John Lowell Duo take the stage in Polebridge

Home Ranch Bottoms in Polebridge brings the John Lowell Duo and David Piland to the stage Sept 1.

The Livingston duo includes singer, and wife Joanne Gardner, who has performed for more than 40 years, sharing the stage with Rodney Crowell, Tracy Nelson, Vince Gill, Marcia Ball, Shawn Colvin and Emmylou Harris.

Lowell, who spent some of his early years working as a cowboy, built a love for stories about the American West. The singer, songwriter and guitarist has also performed for more than 40 years, touring the world with his bands Kane’s River, Wheelhoss, Deep River, Growling Old Men and the John Lowell Band.

“When someone’s music is like an old friend and you’ve just met, that’s John

Lowell’s gift,” said Bill Payne, keyboardist and founder of Little Feat.

Lowell won Working Cowboy Song of the Year by the International Western Music Association in 2022 for his song “Angus Mackenzie.” Released in 2021, “She’s Leaving Cheyenne” was nominated for four awards by the International Western Music Association. “She’s Leaving Cheyenne” was named Album of the Year by Wyoming Public Radio and won the grand prize in the Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest.

The performance starts at 6 p.m. with opening act Columbia Falls-based singer and songwriter David Piland, whose musical journey began in Nashville.

On Sept. 2, Home Ranch Bottoms hosts the U.S.S. Coral Navy reunion and will hold a fundraiser for the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. The night will feature live music from 6 to 9 p.m. by the Tommy Edwards Band, a silent auction, dinner specials and dancing.

Home Ranch Bottoms is a restaurant, bar and music venue located at 8950 N. Fork Road, three miles before downtown Polebridge.

For more information visit www.homeranchbottomsmt.com or call 888-5572.