Leathers said that those parking issues remain a challenge, but have been mitigated with help from various property owners in the vicinity of the brewery, including Missoula County. He said the focus of the venue on somewhat smaller shows than the major-headliner concerts of years past will hopefully also keep parking issues to a minimum.

"We have a couple of acres of our own that we didn't use for parking that we can use, and there are four undeveloped lots nearby where we have access," said Leathers. "Also, the county still has some land and I feel really comfortable that if other sites become unavailable to us, we can use that space."

In the years since Big Sky Brewing stopped hosting concerts, another outdoor concert venue, Ryan Creek Meadows, located approximately 30 miles east of Missoula, emerged as a venue for summertime outdoor concerts.

Leathers said that he's been in touch with owners of Ryan Creek Meadows, and both are confident that the resumption of concerts at the brewery only means more concerts for Missoula audiences. Owners of Ryan Creek Meadows could not be reached Thursday for comment.

"We're trying to make sure we're not stepping on each other's toes," said Leathers, noting that he hopes to firm up dates for another three or four shows in the coming months. "That's the intention we all share."

Tickets to the June 20 concert are $34 and will be sold at Big Sky Brewery, Rockin Rudy's, by calling 1-877-4-FLY-TIX, and online at www.ticketfly.com.

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