TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — March brings a particularly pungent strain of party vibe and slushy bumps to Teton Village. And with the temps hitting near record highs in the mid-60s this week, it’s time for some Partygrass flare. That is, a double-bill with Pixie & the Partygrass Boys with Madeline Hawthorne on Thursday at the Mangy Moose.
With Pixie & the Partygrass Boys coming up from the Wasatch Range of Utah, and Madeline Hawthorne based near the Bridger and Gallatin Ranges in southern Montana, this is a true regional mountain artist bill that knows how to throw down in a ski town. Living the dream of their songs “Ski and Party” and “There’s No Friends on a Powder Day,” the often tongue-in-cheek-minded Partygrass Boys have also built a reputation on high-velocity instrumental excellence and wild performances. They’ve become regulars in Teton County.
Madeline Hawthorne seems to be in multiple places at once, hitting the road constantly and gaining momentum, including upcoming shows with Old Crow Medicine Show. She has evolved from leading the beloved regional folk-rock outfit The Hawthorne Roots to becoming a powerhouse solo artist in the Americana scene. Her career hit a new gear with the release of her debut solo album Boots (2021) and the 2024 follow-up Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives, which showcase her ability to blend rugged mountain grit with soulful, literate storytelling.
Both acts were quiet on the music releases in 2025, though they have been collaborating on this tour, including a cover of The Cranberries’ “Dreams.”
Ox Presents Pixie & the Partygrass Boys with Madeline Hawthorne, 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Mangy Moose. $24. MangyMoose.com.
