Music

For a festival that has hosted names like Luke Bryan, the Charlie Daniels Band, Hardy and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in previous years, it may be a bit of a stretch to say that this is the best lineup in the history of Headwaters Country Jam. But then again, looking at the 2024 lineup for the three-day festival that gets underway Thursday afternoon in Cardwell, Montana, just between Whitehall and Three Forks on Highway 2, it may be a stretch to say that it isn't. With two rock-solid mainstream acts as the headliners on Thursday and Friday, a young legend closing the festival on Saturday and a heaping helping of underground acts and local talent, Headwaters Country Jam 2024 is a festival you need to know about.

Threatening storm clouds loomed in the near distance throughout the afternoon and early evening here in the Mining City on Thursday but it was not enough to deter a huge crowd from showing up to Rocky Mountain Car Wash on Harrison Avenue for KMBR's second Cruise Nite of the summer. In the end, everyone stayed dry and had a great evening of classic cars and classic rock.

Well, the big weekend is finally here. The Montana Folk Festival has arrived, and we can expect three days of incredible music from all over the globe, unique cuisine, one-of-a-kind crafts and thousands of people converging on the Mining City. With several stages spread across the eastern perimeter of Uptown Butte and several street closures going into effect, parking will again be a challenge this year.

A legendary country and bluegrass singer/songwriter with over 50 years of performing under his belt will be coming to Butte's Mother Lode Theater this September.

We may be off to a bit of a later start than usual this summer but this Wednesday evening, Cruise Nite returns to the streets of Butte, and we are holding our first event at Redline Sports at 1839 Harrison Avenue.

It looks like they're expecting a party Tuesday evening at the Depot. As we previously announced last week nationally renowned Americana artist Eric Dowdle will be in town for the official unveiling of his "Butte, America" puzzle, the image of which has yet to be revealed. Judging from some of his past work, we are in for a pleasant surprise at tomorrow's unveiling which will begin at 5pm at the Butte Depot with Stephanie Sorini and members of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Organizers have just announced that local multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Montoya will be providing music.

One of Butte's most popular summer events, Lunch in the Park, returns to Emma Park this Wednesday from 11:30am until 1:30pm. Lunch in the Park is a family friendly gathering of families, community members and folks on their lunch break who want some sunshine in their afternoon along with a song or two and maybe something from the food trucks that are on hand.

Well, tomorrow is the start of a furious couple of days as Colt Anderson's "Dream Big Montana Experience" hits Uptown Butte with daredevils, concerts, family fun, a big fundraiser and, of course, the kids football camp. A huge crowd is expected so motorists should be aware of larger than usual pedestrian traffic Uptown as well as some street closures that will begin at 6am tomorrow morning (Thursday).

Butte has proven itself as a destination city. The Butte Tourism Improvement District wants to not only support these big events that are already happening but to possible assist with funding for events that may be still in the planning stages. Are you part of an event or business that brings people to town and puts guests in hotel rooms? There may be money available for you. They are accepting grant applications right now but the deadline to apply is this Friday, June 28th at 5pm. Find out more here or call (406) 723-3177.

If you haven't made it to the Uptown Farmers Market yet this summer, you're missing out. Especially when the sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the music is playing. It's a great event just to take in and if you're looking for fresh produce, local artisan crafts and artwork or even information on community events, this is your place.