Interview with Jamie Wyman: Journey from Social Work to Soulful Rock

Whitefish singer-songwriter Jamie Wyman is preparing to release Return to the Mothership — a 22-track folk-rock opera rooted in Tarot, transformation, and the raw emotion of lived experience. In this candid conversation with Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman, Wyman shares how she left a career in social work to fully embrace music, channeling heartbreak and hope into songs that heal.

They talk early influences, songwriting through grief and vertigo, and what it means to create a concept album for women who are trying to make the world a better place. With roots in Kalispell and an origin story involving Craigslist, ukuleles, and Janis Joplin, Jamie’s path to becoming a Montana music mainstay is anything but ordinary. Hear the stories behind “Secrets from Beyond the Veil” and “Spinning Out,” and get a preview of Jamie’s upcoming album before its official release this fall.

Jamie Wyman Duo is performing live on Daily Inter Lake's press room floor for a lunchtime show on Friday, May 2nd 2025. Please visit https://flatheadtickets.com/ for information on tickets. Read Taylor's full article on Jamie on dailyinterlake.com and watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.

Connect with Jamie!
Website - jamiewymanband.com
Instagram /  jamiewymanband
YouTube Channel / @jamiewymanband
Facebook / jamiewymanband
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/4T9ad...
Apple Music / jamie-wyman-band

...and learn more about Blue Star Resort in Columbia Falls, where we held our interview!

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April 24, 2025

Luke Dowler Live: Soulful Stories, Folk-Rock Anthems & Montana’s Musical Spirit

Montana singer-songwriter Luke Dowler takes the stage for a heartfelt live performance, blending folk-rock storytelling with powerful vocals and raw emotion. From the introspective ballad Good Enough to the road-trip anthem Going to Montana, Dowler’s set explores love, resilience, and life’s winding journey. His songwriting weaves personal stories, touching on themes of longing, perseverance, and the beauty of the unknown. Tune in for a moving concert that captures the soul of the West and the heart of an artist who lives for the music.

Connect with Luke:
Website - https://www.lukedowler.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukedowler
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/axemasterflash
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DowlerMusic/

...and watch our interview with Luke before the show - https://youtu.be/IjbAoB5EhMo

Daily Inter Lake's Press Play concerts are a subscriber-only benefit and support our Newspaper in Education (NIE) Program. Tickets to the next show - https://flatheadtickets.com/

March 7, 2025

Interview with Luke Dowler: Montana Roots & Inspiration behind Songwriting

Montana-based singer-songwriter Luke Dowler joins reporter Taylor Inman to talk about his journey in music, from discovering his first guitar as a kid to shaping his distinct, genre-blending sound. He shares the inspiration behind his latest album, Midnight Conversations, reflecting on late-night talks, personal stories, and the creative process that fuels his songwriting. Dowler also dives into his love for Montana, the challenges of being an independent artist, and what’s next for his music. 

Luke Dowler is performing live on our press room floor for a lunchtime show on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Please visit https://flatheadtickets.com/ for information on tickets.

Connect with Luke!
Website - https://www.lukedowler.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukedowler
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/axemasterflash
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DowlerMusic/

February 27, 2025