Sunday, July 12 // Door at 6:30 PM // Show at 7 PM // $12 // $15 GA + Dance Lesson // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Dance lessons with Lindy Hop begin at 6:30 Louie and Kimberlee are founding members of Montana’s hottest Texas swing band Western Union, with bandmates David Horgan and Beth Lo from one of Montana’s most renowned jazz and R&B bands-the Big Sky Mudflaps. They have the distinction of being the only Montana band to play at the Montana Folk Festival (July 2016) in addition to opening for Marty Stewart (Sept 2015) and Colorado’s renowned Hot Rize (July 2015). Where jazz meets country, Western Union is Montana’s favorite “countrypolitan” western swing band, specializing in classic Texas Swing & Honky Tonk music. With electric and acoustic guitars, standup bass, pedal steel guitar, and drums – plus sharp-as-a-tack lead vocals and vocal harmonies — Western Union delivers the true-blue sound of grassroots America. All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Listen
Western Union
Western Union Swing Band is a Texas swing band performing in and around Missoula, Montana. Featuring founding members Louie and Kimberlee alongside David Horgan and Beth Lo, the group specializes in classic Texas swing and honky-tonk, where jazz meets country. The band played the Montana Folk Festival in 2016 and has opened for Marty Stewart and Hot Rize.
The Show Room at the Zootown Arts Community Center on West Main. All-ages shows from local and touring acts, plus comedy and community events, at nonprofit prices.