Trail Listening Post

Executive Director of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra Jo May introduces us to Paul McShee, who is the third conductor in their Masterworks Series. On February 1st and 2nd, concert-goers will be moved by Mozart's emotionally stirring Requiem in D Minor as Paul McShee conducts the Orchestra & Chorale. Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5, known as the Reformation Symphony, completes the program.

Amy Lariviere from the MCT swings by The Trail to tell Robert Chase about their upcoming production of "Leading Ladies." The show opens January 23rd.

Charley Macorn swings by The Morning Trail to tell Robert Chase about HomeGrown Comedy Presents: "The Last Comedy Show on Earth." The show is on New Year's Eve at the new ZACC on Main Street starting at 7:30 PM.

John Floridis swung by Trail Studios with Ed Stalling to talk to Tommy on The Lunchbox about their Missoula Winter Benefit Concerts 2019. Floridis and Stalling are performing three different shows on December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 100% of the proceeds go to benefitting organizations. This is an opportunity to relax from all of the stress of the holiday season, enjoy fantastic local music, and as F...

Development Director Kathryn Hungerford of Missoula Aging Services swings by The Trail to talk to Robert Chase about this year's Giving Tree Program. Each tag on a Giving Tree will let you know what your generous financial contribution will do to help an older adult in the community. Put a little love in your heart and find a Giving Tree at any one of these fine locations: o Subaru of Missoula, 16...

Director of Development and Marketing Erin Wilkins from United Way of Missoula County visits Robert Chase on The Morning Trail to tell us about the United Way's Year-End Giving Campaign and what they do for Missoula County.

Mike Smith is joined on The Trail Lunchbox by Missoula band Motorhome ! They visited the studios ahead of their record release party last week, and they played some tunes, shared their origin story, and provided a few thoughts about what went into their latest record. For more information about Motorhome, visit their Facebook page @motorhomeband .

Director of Global and Cultural Affairs at Arts Missoula Udo Fluck swings by The Trail again to tell everyone about the Fall World View Film Film Series ar the Roxy. The final film in the series is "Exit Through the Gift Shop" on December 9 at 7 PM.

Robert Chase is joined by Aylette Wright from Partners in Home Care to discuss their upcoming Tree of Life Ceremony. In December, Partners In Home Care’s Hospice program holds an event to honor and remember those who have died. It’s called the Tree of Life Ceremony. The evening event starts with a brief lighting of the tree at Rose Memorial Park.  Everyone is then invited to meet at St. Paul Luthe...

Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Director Dean Peterson and Guest Conductor Gordon Johnson swing by the Trail's Lunchbox with Tommy to talk about Holiday Pops on December 7th and 8th. The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without Missoula Symphony Orchestra's annual Holiday Pops concert featuring their orchestra and chorale! Guest Conductor Gordon Johnson along with Chorale Director Dea...

It's National Adopt A Senior Pet Month. Sarah Boggs, Promotions Director here at the Trail 1033 joins Tommy live on the air along with Gizmo to discuss not only the incredible working being done by PugPals.org but their need for volunteers, donations and most of all - homes for nearly 30 special needs and senior pugs. Get involved in any way possible -->  https://pugpals.org/

Maria Zepeda and Anthony Brown from the Montana Area Music Association (MAMA) came through The Trail to talk to Robert Chase about an event they are hosting at the ZACC on Friday, November 15th. Join MAMA at the ZACC for a night of Missoula music and conversation with local music lovers and other visionaries. Doors open at 6:30, and the show is from 7-10 PM. MAMA connects and empowers musicians wh...

Rose Deroche is a University of Montana student involved with "Tender Loving Care for Teachers." She sat down with The Trail's Robert Chase to talk about what her group is doing to collect school supplies for teachers at C.S. Porter Middle School in Missoula.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center Executive Director Aaron Brock comes by The Trail to talk about Can the Cats Food Drive. It is the kind of rivalry that boosts the community, and after the Cats donated more in 2018, this year's goal is to donate 406,000 pounds of food this year. Missoula Broadcasting will be a drop off location this year, and there are 55 other dropoff locations and event...

John Floridis is part of a group of nationally known singer-songwriters from across the country appearing at the University of Montana to co-headline the Grizzly Songwriters Showcase at the Dennison Theatre on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM. He joined Tommy on The Lunchbox to talk about the event and play some tunes. For more information about the event, check out http://news.umt.edu/2019...

Director of Global and Cultural Affairs at Arts Missoula Udo Fluck swings by The Trail again to tell everyone about the Fall World View Film Film Series ar the Roxy. The third movie in the series is "Kusama: Infinity" on Monday, November 11th at 7 pm.

Robert Chase talks to Mike Morelli of UM Entertainment Management about the upcoming UMEM Grizzly Songwriters Showcase on Wednesday, November 13th.  The concert is produced by Entertainment Management students in the UM College of Business. UMEM introduces students to the business of entertainment while giving them the opportunity to learn from top professionals in the industry, both alumni and ad...

Executive Director Jo May Salonen sat down with The Trail's Robert Chase to discuss the upcoming symphony season. This season will feature five masterworks series to help determine the next conductor of the Missoula Symphony. It's Steven Smith's turn. Smith has served as music director of Virginia’s Richmond Symphony, the Santa Fe Symphony & Chorus, as well as the Grammy Award-winning Clevelan...

Joe Rector from Gull Boats swings by The Trail to talk to Robert Chase about their upcoming avalanche awareness seminar at Big Sky Brewing Co. in Missoula, MT on Wednesday, October 30th.

Jessie Rogers from the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula swings by The Trail to tell us about their 10th annual used book sale beginning on Halloween.

Ryan Newhouse stop by The Trail to tell Robert Chase about Defying Gravity and the Community Action Series taking place at the Top Hat.

Jessie Rogers from the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula swings by The Trail to tell Robert Chase about Thomas Francis Meagher and the event that will be hosted at the museum to complement the exhibit honoring Meagher's life. Swing by October 16 from 6 pm-8 pm that will feature a special set from the Montana Shamrockers!

Udo Fluck, the Director of Global & Cultural Affairs at Arts Missoula, swings by The Trail to tell Robert Chase about the Fall World View Film Series at The Roxy Theater and New Zeland Day on October 21st.

Joe Martinez from Missoula Community Theatre swings by The Trail to talk about Freaky Friday  that is running from October 24th to November 3rd.

The Jeanette Rankin Peace Center is holding their Annual Peace Party on Sunday, October 13th. Executive Director Betsy Mulligan-Dague stopped by The Trail to tell us about it.