Bob and I drove from Denver, CO to Portland, OR started on Sunday night to Monday evening non stop. We are beat!
There will be Music Equipment Fundraiser for Red Tractor Pizza on this Saturday, July 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.! Red Tractor Pizza has been a GREAT supporter of local live music including jazz for over 5 years. Now their music equipment need to be updated for not only musicians but music fans who appreciate good quality sound. Please join the event and support the local live music scene! For the details please check the Facebook event page!
* 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

ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT DEVIL’S TOBOGGAN - Motana Manouche

Join Montana Manouche for Gypsy Jazz and American Swing at fantastic Devil’s Toboggan! An elegant 1930-style speakeasy lends the perfect ambiance for the band’s music. Feel free to dress vintage, you’ll fit right in! Delicious hand-crafted cocktails and tapas served. Dancers welcome! No cover. *This event is 21+ Only
Devil’s Toboggan
113 East Oak, Suite 2B (Cannery District) 
Tuesday, July 16th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
Facebook event page

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK - Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Craig Hall on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums

On Wednesday, July 17th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Craig Hall on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be making fantastic sounds at Plonk! 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 17th 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MINT IN BELGRADE

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MINT IN BELGRADE - Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums

On Thursday, July 18th Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be performing at The Mint Cafe and Bar in Belgrade from 7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.! Jazz, Funky Grooves, Unexpected Twists and Turns. Please come to The Mint to enjoy the live music with great foods, drinks, and service! Dancers welcome. No charge.
The Mint Cafe and Bar, Belgrade
27 E Main St, Belgrade, Montana 59714
Thursday, July 18th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Facebook event page

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT UNCORKED WINE BAR IN LIVINGSTON

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT UNCORKED WINE BAR IN LIVINGSTON - Montana Manouche

On Friday, July 19th Montana Manouche will be playing at Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar starting at 6:30 pm. The band plays swinging instrumental Gypsy Jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt. Please come down and  experience the music with top-notch wine, beer, soft drinks, cheese plates, and seasonal specials to tickle your tastebuds. No cover.
Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar in Livingston
212 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
Friday, July 19th 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO - Wilbur Rehmann pn saxophone and Ann Tappan on keyboards

On Friday, July 19th at Benny’s Bistro in Helena Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Ann Tappan on piano will be playing songs from the great American song book including Darn That Dream, God Bless the Child and Body and Soul.  They will also play some nice jump tunes and a few ballads.
Eric will fix up some great local food as it comes in season and always pairs it with one of Benny’s special selection wines. 
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, Montana 59601
Friday, July 19th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
http://bennysbistro.com/

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA - Alex Robilotta on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, Chris Naro on drums

Every Friday, there is a Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On this Friday, July 18th Alex Robilotta on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Chris Naro on drums will be performing! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Friday, July 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

MUSIC EQUIPMENT FUNDRAISER FOR RED TRACTOR PIZZA

MUSIC EQUIPMENT FUNDRAISER FOR RED TRACTOR PIZZA

For over 5 years Red Tractor Pizza have hosted music nearly 5 nights a week. With this amount of use, their instruments and equipment have taken a wearing and it’s time for some repairs and upgrades.
In addition to supporting local music, the Red Tractor team has put a lot of work into hosting and organizing events for many local nonprofits and community organizations. To take the music to the next level and continue to provide a quality venue for the community, they need to improve our equipment. 
Red Tractor Pizza will be hosting a fundraiser on July 20th with the goal of raising money for a variety of long overdue improvements to the music equipment.
This will be an all day event featuring 6 local bands. By supporting this cause, you will be helping the local music scene to continue to thrive and grow.  Remember!  Silent Auction Ends at 7:30.
Music Schedule:
1:30 – Slomo Joe
3:00 – Jazz Night Jam Session (The house band for the jam will be Alex Robilotta, Chris Naro & Michael Steele)
4:30 – Permafunk
6:00 – Solidarity Service
7:30 – Left On 10th
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Saturday, July 20th 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND

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 21st 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Facebook event page

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 Big Sky Trio, Erik Olson, Parker Brown, and Keller Paulson 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 21st 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS

July 24th @ Plonk Bozeman

Ann Tappan on keys, MJ Williams on vocal/trombone, Michael Steele on bass

July 25th @ Walkers Grill (Billings)

WALKERS ALIVE AFTER 5 featuring John Roberts y Pan Blanco

July 26th @ Red Tractor Pizza

Silas Stewart on vibraphone and Michael Steele on bass

July 27th @ Riverside Grill (Big Sky)

Swamp Dawg

July 31st @ Plonk Bozeman

Rimrock Hot Club


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