If you are a jazz fan in Bozeman/Livingston area, you probably have seen a fantastic singer Michelle Manzo Cobb’s performances. She now lives outside of MT but she is back to Bozeman for music events so check this week’s jazz happenings! If you’d like to enjoy a concert in a quiet and intimate setting, I strongly recommend to attend the Cikan House concert this Friday. It is for listening audience and I guarantee it will be a beautiful experience!
John Roberts will be playing in Bristol, UK on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a big band and combos. Well, if you know anyone in the area, please share the info! You can find more info for the Saturday concert on this Facebook event page.
Lastly, our beautiful friend and a wonderful artist MJ Williams will have her 77th birthday concert at the Cikan House on June 17th with Ann Tappan, Loren Stillman, and Bob Bowman!! Please mark your calendar!
* 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.

TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN

Django Jazz jam at Valhalla Meardery! Please come down to Valhalla Meadery in Bozeman for delicious mead (and food!) on this Tuesday. No cover. Musicians are welcome to join in. Most of their jam tunes can be found in the Django Fakebook which you can find a link to the book on Facebook event page. The Django Jazz jam will continue till next week. Future dates will be announced as soon as the host fix the details.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, June 7th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page

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! The Happy Hour is 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, June 8th 7:00 p.m. –
Levity Facebook page

THE ANY EVERYTHING FEAT. MICHELLE COBB, LIVE AT NORDIC

Singer Michelle Manzo Cobb will be back in town for a week, so they’ll be kicking it off at Nordic with The Any Everything! Catch her with Bob Bowman on bass, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys, and Alex Platt on drums! Michelle isn’t in town all that often, so if you’re hungry for her amazing voice, come and get it!
Nordic Brew Works
730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1B Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 414-0730
Wednesday, June 8th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, June 9th the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Matt Ridgeway and bassist Tony Roberts will be playing from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! They will make some Jazz, Brazilian, Cuban music, and more in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby. Please come down to enjoy the beautiful sounds they create in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby! No music charge.
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, June 9th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/

THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

Erik Olson & Alex Nauman Present: Jazz Jam Session EVERY Thursday at Craft Local. Thats right, EVERY Thursday! No cover. All ages welcome. Bring your instrument and sit in!
Thank you for supporting local art, local brews and your local live music scene.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, June 9th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

This week’s Thursday live music at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman will have this special band: Michelle Manzo Cobb on vocals, David Charles on keyboard, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Jordan Rodenbiker on bass, and Alex Platt on drums! It is not jazz night but you will see some jazz faces who are regular on my newsletter playing some Funk and Rock!
Tune Up Bar
24 W. Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Thursday, June 9th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN

From drummer Alex Platt!
“I’m excited to announce another special concert featuring the one-and-only Michelle Cobb! We’ve put together a nice trio to back her, too! Bob Bowman and myself will be there, of course … and joining us in the lineup will be the inimitable Erik Olson on piano!
Michelle doesn’t make it to town all that often (and neither does Erik, for that matter), and I’m personally very eager to hear this unique combination of sounds! As is the nature of jazz, you never know if this particular combination will happen again. And, as Yae says, “Live music only happens once!”
Seating is very limited, so reservations are highly recommended.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Friday, June 10th 7:00 p.m. –
Admission: $25, BYOB strongly recommended
Facebook event page
Reservations: plattalex@gmail.com

THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA

Please come and join Loren Stillman Group at The Old Post in Missoula this Thursday and Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Loren will be playing with different personnel on two nights!
Thursday, June 9th: Loren Stillman on saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, Pete Hand on bass, and Ed Stalling on drums.
Friday, June 10th: Loren Stillman on saxophone, Sebastian Owens on bass, and Max Reynolds on guitar.
Both groups will be just fantastic! If you are around Missoula this Thursday and/or Friday, don’t miss the live music by the band with American Bistro pub food at one of Missoula’s most beloved pubs.
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, June 9th, Friday, June 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Facebook event page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Gypsy Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza!
Victrola Voilà! is a Bozeman based collective of highly talented and experienced jazz manouche musicians.  With this “gypsy jazz”-inspired ensemble, instrumentation is highly versatile, ranging from a guitar, upright bass, and violin trio to a sextet with added guitar, piano, drums, and/or sax.
Victrola Voilà! primarily plays tunes popularized by Django Reinhardt and The Quintette du Hot Club de France in the 1930s/40s swing era, and can cater to a mellow dinner/lounge atmosphere, as well as to swing dances, upbeat private events, and weddings.
So whether you’re looking for an ambiance of soft, vintage, music performed by just a few string players or a swinging outfit that will get feet tapping and folks up on the dance floor, this incredible gypsy jazz band can fit your needs. 
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, June 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY

Live jazz at The Independent in Big Sky: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums will be playing on Friday, June 10th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Formerly “Big Sky Theater,” The Independent is a family-centered, multifaceted community center. The performing time is 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Please join this wonderful trio and enjoy their beautiful sounds! No music Charge.
The Independent
50 Ousel Falls Road Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-7827
Friday, June 10th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE RIALTO IN BOZEMAN – A NIGHT OF GIN & JAZZ

A distilled spirits brand 2 Fat Guys Spirit from Bozeman is hosting “A night of Gin & Jazz” at The Rialto this Saturday! The event, 1960s style jazz cocktail party, will be a night of live jazz, fabulous cocktails, and wonderful food. Michelle Manzo Cobb, Alex Robilotta, Rob Kohler, and Alex Platt will be playing!! Tickets $75 here on 2 Fat Guys Spirit website.
The Rialto
10 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Saturday, June 11th 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT BASICLAI IN BOZEMAN

If you are looking for simple, warm, and beautiful handmade pottery, please visit basiclai in Bozeman, pottery artist Marianne Robilotta’s house studio. She is having an open house this Sunday, June 12th in the afternoon! There will be live jazz by Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums! The live music will be weather permitted. Please check basiclai’s fecabook page for the update!
basiclai
719 W Lamme St, Bozeman 59715
Sunday, June 12th afternoon
Basiclai facebook pate

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND

Sunday night big band fun is back! 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, June 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE
MJ WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY CONCERT!!

From bassist Bob Bowman!
“Come celebrate the birthday of a remarkable human being and musician, MJ Williams, at the Cikan’s home Friday June 17th 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. with the guest of honor on vocals and trombone, Ann Tappan on piano, Loren Stillman on woodwinds, and myself on bass.
MJ is a treasure in the Treasure State and just being around her is an inspiration. Please join us in celebration of her 77th lap around the sun. Always an extreme pleasure play with Loren and Ann. This will be the first time for the two of them to play together. Loren is close with the wonderful Carla Bley and Ann is a huge fan of her. So some common ground already. I’m pleased as punch to be playing with such great people/musicians! See you Friday! BB”
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Friday, June 17th 7:00 p.m. –
Admission: $20, BYOB strongly recommended
Reservations: yaezo1027@gmail.com


  • Friday, June 17th @ The Independent in Big Sky
    Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, Alex Platt on drums
  • Thursday, June 23rd @ Stave & Hoop in Missoula
    Loren Stillman on saxophone, Bob Bowman on bass, w/TBA
  • Friday, June 24th @ The Old Post in Missoula
    Loren Stillman on saxophone, Bob Bowman on bass, w/TBA
  • Friday, June 24th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
    Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums

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