We’ve been having many rainy day recently, and today we are having snow. But it was still surprising to see the news about the floods and closure of Yellowstone National Park. Thoughts and prayers to people and animals affected by the floods and this unusual weather.
The live music at the Murray Hotel in Livingston by Matt Ridgeway and Bob Bowman probably will be canceled this week due to the floods, but we never know! Please contact the hotel or me if you are interested. And no jazz jam at Craft Local in Billings this week.
Now, this is a good news! Please join MJ Williams’ Birthday concert at the Cikan House in Bozeman this Friday! MJ is a beautiful person, a wonderful artist, and she has been a great force of Montana art scene! She has performed so many places, nationally and internationally. She will be celebrating her special day with her friends: Ann Tappan on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, and Loren Stillman on saxophone at wonderful Cikan House! Please scroll down for the details!
* 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
Tonight! Django Jazz jam at Valhalla Meardery! Please come down to Valhalla Meadery in Bozeman for delicious mead (and food!) tonight, June 14th. No cover. Musicians are welcome to join in. Most of their jam tunes are on the Django Fakebook which you can find a link to the book on Facebook event page. The Django Jazz jam will take a break after this 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 14th 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. This week, saxophonist Scott Jeppesen will be hosting the jam session! 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 15th 7:00 p.m. –
Levity Facebook page
FRIDAY NIGHT 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
Facebook event page
Reservations: yaezo1027@gmail.com
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! David Charles on keys, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums will be making fun and exciting music! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! 7-9PM.
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, June 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT HILANDS COUNTRY CLUB IN BILLINGS
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at Hilands Country Club in Billings this Friday, June 17th from 7:00 p.m.! Please contact the venue for more information.
Hilands Country Club
714 Poly Dr. Billings, MT 59102
(406) 245-3049
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY
Live jazz at The Independent in Big Sky: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be playing on Friday, June 17th 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 17th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS
If you are around Billings this Saturday night and want to enjoy live music, please come down to Wild Ginger!! This wonderful quartet: Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Adam Bush on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Enjoy their music with delicious Asian cuisine and drinks. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, June18th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://wildgingermt.com/ • Wild Ginger Facebook page
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
- Tuesday, June 21st @ Plonk in Bozeman
John Roberts y Pan Blanco (Solstice Party) - Thursday, June 23rd @ Stave & Hoop in Missoula
Loren Stillman on saxophone, Bob Bowman on bass, w/TBA - Thursday, June 23rd @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
Solo piano by Mike Koziel - 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 - Thursday, June 30th @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
Matt Ridgeway on piano & Bob Bowman on bass - Thursday, July 7th @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
Solo piano by Bob Nell
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