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Alive After 5: El Wencho (Hooligan’s Sports Bar at Skypoint)
July 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free – $3
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After 5 series is presented by The Downtown Billings Association (DBA) and Valley Credit Union and is downtown’s most anticipated summer concert series. the 2024 season of Alive After 5 runs Thursday evenings, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 to July 25, 2024. The outdoor concerts occur weekly at different downtown locations (except the week of July 4th).
- Admission: Admission is free to the public, however, those 21 and older, wishing to consume alcohol will need to purchase a wristband for $3.
- The V.I.P. Experience: [SOLD OUT for June 27] Twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands are available each week, and can be purchased before 12:00 pm each Thursday, either in person at the DBA’s office located at 102 N. 29th St. or by calling the DBA office at (406) 294-5060. The V.I.P. area offers a shaded space for you to cool off, hang out, and enjoy the show. The V.I.P. The area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage.
The revenue generated through the wristband sales at each Alive After 5 helps sustain the coordination and facilitation of downtown beautification projects, public art projects, and other DBA community-centric events throughout the year.
The July 11 concert details
- Location: Outside under Skypoint, with host Hooligan’s Sports Bar, 109 N. Broadway
- Band: El Wencho
About the band: El Wencho, is a powerhouse duo with a big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms. Their authentic music is an eclectic fusion of genres that draws on sonic elements from red dirt rock, blues, country, Americana and polyrhythmic Latin percussion. Josh and John are supremely talented musicians and entertainers. Together they form an authentic and charismatic duo that expertly connects with the audience and delivers an engaging and highly addictive musical experience.
The Complete 2024 Alive After 5 Series Line-up
- June 6, Zech Peabody Band and Kalyn Beasley & The Honky Tonk Arcade at The Pub Station
- June 13, Counting Coup at Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill
- June 20, Arterial Drive at Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
- June 27, Repeat Offenders at Montana Brewing Co. (at Skypoint)
- July 11, El Wencho at Hooligan’s Sports Bar (at Skypoint)
- July 18, The Hellroaring at The Monte
- July 25, The Love Darts at Kirks’ Grocery
The locations and series entertainment line-up changes annually and ranges from local and regional favorites to nationally touring bands.
Sign up to volunteer to help. We need volunteers to help wristband and greet attendees at each of the Alive After 5 events. Volunteer shifts are 2 hours each (start at 4:30pm or 6:00pm) and include a free beverage & food voucher to use within the event and a free $3 wristband (for volunteers over 21 years old) so you can enjoy a drink should you wish to.
THANK OUR SPONSORS: Support Those who Support Us
The 2024 season was sponsored by Valley Credit Union, Hensel Law, Mari Mint, The Best Western Clocktower Inn, Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery, and Desert Mountain Broadcasting Radio group (Planet 106.7, Classic Hits, My 105.9, 98.1 KBEAR, 94.1 KSKY, 910 ESPN, The Zone 96.3).
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