Upcoming Events
Happy Festivus
Enjoy our kitchen specials that will make you hungry. Wear your best Seinfeld attire. Yada yada yada.
Rusty Dusty String Band
The Rusty Dusty String Band is a Missoula-based duo whose sound ranges from classic country and southern rock to warm, laid-back acoustic arrangements. Blending well-loved covers with original songs, they bring a genuine, down-to-earth style that resonates with audiences. Josh and Tyler showcase a musical versatility that keeps every show engaging and memorable.
Way Down North
Way Down North is the northwest Montana multi-instrumentalist Americana/country/folk duo of Cory Chopp and Tina Bertram. Inspired by classic jam band pickers, they bring their own high energy sound to the stage with revolving pairings of mandolin, banjo, guitar and keys. With eclectic and heartfelt songwriting as its soul, Way Down North’s mountain music both pulls you to the dance floor, and invites you to listen.
Dawson Reynoso
Singer/songwriter from Corvallis Montana. Dawson's songwriting is how he understands and make sense of this world.
Bluepoint Bluegrass
Bluepoint is a fusion of old-time, bluegrass, and folk music... more or less acoustic Americana. The 5-piece stringband ensemble has been making music for three years now and plays a tasteful selection of classic traditional and original tunes with melodies that you'll surely be whistlin' after the show. Come join us for both new and old sounds in the world of acoustic music!
Pack Strings
The Pack Strings are a lively acoustic trio from Missoula. Their music is rooted in Americana and draws inspiration from folk, rock and bluegrass. The members of this cohesive three piece settle into a fun groove as they trade lead vocals, swap instruments and sing harmonies. You can expect to hear some creative original material as well as spirited covers and unique takes on some good ‘ol stand bys!
Kyle Hunter
Montana native singer/songwriter performing acoustic originals and classic covers, including country, Americana, blues, and rock. You won’t want to miss this intimate performance at Bitter Root Brewing!
Heartism Non-Profit Event: John Floridis Live with Jennifer Slayden.
Heartism is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and young adults with neurodivergence and their families. We create opportunities for artistic expression through various programs that include art, music, and dance, all in a sensory-friendly environment. Our offerings include after-school programs, special weekend events, and summer camps.
Tom Catmull's Last Resort CD Release Party
Depending on the night and the room, you'll hear some combination of country, folk, pop, shuffles, waltzes, rock and some songs designed specifically to ear worm ya. Listen when you can. Then say hello.
Korean Cuisine Week
Come join us for a delightful Korean Cuisine Week! Your favorite specials are returning for just one week, and we can't wait to share them with you. Don’t miss out on this tasty celebration!
Love is a Dog w/Travis Yost
“Legendary Montana Performer Travis Yost, AKA The Mighty Travis, with his band “Love is a Dog” perform his originals, as well as their arranged covers, Relaxed, Dreamy-Pop-Americana, that pairs well with Fish and Chips with a Sawtooth Ale. You might find yourself wanting to get up and dance a little after dinner.”
Limited Release Barrel-Aged Porter
Come down and try our special limited-edition barrel-aged porter!
The Benevolents
The Benevolents from Missoula are an electrifying rock band that captivates audiences with their infectious grooves and uplifting lyrics. Whether you're swaying to their soothing melodies or rocking out to their energetic beats, this group knows how to create an unforgettable experience. Get ready to be energized!
Grab Your Pass Night For Lost Trail Powder Mountain!
Enjoy $3 pours of Snow Church all night! Free beer and a raffle ticket for everyone who picks up their season pass.
Free Range
In 2002, the band Free Range broke out of the hen house and began performing their
original style of music, known as “Cage Free Ethnograss”, at barn dances and hoedowns
around the Bitterroot. Chicks and roosters alike strut and crow to the eclectic mix of
musical styles scratched out on acoustic instruments in a traditional string band
ensemble. Free Range is a unique breed of old-time folk, bluegrass, and fiddle tunes, old-
world melodies, gypsy swing, chicken-pickin’, country music, and original compositions
hatched from the band’s wide-ranging musical tastes. Members of the band include
Trevor Laboski, Jim Striebel, Brevy Walden, and Dave McAdoo.
MTPR Outreach
Montana Public Radio is excited to meet its listeners as part of our 60th Anniversary! Come join us at Bitter Root Brewing from 5-7pm and meet the folks who work at the station. We’ll be giving away MTPR goodies and look forward to answering any questions about all things Montana Public Radio!
Veteran’s Day
We thank our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. Your dedication to our country inspires us all, and we are truly grateful for your service!
Captain Wilson Conspiracy
The Conspiracy plays jazz from all eras, deeply influenced by the contemplative sensibilities of classic post-bop performers as well as contemporary and world music performers.
Louie Bond Trio
In the tradition of famous country guitar players like Hank Garland and James Burton, Louie Bond is considered one of Montana’s best country/rock/blues guitarists. He is also a gifted singer/songwriter performing and publishing many of his originals.
The Ben Larson Band
If you’re looking for the real grow-yer-own, sawdust and gravel, sleep-under-the-stars songs celebrating the people who still get their hands dirty, then the Ben Larson Band is where you should look first. Composed by a farmer and carpenter from Philipsburg, Montana, Ben Larson and percussion-extraordinaire, Pfahl, filter the sounds of the high plains and backwoods, cosmic cowboys and heavy industry into their tales of modern life in the rural west. It’s working man's music, performed by guys whose love of performing barely outweighs their desire to live unbothered in the woods with their dogs, skilsaws and Kubota tractors.
Sky Moose
Sky Moose & Bitter Root Brewing: A ReMooseing Reunion Twenty years ago Sky Moose played its first show ever at Bitter Root Brewing, and tonight we are flying home to celebrate both of our big milestones: the band’s 20th anniversary and the brewery’s 27th anniversary. On drums we have Cove Jasmin, with Owen Ross on guitar, Tanner Fruit on saxophone, Nathan Crawford on trumpet, and Evan Nesbitt on bass. It’s time to re-moose and relive the glory days. We will be serving up a mix of beloved old tunes and fresh new jams, part nostalgia and part surprise. Whether you have been here from the beginning or this is your first rodeo, come join us as the Moose flies again. The Moose Flies Again at Bitter Root!
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION & CELEBRATION!
We’re excited to celebrate 27 years of great beers with all of you! Join us for a special day dedicated to you—our loyal supporters. Thank you for being a part of our journey. We can’t wait to celebrate together! Enjoy $3 beers all day long! Live music from 6 pm to 8 pm. Indulge in our delicious food specials!
Love Is A Dog
“Legendary Montana Performer Travis Yost, AKA The Mighty Travis, with his band “Love is a Dog” perform his originals, as well as their arranged covers Relaxed, Dreamy-Pop-Americana, that pairs well with Fish and Chips with a Sawtooth Ale. You might find yourself wanting to get up and dance a little after dinner.”
John Floridis
Missoula, a Montana-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and composer, has been a resident in the wide open spaces and "Big Sky" state since 1993. He has released nine recordings mixing bluesy, folk-rock vocal tunes with adventurous solo acoustic guitar compositions. His most recent recording, “Thankful,” was released in August of 2023. His 2013 album “Live From 11th and Grant” is the soundtrack from his Northwest Emmy Award-winning performance for the Montana PBS program of the same name.
Teacher Appreciation!
Enjoy $1 off all beers every Friday in September, exclusively for teachers and school administration staff!
Morgan Thomas
Morgan Thomas is a songwriter and skilled guitarist who combines elements of music genres spanning across time and style. From traditional folk to jazz, classical, and contemporary singer-songwriter, his diverse knowledge and training in music shows in his compositions, as well as his live performances. Based in Ogden Utah, Morgan has a polished, yet improvisational performance style.
Teacher Appreciation!
Enjoy $1 off all beers every Friday in September, exclusively for teachers and school administration staff!
Night Blooming Jasmine
Night Blooming Jasmine is a string jazz quartet that performs the music of Django Reinhardt and his contemporaries. Based out of Missoula, Montana these guys will bring the hot jazz that will get you moving out of your seats.
Teacher Appreciation!
Enjoy $1 off all beers every Friday in September, exclusively for teachers and school administration staff!
Johnny Dango
A veteran of the Austin, TX music scene since 2001, Johnny Dango’s music is a confluence of country and rock, with a hefty sense of self-satire. His style ranges all over tornado alley, from the folksy roots of his Stillwater, Oklahoma birthplace, to the Tulsa Sound, to the cosmic cowboy culture of Austin. A former sideman for Red Dirt star Stoney LaRue and co-founder of Austin indie band Brothers and Sisters, Dango has shared the stage with greats like Jerry Jeff Walker, Billy Joe Shaver, Alejandro Escovedo, John Fullbright, Nikki Lane, Wayne Kramer of MC5, and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.