We have bird feeders hanging outside of our windows. We have Chickadees, Nuthatches, Clark’s Nutcrackers, Steller’s Jay, and occasionally Red Crossbills and a Downy Woodpecker. We sometime sit at a table and watch them flying in and away for quite a while. They sure give us a joy!
* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT DEVIL’S TOBOGGAN IN BOZEMAN
Join Montana Manouche for Gypsy Jazz and American Swing at fantastic 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. The venue’s Happy Hour is 4-6PM. *This event is 21+ Only
Devil’s Toboggan
113 East Oak, Suite 2B (Cannery District)
Tuesday, March 3rd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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THE MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK PERFORMED BY THE ERIK OLSON QUARTET
***SOLD OUT***
Billings’ premier pianist Erik Olson has put together a live performance of Dave Brubeck’s famous album Time Out to feature his father, Craig Olson, on alto saxophone. The Olson’s will be backed by the prodigious rhythm section of Zach Paris on drums and Parker Brown on upright bass. Please join us for an unforgettable night of music at the Art House Cinema & Pub.
Art House Cinema & Pub
109 N 30th St. Billings, MT 59101
Tuesday, March 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tickets $15
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ON TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
On this Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be a jazz jam session featuring local musicians at Levity Bar and Bistro in Billings! Matt Austin on tenor saxophone, Lloyd Marsh on drums, Joe Sullivan on piano, Robin Martinez on bass. Bring your instruments and join them on a tune or so! A fantastic choice of wines plus Taco Tuesday! All ages & no cover.
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
Tuesday, March 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
On this Thursday, March 5th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Alex Nauman Trio : Alex Nauman on guitar, Keller Paulson on drums, and Erik Gothberg on bass will be making fabulous sounds! Please come down and enjoy local art, local brews, and of course wonderful live music by local musicians at Craft Local! No cover.
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101
Thursday, March 5th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Every Friday, there is a Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On March 6th Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be making beautiful 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, March 6th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, MT 59715
Sunday, March 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS
On every Sunday Walkers Grill 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 Thomas Burke Quartet will be playing! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Sunday, March 8th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
THE THIRD ANNUAL BIG SKY GYPSY JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Third Annual Big Sky Gypsy Jazz Festival, Montana’s premier celebration of gypsy jazz, is coming to Missoula, March 20-22nd, with concerts at Free Cycles, the historic Roxy Theater, and Imagine Nation Brewing. Featuring Night Blooming Jasmine (Missoula), Montana Manouche (Bozeman), Cottonwood Club (Helena), Rimrock Hot Club (Billings), and Scott Adams and Toby Hansen (Seattle), the festival brings together more than 20 of the best jazz musicians in the region for a cultural celebration that supports local businesses, artists, and musicians. Last year’s festival in Billings successfully sold out multiple shows and drew hundreds of audience members to downtown businesses. This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable weekend of music and mirth. Thank you for supporting the Third Annual Big Sky Gypsy Jazz Festival in downtown Missoula!
http://www.bigskygypsyjazz.com/
* if you are interested donating for the festival here is the link to GoFundMe.
March 10th @ Devil’s Toboggan in Bozeman
Howard Beall & The Fake News
March 12th @ Craft Local in Billings
MSU-B Jazz Combo
March 13th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Bob Britten, Geno Kreis, and Adam Greenberg
March 15th @ Parasol in Billings
Rimrock Hot Club
March 15th @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Craig Hall, Michael Steele, and Joshua Poole
March 17th @ Devil’s Toboggan in Bozeman
Montana Manouche
March 19th @ Craft Local in Billings
John Roberts Soul Thang
March 20th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Michelle Manzo Cobb, Alex Robilotta, and Bob Bowman
March 22nd @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Alex Nauman Trio
March 26th @ Craft Local in Billings
MSU-B Jazz Combo
March 27th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta, Eddie Tsuru, John Swendseid, Orin Gunderson, and Adam Greenberg
March 29th @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Erik Olson, Parker Brown, and Bill Honaker
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