Vincent Neil Emerson Announces Concert at The Wilma
Country singer-songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson will bring his Big Wheels Tour to The Wilma in Missoula on March 25, 2025.
A torchbearer of the Texas songwriter tradition, Emerson hails from the Lone Star State, where he has honed a craft that evokes the essence of Americana music. His lyrics and melodies resonate with the soulful storytelling of legends like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and Steve Earle, while his unique voice and style set him apart as a rising star in the genre.
Songs like “Road Runner,” “25 & Wastin’ Time,” and “Manhattan Island Serenade” showcase Emerson’s ability to marry nostalgia with innovation, weaving tales that feel both timeless and refreshingly original.
Missoula fans will remember Vincent’s sold-out show at the Top Hat in 2023, a night that proved his growing popularity and ability to captivate a crowd (photos). Now, with an even larger following, Emerson is ready to take the stage at The Wilma for what promises to be an unforgettable performance.
Tickets
GROOVE PRESALE: A limited amount of Groove Presale tickets for Vincent Neil Emerson will be available ONLINE ONLY (while supplies last) from 9am to 10pm, Tuesday, December 17th. A password will be provided via email after completing the Logjam Presale sign up form where it says GET TICKETS below. PLEASE NOTE: Logjam Gift Cards cannot be used for presale purchases. Learn how to purchase tickets with your Logjam gift card here.
PUBLIC ON SALE: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00am and will be available to purchase in person at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission and a limited amount of seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages are welcome. All ages are welcome.
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About Vincent Neil Emerson
Vincent Neil Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide, celebrated for his honest tales of life on the road, heartbreak, and struggles of all sorts. His first LP, Fried Chicken & Evil Women, from 2019, established him as a refreshing voice in the modern country music landscape. The songs from that first album were charming and playful songs, but didn’t reveal the entirety of Emerson’s story.
On his brilliant new album, The Golden Crystal Kingdom, Emerson transcends the role of a honky-tonk country singer and becomes a chronicler of his history. The album is a bold continuation of the story he tells on Vincent Neil Emerson, with songs like the title track exploring the feelings he was left with after his days spent playing in Texas honky-tonks and dancehalls, and the track “The Time of The Rambler,” inspired by the early days of living in his car and busking on the streets.
He was born and partly raised in East Texas, around his Choctaw-Apache family, and spent most of his life moving around the state. Raised by a single mother, he lost his father to suicide when he was nine. Emerson dealt with those feelings of abandonment and loss on his self-titled album, with the track “Learning to Drown” in particular.
His grandmother and grandfather brought the family to Texas when Emerson’s mother was a child, leaving their ancestral Choctaw-Apache homelands in Louisiana behind to try and build a better life for themselves and their children. Emerson always identified with his Native American roots, but it wasn’t until 2021’s self-titled album that he examined and tried to shed light on the devastating history of his tribe with the song “Ballad of the Choctaw Apache.”
Sonically, The Golden Crystal Kingdom finds Emerson expanding his scope into rock and roll territory, tapping into the storied sounds of folk music gone electric, and following in the footsteps of artists like Bob Dylan and Neil Young. On the album, Emerson retains his diamond-sharp storytelling while imbuing the work with a freewheeling rock and roll aesthetic, creating an album as fun as his live shows and as cathartic as his previous work.
