The Montana Brewing Company hosts the next Alive After 5 on Thursday, June 29th below Skypoint (2nd Ave N & N Broadway). El Wencho, a Bozeman based duo, will play live music on from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
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.
“If you haven’t seen El Wencho perform, an El Wencho Alive After 5 show is a must see. Josh and John are so great to work with and the two really put on a fun show that draws a crowd. I mean, who doesn’t think it’s awesome that they sometimes play bongos and they wrote a song about sugar beets?”
Lindsay Richardson, Community Engagement and Events Director with the Downtown Billings Alliance.
This year’s 20th Anniversary of Alive After 5 is presented by The Downtown Billings Alliance (DBA) and Valley Credit Union. The Montana Brewing Company has been an Alive After 5 host location since its inception in 2003.
The all ages weekly summer concert series takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 8 to August 3. Special additions for the June 29th event include the Downtown Billings 360 video booth powered by 406 Memories and the Pink Patties food truck.
Admission
Admission for each Alive After 5 is free to the public, however, those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $2 wristband at one of the Purple DBA tents at the event.
The V.I.P. Area
A special tented V.I.P. area with seating options, tables, free ice-cold water, and easy access to one of the event bar locations. Only twenty, $10 V.I.P wristbands are available for purchase each week. To purchase a V.I.P. Wristband ahead of time you can call (406-294-5060) or visit the DBA office (116 N. 29th Street) Monday through Wednesday 9am to 4pm. All remaining V.I.P. wristbands will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis each Thursday on-site directly at the week’s Alive After 5 V.I.P. area.
Who Makes Alive After 5 possible?
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by our team at the downtown Business Improvement District (B.I.D.). Valley Credit Union has been the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series since 2019. Supporting sponsors include TDS Fiber, MariMint, Alpha Overhead Door, B-Town Vapes & Glass, Hensel Law, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, ESPN 910, and Earth First Aid. Each series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the line-up.
