Bob and I are in Portland for his gigs. We love the area and wonderful musicians and jazz scene, though we already miss Montana!
* 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. The venue’s Happy Hour is 4-6PM. *This event is 21+ Only
Devil’s Toboggan
113 East Oak, Suite 2B (Cannery District)
Tuesday, January 7th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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ON TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
On this Tuesday, January 7th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be a jazz jam session at Levity Bar and Bistro in Billings! Matt Austin, Joe Sullivan, Robin Martinez, and Lloyd Marsh will host the jam session. Bring your instruments and join them on your favorite tune. (or tunes!) Levity’s $3 Taco time starts 3:00p.m.!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
Tuesday, January 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, January 9th Gypsy Jazz band Montana Manouche will be playing Gypsy Jazz and vintage swing! Please come down to celebrate 2020 with fine jazz with delicious food and drinks! No music charge!
Open Range
241 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
Thursday, January 9th 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY EVENING AT THISTY STREET BREWING COMPANY IN BILLINGS
On this Friday, January 10th Alex Nauman and Sam White will bring two hours of guitar and saxophone duo to the Thirsty Street. Come sip a delicious beer while enjoying Alex and Sam’s fun and crazy sounds! Bet there will be lots of smiles in both musicians and audience! 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m., No Cover, All Ages!
Thirsty Street Brewing Company
3008 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Friday, January 10th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT STAGGERING OX IN HELENA
This Friday Night the Wilbur Rehmann Quartet will be performing 6:00p-9:00p at the Staggering OX. Ken Nelson on keyboards, Dennis Ferriter on bass, Jeremy Slead on drums, and Wilbur Rehmann on saxes. They’ll be playing plenty of music, some for dancing and some listening! You can also get a tasty treat to eat and a local beer or classic wine to drink.
Staggering Ox (Helena)
400 Euclid Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Friday, January 10th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
https://staggeringox.com/helena/
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Every Friday, there is a Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On January 10th Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums. Then 2nd set Orin Gunderson on trumpet and John Swendseid on saxophone are joining the band! This will be very interesting and fun 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, January 10th 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, MT 59715
Sunday, January 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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 Honaker, Olson & Brown Trio : Bill Honaker on drums, Erik Olson on keyboard, and Parker Brown on bass will be making terrific sounds! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Sunday, January 12th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
January 16th @ Craft Local in Billings
Scott Jeppesen Quartet : Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Alex Nauman on guitar, Alex Bush on bass, and Zach Paris on drums
January 16th @ Open Range in Bozeman
Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Alex Platt on drums
January 17th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Colleen Schmidt on bass, and adam Greenberg on drums
January 17th & 18th @ The Eagles in Bozeman
Tsunami Funk at Eagles Bar Bozeman
January 17th @ MSU Billings Cisel Hall
Oliver Nelson’s “Blues and the Abstract Truth”
January 19th @ Staggering Ox in Helena
Wilbur Rehmann Quartet: Ken Nelson on keyboards, Dennis Ferriter on bass, and Jeremy Slead on drums
January 19th @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Sam White Quartet
January 23rd @ Craft Local in Billings
Jeff Long Band
January 23rd @ Open Range in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums + John Swendseid on saxophone, Orin Gunderson on trumpet (second set)
January 24th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Bob Nell on piano, Michael Steele on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums
January 26th @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Alex Nauman on guitar, Parker Brown on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums
January 26th @ The Attic in Livingston
5th Annual Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration Concert by Montana Manouche and Hot Club of Cowtown
January 30th @ Open Range in Bozeman
Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, Colby Tinsley on saxophone, Alex Platt on drums
January 31st @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
The Royal We Quintet
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