Immerse yourself in a night of intimate underground music with "The Candle Light Sessions," proudly presented by Sacred Ally. Set in our gorgeous downtown location, illuminated by gentle candlelight, this enchanting experience brings you closer to the heart of Missoula’s underground musical talent. Each month, a new local musician takes center stage, delivering an up-close and personal performance that showcases raw creativity and soul-stirring artistry. This one-of-a-kind event promises an unforgettable evening of connection and inspiration in a setting designed to captivate your senses.
Complement your musical journey with offerings from our Ceremonial Cacao Bar, featuring heart-opening cacao and locally curated teas. These carefully selected beverages are crafted to enhance your experience, providing a sense of warmth and togetherness. Whether you’re a long-time supporter of Missoula’s vibrant arts scene or a newcomer seeking a fresh cultural escape, "The Candle Light Sessions" invites you to join this monthly celebration of music, community, and sacred expression.
Meet March’s Artist
John Floridis
John Floridis, Missoula, Montana based guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer has been a resident in the wide open spaces and "Big Sky" state since 1993 having moved there from the strong shouldered, down-but-never-out city of Cleveland, Ohio. He has released 10 recordings mixing bluesy, folk-rock vocal tunes with adventurous solo acoustic guitar compositions. His album “Live From 11th and Grant”, the soundtrack from the Montana PBS program of the same name was awarded a Northwest Emmy Award. His recording of guitar instrumentals “October’s Surprise” musically chronicled his recovery from open heart surgery. Floridis released two new recordings in 2023: “Thankful”, funded by the Montana Arts Council, a new full band recording of mostly original songs and “The Dimming Of The Day”, an autumnal themed solo singer songwriter album.
John was honored by Arts Missoula as its “Artist Of the Year” in 2024. He was also named Missoula's best musician by the Missoula Independent and remained a consistent finalist in that category each year.
Floridis has also consistently performed as part of both the International Wildlife and Big Sky Documentary film festivals.
For over 25 years John has been the producer and host of Montana Public Radio’s weekly feature Musician’s Spotlight for 20 years. The program is a multiple winner of the Montana Broadcasters Award for Best Non-Commercial Program.
Learn more and connect with John online at: https://johnfloridis.com/
Registration: $25
Non-Refundable
To ensure Sacred Ally remains accessible to our diverse community, we offer the option of a socioeconomic discount. We ask that people reserve the use of these discounts for those who need it most.
Annual Income $0-30k = 20% discount —> Code: Socioeconomic20
Annual Income $30-40k = 15% discount —> Code: Socioeconomic15
Annual Income $40-50k = 10% discount —> Code: Socioeconomic10
Annual Income $50k(+) = We ask that you pay full price