Happy New Year, everyone! Hope you had wonderful time on New Year’s Eve and Day! Ours were pretty laid back. If you are around Bozeman this Wednesday, Adam Platt, Alex Platt, and Bob Bowman will be playing at Tune Up Bar. This will be very special!!
To Django Jazz Jam fans, the event will be off this week.
* 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, January 2nd 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, January 3rd 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA

Enjoy some live jazz at one of Helena’s favorite dinner spots. Delicious food, amazing cocktails, and live music at On Broadway! This week Cottonwood Club will be performing! They play the hot club music of Django Reinhardt/Stephane Grapelli , jazz favorites from throughout the 20th century, and original compositions. Come on down to On Broadway on Wednesday and join them!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, January 4th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

From drummer Alex Platt! “Adam Platt’s in town! I don’t get to see my brother all that often. But when we do get to see each other, we’re almost definitely gonna play some jazz. And this time, it’s with the legendary Bob Bowman! We’re gonna make it a casual gig this time. Tune Up, 24 East Mendenhall, at the Kimpton Armory Hotel (it’s in the basement, if you’ve never been there).
This Wednesday, January 4th, 8 pm. No cover. Hope to see y’all there!”
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, January 4th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, January 5th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Matt Ridgeway will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! He will play some Jazz, Brazilian, and Cuban piano music in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby. Please come down and enjoy the beautiful sounds he creates! No music charge.
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, September 1st 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, January 5th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA

Missoula’s most beloved pubs The Old Post in have live jazz on every Thursday by local musicians. If you are around Missoula this Thursday, drop by The Old Post to enjoy the live music with American Bistro pub food and some drinks!
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, January 5th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be making fantastic music! 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 is 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, January 6th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS

Join vocalist Elana Hayden from 7pm to 9pm for a night of music that spans genres and decades… from Judy Garland to George Gershwin, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. She’ll be joined by Mike Leslie (bass), Erik Olson (piano) and Alex Nauman (guitar). Having recently relocated from New York to Billings, MT, Elana is excited to perform at this lovely venue with these talented players. No cover. All ages.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, January 6th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE IN RED LODGE

Weekend jazz at One Legged Magpie in Red Lodge! Please don’t miss this wonderful quartet: John Roberts, Raphael Lopez, Mike Leslie, and Zach Paris if you are around! Come join them with delicious crafted cocktails at One Legged Magpie!
One Legged Magpie
17-19 Broadway Ave N. Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406)445-3322
Saturday, January 7th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
One Legged Magpie website

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 Saturday night, Dixieland Band 2nd Ave Stompers will be playing! Enjoy their music with delicious Asian cuisine and drinks. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, January 7th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://wildgingermt.com/

SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

The RPRK Quartet returns at Tune Up, a wonderful club beneath the Armory on Mendenhall, this Saturday! Please join Luca Rodoni on trumpet, Rob Kohler on bass, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and Alex Platt on drums, of course with delicious drinks and food!! 9-11PM. No charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, January 7th 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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, January 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.


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