Desperate Electric, Kyle Hunter and Charlie Apple Announce Western Disco NYE Party at The Wilma
Say goodbye to 2025 in true Montana fashion! Desperate Electric, Kyle Hunter & The Mountain Standard, and Charlie Apple are joining forces for a Western Disco NYE Party — a one-of-a-kind celebration happening December 31, 2025, at The Wilma in Missoula.
This is Montana’s New Year’s Eve bash — a homegrown lineup of powerhouse performers ready to turn The Wilma into the ultimate dance floor to welcome 2026. Boots, sequins, and your coolest Western-meets-Disco attire are highly encouraged — good vibes required!
Kicking things off is Missoula’s own Charlie Apple, creator of the genre he calls “Outlaw House.” Fusing the grit of outlaw country with deep house grooves, Apple’s smoky baritone and pulsing beats shine on tracks like “Born to Ride.”
Next up, Kyle Hunter & The Mountain Standard bring a raw, high-energy mix of alt-country, Americana, and roadhouse rock. With driving rhythms and heartfelt songwriting heard on “Losing My Mind” and “In The Spring” they’ve quickly become a local favorite, playing some epic shows across the state (photos).
Closing out the night are Butte’s Desperate Electric, the dynamic duo blending futuristic R&B and retro dance grooves. No strangers to throwing a party (photos), their infectious tracks like “Wildfire,” and “Isn’t It Funny,” — paired with lush harmonies and electrifying stage presence — guarantee a soulful, high-energy countdown into 2026.
Don’t miss Montana’s Western Disco NYE Party — grab your tickets early and get ready to dance your way into the new year!
TICKETS
GROOVE PRESALE: A limited amount of Groove Presale tickets for Western Disco NYE Party will be available ONLINE ONLY (while supplies last) from 10am to 10pm, Thursday, October 16. A password will be provided via email after completing the 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 Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM and will be available to purchase in person at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only. All ages are welcome.
Take a look at these tips to best prepare yourself for a smooth ticket buying experience.
ABOUT DESPERATE ELECTRIC
“Desperate Electric is a band that is constantly evolving. They’re not content to rest on their laurels. They’re always pushing themselves to explore new sounds and new ideas.And that’s what makes them so exciting. They’re a band that’s not afraid to take risks. And with “Wildfire,” they’ve taken their biggest risk yet. And it’s paid off. This is a band that is on the verge of something big. And I, for one, can’t wait to see what they do next.” –MrrrDaisy, Music Arena
Hailing from the mountains of Montana, Desperate Electric is a blissful matrimony of futuristic R&B and retro dance grooves. Their idiosyncratic approach to songwriting and production has garnered them national acclaim in the span of a few short years. The duo’s live shows are typified by effortless vocal harmonies, uninhibited showmanship, and lethal musical prowess.Desperate Electric’s discography is a testament to their versatility. Continue reading…
ABOUT KYLE HUNTER & THE MOUNTAIN STANDARD
Since 2023, the KHTMS outfit has been paving their way into the scene from the open skies, tall peaks, and rugged heart of Montana. Kyle Hunter & The Mountain Standard are redefining Americana with a raw, high-energy edge that blends alt-country, barroom grit, and funky electric twang. Led by the magnetic Kyle Hunter, their sound ranges from traditional country, folk/rock, & bluegrass all the way to modern alt/country and everything inbetween – Inspired by the likes of Marty Robbins, The Allman Brothers, and Bill Withers. Kyle & the band soar with driving rhythms that hit as hard in a roadhouse club as they do on a festival stage.
Formed by a collective of seasoned musicians with deep roots in rock, folk, funk, and country traditions, Kyle Hunter & The Mountain Standard have quickly carved out a name for themselves across the Northwest and beyond. Continue reading…
ABOUT CHARLIE APPLE
Charlie Apple’s sound fuses the rhythm and narratives of outlaw country with the underbelly of deep house music. Apple’s baritone vocals call back to the dark cowboy, with vocal influences such as Lee Hazelwood and Johnny Cash. Pulling from his experiences with house production and performances with PARTYGOERS in the Montana dance music scene, Apple’s storytelling creates a nouveau dance country that he calls “Outlaw House.”
