I fixed couple of copper water pipes and filed our taxes in last several days which made me feel pretty good. Then I saw a robin hanging around our place yesterday. Now that made me feel excellent!
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* Detail of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE DEVIL’S TOBOGGAN
Hope you can join Montana Mnouche for Gypsy Jazz and American Swing, in an elegant speakeasy! Here’s a quote from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle: “Behind an unmarked door in the Cannery District lies a world that harkens back to the days of flappers, moonshine and jazz clubs.” There will be a small area for dancers. No cover. *This event is 21+ Only
Devil’s Toboggan (113 East Oak, Suite 2B (Cannery District) )
Tuesday, March 26th
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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THE MUSIC OF BLUE NOTE RECORDS
AT MSU BILLINGS
Blue Note Records was established 80 years ago in 1939. Since its founding, Blue Note Records has been an important player in the development of jazz. As such, we’d like to pay tribute to the label in a performance of music from the classic Blue Note recordings of the 1950s and 1960s. We have established a stellar group of musicians to perform arrangements of music from groups like the Jazz Messengers, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Dexter Gordon, and Lee Morgan. Join us to celebrate the long-lasting legacy of Blue Note Records.
Personnel:
Scott Jeppesen – Saxophone/Alto Flute
Mark Fenderson – Trumpet/Flugelhorn
John J. Roberts – Trombone/Bass Trombone
Luke Kestner – Vibraphone
Erik Olson – Piano
Parker Brown – Bass
Matthew Devitt – Drums
Cost:
General – $10
Students – $5
MSUB Students – Free
MSU Billings – Cisel Recital Hall
Tuesday, March 26th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK
On Wednesday, March 27th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Erik Olson on keys, Craig Hall on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Brad Edwards on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down to enjoy and support the live music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
Wednesday, March 27th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
There will be live Jazz by MSUB Jazz ensemble at Craft Local in Billings on this Wednesday, March 27th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. The Jazz ensemble will bring sweet soul sound to you! Craft Local is a new non-profit that provides artists with the space to show their works, musicians the space to charm their audiences, and a one of a kind bar to quench your thirst with some of the best local brews and wine around. Please come down to support local artists!
Craft Local
Wednesday, March 27th
7:00 p.m. – Midnight
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY
On Thursday night at Valhalla Meadery in Bozeman from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. a fine duo, vibraphonist Silas Stewart and bassist Michael Steele will be playing their original music! Valhalla is Bozeman’s first meadery. Producing and showcasing local Montana mead in their tasting room. Offering Scandinavian fare, from scratch soups and deserts. See you in Valhalla! No cover. Dancers welcome.
Valhalla Meadery
Thursday, March 28th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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. This Friday, March 29th Sundae & Mr. Goessl will be playing. This husband and wife duo puts on a vintage inspired show that blends blues, swing, country and latin sounds. Performing hits from the roaring 20’s to modern classics and originals. Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, March 29th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.com/
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/.
The Eagles
Sunday, March 31st
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. 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 John Roberts on Rhodes, Trevor Krieger on violin, Ken Nelson on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums will be making fabulous sounds!! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
Sunday, March 31st
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
ON APRIL 4TH AT THE MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON
Hear The Ridgeway Collective (Matt Ridgeway, keyboards, Garrett Stannard, drums, John Morford, electric bass and Craig Hall, guitar) on Thursday night, April 4th at the historic Murray Bar in Livingston, playing Latin, jazz and funk standards and originals, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Excellent food and drink. Corner of Park and 2nd, no cover.
The Murray Bar in Livingston
Thursday, April 4th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
http://www.themurraybar.com/
MSU BILLINGS SPRING CONCERT
MSU Billings Jazz Ensembles will have a concert on Thursday, April 11th at Cisel Hall in MSU Billings. C’mon down and get that foot a-tappin’! Featuring Jeff Troxel on Jazz Guitar! Free with MSUB ID, $3 for students and $5 for adults. Basie, Ellington, Oliver Nelson, Horace Silver and more!
Cisel Hall (MSU Billings)
Thursday, April 11th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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April 3rd @ Plonk
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums
April 3rd @ Billings Petroleum Club
Erik Olson on piano and Bob Bowman on bass
April 4th @ Craft Local (Billings)
Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Bob Bowman on bass W/TBA
April 5th @ Red Tractor Pizza
Montana Manouche
April 10th @ Plonk
Skylark – Krista Barnett on vocal, Craig Hall on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass
April 11th @ Valhalla Meadery
Silas Stewart on vibraphone and Bob Bowman on bass
April 12th @ Red Tractor Pizza
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums
April 19th @ Red Tractor Pizza
Royal We Quintet
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