Improvisational Interpretation Tribute to John Lennon and the Beatles.

BUTTE, MT - Organizers today announced the second third of performers coming to the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, Montana this July 13-15.

Billy Strings Live at Legend Valley on May 25, 2019.

(From Press Release) NorthWestern Energy, a regional utility with general offices in Butte, hasrenewed its major sponsorship of the Montana Folk Festival in Butte this July 13-15, to $20,000."NorthWestern Energy has been a major sponsor of the folk festival since 2008, with a mix of cash and in-kind services that have permanently improved the power infrastructure of Uptown Butte. They continue to show their strong commitment to give back to the community in which they do business and we greatly appreciate their strong and continued partnership," said George Everett of the Montana Folk Festival Executive Committee.

Louis Armstrong, Down in Hunky Tonk Town

Chontay Mitchell Standing Rock is an MSU sophomore from the Rocky Boy Reservation with a soaring voice and an original take on traditional hand-drum songs.

The Coffee House Concert 2019, was held at the Granite High School Cafeteria in Philipsburg, Montana on February 6th 2019.

Members of the Bridger Brass quintet performed in the finals of the Music Teachers National Association competition.

"Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts" stop in Philipsburg, Montana and performed at the Philipsburg Brewing Company, Wednesday, August 15th, 2018.

(from Press Release) BUTTE, MT - Montana Folk Festival organizers today announced the first seven performing artists/groups coming to the 2018 Montana Folk Festival in Butte, Montana, July 13-15. 

Admission is free to all performances during the three days of the festival, although organizers urge patrons to "Pony Up" a contribution of $20 per person and $25 for a family to sustain the festival in this year and in years to come.

Jay Martin performs "Dancing in the Sky", written by Elizabeth Nelson.

"AVANT GARDIA"

Avant Gardi,  An original "USA Heartland Music",  improvisational piano commpostion by Julian Jared Ricci.  Dedicated to my Dearest Darling, Michelle Risho.  Writen and performed in the syle and tradition of G.I. Gurdjieff,  Fourth Way Movements.  

Jay Martin performs "Hallelujah", written by Leonard Cohen.

GRANITE COUNTY - Growing up in Montana's Granite County was one of the best things that ever could have happened to Jay Martin, as it allowed him to live the lifestyle he loves so dearly. It's been the thyeme for his life as well as his music.

Just in Time, new music from Philipsburg, MT by Julian Ricci

Montana businesses have stepped up to help meet the challenge grant made by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Montana Resources for the 2018 Montana Folk Festival, returning to Butte July 13-15.

(Press Release) - The2018 Montana Folk Festival has selected its theme to interpret in the Montana Folklife Area.