Working in black and white, photographer William Munoz details the week that was in Missoula. The week of Jan. 12-19, 2020, saw a skiff of downtown snow and the return of students at the University of Montana for the spring semester. Shooter Jennings – son of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter – played the Top Hat. The Griz men's basketball team topped Portland State, and … [Read more...] about In pictures: The Week that Was in Missoula

After watching the Ken Burns' PBS special on Country Music, I gained a greater appreciation of how this music has found its way into other genres. Also how country has influenced and continues to influence musicians. In the crowded field of country stars a few stand out for their influence; Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Each of these were … [Read more...] about Yes, that Jennings: Shooter strikes at the heart of legacy and tradition

Big Head Todd and the Monsters have achieved something few bands have after being together for over 35 years, playing music that is both fresh and current while reaching back to a different era. Bringing blues singer Hazel Miller on board melded the musical experience of blues and rock, with a sophisticated sound that plays to the future. The band never felt locked in a … [Read more...] about Big Head Todd and the Monsters still fresh after 35 years

Back in 1994, Missoula ushered in its inaugural First Night celebration. Over the years, the celebration of local artists and music has provided a way to come together to ring in the New Year in what was envisioned as an alcohol-free, kid-friendly event. But over the past few years, attendance has fallen. One noticeable absence for me this year was the lack of children's … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve: Missoula’s First Night celebration still entices, mostly