If you read the previous newsletter, you probably remember our beloved car Lewis & Clark broke and we had to stay in Pinedale, WY. Well, it took 2 days to get L&C repaired… and $$$. We took off to the Midwest on Wednesday noon and soon we it started snowing. By the time we got close to Sidney, NE, it turned into a snowstorm so we drove like a snail till we arrived Ogallala, NE. Next morning, we found out that L&C needs couple of cylinders replaced. It could run if we kept the speed 15-40mph so we drove 170miles slowly to Chadron, NE where Bob will have a clinic and a concert with guitarist Jeremy Quick who used to live in Kalispell, MT, and the faculty of Chadron State College on Monday. Luckily a repair shop in here fixed L&C quickly! We will be headed to KCMO on Tuesday morning. Let’s hope there will be more music fun (this is certain) and no more car issues (crossing fingers)!!
If you would like to help us the car repair fee, please consider donation. Much obliged.
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* 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. David Charles on keys, 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 27th 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: Aaron Banfield 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 28th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CORK & BARREL PUB & RESTAURANT IN BILLINGS
Join vocalist Elana Hayden and guitarist Raphael Lopez at Cork & Barrel in Billings from 6pm to 8pm 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.
Cork & Barrel Pub & Restaurant
1417 38th Street West, Billings, MT
(406) 969-1025
Tuesday, March 21st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
corkandbarrelmt.com
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz jam for Tuesday, March 28th 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 28th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 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 on Wednesday! Bassist Eddie T is hosting a Live Jazz Series on every Wednesday. This week’s lineup is: Cheyenne-John Henderson on keys, Josh Poole 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 29th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pub, The Old Post has live jazz on every Thursday by local musicians. If you are around Missoula this Thursday, drop by and enjoy the live music with American Bistro pub food and drinks! Performance hour varies so please contact the venue for the music schedule.
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, March 30th at night
The Old Post Facebook page
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 30th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
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 31st 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week on March 31st, 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! 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 31st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Craft Local proudly welcomes Montana Ave Jazz Exchange 7-9p and Scott Jeppesen Electric Band from 9-11p Saturday, April 1!
7PM Show: Montana Ave Jazz Exchange features a handful of your favorite local jazz cats Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Sam Woodis on piano, Alex Bush on bass, and Luke Kestner on drums.
9PM Show: Scott Jeppesen Electric Band with Scott Jeppesen on saxophones, Alex Nauman on guitar, Jayden Ostler on keyboards, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Matthew Devitt on drums.
All ages show. Admission $10. Kids 12 and under free.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Saturday, April 1st 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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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, April 2nd 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/
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