Big Head Todd and the Monsters have achieved something few bands have after being together for over 35 years, playing music that is both fresh and current while reaching back to a different era. Bringing blues singer Hazel Miller on board melded the musical experience of blues and rock, with a sophisticated sound that plays to the future. The band never felt locked in a … [Read more...] about Big Head Todd and the Monsters still fresh after 35 years

Back in 1994, Missoula ushered in its inaugural First Night celebration. Over the years, the celebration of local artists and music has provided a way to come together to ring in the New Year in what was envisioned as an alcohol-free, kid-friendly event. But over the past few years, attendance has fallen. One noticeable absence for me this year was the lack of children's … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve: Missoula’s First Night celebration still entices, mostly

When Charlie Parr returned to play the Top Hat this week, he brought fellow Wisconsin duo Dead Horses with him. After his first song, he praised Sarah Vos and Daniel Wolff, saying he'd enjoyed the tour because, each night, he gets to listen to their music. Dead Horses has been on my “want to see” list for over three years. They don't get to Montana very often, and the … [Read more...] about Dead Horses at the Top Hat: Lyrical music that didn’t disappoint