BIG SKY PBR AFTER PARTY LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

Madeline Hawthorne

Thursday, July 20 | 8 p.m. | Len Hill Park

Born to a classical vocalist mother and a concert conductor father, Hawthorne was surrounded by music throughout her childhood, but she never considered it a viable career path until she landed in Montana, where she launched The Hawthorne Roots in 2014. The group quickly built a loyal following, landing festival slots from Targhee and Yarmony to Red Ants Pants and Big Sky Big Grass before going their separate ways in 2020.

With the release of ‘Boots’ Madeline Hawthorne was invited to perform at regional mountain festivals including Treefort in Boise, Sawtooth Valley Gathering in Stanley and Wildlands Festival in Big Sky, supporting Jason Isbell and Lukas Nelson. Whether it’s performing solo or with her 5-piece band, Madeline continues to win over fans one at a time with her powerful vocals and high energy performances. Keep your eyes and ears open for new music coming out in 2023.

Jamie McLean Band

Friday, July 21 | 9 p.m. | SAV Big Sky Events Arena Stage

Jamie McLean Band is a triple threat. The group’s energetic and captivating live show is undeniable. McLean’s fiery guitar has joined the ranks of Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John and more on stages from from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock. Jamie McLean Band creates a musical gumbo that incorporates New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, delta blues and New York City swagger.

The live show is where Jamie McLean Band excels and the band has shared the stage with the likes of Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Trombone Shorty, Los Lobos, Blues Traveler, Marc Broussard and many more. Jamie Mclean Band has appeared at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam, Targhee Fest, Okeechobee Fest, Ottawa Blues Fest, Quebec City Summer Fest, and Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam to name a few. McLean has also enjoyed the sponsorship of Gibson Guitars, Fuchs Amplifiers, D’Addario Strings, Blue Microphones, John Varvatos and Esquire Magazine.

Saturday, July 22 | 9 p.m. | SAV

Lukas Nelson and his acclaimed band have toured relentlessly for more than a decade, playing countless sold-out onenight shows and festivals around the world and occasionally serving as Neil Young’s road band. During the pandemic, Nelson was forced to find stillness, connection and inspiration in life’s simplest joys, but ultimate inspiration for following work: A Few Stars Apart.

Recorded over three weeks at Nashville’s RCA Studio A with producer Dave Cobb, the collection was cut on eight-track tape, giving it an analog warmth that mirrors the genuine nature of Nelson’s original songwriting. Listening to A Few Stars Apart, it’s clear that he has absorbed the lyricism of his Texas heroes. Yet there’s an ease in these recordings that may be traced to his own formative experiences in Maui, where he spent much of his childhood and now primarily calls home.