Montana Band Directory » folk http://www.montanabands.com powered by MusicVilla.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:41:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tra le Gael http://www.montanabands.com/tra-le-gael/ http://www.montanabands.com/tra-le-gael/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:19:11 +0000 Dustin Tucker http://www.montanabands.com/?p=674
Tra le Gael is a four piece Celtic string, wind and vocal ensemble based in the Flathead Valley and performing all over Montana and the Northwest. Our music ranges from traditional ballads and soaring airs to driving, energetic reels and jigs. We love to play, and we get great feedback from our audiences in both casual and formal settings.

The band consists of Katy Meyers on Celtic folk harp, Karin Hilding on penny whistle and flute, Barbara Calm on hammered dulcimer, and Gary Morris on mandolins and guitar, with vocal harmonies all around.

Tra le Gael is a favorite for community concerts, festivals, and private parties. We especially enjoy playing for weddings. A schedule of public concerts can be found at http://calmanimalcare.com/schedule.htm

Booking Contact Info:

Contact Name: Barbara Calm
Contact Email: bcalm1@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: (406) 755-8212

]]> http://www.montanabands.com/tra-le-gael/feed/ 1 Troxel and Krieger http://www.montanabands.com/troxel-and-krieger/ http://www.montanabands.com/troxel-and-krieger/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:26:48 +0000 Dustin Tucker http://www.montanabands.com/?p=729
Jeff Troxel is a national champion guitarist and award-winning songwriter. Trevor Krieger is a fiddle champion and one of the most versatile and accomplished fiddlers in the country. They have shared the stage with many of the top names in acoustic music. With a repertoire of original songs, fiddle tunes, and even some classsical and jazz thrown in, there’s something here to please every crowd.

Booking Contact Info:

Contact Name: Jeff Troxel
Contact Email: jtroxel@bresnan.net
Contact Phone: (307) 272-9774
Website: www.jefftroxel.com

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Has been performing, writing and playing music for almost 15 years now.      

Traveling around the Pacific Northwest hitch-hiking, train hopping and scooting along chasing the essence of Woody Guthrie and Ramblin Jack Elliott.

Booking Contact Info:

Contact Name: Daniel Davies
Contact Email: danieldaviesmusic@gmail.com
Contact Phone: (406) 672-4187
Website: www.myspace.com/songwriterdaniel

]]> http://www.montanabands.com/daniel-davies/feed/ 0 Max Hay http://www.montanabands.com/max-hay/ http://www.montanabands.com/max-hay/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:22:15 +0000 admin http://www.montanabands.com/?p=439
With a weathered guitar and a voice like a muscle car, Max Hay is a spicy departure from the traditional solo act. Irish drinking songs, rhythmic renditions of popular tunes, and articulate harmonica lines combine with sharp songwriting for a satisfying experiences.
Max tours the west and midwest USA and has recently completed a tour of Australia and New Zealand. For audio, video, pics, and tour availability, visit www.maxhay.com

Booking Contact Info:

Contact Name: Max Hay
Contact Email: max@maxhay.com
Contact Phone:  615-948-8315
Website: www.maxhay.com

]]> http://www.montanabands.com/max-hay/feed/ 0 Montana Rose http://www.montanabands.com/montana-rose/ http://www.montanabands.com/montana-rose/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:10:44 +0000 admin http://www.montanabands.com.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/?p=93 Montana Rose is western music, and the west is where America does it’s best dreaming. Wallace Stegner said that “ the west is the Native Home of Hope…” and in their songs there are glances at the past and hope for the future. Broken hearts heal, legends never die, and it is worth it to go on.

Claudia Williams isn’t just a singer – she’s a sorceress who creates phrasing and emphasis for each song – with Kenny Williams’ harmonies and driving bass, Rick Phillips (and Paul Decker substituting) on drums, and Mike Beck on electric guitar, create a distinctive Western Beat that comes through loud and clear.

Montana Rose, forged in the crucible of cowboy bars throughout the Rocky Mountain West, is arguably one of the top cowboy bar bands playing today. With eight recordings available world wide, and their songs playing on the radio in more than 30 countries, Montana Rose has come to embody the spirit of “Americana”. A harmonious union of the most recognizable genres of American music blended into a unique western style.

Montana Rose is an aggregation of musical ideals that is a culmination of a lifetime of living and playing music in Montana and the American West. The fulfillment of this musical dream allows them to be true to their artistic spirits, and this synergy of lifestyle and art is unmistakable in Montana Rose’s pure and simple sound. This sound has become highly evolved in the 20 years they have been playing music, and is ever changing. Their sound and the stories they tell are a direct reflection of the rhythm of life in the Big Sky Country.

Booking Contact Info:

Contact Name:  Kenny & Claudia Williams
Contact Email:  info@mtrosemusic.com
Contact Phone:  (406) 285-6594
Website:  www.mtrosemusic.com

]]> http://www.montanabands.com/montana-rose/feed/ 0 Red Hen http://www.montanabands.com/red-hen/ http://www.montanabands.com/red-hen/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:33:34 +0000 Dustin Tucker http://www.montanabands.com/?p=721
Principle players; Nashville veteran, singer, songerwriter Richard Riesser and vocalist Wendy May perform originals and a WIDE range of favorites; country, blues, soul, rock, bluegrass – you name it. Together they make an acoustic dream. When joined with fellow bandmates, adding drums, bass, electric guitar, they create high energy and make you wanna shake your booty, swing, two-step, waltz or just hold your baby close and sway to the music.

Booking Contact Info:

Contact Name: Wendy May
Contact Email: redhennmt@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: (406) 580-6573
Website: www.myspace.com/RedHenBand

]]> http://www.montanabands.com/red-hen/feed/ 0 The Perfect Jones http://www.montanabands.com/the-perfect-jones/ http://www.montanabands.com/the-perfect-jones/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:47:16 +0000 Dustin Tucker http://www.montanabands.com/?p=1089
The Perfect Jones unique approach to jazz, jump blues, swing, pop, country, folk tunes, and rock & roll is reminiscent of the mix of music you’d hear if you had to travel across the United States listening to the AM radio stations that still play music.
Listening to the Perfect Jones you’ll hear the influences of Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, The Andrew Sisters, Patty Griffin, Patsy Cline, Beck, The Subdudes, Johnny Cash, John Lee Hooker, Nat King Cole, Train, the Beatles, Eva Cassidy and Shawn Colvin. Their music is arranged to exploit sensuous, big-band style harmonies showcasing the vocal dynamics of Twila Olson and Sarah Elkins.

Booking Contact Info:

Contact Name: Bob Schmitt
Contact Email: bobschmitt@xinsys.net
Contact Phone:  406.459.6537
Website: http://theperfectjones.com

]]> http://www.montanabands.com/the-perfect-jones/feed/ 0 Ruf Cut Grass http://www.montanabands.com/ruf-cut-grass/ http://www.montanabands.com/ruf-cut-grass/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:57:42 +0000 Dustin Tucker http://www.montanabands.com/?p=1016

Ruf Cut Grass boasts a varied repertoire that includes bluegrass, classic country, folk, Americana and western swing music.

Each performance is tailored to please the crowd. Whatever style of music they play—the band has a sound ripe for harvest. Reap the benefits of seasoned musicians that are “Ruf Cut.”

Booking Contact Info:

Contact: Jeni Dodd
Contact Email: booking@rufcutgrass.com
Contact Phone: (406) 590-5364
Website:  www.rufcutgrass.com

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