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fish tale Back in 1998 or so, I found myself in the middle of Alice Cooper’s Phoenix bar, marching in a Mardi Gras-style processional to the tribal rhythms of Leftover Salmon. There were elaborate masks and flying beads and super-sized cups of beers and whirling dervishes and too many people for even the most forgiving fire marshal and it was such a scene that, before the show ended, I ended up having to help a claustrophobic friend to calmer confines and a super-sized cup of ice water. On the way home, I remember stepping over at least two different passed-out revelers from the show; they were still wearing their beads.
Photo courtesy of Alicia J. Rose
A lot has changed since that night in the desert, but Leftover Salmon continues to do its thing. There’s still Vince Herman on vocals and guitar, and Drew Emmitt
WHO: Leftover Salmon WHEN: Wed., Feb. 13, 9 PM WHERE: Wilma Theatre HOW MUCH: $21 at ticketweb.com
on vocals, guitar, fiddle and mandolin—the band’s two surviving original members since 1989—and still throngs of sweaty LOS devotees cramming venues to hear the band’s signature “polyethnic Cajun slamgrass.” Missoula has a soft spot for venerable jam bands like this one, and the feeling must be mutual. Leftover Salmon, which headlined the River City Roots Festival in 2011, kicks off its 30-date winter tour at the historic Wilma Theatre. There may not be a Mardi Gras-style processional into the theater’s lobby, but the energy from both the stage and the crowd should be similar to … well, how it’s always been for this band. Just watch your step on the way home. —Skylar Browning
and tunes are played by local faves such as John Floridis, the Blue Mountain Music Makers, Black Tie Quartet and many more. 10–4 PM. Free to gander. Kids 3 to 5 years of age and their parents are welcome to scope out the fun palace of flips
and dancing that is the Roots Preschool and Kindergarten Open House at the Roots Sports & Learning Center, 216 Commerce St., home of Bitterroot Gymnastics, Roots Preschool, Roots Dance Studio. Try a free trial class. 10–1 PM. Free.
Spend reality with your man on Feb 14.
Live out your fantasy on Feb 15! Male Amateur Lap Dances Available. 5$ cover. 21+. $20 sign-up fee Doors at 6 pm. 9 PM Main Event.
Loretta Vizzutti returns for Artist Trading Cards at Living Art of Montana. Create miniature works of art to trade. For anyone facing illness and loss, including care providers and family members. 725 W. Alder St. #17 (Warehouse Mall). 10:30– 12:30 PM. Free. Visit livingartofmontana.org or call 549-5329. Never fear lovers of fresh, local vittles, the Heirloom Winter Market at the Missoula County Fairgrounds in the Floriculture Building offers you remedies of local produce, meat, baked goods, jam, honey and so much more. 11 AM–2 PM. Grab your best cardigan and check out Won’t You Be My Neighbor? a Mr. Rogers Tribute led by Jeff Medley on vocals, Josh Farmer on piano and the art of Jack Metcalf. These dudes are doing a note-for-note cover of the album. Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. 2 PM. $10/$5 for 18 and under. Dudes, welcome in the Year of the Water Snake at the Chinese New Year Party at Mountain Sage Acupuncture, 725 W. Alder St. Ste. 1. Refreshments, door prizes and a musical performance of the Chinese GuZheng by Aaron Jennings. 2–5 PM. Free.
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