Today, Sunday, Bob, our dog Budsie, 2 big basses, and I were on our way to Laramie, WY for a masterclass with a great musician Ben Markley on Monday. As we were getting close to Pinedale, WY, we started to hear alarming noises from a front tire. Having experienced several car troubles in the last few years, we thought we should stop our Ford Expedition, named Lewis & Clark, and called AAA. Apparently it was a wise decision! Anyway, we are staying in lovely Pinedale instead of Laramie hoping a car shop will fix our L&C first thing in the morning. So, here I am, working on my jazz newsletter after a long day in a cozy motel. Hey, if you would like to reward me for working on the newsletter on such a day, please consider donation!
* 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, March 20th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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, March 21st 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz jam for Tuesday, March 21st is ON! Jammers, please visit www.montanamanouche.com/jam to see a list of the tunes most often played. The jam lasts from 6:15-8:30 pm. If you have questions about the jam, please send a message to Montana Manouche!
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, March 21st 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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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, Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Mike Gillan 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 22nd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 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. 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 23rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
Join EHx2 Duo in Red Lodge this Thursday! Live music with Elana Hayden and Eric Hagmann at the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro. Enjoy their music with Mediterranean inspired cuisine, at the foot of the Beartooth Mountains!!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 S Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, March 23rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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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! As usual, 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 23rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 Elana Hayden on vocals and Craig Hall on guitar! Enjoy different genres of music, from jazz, blues, soul to pop music by this duo 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 24th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Kellan Moore Trio: Kellan Moore on piano, Jaden Hopkins on bass, and Brian Gemberling on drums will be performing this Friday! 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 24th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT BLEND IN BOZEMAN
From Montana Manouche! “You’re invited to join us Saturday, March 25th, at Blend. Dancers are especially welcome at Blend!”
7-9PM. No Cover!
Blend – A Bozeman Winery
31 S Willson, Bozeman, MT
(406) 414-9693
Saturday, March 25th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY 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), Joe Sullivan (piano) and Alex Nauman (guitar). Having recently relocated from New York to Billings, MT, Elana is excited to return to this cool venue with these talented players.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, March 25th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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, March 25th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://wildgingermt.com/
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 26th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
BIG SKY DJANGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
The third ever Big Sky Django Jazz Festival will take place on April 7 and 8, 2023, in Missoula, Montana! Started in 2017 by the Rimrock Hot Club of Billings, the BSDJ Festival is Montana’s only music festival dedicated to celebrating the sublime music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapellie’s Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Strings and accordions take the place of horns and drums in this infectious European interpretation of American jazz. This year the festival brings together 15 musicians from across Montana including: Cottonwood Club of Helena, Montana Manouche of Bozeman, and Night Blooming Jasmine of Missoula. Dress your best for two unforgettable nights of swing, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Night 1: Friday April 7th at Free Cycles $15
Night 2: Saturday April 8th at Zootown Arts Community Center $15
Doors @ 6:30pm Music and Dancing 7-10pm
More info at http://www.bigskydjangojazz.com/
WILDFLOWER CARDS
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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