Hi everyone, this is Yae. We have had nice rain around Hebgen Lake for over a week. It is great to see green gets greener and thicker after every rain!
* 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 TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON

To The Ridgeway Collective fans, unfortunately this will be their last gig at The Murray Bar. So please come down to show them some big love! I will keep you posted of their gigs!
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 22nd
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 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
http://thegourmetcellar.com/

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK

On Wednesday, May 23rd from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Alex Nauman on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Brad Edwards on drums will be making exciting and fantastic music! Personally I really like this group! 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 23rd
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 24th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
http://www.yellowstonevalleybrew.com/

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 May 25th these wonderful musicians : Alex Robilotta on guitar, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be playing! Enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, May 25th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.com/

ON MAY 25TH AT RIALTO

Swing dancers of the Bozeman, Livingston, and Kalipsell area are cordially invited to a one-time event hosted by Alyx Nettik in downtown Bozeman. Montana Manouche will be gracing us with two full hours of their finest music in one of the best dance venues in the city.
RIALTO
West Main Street Bozeman, MT 59715
Friday, May 25th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets available on Eventbrite

ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS

On this Saturday, May 26th Brennan Baglio on piano & vocal, Bob Bowman on bass, and Matt Devitt on drums are making beauetiful sound at Wild Ginger Japanese Steak House, Sushi Bar, Oyster Bar & Lounge in Billings! It will be a wonderful night of music. So please come down to support live jazz! No charge.
Wild Ginger
Saturday, May 26th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
http://wildgingermt.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 27th
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 Big Sky Trio 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 27th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS

May 30th Park High School Jazz Department @ Livingston Farmers Market
On Wednesday, May 30th at Livingston Farmer’s Market Park High School Jazz Department will be performing from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.! Two Big Bands (under the direction of Garrett Stannard) and Two Jazz Combos (under the direction of Craig Hall) .

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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