Playing With the Band (PWTB)  – began in 2008 and is an ongoing program of Tangled Tones Music Studio.  The goal of the program is to meet individuals where they are on their instrument and help them play in a group setting.  The styles and genres explored by the groups depend on the participants.  The program offers a unique experience to learn to communicate and work as a band with the leadership of a skilled professional musician!

Fall/Winter – 2024:

• Next PWTB session: October 7 – December 31, 2024
• Learn to play your instrument in a band setting, work with a professional musician/instructor, meet other musicians, learn covers, write original music and learn how to use your gear effectively and perform a live show to end the session!!
• Session Performance Will Be: Tuesday December 31st , 2024 – 3:00pm-4:00pm
  • As part of Missoula on Main (Formerly First Night Missoula)
  • Venue: The ZACC 
• This program is for intermediate to advanced musicians, ages 12 & up.  2 year minimum requirement of private lessons or pass skills test in audition to be admitted.  
• Rehearsal Schedule: 
  • Day & Time Options:
  • Monday 4:30pm-6:00pm – “Rhythmos” – this band has room for bass, keyboard and auxillerary instruments 
  • Wednesdays – 6:00pm-7:30pm  “Band #2” – Band enrollment is open. See audition registration process below.

    • Rate Information & Session Details:

    • Cost: $190/month – can be paid up front for 3 months and receive a $10 discount
    • Session Registration Fee: $100 paid with first months payment.  
    • If you would like to participate please email or call – mattnord@tangledtones.com, 406-396-3352.  Auditions required for new participants unless they are private students of Matthew Nord. 
    • Payment can be made via: Venmo – @matthew-nord-2 (please put in memo PWTB 2024), Check, Cash or Card (3.0% credit finance fee added to card transactions)

Past Bands & Audio: 

Missoula On Main – New Year’s Eve – 2023:

 

Missoula On Main – New Year’s Eve – 2022: (Formerly First Night Missoula)

• Black Orpheus – Rhythmos Recording – December 2022

• Black Orpheus – Rhythmos Recording – December 2022 – All Photos By Jenna Nord Photography –  (www.nordweddings.com)

“Rhythmos” will take the Stage on New Years Eve – December 31, 2022 at 3:00pm-4:00pm at the ZACC Main Performance Room. They are part of Playing With the Band, a program of Tangled Tones Music Studio, check out the link for details on the program and the upcoming session. Tangled Tones Level 3 Guitar Class will open for Rhythmos starting at 3:00pm – Eli Huckeby, Nekoda Beaudin, & Cooper Schroeder.  Come on down and cheer them on as they rock out a number of songs each!!  “Rhythmos” Band Members: Oscar Hunt – keyboards/vocals, Layne Polen – vocals, Finn Polen – electric guitar/percussion, Finn Moynahan – guitar/vocals, Roman Hulsey – bass

• New Tracks out from Summer 2021 Recording Sessions: 
  • “Just Take Time” – Tambourine Queen – Lyrics & Music by Aspen Nord
  • “Lonely Refresh” – Tambourine Queen 
  • “Low Key Edgy” – Tertiary Cemetery 

On The Spot: 7 Nation Army – The White Stripes

Satellite Jacket: Should I Stay or Should I Go

Tambourine Queen: Crazy – Written by Max Smith & Aspen Nord

Can I Be Trusted With This Bass Line? – Written by 3rd Capo Kids

Past Bands & Audio:

Montazula – Listen to Audio: Aftermath

AquaVan – Listen to Audio: Runaway Circus

Fork Head – Listen to Audio: Luck of the Draw

They Feed on Small Fish – Listen to Audio: Meet Me at the Reservoir

• Montazula – Listen to a sample: Disco Parasite
• Blue Hour – Listen to a sample: Busy Day
• They Feed on Small Fish – Listen to a sample: See You on the Way Back Down
• The Movers – Listen to a Sample: Everybody Dance 
• Fork Head – Listen to a sample: Atomic Bomb 

 Previous Playing With the Band Performances:

The ZACC Basement Show -December 20, 2018: The Rubber Band!!!

First Night New Year’s Eve – 2018 – December 31, 2018:

River City Roots Festival – Main Stage & Caras Park Youth Stage -August 24th, 2018:

All Photos by Jenna Nord – www.firstembracephotography.com – thanks Jenna!

River City Roots Festival – Main Stage & Caras Park Youth Stage -August 25th, 2017

After Dark – Open Mic @ City Life Community Center – June 2012

AquaVan & Montazula

River City Roots Festival – Caras Park Main Stage – August 2011