Son of Billings
For Billings musician Steve Brown, there’s no place like home. After a stint in California, Brown returned to Billings…
Breakfast, bluegrass, and the Longtime Lonesome Dogs
Members of the Billings band Longtime Lonesome Dogs haven’t been very lonely since going their separate ways last year. Band members quickly formed other operations and kept music going in their respective lives.
Thrice/Manchester Orchestra announce co-headline tour
In an imposing paring, two distinctly different powerhouses of indie rock have come together for a co-headline tour: California post-hardcore band Thrice and Atlanta, Georgia indie rock five-piece Manchester Orchestra.
Atlanta’s Mastodon announces spring tour, Billings date
Shortly after revealing punk rock band NOFX will be performing Billings on April 23, promoters 11:11 Presents and Jade Presents followed up with news of Atlanta, Georgia metal band Mastodon stopping in Billings.
Unpacking Funk in Trunk
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.
Hamilton Loomis brings the blues
When Hamilton Loomis says “Everybody get your blues on,” he’s serious. The Texan blues/rock/funk fusionist took the stage to a…
NOFX coming to Billings
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 […]
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…