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LIVE... ROMI MAYES!!

February 10, 2012

LIVE... ROMI MAYES!!

We're stoked to be featuring ROMI MAYES, who won Western Canadian Singer Songwriter of the Year in 2011!

 

Check her out: www.romimayes.com/index.html

 

We're gonna grab a beer and a bourbon and turn the 'Rack in to the Roadhouse for this night of blues... 
DON'T MISS THIS SHOW!!

Tamarack Trivia Night

January 31, 2012

Tamarack Trivia Night

Which feature film actress has the most oscar nominations at 15 and counting?

 

The New Radicals had a one-hit wonder in 1998.  Name the song.

 

What golfer coined the term "caddy?"

 

Think you know your trivia?  Are you a pop culture whiz?  Then join us for TAMARACK TRIVIA NIGHT every Tuesday at 7pm!  Play as a group or as an individual, come one, come all!  Prizes and laughs for everyone!

WINTERFEST 2012

January 21, 2012

WINTERFEST 2012

It's back... last year's Winterfest bash will be hard ot beat, but we're going to give it a shot!

 

PIG ROAST starts at 5pm! 

Live Music from 20 GRAND at 7pm!  These guys are CRAZY GOOD!!

 

See you at The 'Rack!

LIVE... TOM CATMULL

January 13, 2012

LIVE... TOM CATMULL

Live at Tamarack... Missoula's TOM CATMULL and stand up bass artist JOHNNY TWO BONES!

They like to call it "Urban Country"... we call it amazing!  Check it out: www.tomcatmull.com

Music starts at 7pm...

See you at The 'Rack!

LIVE... JOHN FLORIDIS

January 6, 2012

LIVE... JOHN FLORIDIS

John Floridis, a Tamarack favorite, is not to be missed.    Amazing tunes... as always, no cover!

 

Check out John's music by clicking here...

 

Music starts at 7pm...  

See you at The 'Rack!

TAKE OFF! TO THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!

December 16, 2011

TAKE OFF! TO THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!

What's our favorite movie?  Strange Brew.  So when it came time to plan our winter party, we could think of no better theme than a GREAT WHITE NORTH PARTY!  Take off, hosers!

 

Dust off that old sweater Granny knitted you and wear it proudly for our UGLIEST SWEATER CONTEST!  Don't be ashamed of it, be in it to win it!  Great prizes!!

 

Cover band SMART ALEX rocks the 'Rack at 8pm... and to top it all off, we're serving Bob and Doug's favorite beverage, ELSINORE BEER, for $2 all day!   Canadian Hockey Game lunch and dinner specials too... Poutine! Pocket Dogs!  Macs and Smacks!

 

Don't forget your touque!!!!

 

 

Community Tap Night

November 23, 2011

Community Tap Night

Drink beer for a good cause??

 

It's true!... your pints are doing more than just making you happy... they are supporting the community as well..

 

Join us for Tamarack's "Community Tap" Nights... every Wednesday from 6-9pm, 75 cents from every pint sold will go towards a local charity or community organization.

 
  

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd:

LAKESIDE ANGELS for the WEST SHORE FOOD BANK 

The Lakeside Angels are a group of community members who collect gifts and donations to ensure that these 250 children served by the West Shore Food Bank will have gifts to open this Holiday season.  Some children are wishing for toys and books, others for winter boots and warm coats. Regardless of the items wished for, all of these children need a Christmas Angel.  

 

Support your local community... see you at Tap Night!

 

 
 
To sign up your charitable organization to be a Community Tap beneficiary, email Andra at andra@tamarackbrewing.com

North Shore Nordic Kick and Glide Party

November 5, 2011

Join us for the North Shore Nordic Club's season kick off party!  The Club will have a silent auction, a raffle and door prizes. Admission is free to join a gathering of great people, along with music from Brett Holmquist, and of course, the great food and drink! 

 

The North Shore Nordic Club is a project intended to establish and provide high-quality nordic skiing and snowshoeing opportunities for residents of the Flathead Valley.  The areas maintained for nordic skiing (Bigfork Community Nordic Center and Blacktail Nordic Trails) are entirely funded by donations and manned by volunteers. 

 

Tamarack is proud to support the Nordic Club, and will donate 5% of the food and beverage proceeds from the event to the NSNC.

 

See the attached poster for more information... see you there!!!

5th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

October 27, 2011

5th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Come one, come all!  The young and young at heart are invited to join us at Tamarack for our fifth annual PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST on Thursday, October 27th at 6:00!

 

We'll be carving our pumpkins at Tamarack Thursday night... come on down and join us!  Bring your pumpkin and carving tools (or, bring your COOL CARVED PUMPKIN on Thursday at 6pm)  1st place prize wins a $50 Tamarack gift card!  More great prizes for adults and kids, too!

 

To celebrate the carving of our favorite big orange squash, we will be releasing yet another decicious fall seasonal, GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN ALE!

 

Everyone who brings in a cool carved pumpkin will get a free pint of Pumpkin Brown... and kids will get a free 'Rack Root Beer...

 

See you at The 'Rack!

 

LIVE: DAVID BOONE

October 21, 2011

LIVE:  DAVID BOONE

That's right, Missoula musician David Boone is returning to the Valley...

 

LIVE at TAMARACK on Saturday, June 18th at 7pm...

 

David Boone... as always, no cover...

 

See you at The 'Rack!

LIVE: Keith Scott

October 9, 2011

Keith Scott, blues artist from Chicago, will be playing LIVE at Tamarack on Sunday, October 9th!

Tunes start at 5pm... check it out at www.keithscottblues.com

See you at The 'Rack!

Jason Spooner Trio

August 26, 2011

Jason Spooner Trio

You've heard them on 103.1 The River... now hear them at Tamarack LIVE on Friday, August 26th... no cover!

 

"The ingredients behind northern New England’s Jason Spooner Trio read like a bizarre musical science experiment. Start with an award-winning, singer/songwriter (Jason Spooner) with heavy roots, folk & blues influences. Add a classicly-trained bassist (Adam Frederick) with foundations in jazz, a drummer (Reed Chambers) with influences rooted in funk, soul & reggae and you’ve begun to scratch the surface of this unique and energetic band.

 
The Spooner Trio's latest album Sea Monster is currently in rotation at over 50 Triple A stations nationwide and has been featured on Sirius/XM's The Loft and The Spectrum channels, on NPR's All Things Considered and at over 11,000 Starbucks retail locations nationwide. The album's second single most recently climbed to the #18 spot on the national singles chart for all of Triple A Radio and represents the only independent album on the chart. 
 
The band is looking forward to a very busy 2011 summer schedule which includes an opening slot for the legendary B.B. King in North Carolina along with a wide range of appearances at national festivals across the US including Targhee Fest in Jackson, WY (Little Feat, The Funky Meters, Sara Bareilles, Grace Potter, James McMurtry), The Festival at Sandpoint in Sandpoint, ID (opening for Michael Franti and Spearhead and performing alongside Rickie Lee Jones, Brandi Carlile, Chris Isaak, Josh Ritter, Rodney Crowell), FloydFest in Floyd, VA (Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, Old Crow Medicine Show, David Grisman) and The River City Roots Festival in Missoula, MT (Leftover Salmon)"... and now TAMARACK!

Ravenwood Summer Sendoff

August 24, 2011

Ravenwood Summer Sendoff

Join us for a community celebration and fundraiser at Tamarack Brewing Company on Wednesday, August 24th from 5pm to 9pm.   

Live acoustic music jam on the patio, kids activities, handmade cattail-leaf duck races, raffles, auction items-- including a brand new tipi with set-up and a private overnight Ravenwood program at your home--door prizes, a mystery celebrity bartender and lots of great food and handcrafted beers from Tamarack Brewing Company make this a party to remember! 

Help give summer a big send-off and enjoy an evening of music and fun while supporting this valuable community organization with the whole family. 

Tamarack will donate 75 cents from every pint sold to support Ravenwood programs and you can help by making a generous donation too!  Visit www.ravenwoodolc.org for event and donation details.

Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization committed to connecting people with nature, community, and self.  All donations are tax deductible.

 

TAMARACK TURNS FOUR!

July 30, 2011

TAMARACK TURNS FOUR!

We're celebrating four years of beer and cheer in Lakeside! 

 

Join us SATURDAY, JULY 30th  for a fun-filled, all-day fiesta!

 

Prizes in Pinatas, margaritas, and live music and dancing with SICK PONY at 8pm...

 

Wear your sombrero...  See you at The 'Rack!

 

Duck Races!

July 16, 2011

Duck Races!

Years ago, when the Blacktail Inn stood where Tamarack stands now, Lakeside held Duck Races to benefit the Lakeside Community Club... and had a little fun at the same time.

 

Tamarack is proud to be the host for the 4th ANNUAL DUCK RACES!  For "A Buck A Duck," you can join in the fun!  Stop in at Tamarack to pick your winning squares!

 

Races begin at 4:00 on Saturday, July 16th, after the Community Fair. Bring your lawn chair to get a front row seat along Stoner Creek!

SLOW down... and get LUCKY!

June 22, 2011

SLOW down... and get LUCKY!

S.L.O.W. - Saving Lives On the West shore - is back once again with an open house fundraiser and black and white birthday bash to honor the hardest workign resident on the West shore... Officer Lucky!

 

Head to Tamarack on June 22nd for a Community Tap night with all the bells and whistles... raffles (win an instant wine cellar! Art! Lake Tours!), door prizes, giveaways, and a silent auction (win a week's stay here!) and more fun than should be legal... good thing we have Lucky there to make sure we all behave...

 

 

March Mustache Madness

March 26, 2011

March Mustache Madness

The time has come...

 

You've been growing that facial hair all month in preparation for our Mustache Madness party... the end is in sight!

 

Join us at The 'Rack on Saturday, March 26th as we pay tribute to all good things 'stached!  Shave that beard to look like your favorite mustached character, find a costume, and head to Tamarack to compete for the GOLDEN SHEARS trophy and other great prizes!

 

Appearing for the first time LIVE AT TAMARACK... GOD FEARING WOMEN will be rockin' the house! 

 

Tunes and festivities start at 8pm... see you at The 'Rack!

LIVE... CHAD OKRUSCH

March 19, 2011

Live at Tamarack... CHAD OKRUSCH...

 

"Rocky Mountain Americana... Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Ray Lamontagne... Eclectic..."

 

Don't miss it!  Tunes start at 7pm...

 

 

Kill The Keg, Lads and Lassies!

March 17, 2011

Kill The Keg, Lads and Lassies!

Join us at The 'Rack on ST. PATRICK'S DAY for a little... or a lot... of Stout and good cheer!

 

Last year, it took us 79 minutes to drain a keg of Switchback Stout giving it away FREE 'til it's gone... we can beat that, people, come on and lend a hand!

 

We're tapping a fresh keg of Stout at 6pm and giving it away free until it's gone!  So do your part, and help us set a record!  You can soak it up with some corned beef and cabbage after it's all over!

 

See all you Lads and Lassies at The 'Rack on St. Patty's!

Avinger and Thomas Jazz Quartet

February 17, 2011

Avinger and Thomas Jazz Quartet

Jazz comes to Tamarack!

 

Join us Thursday, February 17th for live jazz with Erich Avinger and Jay Thomas!

As always, no cover... see you at The 'Rack!

The 'Stache is Back

February 15, 2011

The 'Stache is Back

Back and better than ever (is that even possible?), Old 'Stache returns to the Tamarack taps on Monday, February 15th.

 

We made this beautiful brew in honor of Lanny, the Original Old 'Stache, and he will be there himself to pour a snifter or two starting at 5pm. 

 

Enjoy Old 'Stache trivia that night at 7pm... mustache mayhem!

 

Hallelujah... The 'Stache is back!  Get it while you can!

Valentines Day... 'Rack Style

February 14, 2011

Valentines Day... 'Rack Style

So, we're not exactly hopeless romantics here... so we've asked Kevin Van Dort to join us and play some wicked acoustic tunes to set the mood...

 

We're going to light up the place with a bunch of candles, as Tyson, our resident romantic, suggested that a NIGHT OF 1000 LIGHTS will help bring out our inner softie... we're not so sure, but we're gonna give it a go!

 

See you at 'The Rack!

 

 

WINTERFEST RAFFLE

January 22, 2011

WINTERFEST RAFFLE

Think local!  Support Ben Williams Park this Winterfest by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket... amazing prizes!  No prize under $100!

 

It costs approzimately $2500 per year to maintain Ben Williams Park... and Winterfest can help!  Buy your tickets at Tamarack, Muley's on Blackatail, and Joe Blogz.  100% of the proceeds benefit the Park fund...

 

Drawing will be held at 8pm at Tamarack on January 22nd at the Winterfest party... you don't have to be present to win (but you'll be missing one heck of a party!).

 

Thanks for your support!

Community Party

December 16, 2010

Community Party

Thank you, Lakeside!

 

The Lakeside Community Council invites you to join the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee and your neighbors in celebration of our great community and our newly adopted neighborhood plan!

 

Join us at Tamarack on Thursday, December 16th from 5:30-8:30pm.  Enjoy $2 Lakeside ESP pints!  We're also extending our Apres Ski menu till 8:30.. 1/2 price appetizers!!

 

A portion of the proceeds from the celebration will be donated to the West Shore Food Bank and the West Shore Community Library...  think local!

 

See you at The 'Rack!

Thomas Marrion Quartet

November 20, 2010

Thomas Marrion Quartet

Award winning jazz trumpeter Thomas Marriott will lead his fabulous quartet at the Tamarack Brewery, Saturday, November 20th at 7:30pm

 

Jazz Times Magazine called Marriott a first-tier trumpet player with serious chops and a luxuriant trumpet sound.

 

As always, no cover!  See you at The 'Rack!

Brewer's Dinner

November 4, 2010

Brewer's Dinner

What is a Brewer's Dinner?  A comment from our last dinner says it all... "the menu was unique, the pairings were thoughtful, and the conversation was fabulous... we can't wait for the next beer dinner!"

 

Once again, Craig and Roger have worked their magic to bring us another amazing Brewer's Dinner...

 

Making this Brewer's dinner even more meaningful is that a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Tamarack Angels- a group of 'Rack employees and community members who collect funds to buy gifts to ensure that children of the West Shore Food Bank have gifts to open at Christmas.

 

Only 42 lucky foodies will have the chance to enjoy this Brewer's Dinner; to reserve your seats at our March 11th Brewer's Dinner, email Andra or call 844-0244 ext 4. 

Halloween Bash Monster Mash!

October 31, 2010

Halloween Bash Monster Mash!

It's time to dress up and drink up!  Why spend a day off hungover? 

 

Head to Tamarack this Halloween on Sunday the 31st for a big Halloween Party!  The Lakeside Costume Contest, with $1000 in prizes, ends up at Tamarack this year... don't miss out! 

 

Kenny James Miller Band plays the party...  $2.75 Tamarack Pints including Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Ale...

 

See you at The 'Rack!

Football Season 2010

October 30, 2010

Football Season 2010

Are you ready for some football?  We sure are!

 

We've got the NFL Package, College Game Day, and 6 screens... game time food and drink specials, too!

 

See you at the 'Rack!

BARNYARD RIOT!

October 29, 2010

BARNYARD RIOT!

BARNYARD RIOT!  Bluegrass Country at its best!

 

LIVE at TAMARACK on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th at 7pm

 

As always, no cover!   See you there!

FVCC Festival of Flavors

October 11, 2010

The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Festival of Flavors Fundraiser... and we're excited to be a part of it once again!

 

As part of a 10-day FOF extravaganza, Tamarack is hosting the "Microbrew Event" on Monday, October 11th.  We're opening up the brewery floor and inviting some friends-  Glacier Brewing Company, Flathead Lake Brewing Company, and Great Northern Brewing Company-  to bring some beer and cheer for a good cause.  Enjoy brews from all four breweries as well as amazing food created by Chef Roger Vanlandingham.

 

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased through FVCC by calling 756-3963 or by visiting foundationfof.fvcc.edu

LIVE: MARCO DE CARVALHO!

September 24, 2010

LIVE at Tamarack:  MARCO DE CARVALHO!

"THIS IS A BAND COMPRISED OF A WORLD CLASS BRAZILIAN MASTER JAZZ GUITARIST, A GREAT SAX PLAYER AND TWO PERCUSSIONISTS WHICH MAKES FOR A FUN NIGHT OF BRAZILIAN JAZZ.  THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE BRAZILIAN MUSIC WHEN PLAYED BY REAL BRAZILIANS..."

 

As always, NO COVER!  Music starts at 7pm... see you at The 'Rack!

 

 

LIVE: HOUSE OF QUIST

August 14, 2010

LIVE: HOUSE OF QUIST

LIVE at Tamarack... The Summer Set List continues with two amazing acoustical acts...

 

SATURDAY, AUSUST 14th:  HOUSE OF QUIST!!!!!  8pm

See you at The 'Rack!

THE TREE TURNS THREE!

July 26, 2010

THE TREE TURNS THREE!

We can't believe it either!  THE TREE TURNS THREE on July 26th, and we are throwing a party... Bikini Western style...

 

Throw on your boots and bandanas and enjoy a Blonde or three...

 

We've got an outdoor saloon, a ride-the-keg contest, barbeque specials, and more... we'll be celebrating all day, from 11am 'til the cows come home, so join us when you can!

 

Yeehaw!... See you at The 'Rack!

LIVE: Sick Pony

July 10, 2010

Live at Tamarack... SICK PONY!

 

Sick Pony is a family reunion of sorts- A musical home for many traveling musicians and friends who often find themselves back in Montana after months of touring, traveling, going to school, and starting families. Playing host to this reunion are John Sabestinas, and Kit Johnson. Friends since High School, Johnson and Sabestinas have been playing together in many different musical forms since 1999. As their music catalog grows, so do the musicians who join the Pony. Musical forms ranging from Bluegrass, Rock, Folk, Punk, and Ragtime will make their way into the set every time Sick Pony takes the stage.

 

Music starts at 8pm!

American Craft Beer Week

May 23, 2010

American Craft Beer Week

Celebrate AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK at TAMARACK!

 

We love craft beer, and we know you do too... so stop in at The 'Rack the week of May 17th - 23rd!

 

It's HAPPY HAPPY HOUR every day from 11am - 6pm during craft beer week... $2.75 pints!

 

We are also releasing two seasonal brews to celebrate Craft Beer Week...

Try Craig's CHERRY BOURBON BROWN, a big, barrel aged ale, on Monday, May 17th!

Try Joe's DRYE REIGN ROGGENBIER, a dry hopped summer rye ale, on Thursday, May 20th!

 

See you at The 'Rack!

Yard Sale at The Garden Bar

April 29, 2010

Yard Sale at The Garden Bar

It's a YARD SALE at THE GARDEN BAR! 

Tamarack's Yard Sale Ale will be on tap at The Garden Bar in Bigfork starting April 28th!

 

Join us as we celebrate with Yard Sale Ale in Bigfork! 

 

See you at The Garden...'round 7pm... we won't stop 'til we drink every drop!

Trivia... MARDI GRAS STYLE!

February 16, 2010

Trivia... MARDI GRAS STYLE!

As if Trivia needed any spicing up... but who could resist!  It's FAT TUESDAY and we are ready to celebrate...

 

Beads... beverages... trivia brainiacs... what more do we need??  Ah yes... beer... plenty of that, too!

 

Cajun dinner features like etouffee, gumbo, and beignets, and $5 hurricanes to wash 'em down with!  Beer giveaways galore! 

 

Don't miss it!

 

 

Celebrate a Child

December 16, 2009

Celebrate a Child

 

Despite a year of economic ups and downs, we have so very much to be thankful for-  our families, our health, our community. 
 
We are committed to our community, and this year, we will be committed to its children. The West Shore Food Bank has Christmas wish lists of nearly 80 children who, without generous consideration, will not have the kind of Christmas that     we all remember from our youth-  the excitement of opening gifts, the joy of receiving something wanted, the wonderment of holiday wishes come true.
 
This year, Tamarack Brewing Company, its sister establishments, and its community service group The Brew Squad, are committed to ensuring that each of those 80 children have the Christmas they are wishing for.  Some children are wishing for toys and books, others for winter boots and warm coats.  Regardless of the items wished for, all of these children need a Christmas Angel.
 
Starting Wednesday, December 3nd, please stop by Tamarack, The Grill, or Buns by the Lake to pick an angel from the tree with the name of the child and the gift they are wishing for this Christmas.  Should you prefer, you can make a donation and the members of the Brew Squad will shop for wish items.  We ask that gifts and donations be delivered to Tamarack by Tuesday, December 16th.
 

We have always believed that thinking local and acting local will help build stronger communities.  If you are a Tamarack follower yet do not live in the Lakeside community, we encourage you to look locally and give where it may be most needed this season.  Be an Angel in your local community.

Wishing us all the warmest of Holiday wishes...

 

Wake Up Old Man Winter Party 2009

December 5, 2009

Wake Up Old Man Winter Party 2009

It's back and better than ever...

 

WAKE UP OLD MAN WINTER PARTY 2009!

 

On December 5th, 1933, just 76 years before this Saturday's Old Man Winter Party, Prohibition came to an end...

 

To celebrate, we're givin' Canadian Whisky away cheap cheap!  Don't miss out!  And enjoy a little Cross-Eyed Christmas Ale again... it's a damn good batch, thanks Koonter!!

 

Santa at 5pm!  Blacktail Passes and Photos!

 

And PEDACTOR at 8:00pm!!!  Time to shake it!

 

 

Somewhere Down The Road

August 18, 2009

Somewhere Down The Road

 

A little bit county, a little bit rock and roll, and all good, Somewhere Down The Road blends tasty originals and quality covered material by artists such as Gillian Welch, Willy Nelson, U2, Wilco, Ben Harper, and Ryan Adams into a harmonious batch of good old music with a fresh and soulful twist.

 

Join us Saturday, August 15th at 8pm for an awesome acoustic evening...

 

See you at The 'Rack!

 

Open Mic Night

August 6, 2009

Open Mic Night

Every Thursday at Tamarack is OPEN MIC NIGHT!  Hosted by Graham, open mic is not just a jam session, it's a great night out with tunes at $2.50 Tamarack pints and well drinks!

 

Bring your band, your guitar, or just yourself, we're ready!

 

Ever heard yourself play?  You can now!  Graham records each session and can give you a recording of your Open Mic Night session!  It's cool! 

 

See you at 'The Rack for Open Mic Night!