Many wonderful live jazz are happening this week! I am really looking forward to 2 gigs my amazing husband/bassist Bob Bowman will play. One is at Nordic on Wed with saxophonist Loren Stillman and pianist Cheyenne John-Henderson. Then at Red Tractor Pizza with trombonist Dave Glenn and pianist Bob Nell. Both venues are in Bozeman. If you are in the area, please don’t miss them!!
* 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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 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.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, August 4th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, Mike Koziel will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! If you are looking for a lovely relaxing time with live music, please join Mike and enjoy his beautiful sounds!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, August 4th 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! 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, August 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday night live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week trombonist Dave Glenn, pianist Bob Nell, and bassist Bob Bowman will be making beautiful sounds. 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.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY

The Craig Hall Trio: Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Alex Platt on drums, will be playing at The Independent this Friday in Big Sky. 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, August 5th 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, Raphael Lopez on guitar, Matt Austin on saxophone, Robin Martinez on bass, and Matthew Devitt on drums will be performing! Please come and enjoy their music with delicious Asian cuisine and drinks. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, August 6th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://wildgingermt.com/

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/ .

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, August 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

MONDAY, AUG 8TH AT SILVER STAR IN HELENA

Start your week off with the Yardbird Quartet in its Silver Star! Live jazz, cold drinks, and some of the finest food in the area make for a great Monday night. Matt Austin on saxophone, Nicole Austin on bass, Rob Kohler on guitar, and Jeremy Slead on drums. 6-8pm in the bar area, no cover!
Silver Star Steak Company
Monday, August 8th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
833 Great Northern Blvd Helena, MT 59601
(406) 495-0677

WEDNESDAY, AUG 10TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN

Introducing tanline! – a group of 6 odd yet wholesome individuals with unique backgrounds that is represented in their absurdly unique music. 
tanline! began in Boston Massachusetts, as all its members attended the notorious Berklee College of Music looking to further develop their musicianship. Upon meeting in a Berklee basement jam, the 6 individuals found a strong interest in combining their many different influences into the music they played together. Whether that be Afro-Cuban, salsa, R&B or jazz, they just wanted to make things that sounded different and fun.
Once the band decided to take things to the next level, its bassist (Livingston-born and raised Cameron Reichert) brought all of its members to Livingston to record its debut album, “tanline_01.” The album has all of the influences previously mentioned, and is made of 9 completely original songs, with each member composing at least 1 tune. It is available on all streaming platforms now!
tanline! Looks forward to sharing more of its music and entertainment with the Treasure state when it returns this summer to embark on a Montana tour and record another album!
Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/tanlinetheband
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Wednesday, August 10th 7:00 p.m. –
Admission : $20
Reservations: Enrique Babilonia enriquedbabilonia@gmail.com

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
Saturday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. –
RSVP: edstafman@edstafmanformontana.com


  • Tue, August 9th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ The Neighborhood at Josephine Crossing in Billings
    John Roberts y Pan Blanco
  • Fri, August 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
    Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums
  • Fri, August 12th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ The Independent in Big Sky
    Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, Alex Platt on drums
  • Fri, August 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
    Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums
  • Fri, August 19th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ The Independent in Big Sky
    Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, Alex Platt on drums
  • Sun, August 21st 5:00 p.m. – @ Moose Creek RS Cabin in Helena  (4 mi up Rimini Rd. )
    Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, Ken Nelson on keys, Todd Silas on bass, Gerry Secher on drums
  • Sun, August 21st 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Walkers Grill in Billings
    Rimrock Hot Club
  • Fri, August 26th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Benny’s Bistro in Helena
    Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Ken Nelson on keys
  • Fri, August 26th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ The Independent in Big Sky
    Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, Alex Platt on drums
  • Sat, September 3rd 3:00 p.m. – @ Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild in Lincoln
    Wilbur Rehmann Quintet with Special Guest MJ Williams, vocals and trombone

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