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Montana-born, Los Angeles-based duo Joselyn & Don are bringing their signature "folk-noir" sound back home to Big Sky Country this summer! Continuing their Lost & Found Highway album tour, the duo blends classic Americana and soulful storytelling into a captivating musical road trip. They kicked off their summer stretch at the Fort Benton Summer Celebration on June 27th, and next up, you can catch them for a free outdoor show at Summer Music in Library Park in Great Falls on

A Legacy of Service and Music in Great Falls At the end of June, the Montana arts community marked the retirement of a true local legend. Larry Gomoll, a long-serving MPAC board member and the Executive Director of the Great Falls Community Concert Association (GFCCA), officially stepped down from his role. His incredible tenure was celebrated in style at the GFCCA’s June 16th concert, where Larry was honored with a formal commendation from the Mayor of Great Falls and a plaq

In May, acclaimed pianist Jason Lyle Black and his wife, talented vocalist Hayley Renee, traveled to Hamilton, Montana, to headline the Bitterroot Valley Arts Gala. The evening was a resounding success, with board members praising the duo for bringing an elite, memorable level of entertainment to this year’s fundraiser. Not only did they wow the crowd with their musical talents, but they also found a creative way to support the cause directly from the stage. The couple wrote

Buzz Brass performs at the Libby Memorial Events Center Past MPAC showcase artists Buzz Brass are currently touring Montana, bringing their signature blend of virtuosic brass playing, humor, and audience-friendly programming to communities across the state. The tour launched with an enthusiastic response in Libby presented by the Kootenai Heritage Council , where audiences enjoyed the group’s Famous Inspirations program. Presenters described the evening as a standout, praisin

For one unforgettable weekend, the Belt Performing Arts Center came alive with rhythm, soul, and fast footwork as Solomon Jaye brought his electrifying show Tap Into Soul to central Montana. Blending multi-octave vocals with world-class tap dancing, Tap Into Soul moves effortlessly across generations—celebrating classic soul favorites while weaving in contemporary hits. Backed in Belt by Great Falls native Dylan Bautista, a jazz piano professor at the University of Montana, t

When artists showcase at MPAC’s annual Artist Showcase & Conference, the goal is simple: real bookings, real tours, and meaningful connections with presenters. A great example of that impact is Buzz Brass, a Montreal-based brass quintet that showcased at the 2024 MPAC Conference. As a direct result of their MPAC showcase, Buzz Brass will tour Montana in February 2026, performing four engagements across the state: January 31, Libby – Kootenai Heritage Council, Libby Memorial E

In front of an almost sold-out audience at the Performing Arts Center in Hamilton on Saturday night, Executive Director Larry McCloskey announced it would be his last concert in the leadership position. For four years, he has led the non-profit Bitterroot Performing Arts Council through a tremendous era of growth and development, so his retirement came as a surprise to many. "I have loved my time in this role," McCloskey said. "This has been a labor of love. I'll still be aro

New Member Agency: Marcato Artists (Nashville, Tennessee) Marcato Artists is thrilled to be new members of the Montana Performing Arts Consortium! We are a brand-new, boutique agency based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a particular focus on serving rural communities. Our founder, Jason Lyle Black, has toured rural communities all across the country with his solo piano shows, and now represents a diverse roster of other artists from tribute shows and Americana to multi-ling