Press Play
Press Play at the Daily Inter Lake invites you into the newspaper pressroom for unique concerts and original music by Northwest Montana’s most talented musicians. In the vein of a Tiny Desk Concert, watch as our local talent serenades a live audience in these one-off performances. Tune in for our monthly performances, interviews with the band, and cuts of our favorite songs from each Press Play performance. Presented by Northwest Montana’s longest continually published newspaper the Daily Inter Lake.
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Press Play
Interview with Luke Dowler: Montana Roots & Inspiration behind Songwriting
Montana-based singer-songwriter Luke Dowler joins reporter Taylor Inman to talk about his journey in music, from discovering his first guitar as a kid to shaping his distinct, genre-blending sound. He shares the inspiration behind his latest album, Midnight Conversations, reflecting on late-night talks, personal stories, and the creative process that fuels his songwriting. Dowler also dives into his love for Montana, the challenges of being an independent artist, and what’s next for his music.
Luke Dowler is performing live on our press room floor for a lunchtime show on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Please visit https://flatheadtickets.com/ for information on tickets.
Connect with Luke!
Website - https://www.lukedowler.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukedowler
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/axemasterflash
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DowlerMusic/
In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.
Daily Inter Lake's Press Play concerts are a subscriber-only benefit and support our Newspaper in Education (NIE) Program. Tickets to the next show - https://flatheadtickets.com/
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