Hope you had a lovely July 4th weekend! Ours was pretty laid back. Quick announcement: no live jazz at The Independent in Big Sky this Friday and no big band at The Eagles this Sunday. There will be free concert on the front lawn of Bozeman Public Library on Sunday featuring Molotov Quintet!
* 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.

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, July 7th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, great jazz pianist and composer Bob Nell will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! He is not only well known and respected musician in Montana but has played all over the country. 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
Thursday, July 7th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.murrayblock.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! This week, Alex Nauman on guitar, Sam Woodis on piano, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Matt Devitt on drums will be hosting the jazz jam. 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, July 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be making fantastic sounds! They will play some standards and originals. If the weather is nice enough, they will be playing outside.
Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! 7-9PM. No cover.
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, July 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

SUNDAY EVENING ON THE FRONT LAWN OF BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Free concert on the front lawn of Bozeman Public Library, The Music on the Green is back this year! This Sunday, July 17th, The Molotov Quintet will be playing some flamenco, Brazilian, and Arabic influenced music. Invite your family and friends, bring a blanket, and get ready to dance!
(This show is the only Music on the Green performance this year. )
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main St, Bozeman, Montana 59715
(406) 582-2400
Bozeman Public Library – Music on the Green

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

RE-ELECT ED STAFMAN MONTANA HOUSE 62
WITH MUSIC BY ERIC FUNK & JENI FLEMING

Please join us for an evening of great music with Eric Funk and Jeni Fleming, and to meet & greet Representative Ed Stafman, an avid supporter of music and the arts, and who is running for re-election to the Montana legislature.  Ed will share with us why November’s election is so critical to Montana. He’ll also want to hear about what issues matter most to you. Donations are appreciated but not required to attend.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Friday, July 22nd 7:00 p.m. –
RSVP: edstafman@edstafmanformontana.com


  • Wednesday, July 13th @ Nordic in Bozeman
    MJ Williams on vocals & trombone, Ann Tappan on keys, Bob Bowman on bass
  • Thursday, July 14th @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
    Mike Koziel on piano
  • Friday, July 15th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
    Bob Nell on piano and Bob Bowman on bass
  • Friday, July 15th @ The Independent in Big Sky
    Craig Hall on guitar, Will Brown on saxophone, Michael Steele on bass, Zach Paris on drums
  • Sunday, July 17th @ The Walkers Grill in Billings
    The Erik Olson Quartet
  • Thursday, July 21st @ The Walkers Grill in Billings
    Alive After 5: Favorite Sons
  • Thursday, July 21st @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
    Cheyenne John-Henderson on piano
  • Friday, July 22nd @ The Independent in Big Sky
    Craig Hall on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, Alex Platt on drums
  • Thursday, July 28th @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
    Ann Tappan on piano and Bob Bowman on bass
  • Friday, July 29th @ The Independent in Big Sky
    Tan Line
  • Wednesday, August 3rd @ Nordic in Bozeman
    Loren Stillman on saxophone, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys, Bob Bowman on bass

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