Bob and I are on our way back to Montana! I am working on this week’s newsletter as we drive then I will send them out to your way at a hotel later. Bob will be playing at Headwaters Dance Company in Missoula this Saturday with saxophonist Loren Stillman, pianist David Morgenroth, and drummer Ed Stalling. The tickets are sold out for this concert but there will be couple of concerts by the same musicians in Bozeman and Basin in November. I will keep you posted!
* 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 WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday Night, Levity features Live Jazz starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with Local Jazz Musicians. There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone that can play. All you need is raw talent and your instrument!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, October 20th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From guitarist Alex Nauman!
“Hi friends! I’m very excited to announce this upcoming show! This is my first concert as a bandleader in quite a long time. Killer rhythm section with Keller Paulson and Erik Gothberg!! We’ll be playing a bunch of my original music and a couple standards. Hope to see some friendly faces! Please mark the date and come support local art and music. Big thanks to Craft Local for having us!”
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, October 21st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! New winter time from this week, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This week Curt Warren on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums will be making wonderful sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, October 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Friday, October 22nd at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist and composer Tyler Schultz will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Tyler will be playing playing an eclectic mix of jazz, classic rock, and pop, as well as some on-the-spot improvisations. Please come down to enjoy the beautiful sounds he creates in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby! No music charge.
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Friday, October 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/
ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND
Sunday night big band fun! Please join Bridger Mountain Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
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. To see more information and actual performance schedule, please check https://www.facebook.com/TheBridgerMountainBigBand/.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, October 24ht 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
By the way, this is how working on a jazz newsletter as we travel in our Subaru like! I’ve done this many times since we travel a lot. It is kind of fun though!
If you would like to buy me a glass of wine so I can relax after a long drive plus composing a newsletter which could cause me car sickness occasionally, please donate! lol
- Thursday, October 28th @ Craft Local in Billings : MSU-B Jazz Night
- Thursday, October 28th @ On Broadway in Helena : The Peripherals
- Friday, October 29th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman : Ann Tappan on piano, MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, Bob Bowman on bass
- Saturday, November 6th @ Cikan House in Bozeman : Loren Stillman on saxophone, David Morgenroth on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, Ed Stalling on drums
- Saturday, November 6th @ Lewis & Clark Tap Room in Helena : John Roberts y Pan Blanco
- Sunday, November 7th @ Basin Creek Pottery Gallery in Basin : Loren Stillman on saxophone, David Morgenroth on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, Ed Stalling on drums
- Saturday, November 20th @ Wild Ginger in Billings : Matt Ridgeway on keyboard, Bob Bowman on bass, Josh Poole on drums
- Sunday, November 21st @ Walkers Grill in Billings : Alex Nauman on guitar, Erik Olson on keyboard, Bob Bowman on bass, Bill Honaker on drums
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If you feel like helping me with a little reward please donate from “Buy me a glass of wine page“. It is much appreciated!!!