I can’t believe it is almost March! We still have 2 months of winter in Montana though!
Please let me appreciate jazz fans and musicians who donated for BigSkyJazz and bought me glass of wine at jazz events. Also I am sending sincere ‘thank you’ to supporters who purchased my 2023 calendar and wildflower cards! These means a lot to me. Again, thank you so much!!!
* 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. Alex Robilotta on guitar, Aaron Banfield on guitar, and Isaac Winemiller on bass. Please come and join the trio 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, February 27th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

TUESDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY

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, February 28th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN

TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN

The February 28th Valhalla Meadery jam is ON. Jeremy Shanok will be hosting the session this week!  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, February 28th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA

Cottonwood Club performs live Django style jazz on Wednesday March 1st from 6-9PM at On Broadway in Helena! Cottonwood Club plays an irresistible mix of string jazz from with roots in the ‘Hot Club’  style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.  The band’s tune list includes many favorites from The Great American Songbook and beyond, as well as a growing list of original tunes.  The members of Cottonwood Club are Victor Daniel on rhythm and lead guitar, Dennis Ferriter on upright bass and Luke Michelson on violin.
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, March 1st 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 on Wednesday! Bassist Eddie T is hosting a Live Jazz Series on every Wednesday. This week’s lineup is: David Charles on keys, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Alex Platt on drums, and Eddie T on bass. Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their sounds. 8PM to 10PM. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, March 1st 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

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. This week, Chuck Florence on saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, and Beth Lo on bass will be performing! 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, March 2nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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, March 2nd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook

FRIDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY

There will be a live music at Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel this Friday by Craig Hall on guitar and Bob Bowman on bass! Please stop by and enjoy the beautiful sounds these jazz veterans create 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
Friday, March 3rd 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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, March 3rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS

Join vocalist Elana Hayden from 7-9pm 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), Alex Nauman (guitar) and Matt Devitt (drums). Having recently relocated from New York to Billings, MT, Elana is excited to perform at Thirsty Street Brewing Co. with these talented players. All ages. No cover charge.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101
(406) 534-6332
Friday, March 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

SATURDAY EVENING AT YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM IN BILLINGS

Yellowstone Art Museum will be celebrating the Art Auction 55! There will be Quick Draw artists, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and live music by Elana Hayden, Erik Olson, Alex Nauman, and Parker Brown. Tickets are from $25. 5-8PM. Please visit their Facebook event page for more information.
Yellowstone Art Museum
401 North 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101
(406) 256-6804
Saturday, March 4th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS

Saturday night live music at Wild Ginger! The Brickhouse Band will be playing broad variety of music of your favorite artists from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Singer Elana Hayden will join them from 8:30pm! Great food, great drinks, and great fun. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, March 4th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

SUNDAY NIGHT AT ART HOUSE IN BILLINGS

This event is not quite jazz… but you see many familiar faces!! “Celebrating the final show in the old Art House space, Parker Brown is bringing a full six-piece band (complete with horns) for an intimate show of original tunes to say goodbye to the old theater layout. A great evening of live music and great memories of this awesome place (and looking ahead at the new)!”
Parker Brown on guitar/vocals, Erik Olson on piano, Bill Honaker on drums, Mike Leslie on bass, John Roberts on trombone, and Jack Klein on trumpet. 2 stages: 5PM and 7PM. Tickets: $25.
Art House Billings
109 N 30th St, Billings, MT, 59101
(406) 534-1128
Sunday, March 5th, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN

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 Sundays.  No cover charge but there will be a tip jar so be generous.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, March 5th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.


WILDFLOWER CARDS

10 wildflower cards. Size: 5 x 7" with blank envelopes.
10 wildflower cards. Size: 5 x 7″ with blank envelopes.

We love snowy mountain, conifers covered with snow, skiing, snowshoeing, snow shoveling, etc. But if you are getting a bit tired of looking at the fluffy white thing on the ground and want to enjoy Montana wildflowers in full bloom, here they are! 10 Wildflower cards size 5 x 7″ with 10 blank envelopes. Send some beauties of Montana to your family/friends! Please take a look at my wildflower cards here!


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If you feel like helping me with a little reward please donate from “Buy me a glass of wine page“. It is much appreciated!!!