Mihali

Please join us for Mihali on Wednesday, August 27th in the Pub Station Taproom.

ABOUT MIHALI

For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music, the Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world.

His 2022 record, Effection [released via Ineffable Records], was a ten-track body of work that intertwines reggae spirit, fluid soundscape architecture, and invigorating mantras meant to be chanted aloud in a packed venue. With support from reggae and roots rock mainstays like Iration, Chadwick Stokes (of Dispatch), The Movement, The Elovaters, Jacob Hemphill (of SOJA), and Iya Terra, Effection effectively brought Mihali into the reggae spotlight, landing him on tour with SOJA and G. Love & Special Sauce in 2024.

Continually growing and transforming with his music, Mihali is now ready to release his 3rd studio record, Before The Dream [Expected May 2, 2025 via Ineffable Records], a 14-track journey that delves into his personal psyche and delivers messages about life and vibes meant for a day on the beach or a smoke sesh with friends. Before The Dream once again features numerous huge names in the worlds of reggae, rock and pop music including Little Stranger, Tropidelic, Lily Fangz, G. Love, Brett Dennen, Andy Frasco, Seven Suns, Satsang, and Moon Taxi, who’s guitarist/producer Spencer Thomson also produced the record (alongside contributions from DENM and Aurorawave’s Nathan Feinstein).

With a constant touring schedule and new music rolling out on a monthly basis – with more sure to come even after his new record – Mihali continues to expand his reach, touching the hearts and souls of anyone who takes the time to listen.

Southall- Six String Sorrow Tour

Please join us for SOUTHALL on Thursday, September 11th in the Pub Station Taproom.

ABOUT SOUTHALL

Read Southall can sure turn a phrase. “This record is the gasoline for the love machine,” he says of his band’s new album, the exhilarating and self-titled Southall. The proud Oklahoma workingman isn’t exaggerating. The record sparks and burns with 11 crank-it-up songs that expertly combine country, rock & roll, and the dust and grit of the band’s native Red Dirt scene.

But there are also glimpses of hard rock and metal, along with easygoing back-porch vibes, the result of a drastic change in the way the group formerly known as the Read Southall Band now makes music: Every member of Southall brings lyrics, melodies, and even full songs to the table. “It’s the colors of different people with different influences making music,” Southall says. “I’ve always been confident in the talents and abilities of the guys onstage with me, and I want our fans to see and hear that too. That’s why we changed our name to Southall.”

Colby Acuff

Please join us for Colby Acuff on Saturday, September 13th in the Pub Station Ballroom.

ABOUT COLBY ACUFF

A fourth generation Idaho native with a rugged spirit true to his mountain home, Colby Acuff’s unbridled style is one the Boston Globe heralds as “a superb, through going country sound,” with All Country News surmising “Colby Acuff is not just a rising star—he’s a bona fide storytelling powerhouse.” Following a string of lauded independent releases, plus his major label debut, Acuff now offers American Son, a poetic, deeply personal project that holds a mirror to humanity and asks us all to take a hard look. More than political or philosophical, Acuff bores into the soul sickness, mental health crises and evaporating natural resources and opportunities for average Americans just getting by. Working with producer/engineer Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Brandi Carlile), Acuff created a robust, acoustic-forward power punch that packs a force as ambient as it is unvarnished. “If you make me break it down, I think it’s four different pillars,” he says. “It’s the state of the union and humanity. It’s mental health. But it’s also hope and love. You can’t dive too deep into the darkness without those two things, or you’ll never get out.” Having toured with the likes of Luke Combs, Charles Wesley Godwin, 49 Winchester, Midland, Whiskey Myers, Flatland Cavalry, and more, Acuff is embarking on a headline tour of his own in 2025 playing shows all across the country.

We’ll See you at Downtown Billings’ 20th Annual HarvestFest, Oct 12.

Our 2 0th Annual HarvestFest takes place Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This free Autumn festival brings life to the downtown streets below Skypoint. With one hundred vendors, this festival is rich in diversity of arts and crafts, face painting, balloon creations, activities, fall mums, an Oktoberfest Beer Garden, lots of baked goodies, and the season’s final offerings of fresh produce.

Something for everyone to enjoy

This festival offers you a chance to support our local downtown businesses and various local nonprofits. The Billings Heights Lions Club are kicking the day off with their annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the 29th Street Art Alley. All festival goers are invited to stop by the Yellowstone Valley Boys & Girls Ranch booth (#125) to see what creative scarecrows they created for the 4th annual Upcycled Scarecrow Competition. Cast your vote to help select the winners. MariMint is this year’s sponsor of the Hi-Strikers located near the purple information tent at Skypoint, proceeds help the Business Improvement District (BID) raise funds for downtown’s annual Flower Basket Program.

We invite all families with young kiddos to come visit the Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum Kids Zone. This year’s Kids Zone is more awesome than ever and includes a Halloween jump house, climbing wall, and free kid-friendly activity or craft (while supplies last).

Live entertainment at Skypoint

Live entertainment is scheduled at Skypoint at N. Broadway and 2nd Avenue N. for the festival attendees to enjoy.

SKYPOINT ENTERTAINMENT

10 am Harmonies from Big Sky Chorus
11 am Dancers from Greater Heights School of Dance
12 pm Magic City Montana Witch Dancers
3 pm TDS Fiber, Painted Pumpkin Contest Winners!

the beer garden

Our presenting sponsor, Montana Brewing Company, brings an Oktoberfest Beer Garden to life on North Broadway in front of their restaurant offering over 10 seasonal and pumpkin beers on tap. The Beer Garden includes tables, chairs, and cornhole for all to enjoy.

Don’t miss the annual Stein Hoisting Contest at noon. It is open to adults over twenty-one years of age and takes place right in the center of the Beer Garden on N. Broadway.

Our Sponsors & Supporters

We are so thankful for the support of all our event sponsors: Montana Brewing Company, TDS Fiber, MariMint, Valley Credit Union, Visit Billings, My Classic Hits 105.9, Planet 106.7, 98.1 KBEAR, 94.1 KSKY, ESPN 910, and The Zone 96.3. With support from Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum, Montana Premier Entertainment, and B illings Best Balloons.

Please consider supporting the businesses and organizations who support our efforts.

Downtown prepares for the 19th Annual HarvestFest

Our 19th Annual HarvestFest fall vendor street festival takes place Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This free community festival fills our downtown streets below Skypoint with more than one hundred vendors rich in diversity; arts and crafts, face painting, balloon creations, activities, fall mums, Montana Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest Beer Garden, lots of baked goodies, and the season’s final offerings of fresh produce from both the Golden Valley Colony & Mountain View Colony Produce.

so many ways to enjoy the day

support local nonprofits

You have numerous opportunities to support local nonprofits in the festival while enjoying your day. The Billings Heights Lions Club will be serving Walking Tacos in the 29th Street Alley for their fundraiser and the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools are raffling off a Chevy SUV for their annual fundraiser. Valley Credit Union sponsored the two Hi-Strikers we’ll have near the purple information tent at Skypoint, test your strength, to help our Business Improvement District (BID) raise funds for public art & downtown beautification projects. And once again all festival goers are invited to stop by the Yellowstone Valley Boys & Girls Ranch booth to see what creative scarecrows they created for the 3rd annual Yellowstone Valley Boys & Girls Ranch Upcycled Scarecrow Contest. Cast your vote to help select the winners. And don’t forget, all families with young kiddos in tow are invited to visit the Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum Kids Zone to participate in their free kid-friendly activity or craft (while supplies last).

Live entertainment at Skypoint

Live entertainment, lead by Emcee Justin Hutchinson, is scheduled at Skypoint at N. Broadway and 2nd Avenue N. for the festival attendees to enjoy.

SKYPOINT ENTERTAINMENT

11 am Dancers from Greater Heights School of Dance
12 pm Magic City Montana Witch Dancers
1 pm Harmonies from Big Sky Chorus
2 pm Musician & Performing Artist, Juliette Angleo

the Oktoberfest beer garden

Our festival co-host, Montana Brewing Company, bring an Oktoberfest Beer Garden to life each year on North Broadway in front of their restaurant. They serve over 10 seasonal and pumpkin beers on tap. The Beer Garden includes tables, chairs, and cornhole for all to enjoy. College football fans will delight at the TDS Fiber van as they stream college football in the Beer Garden all day.

Don’t miss the Montana Brewing Co. annual Stein Hoisting contest at noon. It is open to adults over twenty-one years of age and takes place right in the center of the Beer Garden on N. Broadway.