In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

Funk, Rhythm & Blues and Rock

Tsunami Funk is known to bring a party with them wherever they perform their high-energy funk-based shows! Consisting of Luke Flansburg on lead vocals and guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Nathan Anderson on guitar, David Charles on keyboard, and Isaiah Morales on Drums, Tsunami Funk features some of Montana’s best professional musicians. Playing tunes from artists like Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Earth Wind & Fire, and many more, Tsunami Funk plays music that usually makes everyone want to get up and dance and have been dazzling audiences in Southwest Montana for close to twenty years. 

This show marks Tsunami Funk’s first stop at the Shane Center and we know they’ll bring the kind of uptempo dancing music we’re hearing our patrons love. Get here early for this one and grab a spot close to the dance floor!

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by:
Livingston Healthcare and Marcia McCrum — In Memory of Bliss McCrum.

In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

Texas Country/Americana

Colorado-based songwriter/performer, Bo DePeña, has developed a reputation as a consummate working musician. Over the years, his high-energy shows have generated a loyal fan base around the mountain west, and it’s clear to see why fans of the country music tradition embrace his songs. From Texas to Colorado to South Dakota to Montana, Bo’s music can be heard at bars, breweries, rodeos, honky tonks, and beyond. Bo has shared stages with artists such as William Clark Green, Chris Knight, Dale Watson, William Michael Morgan, Ned LeDoux, and Colter Wall. His lyrical content is often universal, evoking memories of past lives, lost loves, and a longing for home. This explains why his followers are an eclectic bunch, encompassing many backgrounds, tastes, and persuasions. If you are a fan of good stories, good tunes, and good vibes, you won’t want to miss a Bo DePeña show.

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by:
Livingston Healthcare and Marcia McCrum — In Memory of Bliss McCrum.

Join us for an extraordinary evening of world-class music. This rare, one-night-only event brings together legendary composer and pianist Dave Grusin, award-winning guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson, and acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Audrey Hall for an evening of unforgettable performances.

Proceeds will benefit Catalyst for Change and the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts,organizations dedicated to mental health advocacy and community engagement.

An Evening With is generously sponsored by US Bank.

In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

Real Montana Country Music

WWW.Twang is Southwest Montana’s premiere Country Band. They play both kinds of music. Country AND Western! There will be a dance floor and it will be full – this talented group of performers – Buck Buchanan on guitar and vocals, Marcus Engstrom, the Telecaster King on electric guitar, Mike Gillan on drum kits keeping it all percolating along, Russ Olsen on bass and vocals and Mike Parsons on fiddle and vocals. Polish your boots for this one, it promises to be a great night!

This will be Twang’s second trip to the Shane and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate a holiday than with these fellows. Bring your company and Twang will keep them dancing!

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by:
Livingston Healthcare and Marcia McCrum — In Memory of Bliss McCrum.

In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

Acoustic Americana

The Two Tracks are 2022 & 2024 Wyoming Arts Council Performing Arts Fellowship Winners. Husband and wife Julie and Dave Huebner write songs that traverse the male and female perspective with emotional and natural images of rural American life. The band cares about lyrics, story, and the power of the song, and every arrangement is designed to fully highlight that direct connection between the song and the listener.

All seasoned musicians and good friends, The Two Tracks have knit their passions into a tight band family, and it comes across in their albums and on stage. Four-part harmonies are what really spark The Two Tracks’ sound, alongside Dave's cello and a tight rhythm section (Julie-guitar, Taylor Phillips-bass, Fernando Serna- drums). 

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by:
Livingston Healthcare and Marcia McCrum — In Memory of Bliss McCrum.

In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

New Orleans Swampy Funk/R&B

Swamp Dawg is the all time crowd favorite band at the Shane Center Summer Concert Series - this will be their fourth return to the stage - we can’t imagine doing a summer schedule without having their fun, New Orleans style funk music for your enjoyment. Attendees can expect to dance to “swampy” Southern Soul music with some new band members to continue the multicultural rhythmic explosion of funk, rhythm and blues, second line New Orleans classics and more. 

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by:
Livingston Healthcare and Marcia McCrum — In Memory of Bliss McCrum.

In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

Montana Bluegrass Quintet

Release the Squirrels is a shiny new bluegrass quintet, pushing the boundaries of the traditional bluegrass cage.  Hailing from the valleys of Western Montana, the five group members each bring a unique perspective to the band, creating a cohesive and dynamic voice.  From danceable old-time original compositions to artful covers of modern songs, the Squirrels have a broad repertoire that appeals to every audience.

The Squirrels might be spotted rattling cages at Bluegrass Festivals, mountain venues, breweries, and private events across Montana and around the region, and this is their first stop at the Shane Center Pavilion.

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by:
Livingston Healthcare and Marcia McCrum — In Memory of Bliss McCrum.

In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.

Eclectic Roots Americana

Tom Catmull is a word enthusiast. They are the larger part of what makes his world go round. He’s spent the last twenty-five years in his adopted hometown of Missoula, MT presenting words in ways to make them as alluring as possible to people who crave such things. The tricks useful to achieving this feat include infectious melody, thoughtful arrangement, storytelling, some finger picking and a clean shirt. The last couple of decades have included seven full length albums, a few television appearances (Montana PBS 11th and Grant), a hundred theaters performances (The Wilma, The Rex, The Roxy, The Dennison, etc), dozens of festivals, countless honkytonks and two ridiculously fun national anthems. He’s been the supporting act for Robert Earl Keen, Charlie Musselwhite, Junior Brown, Asleep at the Wheel and a dozen others. 

Tom and his terrific trio blew our minds in 2024 and we invited him back before he started his second set. Tom’s clever and catchy tunes will delight you - great melodies and stories - the perfect summer night music.

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by:
Livingston Healthcare and Marcia McCrum — In Memory of Bliss McCrum.

Mark your calendars for a night of dancing, dinner, and the announcement of our 2026 season!

One Love Livingston, a world music concert promoting harmony. This special event at the Shane Lalani Center seeks to promote understanding and celebrate cultural diversity through music. Featuring Mighty Mystic and the Hard Roots Movement, as part of their “Walk Tall” Summer release tour on VP Records. Originally from Jamaica, Mighty Mystic is one of the most exciting reggae artists performing today, with an authentic sound that honors the music's origins, while adding a hard rock feel with impressive lead guitars, hard-hitting lyrics, and deep bass lines. Internationally known for his skill and genre blending, this is a one time opportunity not to be missed!

Also performing, Sean Devine and the Stars of Anguila. Local singer-songwriter Sean Devine, traveled to Anguilla in winter 2023, where he met legendary musician Bankie Banx. This encounter led to the creation of his new EP, "Die Happy," recorded at Anguilla Music Academy with Bankie’s band. The album features a blend of Montana songwriting and Caribbean rhythms, highlighted by the uplifting single "Grow Up Beautiful" and the title track featuring Jamaican artist Mighty Mystic. Talented musicians Dennis Warrington and Jaiden Fleming, from the recording band, will be joining Devine for this performance.

An authentic, unique world music event in the heart of Livingston.

Generously supported by Pine Creek Lodge

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Soul/Blues

John Roberts’ Soul Skillet is a vibrant, vocal-led soul and blues project that fuses the rich sounds of traditional Soul, NeoSoul, Blues and Jazz, creating a musical experience that resonates with all audiences. Led by Roberts (songwriter, lead vocalist and B3 organist) the band is known for its energetic performances, heartfelt lyrics, and original compositions that draw inspiration from legendary artists. Experienced with a professional music career that started in Los Angeles, Roberts was able to tour, perform and record with Soul and Gospel music icons like Bobby Womack, Chaka Khan, Beverly Crawford, Booker T, Kirk Franklin, Al Green, The Temptations, The O'jays and more. Inspiration for Soul Skillet is pulled from these real-life experiences.

Formed in 2024, Soul Skillet consists of a talented rhythm section and dynamic horn

players, each musician bringing their unique influences and styles to the table. The dynamic sound is characterized by soulful melodies, deep pocket, and powerful instrumental solos, creating a rich tapestry of sound that captivates listeners, both live and on the debut recording, “The Last Thing I Do”.

John Roberts fell in love with blues and soul music as a young teenager while growing up in North Central Montana. Garnering records of Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Willie Dixon,

Professor Longhair and more, Roberts spent many hours at the piano singing and learning this music by ear. This nostalgia was the impetus to begin the band Soul Skillet, which he leads from the B3 organ.

Roberts has performed in all 50 of the United States and internationally on 6 continents:

Mexico, South America, Israel, Cuba, India, Asia, Europe, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Australia and Africa. Notable venues include the Lincoln Center in New York, Pantages Theatre, Kodak Theatre, Roskilde, House of Blues, Blue Note, Apollo and Apollo London. Tours include; John Roberts y Pan Blanco (Afro-Latin Soul), Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca (Congolese/Cuban), Bobby Womack (Soul), Los Pinguos (Argentina), The Temptations, Chaka Khan, The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, and more. Other performances and recordings include multiple Grammy and Emmy Award Shows, Chris Botti, LA Philharmonic, Feist, Sting, Dr. Dre, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Fallout Boy, Burt Bacharach, Bill Holman, The Ojays, Jill Scott, Christina Aguilera, The Today Show, NPR, PBS and Disney.

Sponsored by Walter & Regina Wunsch, SPECTEC TIC

Join us for an unforgettable performance that brings together the exceptional music programs of Montana State University and the University of Montana. Return for a dynamic instrumental concert, where faculty and students from both schools unite to present a rich and diverse program. Don’t miss this special event that celebrates the shared musical excellence of our state's top universities!

Sponsored by Marilyn Clotz & MaryAnn Bearden, Carol Glenn & Sal Lalani, and Key Property Montana

Livingston’s first ever Bluegrass Festival! Youth 13 and under get in free.

Nick Dumas and Branchline | 6PM

One of the top emerging artists in bluegrass, 2016 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year Award for the tune “Fireball.” Nick also appeared on the 2018 Compass Records band release “Rivers And Roads” that won two IBMA awards (one for Album of the Year) and a GRAMMY nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. Nick Dumas and his band, Branchline, consists of a group of Nick Dumas on lead vocals and mandolin, IBMA Momentum Award winning Carley Arrowood on Fiddle and vocals, Daniel Thrailkill on guitar and vocals, Will McSeveney on banjo, and Jed Cordwell on bass.

Stillhouse Junkies | 8PM 

Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), and Matt Thomas (bass). International Bluegrass Music Association's Momentum Band of the Year award.

Sponsored by Walter & Regina Wunsch, SPECTEC TIC, and Home2 Suites by Hilton.

Livingston’s first ever Bluegrass Festival! Youth 13 and under get in free.

Flatpicking Guitar Contest | 1PM

Benson’s Landing String Band | 4PM

Beloved hometown heroes. A six piece string band with a lively sound that will get the audience dancing. Featuring: Todd Wester, bass, vocals, Jenny Stringer, dulcimer, vocals, Jim Earl, fiddle, vocals, Jason Moreland, guitar, vocals, Pete Grady, banjo, vocals, Andrew Guevara, mandolin, vocals. They play a mix of bluegrass, country, folk, and Americana. Revering the masters of all those genres, and they aspire to deliver vocal melodies, harmonies, and instrumentals that do justice to the history of the music. This band is, above all else, a family. Creating together, authentic music and good times.

Bridger Creek Boys | 5:30PM

This popular band formed out of chance meetings at Bozeman area bluegrass jams in 2005.  Matt Broughton and Jim Dungan remain from the birth of the Bridger Creek Boys, and Scott Stebbins joined the band in 2009.  Together the guys have played +1600 shows.  From festival stages to fireside singalongs, the music has taken the band to some fabulous events. This will be their first performance at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts. 

Top Three Final Flatpicking Guitar Contestants Perform | 7:00PM

Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band | 8PM

A Shane Center Presents favorite returns! Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band plays a unique mix of bluegrass, Dawg (David Grisman music), jazz, and modern originals. Brothers Miles and Teo Quale are joined by bassist Andrew Osborn and 2023 National Flatpick Guitar Champion Ian Ly, all outstanding musicians of the vibrant California bluegrass scene. Founded in 2016 as a Duo band, Miles and Teo formed the bluegrass band in 2017 and since then, they have continued to make waves in the world of bluegrass and acoustic music. In 2024, the bluegrass band celebrated their debut at the Grand Ole Opry; and in 2023, they received the International Bluegrass Music Association's Momentum Band of the Year award.

Sponsored by Walter & Regina Wunsch, SPECTEC TIC, and Home2 Suites by Hilton.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Thursday performances are pay what you want.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo is held captive by the cruel archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. After he escapes for the day to experience the Festival of Fools, he meets the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. When Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma, it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Sponsored by Foodworks and Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Neo Celtic

Irish born (county Galway) Multi Instrumentalist/ Singer Songwriter Gabriel Donohue is based in Philadelphia. He performs mostly on guitar and piano but also plays many more instruments from bouzouki/mandolin to irish and exotic percussion.

Gabriel performs throughout the US and worldwide, solo and along with a cadre of top flight musicians. In 1999 he began to tour with Irish music legends The Chieftains and added guitar, piano and voice to their live performances  in Spain, France, Norway, Denmark, Italy, UK and many tours of the USA. He has performed five times at New York's Carnegie Hall. He toured for X years with Cherish the Ladies.  He has recorded with the Boston Pops, Eileen Ivers, Joanie Madden, James Keane, Sean Quinn, Brian Conway, John Whelan, Karen Mal, Aoife Clancy, and Liam Clancy.

The lists of artists he has collaborated with, is a who's who of the top musicians in the acoustic and celtic music field. He performed with Michael Flatley at the National Heritage Awards in Washington DC. And played with Eileen Ivers at the Clinton White House entertaining Irish and American dignitaries and signers of the Good Friday peace accords.

Vonnie Quinn was born in the 1980s in County Limerick, Ireland, and is a television and radio host, as well as an accomplished journalist and musician. Quinn is primarily known as the host of the show “Bloomberg Markets: Americas” and “Bloomberg Markets: European Close” broadcast on New York’s Bloomberg TV. Her career has been active since 2006.

Before venturing into the world of journalism and television, Vonnie had a passion for music – she learned to play violin at a young age, and attended The Limerick School of Music. As a proof of her talent and skill with the violin, during her teenage years Vonnie played with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, however, towards the end of her high school education, Quinn developed an interest towards journalism, and so after she matriculated, she enrolled at the National University of Ireland where she studied Journalism. Wishing to continue her education abroad, she applied for the National University of Ireland Travelling Studentship scholarship, which she was awarded, and got the opportunity to study at Oxford University and Columbia University. Quinn decided to continue her studies at New York’s Columbia University.

Sponsored by Walter & Regina Wunsch, SPECTEC TIC

One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.

Sponsored by Kirk Michels and Conleys Books & Music

One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.

Sponsored by Kirk Michels and Conleys Books & Music

One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.

Sponsored by Kirk Michels and Conleys Books & Music

One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.

Tickets for Thursday performances are pay what you want.

Sponsored by Kirk Michels and Conleys Books & Music

One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.

Sponsored by Kirk Michels and Conleys Books & Music

One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.

Sponsored by Kirk Michels and Conleys Books & Music

One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.

Sponsored by Kirk Michels and Conleys Books & Music