Bob and I are in Kansas City, MO. He just played with great musicians also wonderful friends Stan Kessler, Roger Wilder, and Brian Steever last night at West Port Coffee House that has a lovely coffee shop upstairs and a cool theatre downstairs. The venue was packed and the music was absolutely beautiful! I have a great news for Bozeman jazz fans. Pianist Ann Tappan is coming back to Plonk with Alex Robilotta, Rob Kohler, and Adam Greenberg on this Wednesday! Please come to support the live 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.
DOWNBEAT’S MONTHLY DANCE SPECIAL WITH MONTANA MANOUCHE
Downbeat Vintage Swing Society would like to welcome you to this month’s special dance at Bozeman Event Space in downtown Bozeman. We are very exited to have Montana Manouche playing for us this month!
The night will feature an hour Lindy Hop lesson at 7, taught by Galen and Amanda. Followed by live swingin’ Gypsy Jazz music. Come as you are! Open to all ages and levels. No experience or partner required.
For more information please check Facabook event page.
Bozeman Event Space
14 S Tracy, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Monday, April 29th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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MAY DAY CUT-A-RUG DANCE PARTY
It’s May Day! And we have some friends coming to town – Jake Sanders and Jonathan Doyle – will be playing some sweet, some hot, and be sure lots of fantastic music for our listening and dancing pleasure!
Live Music will start at 7:15pm and play until 10pm. It’s $10 for this goodness. Everyone welcome so bring friends!
Rocky Mountain Rug Gallery
201 E Main St, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Wednesday, May 1st 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK
On Wednesday, May 1st from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ann Tappan on keys, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be playing. So happy to have Ann Tappan at Plonk again! It will be wonderful Spring night of music. If you are around Bozeman on this Wednesday please come down to enjoy live Jazz with delicious food and wine! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
29 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Wednesday, May 1st 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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ALL FOR ONE, ART FOR ALL! GBGV SHOWCASE OF ART & CULTURE
Thursday, May 2 | 6pm
Facebook Live Stream | Emerson Crawford Theater
Get ready for an evening of music, theater, dance, art, and awareness as TEN great non-profit organizations come together for a live-stream showcase of the amazing arts and culture resources in our community. We invite you join us as we celebrate and support each other during Give Big Gallatin Valley.
Thursday evening, each of the following organizations will step into the spotlight on the Emerson’s Crawford Stage to share the best of what they do with you!
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATONS
Bozeman Actors Theatre, Bozeman Symphony, Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, Gallatin Art Crossing, HAVEN, Mountain Air Dance, Open Door Theatre, S.L.A.M. Festivals, Sweet Pea Festival, Verge Theater
SPECIAL GUESTS
Raison D’ê¬tre Dance Project, Swamp Dawg, The Compassion Project
Emerson Center for Arts and Culture
111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Thursday, May 2nd 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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, May 3rd Alex Robilotta on guitar, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Sean Lehmann on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be making excellent sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Friday, May 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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JOHN ROBERTS Y PAN BLANCO LIVE IN HELENA
If you are around Helena on Friday, May 3rd John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at Lewis & Clark Tap Room from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.! New Danzons, Descargas, Salsa and Soul tunes for the dancers and everyone else! Please come to dance and enjoy their fantastic sounds with great beer. $5 Cover at the door.
Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1517 Dodge Ave, Helena, Montana 59601
Friday, May 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or small combo 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/.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
16 E Main St, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Sunday, May 5th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS
On every Sunday American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers in Billings has live music through 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This week Arterial Drive will be performing!! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some saxophone, drums, violin, bass, trumpet, guitar, and keyboards at Walkers! Arterial Drive performs original music and fresh arrangements of classic songs from many decades. Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, Montana 59101
Sunday, May 5th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
ON TUESDAY NIGHT, MAY7TH AT THE DEVIL’S TOBOGGAN
Join Montana Mnouche for Gypsy Jazz and American Swing at Devil’s Toboggan! An elegant 1930-style speakeasy lends the perfect ambiance for the band’s music. Feel free to dress vintage, you’ll fit right in! Delicious hand-crafted cocktails and tapas served. Dancers welcome! No cover. *This event is 21+ Only
Devil’s Toboggan
113 East Oak, Suite 2B (Cannery District)
Tuesday, May 7th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH AT PLONK
On Wednesday, May 8th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cubongo will be performing Cuban and Brazilian dance music at Plonk!! Styles of dance music include Cha Cha, Salsa, Bolero, Son Montuno, Mambo, Samba and Funky Samba. The mix includes slower tempo songs and varies with fast tempo Salsa and Samba. It’s a musical fix for all levels of dancers.
Silas Stewart-Vibraphone, Michael Steele-Upright and Electric Bass, Chris Naro-Drums and Percussion and Matt Ridgeway-Keyboards.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
29 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Wednesday, May 8th 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
JAZZ NIGHT AT PETROLEUM CLUB, BILLINGS
Every Wednesday there is live jazz at Petroleum Club in Billings from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. On Wednesday, May 8th Erik Olson on piano and Bob Bowman on bass will be making fantastic sounds! Wonderful food, great music, and beautiful view from 22nd floor of DoubleTree Hotel. This is normally a private room but it is open to music fans for a jazz night. Please tell that you come for Erik Olson and Bob Bowman at the entrance.
Petroleum Club, Billings
22nd floor of DoubleTree hotel, Billings
Wednesday, May 8th 6:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
http://billingspetroleumclub.com/
ON FRIDAY, MAY 10TH AT UNCORKED WINE BAR IN LIVINGSTON
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 10th when Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar celebrate their reopening with Montana Manouche who will be celebrating the release of their new CD!! Montana Manouche plays swinging instrumental Gypsy Jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
Live music kicks off at 6 pm, but the venue will be pouring delicious wines and beers starting at noon. They will have dinner with a cheese plate, sandwich or salad made from the tastiest ingredients from local purveyors and artisans around the globe. No cover.
Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar in Livingston
212 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
Friday, May 10th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 10TH 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. On Friday, May 10th Bob Nell on piano and Bob Bowman on bass will be making beautiful sounds you don’t want to miss! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Friday, May 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON SATURDAY, MAY 11TH AT VALHALLA MEADERY
On Saturday, May 11th at Valhalla Meadery in Bozeman from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. John Swendseid Group will be performing! John Swendseid on tenor saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be playing the music of Bob Reynolds who plays with Snarky puppy and John Mayer. Enjoy their excellent sounds with splendid mead and sider with delicious food!
*This night of groovy Jazz fusion is a free show, but a $5 “ticket” donation is suggested and appreciated!
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, Montana 59715
Saturday, May 11th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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