Hi everyone, this is Yae. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed beautiful live jazz by amazing musicians from outside/inside Montana last week then “Falstaff” presented by Intermountain Opera Bozeman on Sunday. It was wonderful!
* 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.
THE 9TH ANNUAL BHS JAZZ GUEST ARTIST SERIES CONCERT
The concert features the Bozeman High School Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble II, and Jazz Ensemble I, with special appearences by L.A. recording artists John Roberts on trombone and Scott Jeppesen on alto sax. The performance also includes a short set by The Bridger Mountain Big Band.
This is a Musical Extravaganza – not to be missed!
The Ellen Theatre
Tuesday, May 15th
7:30 p.m. ~
Tickets $9.00, Kids (10 and under) $4.00, Premium $14.00
https://theellentheatre.secure.force.com/ticket
ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON
Hear The Ridgeway Collective (Matt Ridgeway, keyboards, Garrett Stannard, drums, John Morford, electric bass and Craig Hall, guitar) Tuesday nights at the historic Murray Bar in Livingston, playing Latin, jazz and funk standards and originals, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Excellent food, featuring a Prime Rib special on Tuesday nights. Corner of Park and 2nd, no cover.
The Murray Bar in Livingston
Tuesday, May 15th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.themurraybar.com/
ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT UNCORKED WINE BAR IN LIVINGSTON
The group of 5 high school students from Park High is now performing as “The Five” at Uncorked wine bar on Wednesdays in Livingston from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.!! Our wonderful guitarist Craig Hall has been mentoring them for more than a year and they just received ‘best combo’ award in the recent Livingston Jazz Fest that featured high school groups from across the state. So please come to Uncorked Wine Bar to support them!
Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar in Livingston
Wednesday, May 16th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
http://thegourmetcellar.com/
ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK
On Wednesday, May 16th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. these fantastic musicians: Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums, and Bob Bowman on bass are playing beautiful music for you! Please come down to enjoy the music and support local musicians with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
Wednesday, May 16th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
https://plonkwine.com/
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY IN BILLINGS
There is a Jazz Jam session on every Thursday at Yellowstone Valley Brewing Company in Billings. It’s free, all ages, and everyone is welcome to come play! Jams go from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
Yellowstone Valley Brewing
Thursday, May 17th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
http://www.yellowstonevalleybrew.com/
ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY 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 May 18th Montana Manouche will be playing some Gypsy Jazz!!
And on this Saturday, May 19th Silas Stewart on vibraphone and Cal Treadway on Rhodes will be making fantastic sound!
Enjoy your Friday and/or Saturday night with the music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, May 18h
Saturday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.com/
ON MAY 20TH AT SOLA CAFE
Gypsy Jazz group Montana Manouche will be performing at Sola Cafe in Bozeman on Sunday, May 20th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Gypsy jazz sound for your Sunday brunch enjoyment. No cover!
Sola Cafe
Sunday, May 20th
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
https://www.solacafe.com/
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, May 20th
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. This week Brennan Baglio Quartet will be performing!! So please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar WALKERS
Sunday, May 20th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
May 23rd @ PLONK
Alex Nauman on guitar, Brad Edwards on drums, and Bob Bowman on bass.
May 25th @ Red Tractor Pizza
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums.
May 25rd @ RIALTO
Downtown Strutters’ Ball music by Montana Manouche
Ticket info : https://www.eventbrite.com/
More to come!
We are planning to bring back these great musicians : pianists Dan Haerle and Phil DeGreg, Steve Houghton on drums, vibraphonist Peter Schlamb, saxophonist Matt Otto, and drummer John Kizilarmut from Kansas City, MO, and guitarist John Stowell, saxophonist Loren Stillman, and pianist David Morgenroth in Spring & Summer!
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