2025 Townsend Fall Fest
Townsend Fallfest is excited to announce the music lineup for this year! We have some of the best headliners playing Friday night to Sunday afternoon to make this one of the most popular Fall concert venues in Montana. Please be sure to come out and support these musicians and enjoy this free Rotary sponsored event!
FRIDAY NIGHT LINEUP:
The Dusty Tones (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) Dusty Tones is one of Helena’s favorite’s, regularly performing at Lewis & Clark Brewery, The Betsy in Townsend, Townsend Fall Fest and other private venues. Lead Singer, Angie Paulsen, delivers powerful vocals from artists like Stevie Nicks, Adele and rock favorites from Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater, Chris Stapleton, and many more. The band also includes seasoned musicians Ole Olson, Matt Cochenour, Paul Marshall and Emil Glatz. Don’t miss this soulful, upbeat, captivating band!
Justin Case Band: (7:30 pm to 10:00 pm) is a 70’s – 90’s rock cover band. Three powerful lead singer covering tunes ranging from the Allman Brothers, Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash to Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam. Band members include Mike Killeen, Jeremy Slead, and Luke Michelson.
SATURDAY LINEUP
The Unpredictables (10:00 am to 11:30 am) – is the husband-and-wife musical duo of Jeremy and Adelle Terry. As the name suggests, you can never be sure what to expect from them since their repertoire spans multiple genres including folk, rock, blues, country, reggae, and Celtic while playing a variety of musical instruments
Matt Strachan and the Hoot Owls (12:00 pm to 2:00 pm) Matt is a Montana based singer songwriter, shines on stage with his high-energy, crowd-pleasing band The Hoot Owls. The songs dig deep into life’s struggles while delivering an uplifting spirit that gets folks up dancing. Compared to American Aquarium’s BJ Barnum, Matt has a way of bringing listeners into honest stories that resonate and bring emotional responses.
Vinyl City (2:30 pm to 4:30 pm) – Vinyl City is an energetic six-piece band hailing from the Capital City. They enjoy performing a wide variety of music – 60s through 90s Classic Rock; Blues; Americano; Pop and a hint of Country. The band consists of season talented musicians, who’ve been a part of the Helena music scene for years. Members include Scott Mendenhall lead guitar; Melissa Klein keyboard; Kevin Rauch rhythm guitar; Marci Lynn sax/harmonica; Tom Askin bass and Austin Knudsen drums.
Voo Doo Alley (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) Known as the Pacific Northwest renowned party band! In the words of national renowned touring musician John Farey (who played with Van Morrison, Sly and the Family Stone, and others) “I can say VooDoo Alley is a premier rock and power band. Their material is well selected, upbeat, mostly but not entirely familiar, perfectly suited for the band, full of surprises and with every song displaying high energy. For an all-around, solid, fun, and party inducing club and concert experience, these are the guys to check out… Five-star entertainment!
Kentucky Straight (7:30 pm to 10:00 pm) Fast-rising country band, Kentucky Straight, is earning a reputation with their catchy originals, modern new country and some of the best in old school country dance songs and ballads! Colorado based, these seasoned musicians have played locally with various bands making a name for themselves across Colorado and on a national level. Kentucky Straight gives their fans a stage show of raw emotions, and talent that brings the feel-good side of music back to life. They are like a shot of bourbon going down smooth with an edgy burn that hugs your body leaving you refreshed and wanting one more song. They bring energy to every show and will give you a performance like a stadium event wherever they play!
SUNDAY LINEUP
Lulu Roadies (11:00 am to 12:00 pm) Lula’s Roadie is a seasoned musical Act in the Helena Montana area playing Roadhouse Country, Blues and Classic Rock. With over a decade of experience and continuous live performances they deliver well-rehearsed Covers and Originals with sparkling blood harmonies. Nick Gordon (Roadie) is on guitar and lead vocals, Rhonda Graham (Lula) is on bass and backing vocals. Their musical influences are as varied as their eclectic set list. Lula’s Roadie is a fan favorite in Helena for consistently delivering top notch Rock, Blues and Classic Country.
Paige and the Peoples Band (12:30 pm to 2:30 pm) Paige and the Peoples Band have made a name for themselves as being one of Montana’s Premiere Musical acts. The Band was formed in 2016; however, members of the PPB have been charming, captivating and blowing the collective minds of audiences throughout the United States and Europe for many years. Sharing the stage with such musical legends as The Doobie Brothers, Lyle Lovett, Brandie Carlile and Mike McCready, Paige & The Peoples Band are no strangers to the big show. A mix of Rock, Soul, Funk and Fusion they keep the crowd bumping and the energy climbing. This horn powered, fully charged Band was voted Bozeman’s Choice for three years in a row and premiered season Thirteen of 11th and Grant with Eric Funk on PBS. The Episode later went on to win an Emmy Award for best Audio. Paige & The Peoples Band deliver a performance to remember and not to miss!
Scotty Mac and the Nugs (3:00 pm to 5:30 pm) Step into the world of Scotty Mac & the Nugs, a dynamic country/rock ensemble making waves in Idaho. Fueled by a deep love for music, we seamlessly blend the rich tones of country and rock to craft an exceptional musical experience. From captivating live concerts to our debut single “Home to Idaho”, we are proud to represent the Treasure Valley and all it has to offer. Come join us for a night of fun, friends, and incredible music.