Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents are happy to welcome Saint of Soldiers for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat on Friday, June 5, 2026.
As a proud supporter of Montana’s vibrant live music scene, Groove Solventless is thrilled to team up with Logjam Presents to bring you the Groove Concert Series, a fantastic lineup of FREE concerts at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula! Learn more and see the full lineup here.
Saint of Soldiers is a five-piece Americana band from Northwest Montana, forging a sound that is at once driving, haunting, and angelic. Named after St. Ignatius in the Mission Valley—home to the group’s founding members and named for the patron saint of soldiers—the band draws on their roots in rural Montana to bridge the past into the present. Through their relatable, poetic storytelling and by recording songs in historic locations, they connect a modern perspective with the lives and experiences of those who came before. Their music draws from indie folk, rock, Midwest emo, and bluegrass, creating a unique blend that is both reflective and exhilarating.
Their debut singles launched with a series of immersive music videos and live session recordings, each set at historic Montana landmarks including the Philipsburg Opera House Theatre, the Conrad Mansion, and Paradise Elementary School. Every performance invites new audiences to experience these spaces in fresh ways while reflecting on the culture that came before. Their upcoming debut album is also set to showcase unique and historic landmarks across Montana from a fresh perspective, continuing their mission of blending music with the state’s rich cultural heritage.
On stage, Saint of Soldiers has shared bills with touring acts including Hannah Juanita, The Droptines, Luca Stricagnoli, and The Spine Stealers, and served as Logjam’s Official Afterparty for The Brothers Comatose at the Top Hat in Missoula, MT. These performances have cemented their presence in the regional music scene while bridging Montana’s musical past and present. They were also selected as an artist for the 2025 Montana Performing Arts Consortium Showcase, sharing their distinctive sound with audiences across the region.
Beyond performing, the band champions creativity and growth in their community, supporting music education in underserved areas across Montana. In 2025, they scored the Montana PBS documentary Journey to the Sun, chronicling Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road, and earned sponsorships with Rattlesnake Cables and Ear Trumpet Labs Microphones. Saint of Soldiers is more than a band—they are storytellers, collaborators, and ambassadors for the state, inviting audiences to experience its history and spirit in new ways.