Bob and I have been traveling a lot this month and there will be more traveling. The first week of March we will be in Billings for Bob’s gigs with wonderful pianist Josh Nelson, Scott Jeppesen, and Roxanne Jeppesen. Plus more gigs with fantastic Billings musicians. It will be superb music events!
* 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

Plonk Jazz Night  - Erik Olson, Bob Bowman, and Brad Edwards

On Wednesday, February 20th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Erik Olson on keys, Bob Bowman on bass, and Brad Edwards on drums will be making beautiful sounds that will make you smile and warm your soul! Please come down to enjoy the music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
Wednesday, February 20th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
https://plonkwine.com/

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA

Red Tractor Pizza Alex Robilotta, David Charles, and Mike Carey

Every Friday, there is a Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  This Friday, February 22nd Alex Robilotta on guitar, David Charles on piano, and Mike Carey on bass will be playing fantastic music!  Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, February 22nd
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.com/

MSU JAZZ ENSEMBLES CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH SOUL, FUNK AND JAZZ CONCERT FEB. 24

In celebration of Black History Month, the Montana State University School of Music Jazz Workshop Band and One O’Clock Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert of soul, funk and fusion jazz Feb. 24 in Reynolds Recital Hall, preceded by an introduction by educator Godfrey Saunders.
The performance, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., will feature compositions from across the genre and will range from old funk to new school acid jazz. Works by George Clinton and P Funk, James Brown, Herbie Hancock and more will be performed. Grammy-winning musician Ryan Matzinger, MSU jazz professor, directs the jazz ensembles. Saunders, the superintendent of Belgrade Schools and former Bozeman High School principal, will give a special introduction and remarks. Saunders, who grew up in the segregated Jim Crow South, was the first person in his family to graduate from an integrated school system. He went on to attend Western Montana College on a basketball scholarship and worked his way up through the Bozeman school system to eventually hold the position of principal from 1997 to 2009. 
Tickets for the concert are $5 for students and $10 for general admission. They can be purchased at the door or at https://www.ticketpeak.com/msumusic.
MSU Bozeman Reynolds Recital Hall
Sunday, February 24th
7:30 p.m. ~

SWING FROM SCRATCH
THE EAGLES ON SUNDAY NIGHT

Swing from Scratch at The Eagles

Swing From Scratch is a six week 101 beginner lesson series for those interested in learning East Coast Swing or Lindy Hop.
Swing is a versatile partner dance done to classic swing-era music, rockabilly, blues, and many other types of dance music.
In the class we will cover the 6-count patterns, basic closed-position and open-position as well as a many spins and turns! This 101 Swing course will give you the fundamentals you need to be confident on the dance floor. Later on we will offer a Swing 102 class that will build on these fundamental skills. No partner required.
Lesson is from 6pm to 7pm. After the lesson grab a drink and dance to live music. The Bridger Mountain Big Band plays ever Sunday at 7pm! Lessons are for all ages but you must be 21+ or accompanied by an adult to attend the Big Band.
Meet upstairs in the Eagles ballroom
$50 member $60 non-member. Tickets will be $10 more a the door, so please sign up in advance!
Tickets : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swingin-from-scratch-tickets-55734416139
The Eagles Ballroom
Sunday, February 24th
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Facebook event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/285844712080988/

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND

Bridger Mountain Big Band at The Eagles

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/.
The Eagles
Sunday, February 24th
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/bozemaneagles326/

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS

Rimrock Hot Club at Walkers

On every Sunday American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers in Billings has Jazz night through 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. On February 24th Rimrock Hot Club returns to Walkers. Catch some hot swing and jazz manouche vibes while eating the best food in town and sipping on some delicious beverages. Rimrock Hotclub features Trevor Krieger on violin, Alex Nauman on guitar, David Banuelos on guitar, and Mark Bryan on bass. Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
Sunday, February 24th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS

DOWNBEAT’S MONTHLY DANCE SPECIAL

DOWNBEAT'S MONTHLY DANCE SPECIAL

Downbeat Vintage Swing Society would like to welcome you to our monthly special dance at Blend in downtown Bozeman. The night will feature a half hour Lindy Hop lesson at 7P followed by live swingin’ music from the Rhythm and Ramble Trio and fine wine selections curated by Blend. Enjoy locally bottled wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Dress up or dress down whatever fits your fancy. Open to everyone. No experience or partner required.
Blend – Wine Bar & Gallery
Monday, February 25th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Admission: $10 for admission, or $15 for admission plus 1st drink.
Facebook event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/254518908575249/

KRISTIN KORB, HALL, OLSON AT THE ELLEN

Billings-born Kristin Korb has developed a world-wide reputation for her clever arrangements of jazz standards that she sings while playing upright bass. With several CD’s under her belt, including one on the prestigious Telarc label with The Ray Brown Trio, she now lives in Europe but in early March will tour Montana with guitarist Craig Hall and pianist Erik Olson. Catch them Sunday, March 3 at The Ellen Theatre, tix $19 at TheEllenTheatre.org. For more info about her tour in Montana area please check https://kristinkorb.com/tour/ .
The Ellen Theatre
March 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30p.m.
http://theellentheatre.com/
Facebook event page


February 27th @ Plonk

Craig Hall Quartet

February 27th @ Craft Local (Billings)

Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Josh Nelson on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums

February 28th @ Cisel Recital Hall at MSU Billings

Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Josh Nelson on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums


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