Kettlehouse Amphitheatre

William Munoz writes, "The Counting Crows have succeeded to be a 'good' band, one that Robbie Robertson recognized all those years ago."

William Munoz writes, "The advent of alternative rock bands in the early to mid 1980's like Sonic Youth, R.E.M., Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden and The Smiths, were foundational in moving the genera into the psyche of a generation."

William Munoz writes, "Her live concert is a testament to her brilliance as one of the countries true musical gems."

William Munoz writes, "Stirling has taken playing the violin to another level. If you are thinking classical violin or bluegrass fiddle, you will be disappointed. You don't play intense and rapid notes and dance with the physical movement that she does."

The stage at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater was filled with more than 80 musicians with the Missoula Symphony on Wednesday, each there to musically support Ben Folds and his new album, “What Matters Most.”

In a statement posted to their website Monday, local entertainment conglomerate Logjam Presents announced they penned a deal with Live Nation Entertainment.

Both Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Blues Traveler, have played as headliners in the past at the Wilma Theater, so it was a special musical treat to have both bands together for one night at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater.

The band lineup included Sean Lennon, his major collaboration in the Claypool Lennon Delirium. Along with Harry Waters on keyboards, son of Roger Waters, Paolo Baldi on drums, and longtime members Skerik on saxophone and Mike Dillion on percussion.

William Munoz writes, "The life influences couldn't be greater between these two bands, who nonetheless share the same stage and respect for the history of the music, a music that is popular as evidenced by the enthusiastic sold-out concert."