3rd Annual Boots & Beads Art Auction + Indigenous Showcase
Please join us for Triia’s 3rd Annual Boots & Beads Art Auction + Indigenous Showcase at the Pub Station.
This event features live music, comedy, dinner, and auctions.
Triia – Teaching. Reaching. Innovative. Indigenous. Artists., as part of the Native American Development Corporation (NADC), would like to share with you the announcement of our ‘3rd annual Boots & Beads Art Auction & Indigenous Showcase’ to be held in conjunction with Native American Development Corporation’s 15th annual Big Sky Native ECon conference. Boots and Beads brings together Native American entrepreneurs, artists, and business leaders from multiple communities across the country, providing an original networking opportunity.
Enjoy a farm-to-table 3-course dinner, live music from Native American performing artists, and the opportunity to bid on original works of art from a few of our favorite accomplished Native American artists.
Join us July 25 at Kirks’ Grocery on Minnesota Avenue: Final Alive After 5 of the Summer.
Thirsty Street Brewing Company teamed up with the independent art space, Kirks’ Grocery, to host the final Alive After 5 of the 2024 season. The Thursday, July 25th Alive After 5 outdoor event takes place from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Minnesota Avenue between S. 30th St. and S. 29th St..
Some may think this location seems a little atypical for Alive After 5, to those who know the purpose and mission of Kirks’ Grocery, this pairing of performance art and community in an out of the box manner makes a lot of sense.
Kirks’ Grocery, at 2920 Minnesota Avenue, was established in September 2018 by artist/musician Shane de Leon as a contemporary art gallery and performance space dedicated to showcasing art and performers that fall outside of the stereotypical notion of what “Western Art” can be. The gallery resides in the original Kirks’ Grocery location on Minnesota Avenue, a building that had been vacant for years. Their philosophy of giving unusual art a platform extends to the performance space where Kirks’ hosts DIY all ages shows and events featuring everything from spoken word poetry to experimental musical performances and DIY touring musicians along with independent film and documentaries. Kirks’ Grocery is dedicated to building a community cultural scene based around art, music, and poetry modeled off of the many European punk collectives that Shane has performed at and visited over the years.
Specializing in double bass, electric bass and guitar, Parker Brown is a private instructor, songwriter, freelance and studio musician. He may look familiar because he is the lead guitarist in The Hellroaring; the band who just rocked the Alive After 5 stage on July 18th at the Monte. Brown’s music is a blend of Americana, pop, and rock with great vocals and insightful lyrics. Parker Brown brings his musical friends along to wrap up the 2024 Alive After 5 season.
Shane De Leon, founder of Kirks’ Grocery, started Miss Massive Snowflake in 2006 as a solo project. Since, he has performed nearly 800 shows in 15 countries, released six albums, multiple EP’s and singles. The band has grown and expanded with many lineup changes over the years. At the July 25 Alive After 5, Miss Massive Snowflake is Shane de Leon on vocals playing original songs, backed up with some of Billings’s best musicians. They play song-based indie rock.
Admission and Event Details
The 2024 Alive After 5 series is presented by our team at the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) and our presenting sponsor Valley Credit Union. The series’ weekly summer concerts takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 through July 25, 2024.
Alive After 5 is an all ages event and admission is free to the public. Those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $3 wristband at one of the Purple DBA tents at the event.
The revenue generated through Alive After 5 wristband sales fund a number of things for the Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) like the flower baskets, public art projects, landscaping projects, and free community events like the parades, chalk on the walk, and more.
The V.I.P. Experience
Twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands are available now to be purchased for this Alive After 5 event. Community members may either come in person to the DBA’s office located at 102 N. 29th St. or call the DBA office at (406) 294-5060 to purchase V.I.P. wristbands before noon on Thursday. The V.I.P. Area offers a shaded space for you to cool off, hang out, and enjoy the show and includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage.
Who Makes Alive After 5 possible?
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by the our Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include MariMint, Hensel Law, Earth First Aid, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, and ESPN 910. Each of the series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the lineup. This event and all the details can be found at downtownbillings.com.
The Hellroaring make their Alive After 5 debut on July 18 at the Monte
The Monte Bar & Casino host our next Alive After 5 (Thursday, July 18). The outdoor event runs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on N. 29th St. between 1st Ave. N. and Montana Ave. and features local Billings based band, The Hellroaring.
The Monte’s team have been eagerly preparing for their July 18th Alive After 5. Sisters and managing owners, Alison LaFever and Cori LaFever Thelen are excited to feature The Hellroaring this year.
“Similar to our band last year, not only is The Hellroaring an awesome band, but the guys in the band are some of our neighborhood regulars. We love being able to support the musicians that are a part of our Monte community”
Alison lafever, managing owner of the monte
It is really fun to be a part of Alive After 5 and see and feel the community support of our staff, business, and family.
Cori LaFever Thelen, Managing Owner of the Monte
As a downtown property owner, downtown business owner, and an active member of our Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) board of directors, Cori knows first hand the positive economic and public safety impact the large downtown events like Alive After 5 have on downtown Billings.
Admission and Event Details
The 2024 Alive After 5 series is presented by our team at the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) and our presenting sponsor Valley Credit Union. The series’ weekly summer concerts takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 to July 25, 2024 (with the expectation of Thursday, July 4).
Alive After 5 is an all ages event and admission is free to the public. Those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $3 wristband at one of the Purple DBA tents at the event.
The revenue generated through Alive After 5 wristband sales fund a number of things for the Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) like the flower baskets, public art projects, landscaping projects, and free community events like the parades, chalk on the walk, and more.
The V.I.P. Experience
[7/16 update] The twenty, $10, V.I.P wristbands are SOLD OUT, for this July 18th Alive After 5.
V.I.P. wristbands are purchased in person (at 102 N. 29th St.) or by calling the DBA office at (406) 294-5060 before 12:00 pm Thursday. The V.I.P. area offers a shaded space for you to cool off, hang out, and enjoy the show. The V.I.P. area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage.
meet tHE BAND
The Hellroaring is described as “one of Montana’s liveliest and best live acts”, by Arts and Culture Journalist Jake Iverson (July 2023 Billings Gazette). As a country band, they pursue the classic honky tonk sound, and consist of Nick Kozub (vocal and rhythm guitar), Parker Brown (lead guitar), Mike Leslie (bass), Erik Olson (keys) and Pat Epley (drums). This current array of branded local musicians that make up the band are each busy in their own way, with either solo careers or as part of other notable local bands. While The Hellroaring originally started as a side project for the musicians involved, the band’s popularity has grown since taking the stage together at Thirsty Street Brewing Company in December 2022 followed by an 2023 EP and a 2024 single, “Put me to the Test” available for streaming on a number of platforms.
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by the our Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include MariMint, Hensel Law, Earth First Aid, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, and ESPN 910. Each of our series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the line-up. The remaining concerts for the 2024 Alive After 5 series can be found on the downtown Billings calendar linked below.
For August ArtWalk, Sandstone Gallery will be featuring stunning watercolors on canvas by Dick Cottrill and jewelry by Christine & Ken Denning. Guest artists are Mana Lesman with a collection of oil paintings ranging from decorative whimsy to serious statements about humanity, and Matt Berg with some new figurative pieces. Billings Arts Association’s artists for August and September are Lynnsey Slanina and LaVonne Girardin.
Click on the links above to see more about each of our featured artists, and samples of their work.
Many or all of our 14 artists will also be on hand to show their work and talk to you about their art. Please join us for a fun evening downtown!
Artists reception with light refreshments from 5-9 PM. Many or all of our 14 artists will also be on hand to show their work and talk to you about their art. Please join us for a fun evening downtown!
Billings largest vendor street festival: The 33rd Strawberry Festival
We’re ready! Are you?
The 33rd Billings Strawberry Festival will take place 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, this Saturday (July 13). Our team will arrive before the sun and transform the downtown streets below Skypoint (at N. Broadway and 2nd Avenue N.) into Billings largest street vendor festival. The one day Festival is a free community event coordinated and presented by us, the Downtown Billings Association (DBA), and our partners at Visit Billings, Montana’s Trailhead.
Like all the large community events we coordinate, the Strawberry Festival’s purpose is to bring the community downtown. The event invites attendees to explore, shop, dine, and ultimately stay a while in downtown Billings. Community events like festivals, farmers markets, parades, and concerts each help boost the downtown economy, while also offering community awareness and enhanced safety.
At 132 vendors, our 2023 Strawberry festival set a vendor record for this specific Summer event. We’ve broken the record yet again, the 2024 Strawberry Festival includes a vendor list of 152 vendors.
The vendors range from mobile food vendors, local retailers, non-profit organizations, and Arts & Crafts merchants from around the region. As an attendee, you can expect crafted creations, fine art paintings, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, sculptures, glass, ceramics, candles, henna art, and garden art to name a few. The day includes family fun with balloon twisters, kids crafts and activities, face painting, and live entertainment at Skypoint. On top of the many downtown restaurants open for breakfast and lunch, the festival includes 49 different food and beverage vendors. Wise Wonders Science and Discovery museum will once again host the Kids Zone on 2nd Ave N. near The Yarn Bar (2909 2nd Ave. N,). The Kids Zone includes a free craft activity (while supplies last) for young kids.
The City of Billings Department Showcase returns.
Not only has the vendor list grown quickly in recent years but the festival closure has expanded as well. Including the second year of the City of Billings Department Showcase on N. Broadway between 3rd & 4th Ave. N (in front of Spitz and Alberta Bair Theatre). The following city departments will be on-site for you to engage with: MET, Fire Department, Police Department, Crime Prevention Center, Library, Parks and Rec, Mobilize the MAGIC City, Public Works, and Administration/Council.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The Billings Lions Club’s pancake breakfast returns to its N. 29th Street Alley location across the street from Barjon’s Books at 223 N. 29th St. The group will start serving breakfast to the vendors and early downtowners as early as 7:00am. Funds raised by the pancake breakfast at the Strawberry Festival help the Lion’s Club to continue to provide vision screenings, eyeglasses, and hearing aid assistance to those in need throughout the Billings area.
Skypoint Entertainment
Live entertainment will happen under Skypoint at N. Broadway and 2nd Ave N. throughout the day:
10:00 am – Montana Fiddle Club
11:00 am – Dancers from Greater Heights School of Dance
This year there are 80 vendors who have strawberry products, menu items, offerings. Those vendors are noted with a 🍓next to their vendor number on the vendor list here. Printed maps will be available at the purple information booth under skypoint during the July 13th festival.
Who makes the Strawberry Festival happen?
This event is coordinated by Downtown Billings’ Business Improvement District (BID) and presented by Visit Billings. The BID is a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown and one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. The 2024 Strawberry Festival is supported by signature sponsor Valley Credit Union and event sponsors TDS Fiber, MetraPark, Montana Fair, MariMint, My Classic Hits 105.9, Planet 106.7, 98.1 KBEAR, 94.1 KSKY, ESPN 910, The Zone 96.3, and Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum. For more information visit the event webpage at downtownbillings.com
July 11th Alive After 5: Brings El Wencho, to the stage under Skypoint
The 2024 Alive After 5 series is presented by our team at the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) and our presenting sponsor Valley Credit Union. The series’ weekly summer concerts takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 to July 25, 2024 (with the expectation of Thursday, July 4).
Admission
Alive After 5 is an all ages event and admission is free to the public. Those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $3 wristband at one of the Purple DBA tents at the event.
The revenue generated through Alive After 5 wristband sales fund a number of things for the Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) like the flower baskets, public art projects, landscaping projects, and free community events like the parades, chalk on the walk, and more.
The V.I.P. Experience
There are twenty, $10, V.I.P wristbands available for purchase, for this June 27th Alive After 5. These V.I.P. wristbands can be purchased before 12:00 pm 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. area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage.
meet tHE BAND
El Wencho has 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. Together, Josh and John form an authentic and charismatic duo that expertly connects with the audience and delivers an engaging and highly addictive musical experience. We can’t forget to mention that John and Josh are also just the nicest guys and always super gracious to be included in our series’ lineup. Their shows are fun and energetic and get the crowed dancing.
Who Makes Alive After 5 possible?
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by the our Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include MariMint, Hensel Law, Earth First Aid, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, and ESPN 910. Each of our series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the line-up. The remaining concerts for the 2024 Alive After 5 series can be found on the downtown Billings calendar linked below.
The Repeat Offenders bring a crowd to Alive After 5 AT Skypoint June 27th
Montana Brewing Company (aka Brew Pub) is the host of the next Alive After 5 on Thursday, June 27th on the streets below Skypoint (2nd Ave N & N Broadway). We can always count on the Montana Brewing Company Alive After 5 to draw a large crowd and we’re ready for it!!!
tHE BAND
The Billings band, Repeat Offenders will rock out on stage under Skypoint at the June 27th outdoor concert. If you don’t know who they are yet, we encourage you to come enjoy the show. They are a popular, crowd pleasing band who cover songs from the 1980’s all the way to current hits. They play songs you can’t help but dance and sing along with.
The band consists of a number of downtowners (residents, business owners, regulars); Kenn Patterson (vocals), Dusty Young (Drums), Steve Shelton (Bass), and Jon Verbeck (Guitar). The moment the Repeat Offenders step on stage the crowd can feel their “we’re here to have a good time with you all” energy.
a BIG bILLINGS TURNOUT
The Repeat Offenders June 2023 Alive After 5 at Skypoint was enjoyed by approximately 2,723 attendees. That event and crowd set an Alive After 5 attendance record with nearly double the average attendance. We are prepared for that kind of turn out again this year. In fact, our DBA Events Team has been proactively planning for the growing number of event attendees, for a few years now. We’ve done this through adjusting stage locations and expanding the event footprint. We keep the experience of those who attend Alive After5, and the other large events produced out of our office, in mind as we coordinate our events. People remember how they felt when attending and we want the community to feel they have room to dance, mingle, and experience the location they are at.
The 2024 Alive After 5 series is presented by our team at the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) and our presenting sponsor Valley Credit Union. The series’ weekly summer concerts takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 to July 25, 2024 (with the expectation of next Thursday, July 4).
Admission
Alive After 5 is an all ages event and admission is free to the public. Those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $3 wristband at one of the Purple DBA tents at the event.
The revenue generated through Alive After 5 wristband sales fund a number of things for the Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) like the flower baskets, public art projects, landscaping projects, and free community events like the parades, chalk on the walk, and more.
The V.I.P. Experience
[6/25/2024 update] The twenty, $10, V.I.P wristbands are SOLD OUT, for this June 27th Alive After 5. The V.I.P. area offers a shaded space for you to cool off, hang out, and enjoy the show. The V.I.P. area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage.
Who Makes Alive After 5 possible?
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by the our Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include MariMint, Hensel Law, Earth First Aid, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, and ESPN 910. Each of our series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the line-up. The remaining concerts for the 2024 Alive After 5 series can be found on the downtown Billings calendar linked below.
Thirsty Street Brewing Company and their neighbors Northside Pawn, Rands Hats, and Undammed Distillery partnered together last year to host their first Alive After 5. We had a lot of fun bringing Alive After 5 to a new downtown spot and can’t wait to do it again this year.
The band for the evening is a local favorite, Arterial Drive. They are a 5-piece group of musicians originating from right here in Billings. The self described “indie/folk poprockin’ reggae soul warriors,’ Arterial Drive sings a healthy blend of amazing originals and classic covers. Consisting of electric guitar, bass, drums, and saxophone, Arterial Drive has something for everyone.
The 2024 Alive After 5 series is presented by our team at the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) and our presenting sponsor Valley Credit Union. The series’ weekly summer concerts takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 to July 25, 2024 (with the expectation of Thursday, July 4).
Admission
Alive After 5 is free to the public, however, those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $3 wristband at one of our purple event tents at the event.
The revenue generated through 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 V.I.P. Experience
Twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands are sold weekly for each Alive After 5 event, 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. area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage.
Support the DBA with a pint
The evening acts as a launch party for the newly released Downtown Billings Ale (aka: The DBA, yup we now have a beer named after us). ‘The DBA’ is a new Thirsty Street limited run pale ale brewed by Owner/Brewer Shea Dawson. Dawson is a DBA Board member and teamed up with us to offer a seasonal ale that can act as a fundraiser for Downtown Billings. A dollar from each pint purchased of the ‘The DBA’ will be donated to the DBA (Downtown Billings Association) to help fund for the many downtown beautification projects the nonprofit champions.
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by the our Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include MariMint, Hensel Law, Earth First Aid, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, and ESPN 910. Each of our series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the line-up. The remaining concerts for the 2024 Alive After 5 series can be found on the downtown Billings calendar linked below.
Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill hosts Alive After 5, Thursday June 13.
Our next Alive After 5 concert is Thursday, June 13 hosted by the team at Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill. The 5:00pm to 8:00pm, June 13th, outdoor event will take place on N. 22nd Street between First Avenue N. and Montana Avenue and features local Billings band, Counting Coup.
Counting Coup is excited to play on the Alive After 5 stage again and we’re excited to have them. Counting Coup is a western-blues-folk-rock group formed in early 2018. The band consists of front man Troy Falcon (bass/guitar/vocals), along with Toby Falcon (guitar/vocals), Brenden Fritzler (harmonica), and Matt Kuhl (drums). They come with a broad range of influences. “We have many greats to look up to and will, unapologetically, throw in a cover or two amongst our originals.” the band shares. Counting Coup were winners of the Red Ants Pants Music Festival’s 2021 Emerging Artist Competition. Band website: https://countingcoup.net
The 2024 Alive After 5 is presented by our team at the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) and our presenting sponsor Valley Credit Union. The series’ weekly summer concerts takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 to July 25, 2024 (with the expectation of Thursday, July 4). Admission for each Alive After 5 is free to the public, however, those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $3 wristband at one of our purple event tents at the event. The revenue generated through 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 V.I.P. Experience
The twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands are sold out for this Thursday (6/13). The V.I.P. area offers a shaded space for you to cool off, hang out, and enjoy the show. The V.I.P. area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage. To purchase V.I.P wristbands for the following weeks call (406) 294-5060 or visit our DBA office at 102 N. 29th Street.
Who Makes Alive After 5 possible?
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by the our Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include MariMint, Hensel Law, Earth First Aid, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, and ESPN 910. Each of our series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the line-up. The remaining 2024 Alive After 5 concerts can be found on the downtown Billings calendar linked below.
We coordinate the weekly summer concerts outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 6 to July 25, 2024 (with the expectation of Thursday, July 4).
Admission is free to the public, however, those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol will need to purchase a wristband for $3 at one of our purple event tents. The revenue generated through wristband sales at each Alive After 5 help sustain the coordination and facilitation of downtown beautification projects, public art projects, and other community-centric events we coordinate throughout the year.
The V.I.P. Experience
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 our front office located at 102 N. 29th St. or by calling (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. area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage.
The Bands
5:00pm Band: Zech Peabody
Zech Peabody is a Singer/Songwriter from Billings Montana. Zech and his band are steeped in classic and modern country music. He recently released a new single ‘Ain’t Drinkin’ Again’ and can often be found performing on local stages across Southeastern Montana. Facebook: Zech Peabody Music / Instagram: @zech_peabody_music
6:40pm Band: Kalyn Beasley & The Honky Tonk Arcade
Kalyn Beasley is an acclaimed songwriter, singer and musician who makes his home in the high, dry mountains of Northern Wyoming, land of geysers and grizzlies. The Wyoming Troubadour has performed at the Yellowstone, Red Lodge and Whitefish Songwriter festivals, Red Ants Pants (White Sulphur Springs, MT), Treefort Music Fest (Boise, ID), Forget Me Knot Festival (Cooke City, MT), Headwaters Country Jam (Three Forks, MT), Dripping Springs (TX) and Ozone (LA) Songwriter Festivals. The Honky Tonk Arcade offers up ‘a whole lotta Honky Tonkin’ and consists of Beasley on vocals and guitar, Levi Luoma on drums, Kaine Peters on bass guitar, Wells Reitz on guitar, and Billings own Erik Olson on keys and bass guitar. Band website : https://www.kalynbeasley.com/
Who Makes Alive After 5 possible?
Alive After 5 is coordinated annually by the our Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the DBA. Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include MariMint, Hensel Law, Earth First Aid, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, and ESPN 910. Each of our series sponsorships help cover the booking costs of the many local, regional, and national bands in the annual line-up. All of the 2024 Alive After 5 concerts are on the downtown Billings calendar at downtownbillings.com.
