Bob and I are in Portland, OR now. Lots of gigs with musicians in Portland area! Some gigs are with an amazing guitarist John Stowell. I bet many of you have seen his performances in Montana. Besides John, we have met many great musicians in Portland and I hope we can bring some of Portland’s talents to Montana in the future!
* 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 WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK
On Wednesday, July 24th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ann Tappan on keyboards, MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, and Michael Steele on bass will be making beautiful sounds at Plonk! Ann has played at Plonk so many times with bassist Kelly Roberti who passed in 2016 since Plonk started to have live jazz. It is so nice to see her back again with wonderful musician MJ who has been great friend of Ann also Kelly before the venue discontinues Wednesdays live jazz next month. With talented bassist Michael it will be a memorable night of music! Please come down to enjoy the music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge!
Plonk Wine Bozeman
29 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Wednesday, July 24th 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
AA5 WITH JOHN ROBERTS Y PAN BLANCO AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS
If you are around Billings on this Thursday and looking for a party, Alive After 5 will be hosting an outdoor live music in the street from John Roberts y Pan Blanco. Admission with alcohol wrist bands is $2 for 21+. Admission is free for ages under 21! Walkers Grill and Well Pared will be on site serving food. For more info please check Facebook event page.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, Montana 59101
Thursday, July 25th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
BRAD EDWARDS “WOODS PROJECT” AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
On this Thursday, July 25th drummer Brad Edwards will be leading “WOODS PROJECT” at Craft Local in Billings! Brad is a true jazz veteran and he has played all over the U.S. also in other countries. If you are a jazz fan in Montana you must have heard his name! Brad will be playing with guitarist Alex Nauman and pianist Erik Olson. This will be a fun and super fantastic music! Enjoy their sounds and delicious local beer/wine! No charge.
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave., Billings, Montana 59101
Thursday, July 25th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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. On this Friday, July 26th Silas Stewart on vibraphone and Michael Steele on bass will be performing! There will be some cool original tunes! 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, July 26th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT GALLATIN RIVERHOUSE GRILL IN BIG SKY
On this Saturday, July 27th at The Gallatin Riverhouse Grill in Big Sky Swamp Dawg will be playing with special guest Willow O’Hara for a one night only fire performance. Manager, trainer, and performer for Spokane Ariel Performance Arts, Ms. O’Hara mesmerized the audience last year at Follow Yer Nose BBQ with her thrilling Fire Dance, as the Dawgs wailed away on the Neville Bros. tune “Fire on the Bayou”. Enjoy Texas style Bar-B-Q, Swamp Founk, and Fire Dance. No Charge!
Gallatin Riverhouse Grill
45130 Gallatin Rd, Big Sky, MT 59730
Saturday, July 27th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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, July 28th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
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 Sam White Trio will be performing! 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, July 28th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
July 31st @ Plonk Bozeman
Rimrock Hot Club
August 3rd @ Follow Yer’ Nose
Swamp Dawg
August 13th @ Devil’s Toboggan
Montana Manouche
August 14th @ Plonk
Luminous
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