Speaking of upcoming releases, Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold comes out the week after. He’s also appearing on the same day he releases his new album Little Songs, so be there. Don’t miss it for swanky dinner plans in Whitefish. His appearance at Under The Big Sky is one of a very few live appearances all year. Food and beverages are of course pricey, but there are some great local food vendors worth savoring.Ĭolter Wall just does not tour these days. There is a real, actual rodeo that transpires by the Big Mountain Stage. Beautiful mountains are off in the distance. There is a train track running through the site, as well as a creek in front of the Big Mountain Stage. It’s even better if they’re exposed to national fans.Īlong with the talent on the stage, the setting of the Under The Big Sky Fest is a feature itself. There’s a reason these local bands are getting big opportunities on big stages. Izaak Opatz is based out of nearby Missoula. So are Jamie Wyman and the Helnore Highwater Band. Friday opener Archertown was formed in New York, came to prominence in Nashville, but is actually from Whitefish. But one of the cool things about Under The Big Sky Fest is it doesn’t just book big names and ignore the local talent. Yes, these are LONG days, and there are other things to do while visiting Whitefish. You may not be able to see them all, but you’ll be thankful if you catch a couple of them and find your next favorite artist. Drayton Farley on Friday, Kat Hasty and The Local Honeys on Saturday, and Colby Acuff and Christina Vane on Sunday all are the future of country/roots music, and are performers that come highly acclaimed from Saving Country Music. Even the early acts would be late afternoon performers or headliners at other festivals. One of the great things about Under The Big Sky Fest is there isn’t a bad act on the roster. Make Sure To Take The Time To Discover Something New They’re harder to trek through, but less congested, and shady. *HINT – If you really have to make it between the stages quickly, there are some shortcut paths through the woods to the side of the main path between the two stages. For the big acts, if you want to be right up front, you better duck out of the show before early so you don’t have to fight through the crowd. But if you’re practical with your plans, you can see a lot of great stuff.įigure out when you want to transition between stages so that way you cut down on walking back and forth. With two stages about a 1/4 mile away, and the additional obstacles of a huge hill in between, tens of thousands of other fans clogging up the pathways, and a moat full of rabid raccoons (not really, but might as well be), you’re just not going to catch all of the acts on your wish list by rushing back and forth. You’re Not Going To Be Able To See EverythingĪnd don’t try, unless you’re crazy. You’re also at 3,000 ft., so skin burns quicker. The whether is not supposed to be super hot like in previous years until Sunday, but be prepared. Bring a reusable cup or bottle for water from the numerous refill stations. Don’t anticipate you can fetch things from you car or from town. Plan out designated places and times to meet up with friends. Cell phone coverage on the site can get extremely spotty to non existent as the festival site fills up through the day.
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