Bob and I have been enjoying great music scene in Portland, OR. He has 4 more gigs here then we will be headed to LA!
* 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

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 21st 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
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ON TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS

ON TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS

On this Tuesday, January 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be a jazz jam session at Levity Bar and Bistro in Billings! Robin Martinez on bass, Joe Sullivan on piano, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and Jeff Long on EWI 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 21st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

On this Thursday, January 23rd from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Jeff Long Band will be making fantastic sounds! The band features Jeff Long on EWI, Erik Gothberg on bass, Raphael Lopez on guitar, and Lloyd Marsh on drums. 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, January 23rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT OPEN RANGE IN BOZEMAN

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT OPEN RANGE IN BOZEMAN

On every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00PM there is live jazz at Open Range in Downtown Bozeman! On this Thursday, January 23rd guitarist Alex Robilotta, bassist Eddie Tsuru, and drummer Adam Greenberg will be performing. Then saxophonist John Swendseid and trumpeter Orin Gunderson will join the band in the second set. This will be a very interesting and great night of live jazz ! Please come down and enjoy fine jazz with delicious food and drinks! No music charge!
Open Range
241 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
Thursday, January 23rd 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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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 from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On January 24th Bob Nell on piano, Michael Steele on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums will be making beautiful sounds! 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 24th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS

Wild Ginger in Billings will e celebrating their 4th Annual Chinese New Year on this Friday and Saturday!
This is the year of the RAT!!
2 nights of dance, dine and drink with our local talent PAN BLANCO!!
This is your chance to get dressed up again and celebrate NEW YEAR again Wild Ginger style. Reservation recommended (406) 252-4486.
.complimentary sale shots
.22oz Sapporo cans $6.00
.Red Envelope surprises
.Sake Bombs $5.00
.Featured martini specials
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101
Friday, January 24th & Saturday, January 25th 7:00 p.m. – 0:00 a.m.
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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, MT 59715
Sunday, January 26th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS

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 Alex Nauman on guitar, Parker Brown on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums will be playing. It will be fantastic! 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, January 26th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS

5TH ANNUAL DJANGO REINHARDT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION CONCERT

5TH ANNUAL DJANGO REINHARDT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION CONCERT

5th Annual Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration Concert with Montana Manouche and Hot Club of Cowtown.
The bands celebrate the music of Django Reinhardt. Born on January 23, 1910, Django Reinhardt created the genre of music known as Jazz Manouche (or Gypsy Jazz). With violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Reinhardt formed the Paris-based Quintette du Hot Club de France in 1934. The group was among the first to play jazz that featured the guitar and violin as lead instruments. Reinhardt was a prolific composer, and you’ll hear many of his remarkable and enduring tunes at the concert. Dancers are welcome.
The Attic
110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston, MT 59047
Sunday, January 26th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets : $17.00
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January 28th @ Devil’s Toboggan

Montana Manouche

January 30th @ Craft Local in Billings

Sam White Band

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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