August in the windy KettleHouse amphitheater, Julia Jacklin played a short solo set as the crowd started settling in, leaving the audience smitten and wanting more. Her confrontational indie folk pop is comparable to indie artist Faye Webster, with a twist of a Sheryl Crow country. Her vocals are almost western, soothing howls that shake your heart. Shakey Graves began … [Read more...] about Julia Jacklin, Shakey Graves and Lord Huron play a Missoula summer night

In a busy musical weekend in Missoula, the Dead Winter Carpenters, Melissa Ethridge and Trampled by Turtles played various local venues. The Dead Winter Carpenters were supposed to be the opening act for the Jeff Austin Band concert at the Top Hat. But Austin passed away earlier in June. The DWC’s and the Top Hat turned the performance into a tribute to Jeff Austin, who was … [Read more...] about Melissa Ethridge, Trampled by Turtles, Dead Winter Carpenters play Missoula

Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature. Directed by Josh Murphy and produced by Josh Murphy, Laura Wagner, and Yvon Chouinard. Patagonia joins us in … [Read more...] about Clark Fork Coalition hosts Artifishal (film) at the Roxy

The last weekend in June was a busy one in Missoula. While the Missoula Marathon filled the downtown streets with thousands of runners and even more fans, the Lil Smokies and Greensky Bluegrass bands filled the Kettlehouse Ampitheatre with their mountain music. The Smokies, who opened the show, are a longtime local favorite bluegrass band that has established a strong … [Read more...] about Lil Smokies open, Greensky Bluegrass closes weekend show at the Kettlehouse

Lyle Lovett brought his Very Large Band back to the Kettlehouse Amphitheatre on June 25, 2019 to the appreciation of the crowd, many who also attended the Robert Earl Keen show. The crowd also dodged a building thunderstorm, much to their delight. "The rain held off with only a few drops early so they got lucky!" said William Munoz. You can check out his photos of the … [Read more...] about Lyle Lovett and his Very Large Band play the Kettlehouse in Missoula