Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Get your dancing feet ready because Summer Squares in the Cider Garden are back!
Join us for the second dance in our Summer Squares series. This is a community dance open to all ages and abilities. All are welcome, dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. So bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller, no partner needed.
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
Calling from Roy Curet, with live music from Rip ‘N Snort.
$10 suggested donation to support Lake Missoula Old Time and future events community music and dance events.
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Get your dancing feet ready because Summer Squares in the Cider Garden are back!
Join us for the last dance in our Summer Squares series. This is a community dance open to all ages and abilities. All are welcome, dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. So bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller, no partner needed.
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
Calling from Caroline Stephens, with live music from old-time band: Death Camas!
$10 suggested donation to support Lake Missoula Old Time and future events community music and dance events.
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
For friends of old time music and LMOT, please join us for a fun Labor Day weekend of camping and jamming in beautiful Rock Creek!
Location & Directions: Take the Rock Creek exit 25 miles east of Missoula. Travel 21 miles (11 miles on pavement and 10 miles on dirt - often slow going!) to Miller’s Flat and the Red Bridge. Turn right over the bridge, and then take a left at the T. Drive ¼ mile to the last cabin on the river and make a left. Folks will be there camping and jamming!
Camping & cabin: John’s Cabin is our central gathering place. The cabin is off-grid, but has solar power plus a backup generator, a well and gravity-feed water system, propane appliances, a septic system, a bathroom, an outhouse, and a shower. Folks can bring tents, camping vehicles, etc. John’s cabin and property can provide access to bathrooms and water, and if needed, can can also cover basic first aid needs.
There are plenty of flat camping spots across the property. Trailers can be brought (the bridge width is 8’6”), but there are no hook-ups. We have a big fire pit and an outdoor barbecue. Bring your own food, supplies, and instruments :-)
Activities: When you aren’t playing music or sleeping and want to do something else, there is blue-ribbon fly fishing out the front door and hiking out the back door. There are also hiking and biking trails not too far away.
Communication: There is no phone reception. John’s neighbors have satellite connections for emergencies. Eight miles down the road is the first cell spot.
Questions? Contact Lake Missoula Old Time: missoulaoldtime@gmail.com, or John Parker, parkerjohn1010@gmail.com | 406-239-0902.
We hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend of old time tunes, jamming, and good hangs :)
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join LMOT organizers and square dance enthusiasts from across Montana, the inter-mountain West, and the West Coast for weekend of dancing, calling, playing, and gathering at Dare to be Square West. This is a weekend you won’t want to miss!
There’s something for everyone at this weekend of workshops: learn how to call, practice your calling, learn new dances, participate in music workshops, and meet other square dance enthusiasts.
Save the date! And follow announcements on LMOT’s newsletter, Dare to be Square West website, and social media handles (IG and FB): @daretobesquarewest and @lakemissoulaoldtime
All events will take place in Missoula. More information can be found at: https://daretobesquarewest.com/
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Get your dancing feet ready because Summer Squares in the Cider Garden are back!
Join us for the first dance in our Summer Squares series. This is a community dance open to all ages and abilities. All are welcome, dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. So bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller, no partner needed.
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
Calling from Bev Young , with live music from The Woodhogs!
$10 suggested donation to support Lake Missoula Old Time and future events community music and dance events.
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join us for our inaugural Squeer Dance - a queer celebratory dance. Tickets are $15 and funds will go to Lake Missoula Old Time and the Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center. <3
No experience needed :-) Bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the Free Cycles dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. Beginners and dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. Dancing is to live old time music, brought to you by local musicians. Local calling legend, Caroline Stephens, will be calling this dance.
This square dance celebrating queer joy and community is not to be missed!
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at this lively and community-oriented dance!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
All Take Hands Square Dance
We are excited to announce that we're putting on an extra-special fundraiser square dance in April!
In addition to an "all-call" square dance called by some of Missoula's favorites, we will also be holding a silent auction for homemade desserts (yum!). So come bring yourself / your friend / your sweetie, dance the night away, and take home a sweet treat made with love!
Tickets for this dance are $15 and can be purchased at the door. Volunteers get in free!
All proceeds from this dance will go towards Dare To Be Square West -- a weekend of square dancing, calling, and old time gathering — taking place in Missoula November 6-8, 2026. deets here!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join LMOT and friends for Toast the Town! A pint night fundraiser for Dare to be Square West at GILD!
LMOT volunteers will be tabling at GILD sharing exciting information about Dare to be Square West — a weekend of square dancing, calling, and old time gathering — taking place in Missoula November 6-8, 2026.
The GILD pint night kicks off our fundraising efforts… bring your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, acquaintances, grab a pint and some tacos, and settle in for an evening of mingling and old time tunes.
We hope to see you there!
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join Lake Missoula Old Time and friends for our annual Valentine’s Day Square Dance! Plus a bonus album release party for Needle & Thread. Come for the dance, stay for the local musicians!
Bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the Free Cycles dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. Beginners and dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. Dancing is to live old time music, brought to you by local musicians: Needle & Thread and friends. Bob Zuellig from Colorado will be calling this dance - if you were at last year’s December dance with Bob, you’ll know this is not a dance to miss!
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
$10 suggested donation to support LMOT and future dances and old timey events in our community.
Needle and Thread, a banjo, guitar, fiddle, and sister-singing duo, is releasing a new album in conjunction with the LMOT Valentine’s Day Square Dance (Feb 14th, 6:30-10, Freecycles, Missoula, MT). This album was created in honor of Kim Lansford, a dear friend of Maddy and Ella. Featuring a blend of traditional and original tunes and songs, the album showcases expressive performances and heartfelt harmonies. You’ll hear beautiful sister vocals, twin fiddles, and unique ballads, all as part of a warm tribute to Kim Lansford.
We hope you’ll join us for a night of celebration!
There will be Needle and Thread merch, CDs, and albums available for purchase, as well as a live performance from the duo.
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
Join Lake Missoula Old Time and friends for a community square dance!
Bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the Free Cycles dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. Beginners and dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. Dancing is to live old time music, brought to you by LMOT’s house band, Rip ‘N Snort. Caroline Stephens of Missoula fame will be calling this dance!
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
$10 suggested donation to support LMOT and future dances and old timey events in our community.
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join Lake Missoula Old Time and friends for a community square dance!
Bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the Free Cycles dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. Beginners and dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. Dancing is to live old time music, brought to you by LMOT’s house band, Rip ‘N Snort. Round Robin Callers! come and join in on the fun and experience different dances from different Missoula callers!
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
$10 suggested donation to support LMOT and future dances and old timey events in our community.
These community dances can't happen without community support! Interested in getting more involved? Consider signing up for a quick and easy volunteer slot for our December dance.
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join Lake Missoula Old Time and friends for a community square dance!
Bring yourself, your friends, a partner (or not!) and join us on the Free Cycles dance floor for some old time community square dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. Beginners and dancers young and old are welcome and celebrated. Dancing is to live old time music, brought to you by LMOT’s house band, Rip ‘N Snort. We’re excited to announce that Rab Cummings from Bozeman will be calling this dance!
Do-si-do and swing away an evening with friends and strangers alike and laugh more than you have in years at these lively and community-oriented dances.
$10 suggested donation to support LMOT and future dances and old timey events in our community.
Interested in being more involved? Community events thrive on community volunteers — sign up to volunteer at our November dance.
Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.
Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes.
New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!
Join LMOT and Friends for a Pub Sing at our favorite local pub: Western Cider!
This is a beginner-friendly collaborative singing gathering.
Pub Sing is a casual “singing jam” of sorts (not a performance!). A wide variety of songs are welcome, but ones with catchy choruses, call and response, or that are generally “sing-along-able” work best. We take turns leading songs, and everyone joins in on the chorus or other repeated parts. It’s also totally fine to just sing along! You don’t have to lead a song if you don’t want to.
Traditional songs, folk songs, sea chanties, etc. are all great genres to draw from. We sing a cappella, so no instruments are needed.
Feel free to bring print outs of lyrics to share :-)
We hope you'll join us!
