Bob and I have been enjoying great Kansas City jazz scene, though missing the short snowy spring of Montana. So we are happy we will be headed home in few days.
Josh Nelson / Bob Bowman Collective’s “Tomorrow is Not Promised” received another good review on Jazz Weekly. You can read the review here!
* 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
Please come down and enjoy live jazz at Draught Works on Tuesday night, May 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a special musical series led by a rotating variety of local jazz musicians featuring Jeff Troxel.
Draught Works
915 Toole Ave Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 541-1592
Tuesday, May 10th 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
Tuesday evening Django Jazz jam! Please join us at Valhalla Meadery for delicious mead (and food!) on Tuesday evenings. No cover. No cover. Musicians are welcome to join in. Most of their jam tunes can be found in the Django Fakebook. Free download here.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, May 10th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday Night, Levity features Live Jazz starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with Local Jazz Musicians. There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone that can play. All you need is raw talent and your instrument! The Happy Hour is 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, May 11th 7:00 p.m. –
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT NORDIC BREW WORKS IN BOZEMAN
On Wednesday, May 11th at Nordic Brew Works in Bozeman, Luca Rodoni, Alex Robilotta, Rob Kohler, and Alex Platt will be performing from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.! Electric jazz will be the vibe of the evening with lots of interesting sonic explorations! Should be a killer show!
Nordic Brew Works
730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1B Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 414-0730
Wednesday, May 11th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, May 12th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, Mike Koziel will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! If you are looking for a lovely relaxing time with live music, please join Mike and enjoy their beautiful sounds!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, May 12th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Erik Olson & Alex Nauman Present: Jazz Jam Session EVERY Thursday at Craft Local. Thats right, EVERY Thursday! No cover. All ages welcome. Bring your instrument and sit in!
Erik Olson, Parker Brown, and Matt Devitt will host this week’s jam session.
Thank you for supporting local art, local brews and your local live music scene.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, May 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be making exciting and excellent sounds! They will be playing some of their originals and standards and more. Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! 7-9PM.
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, May 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
This Friday, May 13th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Montana Ave. Jazz Exchange will be playing at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery! The band features Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on keys, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums. No music charge. Please come join the band and enjoy their fantastic sounds with great wine!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8400
Friday, May 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY
The Craig Hall Trio: Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Alex Platt on drums, will be playing at The Independent on Friday, May 13th in Big Sky. Formerly “Big Sky Theater,” The Independent is a family-centered, multifaceted community center. The performing time is 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Please join this wonderful trio and enjoy their beautiful sounds! No music Charge.
The Independent
50 Ousel Falls Road Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-7827
Friday, May 13th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
These events have been going awfully … AWESOME! New players are showing up every time, everyone’s got their “A-Game” faces, and it’s continuing to be a total blast! This month, our house rhythm section will be Eddie Tsuru on bass, David Charles on keys, and myself on drums (as usual). Bring your instrument and come get down with us, or just come and hang and dig it!”
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, May 15th 5:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND
Sunday night big band fun is back! Please join Bridger Mountain Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
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. To see more information and actual performance schedule, please check https://www.facebook.com/TheBridgerMountainBigBand/.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, May 15th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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