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    James Reuss

    James Reuss was born in Montana, raised in Montana, and barring catastrophe, will continue to live in Montana. While not a professional writer, it is his fondest dream to be one, thus making good both on his love of literature and his fancy English degree. His hobbies include the three Rs: reading, (w)riting, and really unhealthy amounts of video games.

  • James Reuss February 17, 2013 @ 11:30 pm
    I received a line on a free show Friday night at Bones, which appeals both to my cheapness and laziness…Bones is a two-block walk from my house, and there’s nothing sweeter than a show you don’t need to pay… read more »
  • James Reuss January 31, 2013 @ 10:38 pm
    One thing I’ve learned in the last few years is to never turn down free tickets. When I was offered tickets to Nonpoint, featuring Digital Summer and Candlelight Red, I jumped at the chance. I’ll admit I was a… read more »
  • James Reuss January 14, 2013 @ 12:28 am
    Saturday the twelfth was, in short, lousy. The roads were covered in new snow, and my phone told me that the temperature had fallen somewhere into the low teens. Leaving the house was a tough decision, but I had… read more »
  • James Reuss December 18, 2012 @ 12:49 am
    Recently, I got the chance to cover a Kopecky Family Band concert out at Manny’s Sports Bar. I would be lying if I said I had been familiar with the band at the time; I knew they did folk-style… read more »
  • James Reuss November 22, 2012 @ 11:34 pm
    For all those that have never attended a roller derby bout before, I can attest that it is an event not to be missed. It has everything a good sport needs: action, drama, successes and failures, and a good… read more »
  • James Reuss November 9, 2012 @ 8:15 pm
    On November 5th, 2012, I took a walk down to the Shrine Auditorium. It’s only a few blocks from my house, after all. The night was cool, but nowhere near cold; I made the walk with little discomfort in… read more »
  • James Reuss November 3, 2012 @ 4:22 pm
    Brace yourself, Billings–there’s a new concert venue out there! The Terminal opened its doors last night for the first show of its existence. The place staged an all-ages show featuring some of the best bluegrass, polka, and rock that… read more »
  • James Reuss November 3, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
    Boston-born Celt-punk band Dropkick Murphys will be returning to Billings, Montana, on Monday, November 5th. The band is currently touring across the US (and parts of Canada) to support their new album, Signed and Sealed in Blood.… read more »
  • James Reuss October 18, 2012 @ 9:02 pm
    Pie Guys Pizza is a relative newcomer to the Billings pizza-restaurant scene. The restaurant opened its doors earlier this year, and isn’t currently widely known among restaurantgoers, but I can verify that those who haven’t yet eaten at… read more »
  • James Reuss October 5, 2012 @ 12:24 am
    When I received the palm-sized concert flyer for the Deadnecks/Big John Bates show, I knew I would have to go. I was turned off by the fact that it was on a Tuesday night, on the farthest edge of… read more »