Week of Dec 26

This is this year’s last jazz newsletter. I can’t believe 2022 is almost over! There are some regular jazz happenings this week plus special NYE events. A very special house concerts at The Cikan House in Bozeman actually are going on for two days, Dec 28 & 29! Bob Squared: Bob Bowman & Bob Nell will be playing at Red Tractor Pizza on Dec 30. Alex Robilotta and Isaac Winemiller are playing at Blackbird on NYE. John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be in Missoula playing at Plonk for NYE party. Oh, please check Montana Mnouche’s FB page for this week’s Django Jazz Jam at Valhalla Meadery.
And next year, on Jan 4 at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman, Adam Platt, Alex Platt, and Bob Bowman will be performing!! I heard that they are recording an album next year. This will be special so please mark your calendar!!!
* 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.

MONDAY NIGHT AT BLACKBIRD IN BOZEMAN

Monday night live jazz at Blackbird in Bozeman. This week this duo: Gabe Lavin and Aaron Banfield 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 26th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 27th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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: Mike Koziel on keys, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Michael Gillan 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 28th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, December 29th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Ann Tappan will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! She will play jazz standards and might have a special guest! Please come down to enjoy the beautiful sounds she 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 29th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.murrayblock.com/

THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

FRIDAY NIGHT 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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FRIDAY NIGHT 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