It was 22 years ago when the switch was flipped and 96.3 the Blaze was born. Since then we have shaped the minds of Missoulians, for better or for worse. We have laughed and cried with all of you. And we have definitely shared copious amounts of beer and concert outings with each other.

In Montana, it seems like there are certain birthday milestones. We cannot wait until we are 12 years old, so we can legally hunt in Montana. Then we anxiously await turning 15, so we can drive in Montana. Then it is the BIG 18 when we are finally allowed to buy porn and cigarettes. Followed by the dreaded 21-year-old birthday, when it is okay for you to drink your weight in beer. Now, that we are 22, it seems like we are turning into adults that stop counting their birthdays.

Is it just another trip around the sun? NO!

Now that we are deemed "adults" we are dedicating an entire week of partying. Combining the 2 things we love the most... Stripper poles and mosh pits.

If you haven't heard, the Fox Club is bringing back everyone's favorite night. Amateur Night is returning to the Fox Club this Sunday 3/27. Not to mention Drowning Pool, Ill Nino and HED PE are hooking up some metal at The Wilma Thursday 3/31. Top that off with a band that has been featured multiple times at the Blaze Birthday Bash, Clutch will be at The Wilma on Saturday 4/2.

The question we have for all of you loyal Blaze listeners is:

WHO IS COMING WITH US?

We've got your chance to roll VIP to the Fox Club for Amateur Night, where you will have a chance to win tickets to Shinedown and the Pretty Wreckless in Spokane on 4/1. (Tickets courtesy of our very good friends at Altered Skin). Winners will also get their pick of tickets to either Drowning Pool or Clutch.

Simply TAP THAT APP and enter. (The 96.3 the Blaze app REQUIRED to enter)

THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS NOON FRIDAY 3/25

Winners announced Friday 3/25

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