Press Play

May 30 2024 1
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Press Play by the Daily Inter Lake is a monthly lunch concert series held in our newspaper warehouse, showcasing Northwest Montana's musical talent. Join us for an hour of original songs, connecting you to the heart of Flathead Valley's music scene. Catch exclusive artist interviews before the show starts!

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Press Play - Interview with Barrel Stove Combo

May 30 2024 14 mins  
Taylor Inman meets with musicians Vinnie, Rebecca, and Eric of Barrel Stove Combo. They talk about how they met, the few practices they need a year and their love of jazz. The Barrel Stove Combo performs Friday, June 7th on the pressroom floor at the Daily Inter Lake to wrap up the first season of Press Play. Read Taylor's article Tickets to the show Connect with the band Daily Int

Introducing Press Play

May 22 2024 1 mins  
Press Play by the Daily Inter Lake is a monthly lunch concert series held in our newspaper warehouse, showcasing Northwest Montana's musical talent. Join us for an hour of original songs, connecting you to the heart of Flathead Valley's music scene. Catch exclusive artist interviews before the show starts!Subscribe to all our pods! Stay in the know with timely updates from News Now

Press Play - Halladay & Rob Quist - Full Concert

May 10 2024 40 mins  
On Friday, Mat 3rd, Halladay and Rob Quist joined us for a lunchtime show on our press floor. The father-daughter duo shared love letters to Montana and a few puns; their family talent spans across generations. Singer-songwriter Rob founded the Mountain Mission Wood Band and has had his songs sung by Michael Martin Murphy and Loretta Lynn. He has appeared with musical acts Heart, t

Press Play - Interview with Halladay and Rob Quist

Apr 25 2024 30 mins  
Taylor Inman meets with musician father/daughter duo Rob and Halladay Quist at Halladay's Starlight Studio. They talk about their musical upbringings, the importance of musical education, and their bond. They will play on the Daily Inter Lake press floor on May 3rd, 2024! Read Taylor's article - https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/apr/25/the-quist-dynamic-duo-prepares-for-an-excit

Press Play - Izaak Opatz - Full Concert

Apr 12 2024 55 mins  
On Friday, April 5th, Izaak Opatz joined us for a lunchtime show on our press floor. From tales of borrowing toiletries to misreading women, Izaak's show weaved us from the good and bad of LA to memories of Radar Ridge in East Glacier. Put best by himself, Izaak's music is "an ungulate in life’s winter pasture, chewing on and metabolizing disappointment, heartbreak, and the other

Press Play - Izaak Opatz Interview

Mar 28 2024 26 mins  
Taylor Inman Zooms in with musician Izaak Opatz. They talk touring, going back to school for a master's in environmental journalism, getting inspiration from a couple of Johns, dreaming of writing songs about friendship, and a cosmic country alien band. Izaak will play on the Daily Inter Lake press floor on April 5th, 2024! Tickets to the showRead Taylor's InterviewIzaak's websiteL

Press Play - Mike Murray Duo - Full Concert

Mar 14 2024 56 mins  
Kalispell native Mike Murray joined us with bassist Chris Krager for a show on our press floor. Mike's voice is honest and direct; he embodies the pureness of a classic folk storyteller. His music conveys camaraderie and empathy, drawing inspiration from his family and life experiences growing up in Montana. Watch the whole show on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/QYexzelNMB0

Press Play - Christiane - Full Concert

Mar 05 2024 52 mins  
Christiane has been singing and writing songs since she can remember. Her music is a sweet infusion of birdlike melodies mixed with a deep lyrical love of life and her connection with the natural world. She blends folk, blues, and country genres into a poetic experience of sound. Her songs truly come from the heart, and she shared them with us on February 2nd, 2024, for Press Play.

Press Play - John Dunnigan - Full Concert

Mar 05 2024 56 mins  
John Dunnigan, Flathead Valley music legend, has played venues in the area for over 40 years. You may have seen him at the Great Northern Bar on a late Thursday evening, but catch him in the bright midday light of the Daily Inter Lake newspaper press floor. On January 5th, 2024, he shared his wit and (some) wisdom at Press Play.Read more here about Dunnigan's past and present: http

Press Play - Interview with Mike Murray

Feb 21 2024 23 mins  
Flathead Valley music fans would most likely recognize Mike Murray with a guitar in hand. The singer-songwriter stays booked and busy, but he’s also been working on a new album featuring piano, an instrument he’s grown to appreciate over the last few years. Murray talks about this, family, inspiration and production with host Taylor Inman ahead of his Press Play performance at