It seems more subscribers check my jazz newsletter on Sundays so I decided to sacrifice my lazy Sunday morning for weekly jazz happenings! lol Musician friends, please let me know your upcoming jazz gigs by Saturday night/Sunday morning. And if you would like to support BigSKyJazz.net by small donations, I really appreciate it!! Happy Holidays!!!
* 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.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt! “Let’s all be on our best behavior, otherwise Krampus will personally stuff you in a sack and beat you with a bundle of sticks … oh who am I kidding, let’s get BAD. David Charles, Eddie Tsuru, Alex Platt. Bring your instrument and get down, or just show up and dig it! Bonus points to anyone who shows up dressed as Krampus!”
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, December 18th 5:00 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
Billings’ only hot swing ensemble, the Rimrock Hot Club, performs music rooted firmly in the French Sinti tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli as well as a myriad of modern influences. The band features Trevor Kreiger on violin, Alex Nauman on guitar, David Banuelos on guitar, Mark Bryan on upright bass and the fabulous Jessica Fiveland on vocals. Bringing a deep, infectious swing beat and fiery improvisations, this band is sure to keep you moving in your seat! As always, no cover. 7pm-10pm
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, December 18th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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, December 18th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
MONDAY NIGHT AT BLACKBIRD IN BOZEMAN
Monday night live jazz at Blackbird in Bozeman. This week this duo: Alex Robilotta on guitar and Isaac Winemiller on bass will be playing to make your dining experiences even more delightful! Please come and join the them and start your week with good vibe! Music 6-9PM. No music charge.
Blackbird
140 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-0010
Monday, December 19th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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MONDAY NIGHT AT SILVER STAR IN HELENA
From saxophonist Matt Austin! “Let Silver Star Steak Co. and the Yardbird Quartet provide you and yours with the finest food, drinks, and atmosphere to bring on the joy of the holiday season! Expect jazz standards and holiday classics.” Don’t miss The Yardbird Quartet feat. Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass, Jeremy Slead on drums, and Matt Austin on saxophone if you are around Helena this Monday!
Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern Blvd Helena, MT 59601
(406) 495-0677
Monday, December 19th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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TUESDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL
If you are around Big Sky this Tuesday, please come down to Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel to catch this wonderful duo: Alex Robilotta on guitar and Eddie Tsuru on bass! They have live jazz on Tuesdays for the ski season. Enjoy live jazz by Eddie and Alex with spectacular view of Lone Peak and cuisine the venue offers. Music 4 -6PM.
Carabiner
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, December 20th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The December 20th Valhalla Meadery jam is ON. They meet most Tuesdays from 6:15-8:30 pm. Musicians, listeners and dancers are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Most of their jam tunes are on the Django Fakebook which you can find a link to the book on Facebook event page.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, December 20th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN HELENA
From saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann: “Please save the date of winter solstice, Dec. 21, Wednesday, 7:00pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for the Annual Winter Concert Celebration.
Wilbur Rehmann Quartet with special guest MJ Williams on vocals and trombone, Judy Fjell on vocals and guitar, Dan Pocha and Native Dancers, drums and singing, Cohesion Dance Co., Jewish Reflections on the Solstice-Janet Tatz.”
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
512 Logan St Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5643
Wednesday, December 21st 7:00 p.m.-
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Eddie T Trio 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: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Josh Poole on drums, and Eddie T 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, December 21st 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, December 22nd 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, December 22nd 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, December 22nd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week on December 23rd, Gypsy Jazz band Montana Manouche will be playing Gypsy Jazz and American Swing! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Winter time 6-8PM. No cover.
* Friday night at RTP can be very busy. If you are coming with a group, reservations are recommended.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, December 23rd 26th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE IN RED LODGE
There will be Ugly Sweater Party at neighborhood craft cocktail bar One Legged Magpie in Red Lodge and singer Elana Hayden will be performing with Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on keys, Raphael Lopez on guitar, Mike Leslie on bass! Dig up your ugly sweaters and enjoy the music with delicious crafted cocktails at One Legged Magpie!
One Legged Magpie
17-19 Broadway Ave N. Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406)445-3322
Friday, December 23rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
One Legged Magpie website
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
DECEMBER 28TH & 29TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From guitarist Craig Hall!
Hi guys, announcing the 2022 occurence of the Roughly Annual Bozeman Jazz Cats Some Of Whom Live Elsewhere Home For The Holidays Christmas Concerts at the cozy home of Frank and Jirina Cikan, 7 PM December 28 and 29. Tix $30. Reservations obtainable by emailing craig@craighallmusic.com. (Specify 28th or 29th or ‘you tell us.’) Payment by cash or check at the gig or Venmoing Craig-Hall-13. Email me with any questions (good luck with that) and MAAAAAAAAEEERRRY Christmas Season!!!! wwwWWWEEEEEEEeee!!!
The Cikan House (Bozeman)
December 28th (Wed) / 29th (Thu) 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $30
Reservations: craig@craighallmusic.com
DEC 30TH AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! On December 30th, Bob Squared will be back! Bob Bowman on bass and Bob Nell on piano will be making beautiful sounds you don’t want to miss. Please come down and enjoy your last Friday night of 2022 with wonderful live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! 6-8PM. No cover.
* Friday night at RTP can be very busy. If you are coming with a group, reservations are recommended.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, December 30th 30th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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DEC 30TH AT THE FILLING STATION IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at The Filling Station in Bozeman on December 30th! There will be Salsa dancing lesson before the show by Sizzling Salsa. The dance lesson 8:00 p.m. and the show starts at 9:00 p.m. Cover : $15 in advance, $20 at the door (the Salsa dancing lesson will be included with the tickets) Tickets are available at Filling Station’s website.
The Filling Station
2005 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman MT 59715
(406) 587-0585
Friday, December 30th Door opens 7:00 p.m., Dance lesson 8:00 p.m., Music 9:00 p.m. –
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NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BLACKBIRD IN BOZEMAN
If you are looking for delicious dinner with fine music on New Year’s Eve, guitarist Alex Robilotta and bassist Isaac Winemiller will be making beautiful sounds from 6:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.! Enjoy Alex and Isaac’s fantastic sounds with delicious foods one of Bozeman’s favorite restaurants offers. They will make your NYE special!
Please make reservations to secure your table.
Blackbird
140 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-0010
Saturday, December 31st 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
NYE AT PLONK IN MISSOULA
Celebrate the coming New Year at Plonk in Missoula! Enjoy a four-course menu, live music from John Roberts y Pan Blanco, and cheers to the New Year with a champagne toast at midnight. $150 per person by reservation only.
Reservations: john@plonkwine.com
Plonk (Missoula)
322 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 926-1791
Saturday, December 31st
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