Arts-Entertainment
The SOCS (Summer Outdoor Concert Series) at The Shane Center keeps bringing terrific music every Thursday night in June and July to the Henry Blake Pavilion. Thursday, June 24th brings a new artist to the stage, Texas Country/Americana artist Bo De Peña. 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 Bo’s and his talented trio in concert.
www.Twang comes back to the Pavilion stage to help celebrate the holiday weekend on Thursday, July 3rd. 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.
SOCS concerts take place, free of charge, from 5 – 8 pm. There are food trucks and libations for all ages. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring chairs. There are a few tables near the food trucks for patrons while enjoying their dinner. Sponsors include: Livingston HealthCare, Marcia McCrum in Memory of Bliss McCrum, and the Yellowstone Valley Lodge & Grill, and booking partners at Mighty Fine Time- John and Joanne Lowell.
Bike parking is available onsite, and additional car parking is available at the Lincoln School at 215 E. Lewis. The Shane Center is located at 415 E. Lewis. For more information on the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, please visit www.theshanecenter.org.