Big Richard and Della Mae Announce Concerts in Missoula & Bozeman

Progressive string powerhouses Big Richard and Della Mae are teaming up to bring their Big Mae Double Album Release Tour to Montana in 2026! Catch them live at The Wilma in Missoula on Thursday, February 12th and The ELM in Bozeman on Friday, February 13th.

When two all-woman string bands with fire in their veins roll into town together, it’s not just a concert, it’s a reckoning. Longtime friends Della Mae and Big Richard are grabbing the wheel themselves, throwing down a run of unapologetically rowdy, razor-sharp shows that flip tradition on its head. With new music brewing and plenty of mischief on stage, these nights promise sweat, strings, and a celebration you won’t forget. Miss it, and you’ll kick yourself later.

Big Richard has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts in progressive acoustic music. Known for their high-energy performances and tight harmonies, the all-female supergroup blends elements of bluegrass, folk, and Americana into a sound that’s as fiery as it is fun. Their full-length debut album Girl Dinner (2025) showcases their bold songwriting and undeniable chemistry.

Sharing the stage is Grammy-nominated string band Della Mae, who have spent over a decade wowing audiences worldwide. With fan favorites like “Boston Town” and “Ain’t No Ash Will Burn,” Della Mae has built a reputation for both their instrumental prowess and their ability to deliver deeply moving performances.

Together, these two powerhouse groups promise an unforgettable night of stellar musicianship and storytelling.

Since exploding onto the Colorado scene in 2021, the four women of the supergroup Big Richard have been on a wild ride. Although they showed up to their first gig armed with homemade puff paint t-shirts, a load of crass jokes, and all dressed intentionally like Stevie Nicks, from the first few notes of their tight vocal harmonies, dazzling string virtuosity, and clever arrangements, no one had any choice but to take them seriously.

 Determined to be more than a one-night stand, Big Richard hit the road. They slapped as hard as possible on the festival circuit, worked up their stamina on nationwide headlining tours, and left a wake of die-hard Big Richard Heads across the country swooning for their honest songwriting, chilling vocals, and fiddle-driven barn-burners.

The GRAMMY-nominated string band was founded in 2010 and over the next decade and a half they’ve demonstrated to the roots music world, once and for all, that a band of all women is not, nor has ever been, a mere novelty. They remain at the forefront of the explosion of women instrumentalists and all-women acts in roots music and their impact is striking and measurable – not just in North America, but around the globe.

Now 15 years since their origin, Della Mae can boast their strongest lineup yet. Founders Kimber Ludiker and Celia Woodsmith are joined by guitarist and songwriter Avril Smith and vocalist and three-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn. Continue reading…