Bob and I are on his gig-trip. Right now we are in Kansas City, MO area. He played with amazing KC musicians; Roger Wilder on piano, Matt Otto on saxophone, and Brian Steever on drums. All of them have been to Montana and they loved it. Brian will be back to Montana with saxophonist Steve Martin in September and it will be so 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.
ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT DEVIL’S TOBOGGAN
Sundae + Mr. Goessl return to Bozeman with a debut performance at Devil’s Toboggan! Dress in your Speakeasy Sundae Best and enjoy award-winning era-appropriate music and “comedy”… Dancers welcome! No cover. *This event is 21+ Only
Devil’s Toboggan
113 East Oak, Suite 2B (Cannery District)
Tuesday, July 9th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK
Great news for John Roberts y Pan Blanco fans! On Wednesday, July 10th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be performing at Plonk! The music will be mix of Funk, West African beats, classic salsa… all make you want to dance! Please come down to enjoy the music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge!
Plonk Wine Bozeman
29 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Wednesday, July 10th 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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LUNCH ON THE LAWN W/ THE DAWGS
Swamp Dawgs are kicking off Lunch on the Lawn! Bring the swamp puppies and get your groove on at one of Bozeman’s favorite summer traditions the Emerson’s Lunch on the Lawn on July 10th!
A summertime tradition, this community event features live music, local food vendors, and kids’ activities. Entertain your kids while enjoying music and mingling with other parents. Or, get away from your desk and soak up some sunshine while enjoying your lunch hour on the Emerson’s west lawn.
Emerson Center for Arts and Culture
111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Wednesday, July 10th 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SAFFRON TABLE
Sundae + Mr. Goessl on the patio this Wednesday! Featuring award-winning vocalist Kate Voss tireless virtuoso guitarist, Jason Goessl. This charming wife/husband duo incorporates humor, vintage style, interesting instrumentation, nostalgia and serious chops in their act and were awarded Best Duo of 2017 from Seattle Weekly. Bringing back the sounds from a by-gone era and spreading the joy of music like Johnny Appleseed, this act can be described in a single word: delightful.
Saffron Table
1511 W Babcock St Ste A, Bozeman, MT 59715
Wednesday, July 10th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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MONTANA MANOUCHE AT FOLLOW YER’ NOSE BBQ
Gypsy Jazz band Montana Manouche is so excited to be back at Follow Yer Nose BBQ! You’ll love the legendary BBQ and beautiful open-air venue! You’ll hear many Django Reinhardt compositions along with American jazz standards played in the Gypsy Jazz style. No cover.
Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ (Emigrant, MT)
4 Overlook Rd Emigrant, Montana 59027
Thursday, July 11th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.followyernosebbq.com/
CYNTHIA HILTS & MJ WILLIAMS AT CIKAN HOUSE
On Thursday, July 11th at beautiful Cikan House there will be a concert by Jazz pianist/vocalist/composer Cynthia Hilts and trombonist/vocalist MJ Williams. They have been working together for 20 years. This will be a concert of their original music and some delicious jazz works by an assortment of great writers. Two voices, voice trombone and piano, piano and trombone – the colors will be rich!
Cikan House
in Bozeman, Bozeman, MT 59715-9241
Thursday, July 11th 7:00 p.m. –
Admission : $20
Tickets: http://cynthiahilts.com/ or at the door
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SCOTT JEPPESEN ORGAN TRIO AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Billings musicians’ favorite spot to cut loose and make the jazz – Craft Local. On this Thursday, July 11th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Scott Jeppesen on saxophones, Erik Olson on organ, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums will be playing! Scott wrote “This time, thy’ll be doing something a little different. Things may get funky.” This will be fantastic! Enjoy their sounds and delicious local beer/wine! No charge.
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave., Billings, Montana 59101
Thursday, July 11th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA
Friday Night Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week, July 12th from 7:00 – 9:00p.m., features a quartet composed of Eddie Tsuru on Bass, David Charles on keys, John Swendseid on Saxophone, and Chris Naro on Drums! Come out and enjoy a groovy night of good ol’ fashioned jazz standards, as well as refreshing drinks and the best pizza in town! What more could you ask for?
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Friday, July 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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CUBA NIGHTS AT THE MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON
Cubongo will be performing Cuban and Brazilian dance music at the Murray Bar in Livingston, Saturday July 13th from 9pm-12am. Styles of dance music include Cha Cha, Salsa, Bolero, Son Montuno, Mambo, Samba and Funky Samba. The mix includes slower tempo songs and varies with fast tempo Salsa and Samba. It’s a musical fix for all levels of dancers.
For this performance, Cubongo performs as a sextet; Michelle Manzo-Cobb on vocals, Jake Fleming on saxophone, Cole Nashan on trumpet, Matt Ridgeway on keyboards, Michael Steele bass, and Chris Naro on drums.
The Murray Bar
201 W Park St, Livingston, Montana 59047
Saturday, July 13th 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
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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/.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
16 E Main St, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Sunday, July 14th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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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 pianist/vocalist/composer Cynthia Hilts and guitarist Craig Hall will be performing!! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, Montana 59101
Sunday, July 14th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
July 16th @ Devil’s Toboggan
Montana Manouche
July 17th @ Plonk Bozeman
Luminous
July 19th @ Red Tractor Pizza
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Chris Naro on drums
July 19th @ Uncorked Wine & Cheese bar (Livingston)
Montana Manouche
July 21st @ Walkers Grill (Billings)
Big Sky Trio
July 24th @ Plonk Bozeman
Ann Tappan on keys w/TBA
July 25th @ Walkers Grill (Billings)
WALKERS ALIVE AFTER 5 featuring John Roberts y Pan Blanco
July 26th @ Red Tractor Pizza
Luminous
July 27th @ Riverside Grill (Big Sky)
Swamp Dawg
July 31st @ Plonk Bozeman
Rimrock Hot Club