Bob and I have been enjoying very lively jazz scene in Kansas City! Tomorrow, we will be headed to Memphis for a jazz clinic then concert with pianist Pat Coil, drummer Danny Gottlieb, and saxophonist Michael Shults. Pat is a regular member of Michael McDonal band also Bob’s long time friend. Danny was the original drummer of the Pat Metheny Group also a member of Gil Evens Orchestra. Michael was a first-call musician in Kansas City now he is teaching at University of Memphis. This will be a great day of music. If you know anyone around Memphis who would be interested in the concert please spread the word! For more info please visit :
https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/bob-bowman-quartet-at-the-green-room/
* 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 15th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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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 17th vocalist/trombonist MJ Williams, pianist Ann Tappan, and bassist Michael Steele will be making beautiful 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 17th 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
On Thursday, October 17th from 9:00 p.m. to midnight Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective will be performing at Craft Local! RMJC is an organization dedicated to creating a greater awareness and appreciation for jazz music and history in the Rocky Mountain region. Please come down and enjoy local art, local brews, and of course live music by local musicians at Craft Local! No cover.
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101
Thursday, October 17th 9:00 p.m. – midnight
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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 18th from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Alex Robilotta on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be playing fine music! 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, October 18th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.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, October 20th 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. 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 LOCHA featuring Raphael Lopez, Keller Paulson and Juanillo Chavez 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, October 20th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND SWING SPECTACULAR
A Night of Swing!
The Montana Jazz Collective presents… The Bridger Mountain Big Band with featured vocalist Jeni Flemming
Adam Greenberg heads up this talented group of local musicians whose high energy style celebrates the music of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more! Some of the classic numbers you’ll hear this evening include “Sing, sing, sing”, “Fly Me to The Moon”, “String of Pearls”, and “In a Sentimental Mood”. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
6:30 PM – Free dance lessons! Hosted by The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society
7:00 PM – Music Begins
Wine, beer and other refreshments, which may be brought into the theatre, are available in the lobby starting at 6:00 PM.
The Ellen Theatre
17 W Main St, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Thursday, October 24th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Ellen Theatre website
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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/
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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