I can’t believe July is almost over. Although the fire danger is going high, it is still green and still see lots of flowers around Hebgen. Many live music will be happening in next couple of weeks so check the schedule below and mark your calendar! I didn’t list below but if you are around Sheridan, WY this Friday and Saturday, The Eric Richards Jazztet will be playing at Kinnison Hall, Whitney Center For The Arts on Friday at 7:00 p.m and Whitney Commons Gazebo on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. They are free concerts and familiar names like Craig Hall, Scott Jeppesen, Roxanne Jeppesen are part of the band.
* 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.

JOHN ROBERTS Y PAN BLANCO IN HELENA, BUTTE, BILLINGS, AND BIG SKY

John Roberts y Pan Blanco is busy this week!! They will be performing in Helena on Wednesday, Butte on Thursday, Billings on Friday, and Big Sky on Sunday! For the details, please check Pan Blanco’s website or their Facebook page.

  • Wednesday, July 27th 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. “Alive at Five” at Pioneer Park in Helena, MT
  • Thursday, July 28th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “Music on Main” on Main Street in Butte, MT
  • Friday, July 29th at Craft Local in Billings. Dance lessons at 7:00 p.m. Show at 8:30 p.m.- Tickets: $10 Facebook event page
  • Sunday, July 31st 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Moonlight Lodge in Big Sky, MT

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT NORDIC BREW WORKS IN BOZEMAN

From drummer Alex Platt! “Apparently this is possibly, kinda, maybe, a thing? We’ve been dating for a few months. I dunno, could get serious. Luca Rodoni, Alex Robilotta, Rob Kohler, and Alex Platt. Think what might’ve happened in an alternate universe if Miles had gone electric in ’63. Something like that. It’s the second set where we push the limits and possibly risk our jobs. But dinner is always good too. (No, really!!)”
Nordic Brew Works
730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1B Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 414-0730
Wednesday, July 27th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, July 28th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Ann Tappan and bassist Bob Bowman will be making beautiful music from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! They will play some jazz standards and tunes by Carla Bley, and more! Please come down to enjoy the unique and fantastic 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, July 28th 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, Erik, and Griffin 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 28th 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, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be making exciting and excellent sounds! They will be playing some of their originals and standards and more. Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! If the weather is nice enough, the band will play on the patio. 7-9PM. No cover.
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, July 29th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY

Live jazz night at The Independent, Big Sky – this week, a band Tanline! will be playing! Tanline! – a group of 6 young musicians with unique backgrounds combine their influences, Afro-Cuban, salsa, R&B or jazz, into their sounds. If you are around Big Sky this Friday, please come and enjoy their music. 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 quartet and enjoy their beautiful sounds! No music Charge.
The Independent
50 Ousel Falls Road Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-7827
Friday, July 29th 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 week, a unique combination duo, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone and Tristan Eggener on bass will be performing! You don’t have much chance to experience sax and bass duo, and they are wonderful, so please don’t miss them! Enjoy their music with delicious Asian cuisine and drinks. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, July 30th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://wildgingermt.com/

SATURDAY NIGHT AT BAR MT IN BILLINGS

More live music on Saturday night in Billings! Organ jazz trio Mr. Now & Gizmo will be playing at Bar MT in Downtown Billings. Come and enjoy Mr. Now, Joel Roi with his band the Gismo’s music with beers from great breweries of the northwest!
Bar MT
2314 Montana Avenue, Billings, MT 59101
(406)534-1810
Saturday, July 30th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://www.thebarmt.com/

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, July 31st 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.


FROM BOB BOWMAN

Hey folks! We’re headed to the Midwest August 11th – October 1st. Have a few things that Yae has listed. So we’ll miss you. 
 
I played at the Independent in Big Sky last Friday with Craig Hall and Alex Platt. They both were at the top of their game and we had a blast. We played outside and it was beautiful. However, I noticed something that struck me. There was a large party from India or that neck of the globe. I think all related. They were listening intently and groovn’. 20s or 30s. Especially about an eight year old boy who was riveted to music. However the white Americans were oblivious and loud. I know I’m preaching to the choir, but other than folk and C&W, jazz is the only original American musical art form. Also more complicated and takes concentration for both musicians and listeners alike, but worth it. I guess it’s just more of the dummying of this country. I’m sorry for stepping on some toes, but extremely important to me since I’ve given almost my 69 years dedicated for this music that I know puts positive energy out there. What is to be done? I will step down from what’s left of my pulpit. 


UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

WEDNESDAY, AUG 3 AT NORDIC BREW WORKS IN BOZEMAN

On Wednesday, August 3rd at Nordic Brew Works in Bozeman, Bob Bowman on bass, Loren Stillman on saxophone, and Cheyenne John-Henderson on keyboard will be making super fantastic sounds! Loren just came back from a busy tour in New York followed by Odense Jazz Festival in Denmark. With a real jazz veteran Bob Bowman and pianist Cheyenne John-Henderson’s splendid sounds, it will be a great night of jazz!
Nordic Brew Works
730 Boardwalk Avenue Suite 1B Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 414-0730
Wednesday, August 3rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG 5 AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday night live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza on Aug 5th will have trombonist Dave Glenn, pianist Bob Nell, and bassist Bob Bowman. Dave played for ten years with the Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band and toured extensively with Bill Watrous’ Manhattan Wildlife Refuge, Diana Ross and Lou Rawls. Nell, Bowman, and Glenn have known each other for long time but this will be the first time to play together and you don’t want to miss this amazing trio!! 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, August 5th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

SUNDAY AT SLAM FESTIVAL IN BOZEMAN

RPRK Quartet will be performing at SLAM festival in Bozeman! Luca Rodoni on trumpet, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. The 2022 Summer SLAM festival is scheduled for August 6th & 7th at Bogert Park in Bozeman. They have local artists’ market, live music, and of course food stands, plus it is free to attend. Please come down to SLAM and enjoy the festival, especially don’t RPRK Quartet on Sunday at 11AM!
For more info about the festival, please visit https://www.slamfestivals.org/ .

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

**THE EVENT IS RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 27TH
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
[New Date] Saturday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. –
RSVP: edstafman@edstafmanformontana.com


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