Western Skies has been described by some as a country rock band, a wild country band, and a band that plays everything. We like the phrase a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. Western Skies is no doubt a party band. With more years combined experience than its oldest listener. Band leader Mark Longie put his years of experience to work, putting together one of Montana’s elite groups of musicians, to please all walks of life. Don’t be surprised if you hear everything, from Hank Williams classics, new country from Toby Keith, Brooks and Dunn, and Big and Rich, to ripping’ rock and roll like Aerosmith, ZZ Top, and Green Day. We play it all!!! Brides and grooms have said “We have never seen a band, like Western Skies, that pleased them, their parents, and grand-parents, to their uncles, cousins, and CRAZY college buddies, and kept the dance floor hopping all night long!!!”
Western Skies consists of 4 very talented musicians. Mark Longie, vocals, guitars, mandolin, and yes, he manages the band too! Jeff Lilly on vocals, and bass guitar. Jim Swenson on vocals, and lead guitar. And JR Damjanovich on drums, and percussion. When asked if playing music is all that they do, they quickly say no! “WE all live and work full-time, in and around the Bozeman area.” How do they do it? “With HUGE support from our families, we love to entertain, have fun, and get the crowd involved in our shows!”
Western Skies has played from the smallest bars, to large concert venues. The members of the band have opened for major artists, such as REO Speedwagon, Neal McCoy, Tracy Byrd, Hal Ketchum, Sawyer Brown and Western Underground! For your event, Western Skies will keep your wedding reception, festival, and fundraisers hopping, sell your bar out of beer, and keep the crowd dancing all night long!!!!
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Hey there, Could you tell me the name of the gal that won the Colgate Country Showdown this year? I loved that last song she sang. Can't wait to hear you guys on the 29th!
Thanks again you guys SO MUCH for the opportunity to sing with you. You are such an amazing band, and I had a great time, and am so thankful I had the opportunity to compete in the showdown! Look forward to hearing you play sometime soon!
Hey Mark, good to see you at the office the other day. Glad you guys are playin' again besides all the weddings. I know you're in high demand ;) See you at Mixers.
Hey Mark, I just wanted to say thanks again for showin me what a day in the life of Mark Longie is like! You deffinately boosted my interest in radio (and guitar). Maybe i will see you at the sale next week! Thanks Again Aaron Gilman
Hi Western Skies...thanks for the ADD! It's nice to meet some more fellow Montanans. I might live in Oregon, but I'll always be a Montanan at heart! I hope you had some time to listen to my tunes...I also hope you liked some of them anyway! I am looking at buying some land in Bozeman so I can retire there! You have a gr8 week!:o)
About the same here, we just started calving last Thurs. So hopefully it will be full speed ahead. We'll be over in Lindsey, MT cookin' for a branding next month. We're gonna cook for the Manning celebration the first weekend in Aug. Softball is about to get started up(12th of next month). So you know, busy, busy. How's your family? Bet the little one is really getting big. Well, better go, take care and don't work too hard. It was great to hear from ya.
Hey! Thanks for all the info on the Country Jam!! Got it all squared away!! Have a fantastic day!! Oh and it is snowing outside and I am not happy about it :-) ha ha Talk to you later!!!!
Freedom Fest in Tioga,ND....What the hell?!?! Just playing, I think we will be heading back for the festivities too, or else just to get loopy with your wife at the Jungle, yeehaw!
