Slate of musicians set to perform in Polebridge

Home Ranch Bottoms in Polebridge has announced the June music lineup at its beer garden stage. All shows start at 6 p.m. 

Paul Lee Kupfer kicks off the summer concerts June 6 and 7.  

With two released albums, “Where the Wind Goes” and “Mind Wanderer,” Kupfer’s music is a mix of Americana, folk and country blues, according to his bio. Kupfer has shared the stage with bands such as Los Lonely Boys, Watchhouse, Taj Mahal, Shovels & Rope and Sarah Jarosz. He has played at Red Ants Pants Festival in Montana and Lava Hot Springs Folk Festival in Idaho, among many others. 

On June 11 and 12, Jeffrey Foucault takes the stage at 6 p.m. 

In two decades on the road, Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power, a decidedly Midwestern amalgam of blues, country, rock ’n’ roll, and folk. Foucault has built an international touring career on multiple studio albums, countless miles and general critical acclaim. 

Montana-based duo, Shaun and Jamie Carrier of The Lucky Valentines, will perform at 6 p.m. June 13 and 14. The Lucky Valentines writes music “using a mix of folk melodic sensibilities, tight harmonies, and a whole lotta love to make sad things beautiful,” according to their bio. 

“He sometimes uses a thirdhand suitcase as a kick drum, and the rotary phone from her father’s shop as a mic. She blends classical violin with raging folk passion. He channels John Prine and Hank Williams." 

The Lucky Valentine’s have been featured on Montana Public Radio’s Musician Spotlight, at Austin’s Iconic Hole in the Wall Cafe and performed at Red Ants Pants Music Festival. 

Margo Cilker is set to perform on June 18 and 19.  

Cilker's 2021 debut record, “Pohorylle,” was nominated for UK Americana Album of the Year alongside Brandi Carlile and Robert Plant, and earned her a slew of festival performances and tours supporting bands American Aquarium, Hayes Carll and Drive-By Truckers. Cilker’s latest album, “Valley Of Heart’s Delight,” “explores how we live in and off of nature, how we live within and without family, and why we return to the places we were born,” according to a press release. 

On June 20, Brennen Leigh brings her to-the-point storytelling style to Polebridge. This distinct style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe, Scandinavia, across the United States, South America and the United Kingdom.  

Leigh’s songs have been recorded by musicians such as Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, Sunny Sweeney and Charley Crockett. As renowned for her musicianship as for her writing, it’s easy to see how Leigh caught the ear of greats like Guy Clark, who colorfully endorsed her flatpicking and David Olney, who described her writing as “tender, violent, sentimental, foolish and wise, she is always Brennen. Confident and at ease with herself, without being a jerk about it.” 

Montana-based trio, Tin Finley, brings their indie-pop-folk goodness to the stage June 21. Event organizers said the trio’s music will “make you happy you decided to ‘Take the Back Roads,’ as one of their original songs exemplifies their lush harmonies, thoughtfully crafted lyrics and strong melodies.” 

Originally hailing from the Flathead Valley, with years spent honing their craft in Nashville, Tin Finley is a collaboration between Annette Strean, Kati O’Toole and Kirk Cornelius. The band recently opened for Lord Huron at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater. 

Also hailing from the Flathead Valley, and now based in New Hampshire, Andrew Brozek will perform June 26. 

Brozek, who has played guitar since age 11 and has been singing for even longer, is currently studying music at Dartmouth College with a focus on songwriting and performance. His music reflects his passion for the folk, Americana and bluegrass genres. 

“He loves the elegance and simplicity of acoustic music and is dedicated to making his instruments an extension of himself,” his bio states at www.andrewbrozekmusic.com. 

June 27 wraps up a month of music with Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld.  

“Anyone familiar with Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld’s unique alchemy on stage will not be surprised by the sense of being taken into the moment — their shows are in and of themselves a journey of improvisation; the way Jon Neufeld’s brilliant innovative guitar playing weaves effortlessly around Martha’s timeless songwriting is simply magical,” the duo’s bio states at www.marthascanlan.com. 

Scanlan and Neufeld met playing together at Portland’s Indie-Roots festival Pickathon, in 2010, shortly before recording “Tongue River Stories,” a “beautifully stark album” of field recordings captured on film at the 120-year-old family ranch where Scanlan was living and working in southeast Montana. 

Home Ranch Bottoms is located at 8950 North Fork Road. Vehicle reservations are not required. For more information, visit homeranchbottomsmt.com or call 888-5572.