Story and photo by Max Lowe Explorebigsky.com contributor
I first met Langhorne on the Corner of Black and Main Street. He was heading for the Co-op pre show during his last visit to Bozeman in August 2012. A friend I was standing with on the sidewalk whispered into my ear, “Hey, I think that’s Langhorne Slim.”
I had no clue who he was, but with such a name it seemed appropriate to approach him immediately and ask if he was indeed the one and only Langhorne. He laughed and confirmed the query and, after a minute of banter, handed us a couple tickets to the show that evening. I had never heard his music before, but the promise of a show at the Filling Station and his sworn repute by my friend was enough to make me want to go. After that evening I was hooked.
When I heard he was playing in Bozeman again this last Wednesday, April 3, I had to get to the show. With the staunch confidence of a true artist, Langhorne Slim takes the stage in spirit and plays like he’s at a party with his best friends. His show at the Filler last week was just as good, if not better than when I saw him the first time, for since then, the band has released a new album called The Way We Move.
I’ve bragged of the Filler before, but the small roadside bar on North Rouse is one of my favorite venues. The homely bar’s walls are cluttered with old Montana license plates and relics of Montana’s history. Graffiti from years of loyal patrons creates a perfect setting for Langhorne’s antics.
The low stage at one side of the small room puts the band at eye level, building an intimate feel for the show. Langhorne Slim and The Law took full advantage of this and Langhorne strode into the crowd multiple times with guitar in hand to raucous cheers from onlookers. At the end of the set, Langhorne and his backup Banjoist took to the bar and played several songs amidst an adoring crowd, sealing the evening with a downy and grinning energy.
Langhorne Slim and The Law are an epitome example of spectacular mixed bag folk-gospel-punk fusion. They are an off the beaten path combination, but they own it with attitude.
Mixing banjo, electric keyboard and a boot stomping beat, they bring an old hat energy to a new music scene. Next time Langhorne and his band make it to Bozeman, be sure you’re there to witness the raucous.
We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a limited palette to create different color combinations? Are you tired of carrying around 15-20 different tubes when you paint plein air? Have you ever wanted to create a certain “mood” in a painting but failed? Do you create a lot of mud? Do you struggle to achieve color harmony? All these problems are addressed in John’s workbook in clear and concise language!
Based on the bestselling “Limited Palatte, Unlimited Color” workbook written by John Pototschnik, the workshop is run by Maggie Shane and Annie McCoy, accomplished landscape (acrylic) and plein air (oil) artists,exhibitors at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.
Each student will receive a copy of “Limited Palette, Unlimited Color” to keep and take home to continue your limited palette journey. We will show you how to use the color wheel and mix your own clean mixtures to successfully create a mood for your paintings.
Each day, we will create a different limited palette color chart and paint a version of a simple landscape using John’s directives. You will then be able to go home and paint more schemes using the book for guidance.
Workshop is open to painters (oil or acrylic) of any level although students must have some basic knowledge of the medium he or she uses. Students will be provided the book ($92 value), color wheel, value scale and canvas papers to complete the daily exercises.