Which One’s For You: Upcoming Events October 11th thru October 17th

Montana Singer/Songwriter, Mike Murray, released his 4^th studio album, Difficult Days, on March 2^nd, 2018; 3 years and 500 shows after he released his third studio album, Tumbleweed (June 2015).

Tumbleweed was rated as the best local album of 2015 in this article by Kalispell, MT-based newspaper, The Daily Interlake. Several of the songs from the album earned him first place at the Northwest Artist Syndicate’s Singer/Songwriter showdown.

Once a month, The Mad Hat will turn The Top Hat into Missoula’s premier nightclub, combining top notch production and FX, the finest local and regional DJs and producers, live dancers, and more to create a nightlife experience unlike any other in Montana.

Admittance is $5 at the door (advance tickets not available). An additional $5 surcharge applies to those who are under the age of 21.

We welcome Seattle filmmaker, Mark Titus to Missoula for the nationally acclaimed film, The Breach. A moving portrait of the fate of Wild Salmon, the film delivers a powerful message from the land, waters, and the people of Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Following the screening, Titus will host a Q &A – and invite you to consider how to Save What You Love with an exclusive preview of his new film, The Wild due out in 2019.

moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today. With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under its belt, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for performance art.

Critical acclaim and a solid national and international fan base has built a dedicated following that grows each year. Whether touring across the globe, headlining music festivals, or sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as the Allmans, The Who, or Robert Plant, among others, what keeps moe. at the forefront of the music scene is not only the energy and vitality of their music and songwriting, but the showmanship in which it is delivered.

Hailing from the vibrant city of Missoula, Montana, Innasci has made it their mission to bring their brand of tasty grooves to the masses. Consisting of Kyle Boone on bass guitar and vocals, KW Lloyd on guitar, and Jake Smith on percussion, the group has cut their teeth individually playing in various bands around Missoula and the region before finding each other in a music filled haze.

Building off of Boone’s recently released solo album The Waffles LP, the group has begun to bring these sounds to an ever increasing audience with no signs of letting up any time soon. With an emphasis on energetic compositions, pocket grooves, and musical exploration, Innasci brings the party to the dance floor and leaves audiences begging for more.

“We pour every ounce of ourselves into every note when we perform live,” says Pigeons Playing Ping Pong singer/guitarist Greg Ormont. “When we’re recording in the studio, we try to maintain that euphoria while finding a way to pack it into a tight, focused vessel. Each song becomes like a spring-loaded can of worms: there’s all this energy boxed up in a neat little package, and then when you come see us live, the cap comes off and the contents fly out in every direction like fireworks.”

It’s a whimsically apt metaphor for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a band whose very existence is rooted in the unyielding quest for joy and positive energy. Blending infectious funk grooves, psychedelic jams, and experimental electronics, the Baltimore four-piece’s new album, ‘Pizazz,’ is a buoyant, blissful reminder of just how much fun music can be. Eschewing the traditional funk band lineup that typically includes keyboards, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong constructs effervescent soundscapes with just two guitars, bass, and drums, crafting their music with a sophisticated ear for both open space and dense layering.

Despite being a duo, Patrick and I have never played a show together as a two piece. For our Solo In Stereo Tour, we’ve decided to amend that. We have reimagined our songs for a more intimate setting, closer to the way they are written and demoed.

The shows won’t be acoustic, but they will be paired down. We’ve recorded a live performance of My Emotions Are Blinding to give you an example of our vision: a personal, song-forward show. Join us, won’t you?

For the ultimate Packers experience, come join your fellow Cheeseheads at The Wilma for a truly unique game day experience. Watch the game on a 32’x22′ silver screen and feel the hits through one of the nicest sound systems in the Pacific Northwest!

This is a FREE event and ALL AGES are welcome. Full bar available with valid photo ID.

Skizzy Mars earned instant buzz with his first single, 2011’s “Douchebag,” and has since made his bones as one of contemporary rap’s most eclectic new stars. The Harlem-based MC — known to his family as Myles Mills — followed “Douchebag” with the powerful “Profound” as well as a pair of much-talked-about mixtapes and increasingly popular live appearances as both headliner and support to such stars as G-Eazy, Logic, and fellow Atlantic artists B.o.B and Ty Dolla $ign.

Skizzy has also received a remarkable range of press coverage, with features in such outlets as The Fader, NYLON, HipHopDX, Earmilk, Pigeons & Planes, and HotNewHipHip, as well as an appearance on the premiere installment of XXL’s “Ante Up” podcast.

The independent underground would not be what it is today without pioneers like Strange Music cofounder Tech N9ne. Tech’s unparalleled tour schedule and signature rapid-fire “chopper” style combined with the business acumen of Strange Music CEO Travis O’Guin have molded Strange Music into the number one independent hip-hop label in the world.

In less than two decades, Tech himself has earned three gold records, sold over two million albums, and made multiple appearances on Forbes’s “Hip-Hop Cash Kings” list. Tech’s multi-faceted skillset has not gone unrecognized by artists of all genres, exemplified by collaborations with such diverse artists as The Doors, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Eminem, and Boyz II Men, to name just a few. Everyone from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Elton John has been spotted bumping Tech N9ne records, a testament to constant reinvention and inarguable excellence that has become standard of Tech’s work.