{"id":8599,"date":"2025-04-24T18:32:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T18:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/?p=8599"},"modified":"2025-04-29T15:09:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:09:55","slug":"how-this-citys-indie-venues-are-keeping-the-local-montana-music-scene-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/how-this-citys-indie-venues-are-keeping-the-local-montana-music-scene-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"How This City&#8217;s Indie Venues Are Keeping the Local Montana Music Scene Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8599\" class=\"elementor elementor-8599\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f97d0f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32f97d0f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43764e2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43764e2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691fc1d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"691fc1d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd59d10 premium-header-block premium-lq__none premium-box-lq__none elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-dual-header\" data-id=\"5cd59d10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-dual-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-dual-header-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"premium-dual-header-first-header \"><span class=\"premium-dual-header-first-span\">How This City\u2019s Venues Are Keeping the  <\/span><span class=\"premium-dual-header-second-header \">Local Montana Music Scene Alive<\/span><\/h2> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4953ac51 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4953ac51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54004fae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54004fae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c519eb2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c519eb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-655825f2 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"655825f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\" aria-level=\"1\">In a state better known for wide-open spaces than indie shows, Billings is quietly becoming Montana\u2019s unexpected music capital.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8beda23 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8beda23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18c70359 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18c70359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47464554 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47464554 BCX0\">Most people don&#8217;t know it yet but Billings has quietly developed a vibrant music scene that defies the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW47464554 BCX0\">city&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47464554 BCX0\"> sometimes overlooked status in the national music conversation. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47464554 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47464554 BCX0\">While major touring acts might route through Bozeman or Missoula, Billings\u2014Montana&#8217;s largest city\u2014has cultivated an independent music scene powered by passionate venue owners, local musicians, and dedicated fans who believe that live music is essential to the city&#8217;s cultural fabric. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47464554 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47464554 BCX0\">Here are some can\u2019t-miss music venues you need to add to your itinerary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11d4642f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11d4642f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW255656865 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255656865 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The Pub Station: From Food Truck to Music Destination<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW255656865 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-218714b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"218714b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da45110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6da45110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79083fe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79083fe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pub Station exemplifies Billings&#8217; musical resurgence, evolving from a food truck operation in 2012 to the city&#8217;s premier independent music venue. It now hosts over 200 shows annually across its two performance spaces\u2014a 500-capacity ballroom and a more intimate 180-capacity taproom stage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Owners Sean and Ann Lynch transformed a former Greyhound bus terminal into a venue with both historical character and the industrial feel that suits its diverse musical offerings. The Pub Station has hosted rising national acts like Tyler Childers and Johnny Blue Skies alongside Montana favorites like Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs and Billings&#8217; own 1090 Club.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The venue regularly pairs local openers with touring artists, providing crucial opportunities for Montana musicians to build their audiences and gain professional experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Address: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Pub+Station\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbfdff84d7cce6502?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:2428&amp;ictx=111\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2502 1st Ave N<\/span><\/a><span 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class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd2b375 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6cd2b375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3168bcca elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3168bcca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW92548405 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92548405 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Kirk&#8217;s Grocery: Art, Music, and Community Convergence<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92548405 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4b0aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e4b0aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kirks-Grocery-1024x873.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8602\" alt=\"A band playing a show at Kirk&#039;s Grocery music venue.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kirks-Grocery-1024x873.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kirks-Grocery-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kirks-Grocery-768x655.png 768w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kirks-Grocery.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ca47197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ca47197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While The Pub Station often features established acts, the true experimental edge of Billings&#8217; music scene thrives at Kirk&#8217;s Grocery, an unassuming venue on Montana Avenue that doubles as an art gallery, performance space, and community hub.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founder Shane de Leon transformed the former neighborhood grocery store into an all-ages venue that prioritizes artistic expression over commercial concerns. The small space\u2014capacity approximately 80 people\u2014hosts everything from noise rock and avant-garde electronic music to poetry readings and experimental film screenings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kirk&#8217;s walls feature rotating art exhibitions, creating a multidisciplinary environment where visual art and music inform each other. Unlike venues dependent on alcohol sales, Kirk&#8217;s all-ages policy makes it accessible to younger music fans and performers. High school bands hold release parties here, and touring underground acts appreciate playing to audiences who are there specifically for the music rather than the bar scene.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Address:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kirks'+Grocery\/@45.7792936,-108.506166,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x53487b31450414c9:0xf1608af3803a600f!8m2!3d45.7792936!4d-108.506166!16s%2Fg%2F11cs2hjjlj?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2920 Minnesota Ave.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730939f3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"730939f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21efe87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21efe87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW84631607 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84631607 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Craft Local: Showcasing Montana&#8217;s Homegrown Talent<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84631607 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53657dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53657dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Craft Local focuses intensely on nurturing homegrown Montana talent. Located in the heart of downtown, this combination bar, art gallery, and performance venue maintains a steadfast commitment to showcasing local artists exclusively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Craft Local&#8217;s intimate setting\u2014capacity around a hundred people\u2014creates the perfect environment for singer-songwriters and acoustic acts that might get lost in larger venues. Its weekly open mic nights serve as informal auditions, with standout performers often invited back for featured shows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The venue&#8217;s &#8220;Montana Made&#8221; ethos extends beyond music to its bar program, which features exclusively Montana-brewed beers and locally distilled spirits. This comprehensive support of local artisans has created a loyal community that values authentic Montana creativity and provides a crucial platform for artists developing their unique voices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Address:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Craft+Local\/@45.783189,-108.5016729,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x53487b2f93d95a65:0xcde1a6b0e3b9f3de!8m2!3d45.783189!4d-108.5016729!16s%2Fg%2F11g9m5391m?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2501 Montana Ave.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6d4be0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c6d4be0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f80b136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f80b136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW143483905 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143483905 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Thirsty Street Brewing: Where Beer Culture Meets Music Culture<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW143483905 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-397ac8e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"397ac8e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-655cda15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"655cda15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aedd48a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aedd48a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The connection between craft beer and independent music runs deep in many cities, and Billings is no exception. Thirsty Street Brewing Company&#8217;s downtown taproom and its Garage location at the old Taproom have become important incubators for local music, offering regular performance opportunities in casual, accessible environments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The brewery&#8217;s weekly &#8220;Garage Sessions&#8221; have become a staple for acoustic acts looking to reach new audiences, while their larger events showcase full bands. Unlike traditional music venues, the brewery setting attracts patrons who might not ordinarily seek out live music but find themselves becoming fans after experiencing performances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These brewery venues often serve as entry points to the local music scene, with patrons discovering artists at Thirsty Street before following them to shows at dedicated music venues like The Pub Station or Kirk&#8217;s Grocery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Address:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Thirsty+Street+Brewing+Co\/@45.7861581,-108.5007546,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x53487b36d47ea2bb:0xa7b12bb9928a9f43!8m2!3d45.7861544!4d-108.4981797!16s%2Fg%2F11c3wvr04c?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2123 1st Ave N<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa3d6dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa3d6dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1ae9a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1ae9a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Book your Billings getaway on Whimstay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/vacation-rentals\/Billings--Montana--USA?adultCount=2&amp;bounds=45.7106749,-108.43594,45.851507,-108.709143,45.7106749,-108.709143,45.851507,-108.43594&amp;lat=45.78277689999999&amp;lng=-108.5045938&amp;name=Billings%2C%20MT%2C%20USA&amp;numberOfGuest=2&amp;placeDesc=Billings,-MT,-USA&amp;placeId=ChIJl536iIhvSFMRULV58dRWNTc&amp;placeType=locality&amp;toggleOn=true&amp;zoom=11&amp;isBoundaryVisible=false&amp;isBoundaryAutoRemoved=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc9c121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fc9c121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62fd40f4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"62fd40f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c29d7a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c29d7a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why You Need to Experience Billings&#8217; Music Scene<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0a83b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a0a83b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-music-venues-in-Billings-1024x648.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8607\" alt=\"A microphone stand on a music venue stage.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-music-venues-in-Billings-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-music-venues-in-Billings-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-music-venues-in-Billings-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-music-venues-in-Billings-1536x972.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.whimstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-music-venues-in-Billings.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5bee3e elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e5bee3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes Billings&#8217; music scene so cool is the collaborative spirit between these venues. Rather than viewing each other as competition, they function as complementary parts of a musical ecosystem, with musicians often developing at smaller venues before graduating to larger stages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For visitors to Montana&#8217;s largest city, these indie venues offer something that can&#8217;t be found at larger concert halls or tourist attractions\u2014an authentic glimpse into the soul of modern Billings through its music. Whether you&#8217;re catching a nationally touring act at The Pub Station, discovering experimental sounds at Kirk&#8217;s Grocery, experiencing purely local talent at Craft Local, or enjoying a Montana-brewed beer alongside live music at Thirsty Street, you&#8217;ll witness the genuine cultural renaissance that makes Billings a mandatory stop for music lovers exploring the Mountain West.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7425e1dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7425e1dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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