AMAZING PLACE MUSIC

About APM

Amazing Place Music is a nonprofit corporation founded by entertainer Mike Eldred and based in Whitefish, Montana that produces and presents internationally known artists in concerts and educational musical events that will enhance the community and inspire the residents of the Flathead Valley.

Supporting local culture

Mike Eldred founded APM with the goal of bringing his friends who just happen to be some of the best nationally and globally known musicians to the best place on earth! APM performances are held in various smaller local event spaces, including the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, which allow for a more intimate and inspiring experience for the audience.

Mike Eldred

Founder/Executive Director

As a singer, actor, recording artist and 40-year veteran of the entertainment business, since 2004 Mike has long dreamed of sharing the magic of the Northwest Rocky Mountains with his musical friends from around the country and the world.  Founded in 2018, APM has presented “ON THE STAGE with Mike Eldred” to intimate crowds seated on the stage of the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Mike has hosted Grammy, CMA award-winning musician friends from Nashville and New York and has shared with them the breathtaking beauty of Montana while they share their gifts with the residents of the Flathead Valley.  APM events feature internationally recognized musicians, entertainers and recording artists from various genres.  Mike hosts and participates in many of the events with some very exciting artists both “On The Stage” and in full capacity concerts for the entire community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the Flathead Valley community by inviting and presenting musical artists from around the nation and the world to entertain, mentor, coach and inspire rural and small-town audiences and local performers.

Vision

Our Vision

Our vision is that these performances and artists will not only add variety to the musical entertainment available to local residents and visitors but also inspire and enhance the local culture.

Amazing Place Music

Board of Directors

Diane Smith

Diane Smith

President | Rehoboth Beach, DE

Ruth Ann Wisener

Ruth Ann Wisener

Whitefish, MT

Kari Pricher

Kari Pricher

Columbia Falls, MT

Nikki Oaks

Nikki Oaks

Whitefish, MT

Jenanne Solberg

Jenanne Solberg

Whitefish, MT

Rachel Weil

Rachel Weil

Philadelphia, PA

Dan Sharkey

Dan Sharkey

Secretary | New York, NY

Jeff Giles

Jeff Giles

Los Angeles, CA

Don Harvell

Don Harvell

Treasurer | Whitefish, MT

Greg James, M.D.

Greg James, M.D.

Nashville, TN

Billy Allen

Billy Allen

New York, NY

Jodie Hetherington

Jodie Hetherington

Whitefish, MT