I can’t believe it is almost December! Towns are already decorated for Christmas and air is filled with all sorts of Christmas songs. If your ears are getting little tired of Christmas tunes, come down to jazz concerts to reset your ears or of course just to enjoy the music!!
* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message or on going projects like new albums on this website or news letter please contact me!
* Detail of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.

ON MONDAY NIGHT
DOWNBEAT’S MONTHLY DANCE SPECIAL

Downbeat Vintage Swing Society would like to welcome you to our second monthly special dance at Blend in downtown Bozeman. The night will feature a half hour Lindy Hop lesson at 7:00 p.m. followed by live swingin’ music from the Rhythm and Ramble Trio and fine wine selections curated by Blend. Enjoy locally bottled wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
Blend Wine Bar & Gallery
Monday, November 26th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 at the door. The cover includes 1st drink, lesson, and dance.

More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1123572554464368/

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK

On Wednesday, November 28th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Josh Aguiar on trumpet, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Alex Nauman on guitar, Craig Hall on bass, and Josh Poole on drums are making fantastic sounds! Please come down to enjoy the music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
Wednesday, November 28th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
https://plonkwine.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 Friday Gypsy Jazz group Montana Manouche will be performing! You’ll hear many Django Reinhardt compositions along with American jazz standards played in the Gypsy Jazz style. Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, November 30th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.com/

CHRISTMAS STROLL DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN

There will be 38th Annual Christmas Stroll in Historic Downtown Bozeman on December 1st.  Fun activities, great food, and live music. Bring the whole family to ride on the hay wagons, get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the lighting ceremony of the downtown decorations, check out the gingerbread house contest display, sing Christmas carols, grab a bite to eat from one of over 40 non-profit food vendors. And if you would like to enjoy some Gypsy Jazz Montana Manouche will be playing unplugged at Emerson Cultural Center (inside) from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.!
Downtown Bozeman
Saturday, December 1st
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
https://downtownbozeman.org/event/christmas-stroll2

THE STORY OF SWING

The SwingCats at MSU present our second annual Story of Swing holiday formal dance at the beautiful Story Mansion. Join them for an evening of swing dancing with live music by Montana Manouche. The festivities will start with a beginner-friendly lesson from 6:30 p.m.  to 7:00 p.m. Montana Manouche set lasts 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. No partner or previous swing dancing experience is required, and everyone is welcome! Formal attire is suggested.
The Story Mansion
811 South Willson Avenue, Bozeman, MT
Saturday, December 1st
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets : $15 – $25
Event tickets (eventbrite)

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.  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, December 2nd
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. Walkers features some of the very best jazz cats in the Rocky Mountain region and is well known for its depth of musicians. This week Josh Aguiar Quintet will be performing! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
Sunday, December 2nd
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS

December 5th @ Plonk

Krista Barnett on vocal, Erik Olson on keys, and Bob Bowman on bass

December 7th @ Uncorked Wine & Bar (Livingston)

Montana Manouche

December 6th @ Jam session at Cafe Zydeco Bozeman

Swing Dance Night. Tyler DeCausin on guitar, Colby Tinsley on saxophone, Sean Lehmann on bass, and Alex Platt on drums

December 6th @ House Concert

Luminous – Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Michael Steele on bass, and Josh Poole on drums
419 South Grand, Bozeman, MT