The Jean Matthews Tuesday at Twelve series of free summer concerts commenced Tuesday, June 11, with a concert by The DoubleFront Five Dixieland Band on the lawn of the Ravalli County Museum. The weekly concerts will continue every Tuesday at noon through August 20.
The concert series was founded in 1990 by Jean Matthews, and is now in its 34th year. Matthews passed away in 2015, but the concert series remains as her legacy.
The music ran from noon until 1 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket and a picnic lunch, and to dress for the weather. The museum will provide some shade structures, but attendees should plan to arrive early to take advantage of them. In the event of rain or unhealthy smoke levels, the concerts will move to the Community Room of Hamilton City Hall.
There are no food vendors at the concerts, but picnickers are encouraged to take advantage of the many Hamilton eateries offering grab ‘n go lunches.
The series is underwritten by local business sponsors and individuals. Numerous other businesses and individuals have contributed to keep the concerts free for the public.
As usual, this year’s performers include several acts new to the program and some returning favorites, all spanning a variety of musical genres. The concerts are appropriate for all ages.
2024 Tuesday at 12 Performers
June 11: The DoubleFront Five Dixieland Band
June 18: Tom Catmull
June 25: The Gravy Ladles
July 2: The Big Sky Mudflaps
July 9: James Lanman
July 16: The Flaming Suzettes
July 23: The Millionaires
July 30: Annemarie Barnes & Bruce Wareing
Aug. 6: The Bitterroot Community Band
Aug. 13: Good Old Fashioned
Aug. 20: The Regal Quartet
Concert information can be found on the series’ Facebook page, www.facebook.com/tuesdayattwelve. For more information about the concert series, contact the producer at jmtuesdayat12@gmail.com or 406-363-1279.