party music. Call 585-5319 or email chall@imt.net

The Dirty Shame have been rocking audiences at Night clubs/Bars, Weddings, Private Events, and Resorts for the past 2 years. From Traditional two-steppin’ ballads to rowdy rockin’ outlaw favorites, The Dirty Shame know how to please a crowd. Their sets contain well executed modern renditions of classics from Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash as well as catchy original material woven throughout. They recently opened for David Allen Coe.

The Members of The Dirty Shame come from a dense musical background. If you close your eyes while Brandon Hale is singing you might swear you are at a Willie Nelson Show. His voice transcends the music, taking listeners on a journey through smoky old bars and broken hearted cowboys drowning in a sea of whiskey. Dan Bradner soars on the lead guitar in a soulful country style with a rock and roll attitude. The rhythm section is rounded out by the tight syncopation of Dean Wakerlin on the drums and Mike Hoffman on the six string bass. The sound is completed by the recent edition of Tom Day of Johnny Steel fame on the pedal steel guitar.

The John Lowell Trio consists of acoustic guitar, mandolin and standup bass. This high energy group can get a crowd hopping with a fast fiddle tune, or dancing to a slow ballad. All three are lead vocalists, and their harmonies are smooth and tight.

THE MAX is a three-piece rock and roll band that has entertained and delighted audiences for almost 25 years. Since its inception in 1984, THE MAX has toured the U.S. extensively and has become a mainstay on the Bozeman and Livingston scene since 1994. With Kyle Brenner on guitar, Mike Young on drums, and Frank O’Connor on bass, this “power pop party rock” trio has built its name on solid musicianship, fun live shows, and a huge songlist.
THE MAX has two independent CD releases, 1990’s “Shadows in the Shade” and 1992’s “Vinyl Valentine,” both available at www.retrospectrecords.com. THE MAX has opened for Styx, REO Speedwagon, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Marshall Tucker, Foghat, and has shared the marquee with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Social Distortion. THE MAX has played in every venue ranging from bars to weddings to outdoor concerts and in front of crowds as large as 80,000. If you want a rockin’ good time for your event, then party to THE MAX!

The Montana Mandolin Society, founded by Dennis White, is based in Bozeman, Montana. They’re a group of diverse musicians who are dedicated to enriching the musical landscape of Montana, and anywhere else folks want to hear multiple mandolins played (like Japan, or the Kennedy Center, or NPR’s All Things Considered).

This Grammy Nominated mandolin Ensemble does a variety of musical styles, from vintage 1900’s tunes, to Neo Classic contemporary compositions. Their music is well suited for events from the wedding service/reception to the formal concert stage. They have produced four CD’s; AS FAR AS I CAN SEE, THE BRIDGER WALTZ, MOSAIC, and DANCE OF THE SANDHILL. They are invited annually to national and international festivals and have a full touring schedule.

The Montana Mandolin Society does Bozeman proud! www.montanamando.com

Jumpin’ Retro-Electro Blues & Rhythm tunes for all your wedding, party, barroom, or festival music needs!!

John Taillie (Livingstone Weekly, KGLT’s Juke Joint, Boss Blues Promotions) has this to say about the Shuffle Bums:

“Scott Boehler is a fine harmonica player, channeling Little Walter and Junior Wells through his vintage microphone and “Mississippi saxophone”. Bob Bramblett plays a variety of blues guitar styles that never fails to inspire a crowd to boogie along with the band out on the dance floor. Don Corbo’s “doghouse bass” keeps the low end thumpin’ and bumpin’. There is something special about the sound and presence of a standup bass. Mike Gillan, one of the most sought after drummers in the area lends his considerable talents to the band, maintaining that perfect shuffle beat so prevalent in the blues.”

THE SHUFFLE BUMS PLAY OLD-SCHOOL BLUES AND RHYTHM

The music is: Fun Danceable Enjoyed by all ages Blues, not rock!

New old and everything in between. The Slip plays rock and country and always gets the dance floor shaking.

This May will mark the one-year anniversary of the Helena, Montana based band, The Third Wheels. The band performs a montage of styles ranging from soul, Americana and reggae to acoustic hip-hop and Latin American “Juapango.” Marked by strong, original songwriting and a blending of genres and rhythms, the Third Wheels make an impact with their eclectic music.

Tom Catmull has been writing, recording, performing, eating and breathing music for about 12 years. He is originally from Spring, TX, but moved to Missoula, MT in 1994 where he currently resides on the Northside of town with is wife and two young sons. His performances are split between intimate solo acoustic venues and dancehalls where he performs with his 5-piece Americana-style band The Clerics. All along this merry road he has had the good fortune to share stages with the likes of Greg Brown, Robbie Fulks, Kelly Joe Phelps, Charlie Musselwhite and Asleep at the Wheel. The style of his own music usually lands somewhere between the blurred lines of country, and country swing, pop and folk. Its predictably tough to pin the music in one neat genre, but he is definitely an American roots songwriter and player

The 132 string trio! Veteran acoustic artists Tom Robison, Steve Marty and Lindsay Turnquist draw on Celtic tunes, Appalachian tunes, Latin tunes, original pieces, swing tunes and Contra dance music to create a sound that delights the ear and satisfies the soul. The trio makes use of guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, harp, and voice. Steve has been playing classical and folk guitar in the Gallatin Valley for a dozen years as a founding member of the Rosewood Guitar Consort and the Montana Mandolin Society. Lindsay is a founding and current member of the Montana Mandolin Society and is well known as a fine dance caller. Tom performs fiddle and Celtic harp regularly at local dances, concerts, restaurants and coffeehouses. Together the three offer a mix of traditional and improvisational, ancient and contemporary.

An Americana music group based in Livingston, Montana, Two Story Ranch brings twenty years of live entertainment experience and a huge repertoire of songs to every stage, from Hank Williams, Roger Miller, and Beaudleix Bryant, to Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, John Prine and a fine catalog of original music.
Always soulful and spontaneous, the group casts its spell over audiences song by song, with natural, unaffected singing, beautiful instrumental solos, and expansive arrangements that offer plenty of room to soak up the nuance. Playing “everything that can be done with two guitars and a cello without getting arrested or shot,” the group features Sean Devine on acoustic guitar, Kevin Toll on electric guitar, and Kyle Brenner on cello.
With diverse backgrounds in nightclubs, coffeehouses and symphonic concert halls, Two Story Ranch is an excellent choice for smaller private events as well as larger mixed venues. The group has minimal technical requirements and offers flexible terms.

Western Skies has been described by some as a country rock band, a wild country band, and a band that plays everything. We like the phrase a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. Western Skies is no doubt a party band. With more years combined experience than its oldest listener. Band leader Mark Longie put his years of experience to work, putting together one of Montana’s elite groups of musicians, to please all walks of life. Don’t be surprised if you hear everything, from Hank Williams classics, new country from Toby Keith, Brooks and Dunn, and Big and Rich, to ripping’ rock and roll like Aerosmith, ZZ Top, and Green Day. We play it all!!! Brides and grooms have said “We have never seen a band, like Western Skies, that pleased them, their parents, and grand-parents, to their uncles, cousins, and CRAZY college buddies, and kept the dance floor hopping all night long!!!”

Western Skies consists of 4 very talented musicians. Mark Longie, vocals, guitars, mandolin, and yes, he manages the band too! Jeff Lilly on vocals, and bass guitar. Jim Swenson on vocals, and lead guitar. And JR Damjanovich on drums, and percussion. When asked if playing music is all that they do, they quickly say no! “WE all live and work full-time, in and around the Bozeman area.” How do they do it? “With HUGE support from our families, we love to entertain, have fun, and get the crowd involved in our shows!”

Western Skies has played from the smallest bars, to large concert venues. The members of the band have opened for major artists, such as REO Speedwagon, Neal McCoy, Tracy Byrd, Hal Ketchum, Sawyer Brown and Western Underground! For your event, Western Skies will keep your wedding reception, festival, and fundraisers hopping, sell your bar out of beer, and keep the crowd dancing all night long!!!!

For more information, or bookings, contact Mark Longie at (406)570-3582, or westernskiesband@yahoo.com or mlongie2003@yahoo.com Check out our Myspace page at myspace.com/westernskiesband.