After a fantastic time in the Midwest, we are headed back to Montana! Bob will play with MJ Williams and Ann Tappan at Red Tractor Pizza on Oct 7th. From Oct 8th to 16th, these amazing musicians: Loren Stillman on saxophone, Bob Bowman on bass, Mark Ferber on drums will be on a tour in Montana!!! The tour starts from ZACC in Missoula this Saturday and Elling House in Virginia City this Sunday. Please check their schedule and join them if they come to your area!!!
* 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 Meadery! Please come down to Valhalla Meadery in Bozeman for delicious mead (and food!) tomorrow, Tuesday October 4th. 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, October 4th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Eddie T Quartet at Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel in Bozeman this Wednesday! Bassist Eddie T is hosting a Live Jazz Series on Wednesdays at the Tune Up Bar. This week’s lineup is: Luca Rodoni on trumpet, David Charles on keys, Garrett Stannard on drums, and Eddie Tsuru on bass. Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their sounds. 8 to 10 pm. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, October 5th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, October 6th 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, October 6th 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. That’s 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, October 6th 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! This week MJ Williams on vocals & trombone, Ann Tappan on piano, Bob Bowman on bass will be making beautiful and unique sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! New winter schedule : 7-9PM.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, October 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT AL BEDOO SHRINE AUDITORIUM IN BILLINGS
A Night of Jazz with the Magic City Jazz Orchestra and members of the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective! Come enjoy fabulous music, a delicious catered meal, and a cash bar with us. All proceeds directly benefit student participation in the arts in the Billings area. Tickets $20
Al Bedoo Shrine Auditorium
1125 Broadwater Ave Billings, MT 59102
(406) 259-4384
Friday, October 7th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. AT THE GARAGE IN BILLINGS
Come and join John Robert y Pan Blanco at Thirsty Street Brewing Co. at the Garage this Friday! Bring your Red Shoes and your feel good grooviness. Dance lessons at 7 PM with Veronica Nelson. Michael Gillan on congas, Merle Roberts on bass, Matthew Devitt on drums, Trevor Krieger on violin, and Sam White on saxophone. $10 tickets online or cash at the door.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co. at the Garage
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, October 7th 8:00 p.m. –
Facebook event page
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT SHANE LALANI CENTER IN LIVINGSTON
Meet and Greet/Benefit Jazz Concert for Congressional (MT-02) Candidate Penny Ronning
Benefit Concert features Internationally-acclaimed jazz pianist Bob Nell and versatile vocalist Frances Stewart bring you an exciting event of ballads, blues and jazz. Frances Stewart has appeared throughout the Northwest since the 1980’s, leading a number of well-known blues and jazz groups and dance bands. Her soulful delivery of timeless jazz standards, R&B, and Motown favorites captivates audiences wherever she sings. Jazz piano wizard Bob Nell has enjoyed a star-studded performance career that spans four decades. He has performed with the “Who’s Who” of the jazz world, including Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, David “Fathead” Newman and Emily Remler.
Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
415 E Lewis St, Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1420
Facebook event page
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, October 9th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
SAT, OCT 8TH – SUN, OCT 16TH
DIVIDE: THE MONTANA JAZZ PROJECT
Divide: The Montana Jazz Project
Loren Stillman, saxophones / Bob Bowman, bass / Mark Ferber, drums
Supported by the National Endowment of the Arts and the Montana Arts Council, Divide: The Montana Jazz Project brings world class jazz to cities and towns throughout Montana. The tour consists of Loren Stillman on saxophones, Bob Bowman on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums. Weaving together melody and improvisation, the three players are internationally-acclaimed musicians who combine jazz tradition with spontaneous arrangement. While jazz can take many forms, there is no substitute for live collaboration. Divide brings original music as live performance to Montanans across the state.
Loren Stillman: https://www.lorenstillman.com/
Bob Bowman: http://bobbowman-lownote.com/
Mark Ferber: https://www.markferber.com/
- Saturday, October 8 – ZACC, Missoula, 7:30pm
- Sunday, October 9 – Elling House, Virginia City, 7:00pm
- Tuesday, October 11 – Basin Jazz Series, Basin, 7:00pm
- Wednesday, October 12 – Philipsburg Theatre, Philipsburg, 7:00pm
- Thursday, October 13 – Lewistown Arts Center, Lewistown 7:00pm
- Friday, October 14 – MSU, Bozeman masterclass (daytime) & The Independent (8:00pm)
- Saturday, October 15 – Cikans House, Bozeman, 7:00pm
- Sunday, October 16 – Missoula Public Library Cooper Room & MTPR Dimensions in Jazz live radio broadcast, 2-4pm
The trio will have a house concert at the Cikan House in Bozeman on Sat, October 15th. Reservations (also BYOB) are recommended so the host can know how many of you music lovers will attend! Please send emails to yaezo1027@gmail.com for reservations.
- Fri, October 14th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Benny’s Bistro in Helena
Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Ken Nelson on keyboard
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