We have had some snow but snow around this time doesn’t stick. It sure becoming like spring in Montana! Means it gets warmer and messier!
* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT DEVIL’S TOBOGGAN IN BOZEMAN
On every Tuesday evening there will be live jazz at Devil’s Toboggan, the second floor of a restored factory in the historic Cannery District. This week Howard Beal and the Fake News will be performing! Delicious hand-crafted cocktails and tapas served. 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, March 10th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
On this Tuesday, March 10th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be a jazz jam session featuring local musicians at Levity Bar and Bistro in Billings! The house band consists of Robin Martinez, Joe Sullivan, Loyd Marsh, Jeff Long. Bring your instruments and join them on a tune or so! A fantastic choice of wines plus Taco Tuesday! All ages & no cover.
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
Tuesday, March 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
On March 12th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. MSUB Jazz Ensemble will be there to lay some smooth grooves for your Thursday night enjoyment!! Please come down and enjoy local art, local brews, and of course wonderful live music by local musicians at Craft Local! No cover.
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101
Thursday, March 12th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 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 March 13th Bob Britten on piano, Geno Kreis on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be making fantastic 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, March 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, MT 59715
Sunday, March 15th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS
On every Sunday Walkers Grill 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 Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be making beautiful sounds! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Sunday, March 15th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT PARASOL IN BILLINGS
On this Sunday, March 15th at Parasol in Billings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Rim Rock Hot Club will be playing hot swing and jazz manouche music in the style of Django Reinhardt! Please come down to enjoy the music, the restaurant’s delicious locally sourced food, and beer/wine! No charge.
Parasol
1603 Grand Avenue suite 145A Billings, MT 59102
Sunday, March 15th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Parasol Facebook page
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
THE THIRD ANNUAL BIG SKY GYPSY JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Third Annual Big Sky Gypsy Jazz Festival, Montana’s premier celebration of gypsy jazz, is coming to Missoula, March 20-22nd, with concerts at Free Cycles, the historic Roxy Theater, and Imagine Nation Brewing. Featuring Night Blooming Jasmine (Missoula), Montana Manouche (Bozeman), Cottonwood Club (Helena), Rimrock Hot Club (Billings), and Scott Adams and Toby Hansen (Seattle), the festival brings together more than 20 of the best jazz musicians in the region for a cultural celebration that supports local businesses, artists, and musicians. Last year’s festival in Billings successfully sold out multiple shows and drew hundreds of audience members to downtown businesses. This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable weekend of music and mirth. Thank you for supporting the Third Annual Big Sky Gypsy Jazz Festival in downtown Missoula!
http://www.bigskygypsyjazz.com/
* if you are interested donating for the festival here is the link to GoFundMe.
March 17th @ Devil’s Toboggan in Bozeman
Montana Manouche
March 19th @ Craft Local in Billings
John Roberts Soul Thang
March 20th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Michelle Manzo Cobb, Alex Robilotta, and Bob Bowman
March 22nd @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Alex Nauman Trio
March 24th @ Devil’s Toboggan in Bozeman
Howard Beal and the Fake News
March 26th @ Craft Local in Billings
MSU-B Jazz Combo
March 27th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta, Eddie Tsuru, John Swendseid, Orin Gunderson, and Adam Greenberg
March 29th @ Walkers Grill in Billings
Erik Olson, Parker Brown, and Bill Honaker
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