Side Tracks: Culture in Northwest Montana
Side Tracks is the Daily Inter Lake’s podcast exploring the people and ideas shaping culture in northwest Montana. From Flathead Valley musicians to chefs, each episode spotlights the creatives and tastemakers defining life in and around the Flathead Valley region.
Through in-depth conversations and live sessions, Side Tracks takes you inside the process - how songs get written, menus get built and creative communities take root in Montana. The podcast also features episodes from our Press Play series, with interviews and live performances recorded in the Daily Inter Lake press room floor.
Check out our other podcasts! Subscribe to News Now for highlights of a handful of headlines, events, and breaking news for northwest Montana. Deep Dive features conversations with local people, businesses, nonprofits, and agencies related to our community. Listen to Keeping Score for a weekly local Northwest Montana prep and college sports breakdown.
Side Tracks: Culture in Northwest Montana
Big Sky City Lights: Press Play Concert
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Big Sky City Lights' show feels like gathering around a campfire with old friends. Nick and Susan’s playful banter, like teasing about recording in bathtubs during the pandemic, creates a warmth that invites you in. Their harmonies are comforting and effortless, with lyrics reflecting love, loss, and finding your way through life. There's a rawness to the way they perform—intimate, yet cinematic—pulling from the wide-open Montana landscapes that inspire them. You’ll hear themes of nostalgia, hope, and connection, all wrapped in melodies that linger long after the last note. It’s the kind of show that makes you laugh one moment and reflect the next, all while feeling right at home.
Want to watch the show? It's on our YouTube channel!
Learn more about Big Sky City Lights!
Website - bigskycitylights.com
Instagram - bigskycitylights
YouTube - youtube.com/bigskycitylights
Spotify - open.spotify.com
Apple Music - music.apple.com/us/artist/big-sky-city-lights
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