2025 Lineup:

June 4, 2025: Kenny James Miller Band

Genre: Blues Rock

Hometown: Kalispell, MT

Bio: a seasoned blues-rock trio with a deep Montana soul, Kenny James Miller Band delivers high-energy performances with gritty guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics.

Website: Kenny James Miller Band

June 11, 2025: Tom Catmull’s Last Resort

Genre: Americana, Folk Rock

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Bio:Tom Catmull’s Last Resort blends heartfelt songwriting with gritty guitar tones, upright bass, and tight harmonies. With lyrics that cut straight to the bone and a sound that’s equal parts front porch and back barroom, this seasoned Montana band brings stories to life with every performance.

Website: Tom Catmull

June 18, 2025: Jflo & Co.

Genre: Folk, Americana

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Bio:John Floridis is a Missoula-based guitarist, composer, and songwriter known for his fiery fingerstyle acoustic work and genre-blending compositions. With decades of experience performing throughout the Northwest, John’s music fuses bluesy grit, folk storytelling, and jazz-laced improvisation

Website: John Floridis

June 25, 2025: Love is a Dog

Genre: Indie Folk, Pop, Americana

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Bio: With haunting melodies and lyrics that feel like pages torn from a diary, Love is a Dog crafts music that’s both intimate and expansive. Their sound walks the line between vintage folk and modern indie, blending lush harmonies, reverb-soaked guitar, and lyrical storytelling.

Website: Love is a Dog

July 2, 2025: Big Sky Mudflaps

Genre: Swing, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Bio: A Missoula music institution, Big Sky Mudflaps have been getting folks dancing since the late ‘70s with their infectious blend of swing, jazz, and R&B. Known for tight horn lines, rich vocal harmonies, and a joyful stage presence, the Mudflaps deliver a sound that’s both timeless and irresistibly fun.

Website: Big Sky Mudflaps

July 9, 2025:  The Justin Case Band

Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Blues

Hometown: Helena, MT

Bio: A staple of the Montana live music scene, The Justin Case Band brings an irresistible mix of classic rock, country, and blues to every stage they hit.

Website: The Justin Case Band

July 16, 2025: Justin Harris & the Pocket Aces

Genre: Rockabilly, Classic Country

Hometown: Kalispell, MT

Bio: Hailing from Kalispell, Montana, Justin Harris & The Pocket Aces deliver a high-energy blend of swingin’ rockabilly, good-timin’ classic country, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Website: Justin Harris & The Pocket Aces

July 23, 2025: WildWind

Genre: Americana, Classic Rock

Hometown: Kalispell, MT

Bio: WildWind is a captivating group that combines classic rock and Americana vibes with singer-songwriter sensibilities for a unique yet intimately comforting musical experience. Known for their lush harmonies, romantic duets, and scorching instrumental interludes.

Website: WildWind

July 30, 2025: Ed Norton Big Band

Genre: Big Band Jazz, Swing

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Bio: Bringing the golden age of swing to life, the Ed Norton Big Band is a 17-piece ensemble that lights up the stage with timeless tunes, toe-tapping rhythms, and brassy flair.

Website: Ed Norton Big Band

August 6, 2025: The Benevolents

Genre: Folk-Rock, Jam

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Bio: The Benevolents are a groovy folk-rock five-piece that blends ripping guitar and fiddle solos, catchy vocal harmonies, and a driving rhythmic flow into funky, meter-crossing tunes.

Website: The Benevolents

August 13, 2025: Rianna Marie

Genre: Folk, Americana, Singer-Songwriter

Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin

Bio: Hailing from Wisconsin and now based in Madison, Rianna Marie is a folk artist known for her heartfelt storytelling and evocative melodies. Her music blends folk roots with Western influences, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly authentic.

Website: Rianna Marie

August 20, 2025: Spruce Alley Sally

Genre: Bluegrass, Folk

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Bio: Spruce Alley Sally is an energetic five-piece ensemble that brings a fresh twist to traditional bluegrass. Blending high-energy fiddle tunes, Appalachian classics, and swing standards, they create a unique “swinggrass” sound that’s both nostalgic and invigorating.

Website:Spruce Alley Sally

August 27, 2025: Snacks at Midnight

Genre: Indie Rock, Alt-Pop

Hometown: Spokane, Washington

Bio: Snacks at Midnight is a high-energy indie rock band known for their eclectic sound and dynamic performances. Blending elements of rock, pop, funk, grunge, and punk, their music offers a fresh and engaging experience for a wide audience.

Website :Snacks at Midnight

Banh Missoula

Big Dipper

Clark Fork & Spoon Kitchen

High Vibration

Isla’s Lemonade

Kamoon Arabian Cuisine

M-80 Chicken

Madeline’s Mediterranean Grill

Mountain Berry Bowls

Pattie Wagon

Pelz

Puma Peruvian

River City Eats

Sa Wad Dee Thai

Servin’ Thyme Food Truck

Soul Dawgz

Worden’s Market

Zeera Pakistani

Interested in providing children’s activity in 2025 at Out to Lunch? Email [email protected] for more information.

June 4, 2025: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Missoula

June 11, 2025: Championship Training

June 18, 2025: Travelers’ Rest Connection

June 25, 2025: Carrol-Henderson School of Irish Dancing

July 2, 2025: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Missoula

July 9, 2025: The Clay Studio of Missoula

July 16, 2025: Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

July 23, 2025: Eyemart Express

July 30, 2025: Eyemart Express

August 6, 2025: Grow Music Missoula

August 13, 2025: Community Health Alliance

August 20, 2025: Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

August 27, 2025: TBA

Caras Cash makes the perfect gift for friends, family and employees. This money is good for food and beverages during Out To Lunch and Downtown ToNight. Purchase Caras Cash at the Downtown Missoula Partnership office located at 218 E. Main Street, by phone at 406.543.4238 or email us at [email protected]

Here are some transportation and parking tips and tricks for when you head to Out to Lunch this summer!

• The first hour of parking is FREE in the parking garages
• Parking right next to Caras Park is in high demand. We recommend parking a little farther away to avoid traffic congestion (see the map below).
• Ride the Line! Mountain Line is a great way to come Downtown and save some gas. It’s also Zero-Fare and all routes come to Downtown!
• Ride the trails! Missoula has a terrific trails system, especially along the river and leading right into Caras Park. Get more information on biking, and generally commuting, around Missoula from Missoula in Motion.

 

Curious about where to park for Out to Lunch? There are many locations within a 5 minute walk.