The week of Feb 26

Hope you had a lovely weekend! It has been snowing for several days at Hebgen lake. It is so gorgeous but we really love to see the sun and blue sky soon!! 🙂
* Detail of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.

ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON

Hear The Ridgeway Collective (Matt Ridgeway, keyboards, Garrett Stannard, drums, John Morford, electric bass and Craig Hall, guitar) Tuesday nights at the historic Murray Bar in Livingston, playing Latin, jazz and funk standards and originals, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Excellent food, featuring a Prime Rib special on Tuesday nights. Corner of Park and 2nd, no cover.
The Murray Bar in Livingston
Tuesday, February 27th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.themurraybar.com/

 

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT UNCORKED WINE BAR IN LIVINGSTON

The group of 5 high school students from Park High is now performing  as “The Five” at Uncorked wine bar on Wednesdays in Livingston from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.!! Our wonderful guitarist Craig Hall has been mentoring them for more than a year and they just received ‘best combo’ award in the recent Livingston Jazz Fest that featured high school groups from across the state. So please come to Uncorked Wine Bar to support them!
Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar in Livingston
Wednesday, February 28th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
http://thegourmetcellar.com/

 

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK

On Wednesday, February 28th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Venezuelan guitarist and composer Pedro Barboza who now resides in Spain will be playing with saxophonist Ryan Matzinger, bassist Bob Bowman, and drummer Adam Greenberg at Plonk! Pedro’s music has been played on stages around the world. He is considered one of the leaders of a new musical scene in Venezuela. So please don’t miss this opportunity to see them playing! Come down and enjoy the music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
Wednesday, February 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
https://plonkwine.com/

 

ON THURSDAY AT MSU BOZEMAN PEDRO BARBOZA QUARTET CONCERT

Pedro Barboza Quartet Concert will feature jazz music and Ryan Matzinger, sax; Bob Bowman, bass; and Adam Greenberg, drums.
PEDRO BARBOZA – Venezuelan guitarist and composer. Through his music style he has been developing a very rhythmic, timbral and harmonic language. The myriad of influences expressed in Pedro Barboza’s playing, takes the listener through a journey of ethnic chants, Venezuelan rhythms, jazz and free improvisation as well as contemporary classical music.
His music has been played on stages around the world. He is considered one of the leaders of a new musical scene in Venezuela. The members of his jazz quartet work together looking for a innovative style, using Afro-Venezuelan rhythms. The strong connection and flawless interaction of the ensemble makes them popular in Venezuelan jazz venues.
Tickets are $5 Students / $10 Adults and available at www.ticketpeak.com/msumusic or at the door.
Howard Hall, Reynolds Recital Hall
Thursday, March 1st
From 7:30 p.m. –
Howard Hall

 

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY IN BILLINGS

There is a Jazz Jam session on every Thursday at Yellowstone Valley Brewing Company in Billings. It’s free, all ages, and everyone is welcome to come play! Jams go from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
Yellowstone Valley Brewing
Thursday, March 1st
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
http://www.yellowstonevalleybrew.com/

 

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT UNCORKED WINE AND CHEESE BAR IN LIVINGTON

On this Friday, March 2nd at Uncorked Wine and Cheese Bar through 6:30 p.m. to 9:o0 p.m. Gypsy Jazz band Montana Manouche will be performing! You’ll hear many Django Reinhardt compositions along with American jazz standards played in the Gypsy Jazz style.
Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar in Livingston
Friday, March 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://thegourmetcellar.com/

 

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA

Every Friday, there is a Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  This week Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums are performing!! Enjoy your Friday night with the music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, February 23rd
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.com/

 

ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS

*Bob Bowman won’t make it to the gig due to the weather.
On this Saturday guitarist Alex Nauman, bassist Bob Bowman, and drummer Brad Edwards are making exciting sound at Wild Ginger Japanese Steak House, Sushi Bar, Oyster Bar & Lounge in Billings! It will be super fun and great night of music. So please come down to support live jazz! No charge.
Wild Ginger
Saturday, March 3rd
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
http://wildgingermt.com/

 

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND

The Bridger Mountain Big Band performs at The Eagles on every Sunday led by a drummer Adam Greenberg. This week bassist Bob Bowman will be joining the band! No cover charge but there will be a tip jar so be generous. 😉 For more information please check https://www.facebook.com/TheBridgerMountainBigBand/.
The Eagles
Sunday, February 25th
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/bozemaneagles326/

 

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS

On every Sunday American Grill & Tapas Bar WALKERS in Billings has Jazz night through 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This week The Nauman-Hammond Project will be performing!! So please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar WALKERS
Sunday, March 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/

 

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS

March 7th @ Plonk
Curt Warren on guitar, Craig Hall on guitar, and Bob Bowman on bass

March 14th @ Plonk
Erik Olson on keys, Brad Edwards on drums, and Bob Bowman on bass

March 15th @ The Mint
Krista Barnett on vocal, Craig Hall on guitar, and Bob Bowman on bass @ The Mint in Belgrade.

More to come!
We are planning to bring back these great musicians : vibraphonist Peter Schlamb, saxophonist Matt Otto, and drummer John Kizilarmut from Kansas City, MO, and guitarist John Stowell in Spring & Summer!