Bob and I have been enjoying gorgeous Montana fall. The season is short but it is my favorite season!
* 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 IN BOZEMAN
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, October 8th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
SEEKING ASYLUM-HANDS ON GLOBAL AT THE MYRNA LOY IN HELENA
Hands On Global will present an evening at THE MYRNA LOY on October 8th, to educate attendees about the current refugee crisis. The evening will be a bit of theater, music, film and presentations. The goal is to have the audience experience a few moments in the life of a person seeking asylum.
There will be a 12 minute film featuring Omar Alkashal ( founder of Refugee4Refugees) and Hands On Global’s collaboration.
Music by Judy Fjell on guitar & vocals and Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone.
“SOS” an art exhibition by Judy Paton and Valerie Hellermann will be in the lobby. For more information please visit their Facebook event page and website.
The Myrna Loy
15 N Ewing St, Helena, Montana 59601
Tuesday, October 8th 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page / The Myrna Loy website
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT OPEN RANGE IN BOZEMAN
On every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00PM there will be live jazz at Open Range in Downtown Bozeman! On this Thursday, October 10 guitarist Alex Robilotta, bassist Eddie Tsuru, and drummer Mike Gillan will be making fun and exciting sounds! Please come down to enjoy the live jazz, delicious food and drinks! No music charge!
Open Range
241 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
Thursday, October 10th 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
On Thursday, October 10th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. trumpeter/composer/educator Pablo Masis from Brooklyn, NY will be playing at Craft Local! Please come down and enjoy for local art and local brews at Craft Local! No cover.
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101
Thursday, October 10th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
On Friday, October 11th at Benny’s Bistro in Helena Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Fred Cobb on piano will be playing jazz standards, ballads and blues. Please come enjoy 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, October 11th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
http://bennysbistro.com/
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Every Friday, there is a Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman On this Friday, October 11th from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sundae + Mr. Goessl puts on a vintage inspired show that blends blues, swing, country and latin sounds. Please come by for some laughs and some great music with delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Friday, October 11th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT IMAGINE NATION BREWING IN MISSOULA
Nationally Touring Seattle Duo performs at Imagine Nation Brewing Oct. 12 from 6-8pm. Join us for some award-winning music and some non-award winning comedy… No cover, All ages.
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W. Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana 59802
Saturday, October 12th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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, October 13th 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 saxophonist Sam White will be playing with his trio! 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, October 13th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
LIVINGSTON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019
One of a kind, the Livingston Jazz Festival brings internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, and lifelong learners together. Each year, over 500 participants enjoy featured artist concerts, after-hours jam sessions, daytime performances, and many educational workshops.
With all of this talent in one place we offer local schools the opportunity to work with our guest artists. Free of charge; college, high school, and middle school jazz bands are encouraged to perform for our guest clinicians, receiving feedback in a nurturing non-competitive environment.
Each day, several free educational workshops on topics ranging from improvisation and arranging to vocal and instrumental techniques are offered by our guest artists – free of charge!
Livingston Jazz Festival
November 7th, 8th, 9th
https://www.livjazzfest.org
https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonJazzFestival/
MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR OF BANDS – GARRETT STANNARD
Continuing Livingston’s rich history as a hub for the Performing Arts, I am initiating our own community jazz band! Instructed by myself, Park High Director of Bands – Garrett Stannard, this not-for-profit/volunteer big band is open to our community members. Rehearsal Schedule:Tuesday Nights 7-9pm // October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dress Rehearsal: November 5th Performance: November 7th Where: Park High School Band Room Cost: There is no cost to participate The ensemble will comprise the following instrumentation: *Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Bari) – *Trumpet – *Trombone – Piano – Guitar – Bass – Drum Set & Percussion*greatest need Please contact Garrett.Stannard@livingston.k12.mt.us for more information
Looking Forward
Garrett Stannard,
Director
October 15th @ Devil’s Toboggan in Bozeman
Montana Manouche
October 17th @ Open Range in Bozeman
MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, Ann Tappan on keyboards, Michael Steele on bass
October 18th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, Josh Poole on drums
October 22nd @ Devil’s Toboggan in Bozeman
Rhythm & Ramble Quartet
October 24th @ The Ellen Theatre in Bozeman
The Bridger Mountain Big Band Swing Spectacular featuring Jeni Fleming
October 24th @ Open Range in Bozeman
Michelle Manzo Cobb on vocals, Cheyenne John Henderson on keyboards, Bob Bowman on bass
October 25th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, Mike Gillan on drums
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