This January, The Matthews Opera House hosted something we’ll be talking about for a long time.
Over three nights — January 9th, 23rd, and 31st — we packed the house with live music and an incredible community spirit. When the dust settled, JAMuary 2026 raised over $12,000 directed to five organizations doing meaningful work right here in Spearfish.
That’s what this is all about.
The Artists Who Made It Happen
None of it works without the musicians. These artists gave their time, their talent, and their energy to make three unforgettable nights at The Matthews:
- Black Asters
- My Second Rodeo
- Taylor Scott Band
- Magoo
Thank you for showing up for this community the way you did. You made something real happen.
Organizations Who Benefited
The funds raised through JAMuary went directly to support these five organizations:
- The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center
- Spread the Tunes
- G.A.S.
- Trail Co-op
- Artemis House
To every person, volunteer, and supporter connected to these organizations — this community sees you, and it shows up for you.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
JAMuary would not have been possible without the generous businesses and individuals who invested in this event and in our community:
Title Sponsor
- Brandon Harvey — Great Peaks Realty
Event Sponsors
- Spearfish Public House
- Platinum Car Brokers
- Brad Scott — Thrivent Financial
- Chris Mitchell — Edward Jones
- Kevin Moore — Roughlock Auto
Supporting Sponsors
- Katie Peterson — CMG Financial
- Sawyer Brewing
- Munro Earthmoving
- Queen City Songwriters
Your investment made the music possible — and the music made the impact possible. Thank you.
To Everyone Who Came Out
Whether you were there for one show or all three, your presence at The Matthews is what turns an event into a community moment. You bought tickets, brought friends, stayed late, and filled this old building with exactly the kind of energy it was built for.
This is what The Matthews is here to do — bring people together around something meaningful.
We’re already looking forward to what’s next.
— The Matthews Team
