Bob and I are back to Montana after 6 weeks of travel. We had great fun on this trip but it is great to be home!
I am sorry to inform you that Open Range has postponed the Jazz Nights for a while. Hope they will bring back live jazz soon.
As many of you know the passing of Brad Edwards who was a wonderful drummer and friend of so many passed away on November 2nd, 2019. There will be a memorial concert at Cikan House in Bozeman on February 23rd.
One more announcement from our friend drummer Alex Platt. There will be a benefit show for The Montana Association for the Blind on February 22nd at Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom!
Please scroll down to Upcoming Jazz & More and check for more details!
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* 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, February 11th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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SENIOR HIGH JAZZ BAND FUNDRAISER AT MACKENZIE RIVER PIZZA CO. – BILLINGS
Senior High Jazz Bands are hosting a fundraiser at MacKenzie River Pizza West on Tuesday, Feb. 11th!
Order your favorite items at MacKenzie River Pizza Co. today, February 11th and Senior High Jazz Band will receive a donation of 20% of your meal dollars from MRP CO.
MacKenzie River Pizza CO.
3025 Grand Ave. Suite E Billings, MT 59102
Tuesday, February 11th
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ON TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
A very special Jazz Jam at Levity! Extra horns and some New Orleans funky Brass Band music. Roy McKenney on Sousaphone, Thomas Burke on Sax, Robin Martinez on Bass, Joe Sullivan on piano, Lloyd Marsh on Drums, and Jeff Long on EWI. No cover, all ages. As always jammers welcome. It’s gonna be a party! Levity’s $3 Taco time starts 3:00p.m.! Enjoy their delicious food, wine, beer, and cider with the music!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
Tuesday, February 11th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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VALENTINES WITH THE GATEWAY CITY BIG BAND IN LIVINGSTON
Look no further for your Valentine’s plans, Livingston’s Gateway City Big Band has you covered. Under the direction of Garrett Stannard, this 20-member ensemble has put together two sets of tunes that are sure to get you off your feet! A simple swing dance lesson is available for those needing to dust off those dancing shoes.
Swing Dance Lesson: 6:00 – 7:00
Big Band Swing Dance: 7:15 – 9:00
Tickets: $6 at the door (children 12 and under FREE)
Livingston Elks Lodge 246
130 S 2nd Street, Livingston, MT 59047
Thursday, February 13th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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VALENTINE’S DAY AT PLONK IN BOZEMAN
4 lovely courses with musical guest Montana Manouche, playing romantic music for your dining pleasure from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. $70 per person. RESERVE online with john@plonkwine.com. Celebrate the love, sip the wine.
Plonk Bozeman
29 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Friday, February 14th 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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VALENTINE’S DAY AT STAGGERING OX IN HELENA
This Valentine’s Night the Wilbur Rehmann Quartet will be performing 6:00p – 9:00p at the Staggering OX. They’ll be playing jazz, blues, and ballads! 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, February 14th 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 this Friday, Feb 14th which is Valentine’s Day Frances Stewart on vocals, Bob Nell on piano, Michael Steele on bass will be making warm and heartful 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, February 14th 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, February 16th 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 John Roberts’ Soul Thang featuring John Roberts on vocals, trombone and rhodes, Erik Gothberg on bass, Bill Honaker on drums will be making soulful & funky 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, February 16th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
BENEFIT SHOW FEAT. COLE & THE THORNES/JESS ATKINS/BRICE ASH IN BOZEMAN
The Montana Association for the Blind (Bozeman Chapter) and The Fraternal Order of Eagles are proud to present a benefit concert featuring some of Bozeman’s finest! Brice Ash will lead off the evening with his gorgeous tunes, the Jess Atkins Band will follow and get your feet moving with his unique and eclectic blend of folk, blues, and … well, you name it, he does it. Headlining the evening will be the legendary Cole & The Thornes, with fresh members and fresh beats sure to make you dance! RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Email plattalex@gmail.com, or call 310.428.8604. Did I mention? ALL proceeds go to benefit the Montana Association for the Blind (Bozeman Chapter). Come get your groove on for a good cause!
The Eagles Lodge Ball Room
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Saturday, February 22nd 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
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BRAD EDWARDS MEMORIAL AT CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
We will be celebrating the life of our good friend Brad Edwards with songs, stories and photos at an intimate house concert setting at lovely Cikan House. Line up of the musicians : Bob Nell, Ann Tappan, Craig Hall, Bob Bowman, Alex Nauman, Adam Greenberg, Frances Stewart, Michael Steele, Josh Poole. We suggest bringing wine, beer, or an appetizer.
For more information please contact ann@anntappan.com.
Cikan House (Bozeman, MT)
Sunday, February 23rd 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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February 18th @ Devil’s Toboggan in Bozeman
Craig Hall on guitar and Bob Bowman on bass
February 20th @ Craft Local in Billings
MSU Billings Jazz Combo
February 21st @ Craft Local in Billings
The Billings Groove Syndicate : Erik Olson on keys, Alex Nauman on guitar, Parker Brown on bass, Steve Brown on vocals, William Honaker on drums, Sam White on saxophone, Tully Olson on trumpet
February 21st @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums + John Swendseid on saxophone & Orin Gunderson on trumpet for set 2
February 23rd @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Erik Olson on keyboards, Parker Brown on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums
February 28th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Bob Nell on piano and Bob Bowman on bass
February 29th hosted by Downbeat Vintage Swing Society in Bozeman
Keep the Bal Rollin’ music by Montana Manouche
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