11th & Grant with Eric Funk
11th and Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state's most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The ten-time Emmy® winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist's personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion.
- 2005-2021
- 14 seasons
- KUSM-TV - MontanaPBS
- Music
11th and Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state's most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The ten-time Emmy® winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist's personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion.
Season 12 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2016 - 2018
Episode 1
Chris Cunningham
Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Old-fashioned storytelling paired with stirring acoustic arrangements and precise harmonies make this group one of a kind. Acclaimed singer and songwriter Chris Cunningham showcases his original, modern folk tunes. Joining Cunningham are Mike Parsons on fiddle and steel guitar, Tom Murphy on mandolin, and Russell Smith on acoustic bass.
Episode 2
Dave Walther & The Dusty Pockets
Thu, Jan 19, 2017
Bozeman based Dave Walther and The Dusty Pockets showcase their original music influenced by the roots of American folk, soul, and blues. Traversing terrain where blues and soul intersect with traditional folk, it's a sound both urbane and earthy. Featuring Dave Walther on guitar and vocals, Steve Brown on bass, Matt Rogers on guitar, and Dean Wakerlin on drums, the group radiates heart and soul.
Episode 3
Wylie & The Wild West
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Horseman, singer, songwriter, and world famous Yahoo!® yodeler Wylie Gustafson brings his Big Sky spirit straight from the empty sprawl of northern Montana to the stage of 11th and Grant. Wylie and The Wild West showcase their unique rural perspective and the essence of the 4th generation Montana rancher.
Episode 4
Dave Grusin
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Legendary Grammy and Oscar winning film composer Dave Grusin performs selections from his vast library of original scores and time-honored jazz tunes. Grusin showcases his prowess in a memorable solo piano performance with music from Mulholland Falls, Random Hearts, The Milagro Beanfield War, and jazz classics from Bill Evans and Antonio Jobim.
Episode 5
Golden Grenade
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
Golden Grenade blends together flawlessly with a hard-driving sound rooted in rock and blues. Bozeman based Dustin Tucker, Noah Heckmann and Levi Kujala showcase their soulful vocal harmonies and intense grooves in this all-original episode.
Episode 6
Jim Averitt & Friends
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
Jim Averitt showcases his Montana inspired folk and Americana music on 11th and Grant with Eric Funk. He is joined by Bozeman musicians Chelsea Hunt on fiddle and Tom Murphy on Mandolin. Experience Averitt's one of a kind music and his lyrical stories inspired by his adventures and travels, on this all-original episode.