Alive After 5: Stranded by Choice (at The Monte)

Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After 5 series is presented by Downtown Billings and Western Security Bank. Alive After 5 is downtown’s most anticipated summer concert series. The 2025 season of Alive After 5 runs Thursday evenings, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 12 to July 31, 2025. The outdoor concerts occur weekly at different downtown locations.

The June 26 concert details 

About the band:

Coming soon!
  • 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: The V.I.P. area is sectioned off and tented. It includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage. Twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands are sold for each weekly concert in addition to the V.I.P. wristbands the Alive After 5 sponsors receive. The public can purchase available V.I.P. wristbands at the Downtown Billings office at 102 N. 29th St. or by calling the office at (406) 294-5060 (Monday – Wednesday, 9am to 4pm. Thursdays, 9am to 12pm).
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 Complete 2025 Alive After 5 Series Line-up

The locations and series entertainment line-up changes annually and ranges from local and regional favorites to nationally touring bands.

THANK OUR SPONSORS: Support Those who Support Us

The 2025 season is presented by Western Security Bank, and supported by sponsors Hensel Law, Mari Mint, AVA Law Group, The Best Western Clocktower Inn, Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery, Big Dipper Ice Cream Billings, 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). 

event resources

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. All volunteers are provided with and any items needed to perform position

Our events wouldn’t be possible without the help of awesome volunteers like you.

Q: I Thought these concerts were free, why do I have to buy a wristband?

A: Admission is free to the public, however, if you intend to consume and purchase alcohol within the Alive After 5 street closure you must purchase a wristband at one of the purple pop-up tents. Wristbands are $3 and require a valid form of ID for purchase. Water, soda, and other non-alcoholic beverages may be purchased without a wristband.

Q: Where does the wristband revenue go?

A: 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 free community events coordinated by the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) throughout the year.

Q: If I am clearly over 21, will I still need to show an ID?

A: Our organization’s policy is to card every individual purchasing a wristband. This policy protects the host location and their staff, our staff, and event volunteers. If you forgot your ID, you are still welcome to enjoy the free concert and purchase food, water, soda and/or other non-alcoholic beverages.

Q: Are kids welcome to attend?

A: Alive After 5 is an event for all ages. The DBA offers a free kid centric scavenger hunt at each Alive After 5. You can get a scavenger hunt sheet at one of the purple event tents. In addition, every host location sells non-alcoholic beverage options for attendees. FREE bottled water is available for attendees at all the purple DBA event tents.

Q: Will there be food trucks?

A: At least one outside food option (ie. a food truck or a special food tent from the host location directly) is scheduled for each Alive After 5 event. You are encouraged to enjoy dine-in or takeout from one of the many downtown restaurants. Yes, you may bring outside food into the Alive After 5 outdoor event closure.

Q: Can I bring my own alcohol to Alive After 5?

A: No. Outside alcohol is not allowed inside an Alive After 5 event closure. Any alcohol consumed at the event must be purchased within the Alive After 5 event closure at one of the host location satellite bars. You are, however, welcome to bring you own non-alcoholic beverages.

Q: Can I bring my dog to Alive After 5?

A: No. We know!!! We’re bummed too but BUT dogs, cats, and other small animals are not allowed at the Alive After 5 or any other large public event within city limits. The city ordinance is for the safety of all including your dogs! AND while we don’t make the rules, we totally understand the city’s ordinance. Events like the Alive After 5 are loud and crowded and can be stressful for a dog. Not to mention these events take place on asphalt that can be over 100* degrees in temperature on a hot summer day and harmful to a dog’s paws.

We host several large community events throughout the year including Alive After 5, Strawberry Festival, HarvestFest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic Fair, Holiday Stroll, etc.

Downtown Billings is the final booking party, however, the decision makers for the entertainment booking selection process are both our Events Director and the Host location(s). Both entities will discuss the options available and contact the bands for booking.

Please complete this Event Entertainment Inquiry form if you are interested in performing at one of the Downtown Billings events.

  • Host applications are released in January and are due in February. Any DBA member business can apply to be a host HOWEVER businesses that ARE NOT bars/breweries/restaurants MUST find a co-host with a catering/alcohol license. 
  • Host fee is $5000

Should you be interested in hosting please look at the 2025 Alive After 5 Host Application and confirm that your DBA Membership is current (Memberships run annually July 1 – June 30).

If you are interested in sponsoring a future Alive After 5 season or any other downtown Billings event, please email our Communications Director, Lindsay at LRichardson@downtownbillings.com and she can share current sponsorship opportunities.  

Our sponsors are amazing, and we like to talk about them often. Their sponsorships allow us to cover the costs associated with these concerts and other large community events. Sponsorships allow us to make these events a success and memorable for the whole community year after year.

  • Posted on: April 30, 2025

Alive After 5: Repeat Offenders (at Montana Brewing Co. at Skypoint)

Enjoy live music & fun with 2300 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After 5 series is presented by Downtown Billings and Western Security Bank. Alive After 5 is downtown’s most anticipated summer concert series. The 2025 season of Alive After 5 runs Thursday evenings, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 12 to July 31, 2025. The outdoor concerts occur weekly at different downtown locations.

The July 10 concert details 

About the band: The Billings based, Repeat Offenders band, are a popular and crowd pleasing group 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 Kenn Patterson (vocals), Dusty Young (Drums), Steve Shelton (Bass), and Jon Verbeck (Guitar). The second the Repeat Offenders step on stage the crowd can feel their “we’re here to have a good time with you all” energy. They have been playing all over Southeast Montana for years and are known to bring the good tunes and good vibes with them.

  • 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: The V.I.P. area is sectioned off and tented. It includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage. Twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands are sold for each weekly concert in addition to the V.I.P. wristbands the Alive After 5 sponsors receive. The public can purchase available V.I.P. wristbands at the Downtown Billings office at 102 N. 29th St. or by calling the office at (406) 294-5060 (Monday – Wednesday, 9am to 4pm. Thursdays, 9am to 12pm).
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 Complete 2025 Alive After 5 Series Line-up

The locations and series entertainment line-up changes annually and ranges from local and regional favorites to nationally touring bands.

THANK OUR SPONSORS: Support Those who Support Us

The 2025 season is presented by Western Security Bank, and supported by sponsors Hensel Law, Mari Mint, AVA Law Group, The Best Western Clocktower Inn, Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery, Big Dipper Ice Cream Billings, 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). 

event resources

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. All volunteers are provided with and any items needed to perform position

Our events wouldn’t be possible without the help of awesome volunteers like you.

Q: I Thought these concerts were free, why do I have to buy a wristband?

A: Admission is free to the public, however, if you intend to consume and purchase alcohol within the Alive After 5 street closure you must purchase a wristband at one of the purple pop-up tents. Wristbands are $3 and require a valid form of ID for purchase. Water, soda, and other non-alcoholic beverages may be purchased without a wristband.

Q: Where does the wristband revenue go?

A: 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 free community events coordinated by the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) throughout the year.

Q: If I am clearly over 21, will I still need to show an ID?

A: Our organization’s policy is to card every individual purchasing a wristband. This policy protects the host location and their staff, our staff, and event volunteers. If you forgot your ID, you are still welcome to enjoy the free concert and purchase food, water, soda and/or other non-alcoholic beverages.

Q: Are kids welcome to attend?

A: Alive After 5 is an event for all ages. The DBA offers a free kid centric scavenger hunt at each Alive After 5. You can get a scavenger hunt sheet at one of the purple event tents. In addition, every host location sells non-alcoholic beverage options for attendees. FREE bottled water is available for attendees at all the purple DBA event tents.

Q: Will there be food trucks?

A: At least one outside food option (ie. a food truck or a special food tent from the host location directly) is scheduled for each Alive After 5 event. You are encouraged to enjoy dine-in or takeout from one of the many downtown restaurants. Yes, you may bring outside food into the Alive After 5 outdoor event closure.

Q: Can I bring my own alcohol to Alive After 5?

A: No. Outside alcohol is not allowed inside an Alive After 5 event closure. Any alcohol consumed at the event must be purchased within the Alive After 5 event closure at one of the host location satellite bars. You are, however, welcome to bring you own non-alcoholic beverages.

Q: Can I bring my dog to Alive After 5?

A: No. We know!!! We’re bummed too but BUT dogs, cats, and other small animals are not allowed at the Alive After 5 or any other large public event within city limits. The city ordinance is for the safety of all including your dogs! AND while we don’t make the rules, we totally understand the city’s ordinance. Events like the Alive After 5 are loud and crowded and can be stressful for a dog. Not to mention these events take place on asphalt that can be over 100* degrees in temperature on a hot summer day and harmful to a dog’s paws.

We host several large community events throughout the year including Alive After 5, Strawberry Festival, HarvestFest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic Fair, Holiday Stroll, etc.

Downtown Billings is the final booking party, however, the decision makers for the entertainment booking selection process are both our Events Director and the Host location(s). Both entities will discuss the options available and contact the bands for booking.

Please complete this Event Entertainment Inquiry form if you are interested in performing at one of the Downtown Billings events.

  • Host applications are released in January and are due in February. Any DBA member business can apply to be a host HOWEVER businesses that ARE NOT bars/breweries/restaurants MUST find a co-host with a catering/alcohol license. 
  • Host fee is $5000

Should you be interested in hosting please look at the 2025 Alive After 5 Host Application and confirm that your DBA Membership is current (Memberships run annually July 1 – June 30).

If you are interested in sponsoring a future Alive After 5 season or any other downtown Billings event, please email our Communications Director, Lindsay at LRichardson@downtownbillings.com and she can share current sponsorship opportunities.  

Our sponsors are amazing, and we like to talk about them often. Their sponsorships allow us to cover the costs associated with these concerts and other large community events. Sponsorships allow us to make these events a success and memorable for the whole community year after year.

  • Posted on: April 30, 2025

Pecos & The Rooftops

Please join us for Pecos & The Rooftops on Friday, August 1st in the Pub Station Ballroom.
ABOUT PECOS & THE ROOFTOPS: 
Pecos & The Rooftops have been perfecting a signature heavy blend of lowdown country and classic rock since their inception in a big five-bedroom house in Lubbock, Texas. Formed in 2019 by a tight-knit squad of college friends, the band outfits their soulful Americana with muscular guitar grit, yet remains tuneful and melodic. They’ve carved out a singular niche for themselves in the rich songwriting tradition of their home state, as evidenced by their debut Warner Records single “5AM.” Anchored by the heart-baring songwriting and booming voice of former Marine Pecos Hurley, the band is rounded out by top-tier players and songwriters Brandon Jones (rhythm guitar), Jessie Santos (lead guitar), Kalen Davis (bass), Garrett Peltier (drums) and Hunter Cassell (guitars & keys).
Big things have small beginnings. Pecos & The Rooftops chose their name—a nod to the part of the house they’d hang out, drink beers, and jam on—just before self-releasing their debut single, 2019’s slow-burning “This Damn Song.” It was a runaway success, earning an RIAA Platinum certification and going on to rack up more than 250 million streams globally. Deciding to ride the wave for as long as they could, the band hit the road directly after and haven’t stopped since, touring relentlessly on the club circuit and opening for the likes of rising country star Koe Wetzel. They released the Red Eye EP in 2020, expanding on their already solid sound with more guitar heroics and more complex arrangements, hinting at jazz and psychedelic influences.
Hurley has a gift for exploring the shadowy sides of life through his songwriting, offering a clear-eyed and unflinching look at heartbreak, disconnection, self-medication, and wrestling with dark times. On “5AM,” he’s stuck in a self-destructive pattern, trying to live up to the idea of being the man he wants to be, but thwarted on all sides by his own bad decisions. “Wish I could say that I saw it coming—problem is I never do,” Hurley sings over a gloomy guitar line. “It’s too late to let myself feel something, so I’ll just keep running from you.”
Pecos & The Rooftops have earned a devoted fan base who’ve come out to support them both online and on the road, with the band garnering over 350 million global streams and more than 101 million video views. They’re currently on a nationwide headline tour with more dates to be announced soon. “5AM” is a telling preview of what’s to come, as Pecos & The Rooftops ready their major label debut LP—a bigger, bolder collection of songs set for release later this year. “At the end of the day, I just want to help people with our music, honestly,” Hurley says. Between the band’s wild road shows and their highly-anticipated upcoming full-length, Pecos & the Rooftops are set to do that and much, much more.
  • Posted on: April 14, 2025

49 Winchester: Leavin This Holler Tour

Please join us for 49 Winchester with special guest, Marfa, on Monday, August 25th in the Pub Station Ballroom.
ABOUT 49 WINCHESTER:
Last October, while standing onstage in front of 20,000 people at London’s 02 Arena, it dawned on 49 Winchester lead singer/guitarist Isaac Gibson that on the same day, exactly 10 years ago, he formed the rapidly rising alt-country band.
“There’s been nothing in my life that’s ever lasted a decade,” Gibson says. “We had just gotten out of high school when we played our first show — 10 years later we’re opening for Luke Combs at the O2 Arena.”
On the heels of Combs’ European tour, 49 Winchester has been selling out storied venues across America, including a wildly successful Canadian run alongside Corb Lund. And, in celebration of these recent milestones, comes the release of 49 Winchester’s latest album, Leavin’ This Holler.
“We were on a slow simmer for a lot of years before things really started to pick up with our last record Fortune Favors the Bold,” Gibson says. “And this new album is going to do it even bigger.”
Leavin’ This Holler is 49 Winchester’s fifth studio album, and second collaborative work with Virginia-native producer Stewart Myers. In addition, the project also features the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, singer-songwriter Maggie Antone on backing vocals, fiddler Philip Bowen, and guitarist Cole Chafin. Chafin is not only the guitar tech for 49 Winchester, he’s also the younger brother of the band’s founding member and bassist, Chase Chafin.
  • Posted on: April 14, 2025

The Oak Ridge Boys

Fifty years after the Oak Ridge Boys first stepped onstage together in the summer of 1973, this now-legendary quartet continues to pack in the crowds and bring down the house.

The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards. The group are members of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011) and are known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes. They have charted single after single and album after album—gold, platinum, and double-platinum, and more than 30 Top 10 hits, including No. 1 charttoppers “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “American Made,” and “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” among dozens more.

After all this time, the Oaks and their music remain vibrant, alive, and inventive. To the delight of their millions of fans, they’re still breaking musical barriers, still reaching for new sounds, still performing at a high and wonderful level that both builds on and transcends the generations of their stardom.

  • Posted on: April 14, 2025

The Browning with special guests The Defect

Please join us for The Browning with special guests The Defect on Monday, July 14th in the Pub Station Taproom.
ABOUT THE BROWNING: 
The Browning is an electronic metal band founded by Jonny McBee as a solo project in 2005. In 2010 The Browning transitioned into a full band and has toured the world and put out five albums. The Browning‘s current lineup is Jonny McBee and Hardcore Keem.
  • Posted on: April 14, 2025

Hayden Coffman with special guest Cody Cozz

Please join us for Hayden Coffman with special guest, Cody Cozz on Thursday, June 26th in the Pub Station Taproom.
ABOUT HAYDEN COFFMAN: 
Singer/Songwriter Hayden Coffman is a rising star in the world of country music. With his soulful voice he has captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike with authentic lyrics, smooth vocals, and undeniable charisma. Hailing from Knoxville, TN, Hayden’s journey is deeply rooted in the traditions of the genre, yet he infuses his own unique flair and authenticity into every song he creates.
Driven by his unwavering passion, Hayden has been making waves in the industry. With his most recent EP, “Beer Ain’t Cold,” he was featured as the face of Spotify’s “Fresh Finds Country” Playlist. In 2022, Hayden was one the fastest growing unsigned country artists in America, breaking the top 3 on Spotify and top 5 on YouTube. Hayden racked up more than 160,000 TikTok followers and shot up to #4 on the iTunes charts as an independent artist.
Since the November 2022 release of his single “Where’s The Whiskey” and recent collabs with artist’s Chase Matthew (“Raised In The Holler”), and Trey Lewis (“Give A Country Boy A Call”) Hayden has amassed more than 80 million total streams to date, and his YouTube videos have topped 20 million total views. As his star continues to rise and his artistry evolves, he is poised to make an indelible mark on the country music world. Hayden represents the next generation of country artists who are carrying the torch of this beloved genre by pushing the boundaries, while also staying true to its essence.
  • Posted on: April 14, 2025

Latin Night

Latin night is back! Please join us for Latin Night with music by Big Lou and DJ QUEEN-E. Doors will be at 7:00 PM. Dance lessons start at 8:00 pm and DJs are set to start at 9:00 PM. Dance to reggaeton, cumbia, salsa, merengue, bachata, & more.

  • Posted on: April 14, 2025

Chancey Williams – Miles On Me Tour

Please join us for Chancey Williams on Saturday, May 24th in the Pub Station Ballroom.
ABOUT CHANCEY WILLIAMS: 

Saddle Bronc athlete-turned neo-traditional country music sensation Chancey Williams, has gone from competing on horseback to performing on center stage. As one of only two artists (along with Chris LeDoux) to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the only singer/songwriter to be endorsed by CINCH®, Williams is the next authentic cowboy of country music. The northeastern Wyoming native has toured the nation, taking the stage ahead of headliners Toby Keith, Cody Johnson, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and Parker McCollum, performing at a sold-out Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as headlining at The National Finals Rodeo and multiple performances at the Grand Ole’ Opry.

“For us, it’s been a long journey of playing against what was popular in country music, but we just stayed the course,” Williams told People Magazine of staying true to his roots. “I always tell the band, don’t worry about whatever any other artist is doing. We have blinders on.”

Representing the western lifestyle and cowboy mentality in its truest form, Williams’ sound and subject matter has found its time in Nashville’s country scene, as demonstrated on his latest release, sixth studio album One of These Days. One of These Days released to rave reviews, supported by the likes of People, Billboard, Taste of Country, Whiskey Riff, Holler.

Saving Country Music wrote, “If we could wave a magic wand and instantly remake mainstream country music into something much better than what it is today, Chancey Williams and his new album One of These Days would not be a bad wish at all.”

“The time has finally come for Chancey Williams,” declared People Magazine. “Cowboys are cool again!”

  • Posted on: April 14, 2025

Terrapin Flyer

Please join us for Terrapin Flyer on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Pub Station Taproom.

ABOUT TERRAPIN FLYER: 
For the past 25 years Terrapin Flyer has been touring with the finest in the Grateful Dead community of musicians and has become a fixture of the national music scene, playing regularly at venues around the country and appearing at music festivals. The band has a dedicated following among fans of the Grateful Dead and other jam bands, and is known for their authentic interpretations of rare and classic Dead songs. Over the years, Terrapin Flyer has toured with many notable musicians, including Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead and many other Dead-related musicians. Overall, Terrapin Flyer is a talented and highly regarded band that has made a significant impact on the national music scene.
  • Posted on: March 27, 2025