Music on Main

The summer vibe is alive and kicking in the Mining City, with some exciting events lined up for families and car lovers alike.

Get ready for a weekend packed with nostalgia and community pride, as locals rally for a beloved steam engine and an All Star showdown.

We are officially more than halfway through July and may have even entered the "dog days" of summer. Don't let the heat keep you in. Here are some fun things that are happening this week that are fun for the whole family.

With food trucks lining the street and music filling the air, Butte's community spirit was on full display. Another great evening planned for tonight.

Butte's music scene just got a jolt of energy as fresh faces take the stage, proving there's plenty of talent waiting to shine.

Thursdays just got a whole lot better with live tunes and good vibes in the heart of the community.

Live music returns to Main Street in downtown Bozeman this summer with a fantastic Music on Main concert schedule. Thursday nights are packed with fun, friends, music, kids activities, and food vendors.

It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming back the food vendors, the foam machine, the big stage with Andy Larson and, of course, the big crowds that have been commonplace at Music on Main events every Thursday throughout the summer. And here we are at the final event. But what an event it is going to be. As in years past, Missoula's hot country band ShoDown will be the musical guest and these guys are the closers for a reason. They are one of the top bands in the Northwest and have become a favorite of many here in Butte.

As the summer comes to a close, the organizers of this summer's Music on Main series of Thursday evening celebrations in Uptown Butte obviously planned on turning up the heat a little bit as the weather cools down. This week it is veteran Butte band F.O.G. on the big stage and anyone who has seen them at previous Music on Main events knows that this is definitely their type of crowd. F.O.G. is Toby Schelin and Dennis Weis on guitars, Mark James on bass and Gary Robinson on drums will all four on vocals. If you're hungry for good food and great music, this Thursday will have both.

Music on Main is entering its final 3 weeks but things are by no means slowing down. In fact, with the number of food trucks expected tonight along with one of Butte's favorite bands performing, you could say that they are indeed gearing up for a big finish.