To John Roberts y Pan Blanco fans! The band will be in Stevens Point, WI on May 13th. Not quite Montana but maybe you are visiting WI, or you know someone in the area who would like their music! That case, you can find them at Portage County Cultural Festival in day time and Guu’s On Main from 9PM. Meanwhile, Bob, our beloved dog Budsie, and I are watching 3 feet of snow on the ground in West Yellowstone. It has been warm so the snow is melting fast. Finally the spring has come!
* To musician friends, if you would like to share your music, a concert info, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz jam for Tuesday, May 2nd is ON! Jammers, please visit 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, May 2nd 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 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: Alex Robilotta on guitar, David Charles 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, May 3rd 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, May 4th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Come and join the Yardbird Quartet at one of Helena’s favorite dinner spots! Enjoy live jazz, amazing cocktails, and some of the finest food in the area. Matt Austin on saxophone, Nicole Austin on bass, Rob Kohler on guitar, and Jeremy Slead on drums. 6-9pm in the bar area, no cover!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-1929
Thursday, May 4th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, May 4th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLEND IN BOZEMAN
Give Big Gallatin Valley, a day of giving locally, is happening May 4th-5th 2023! Downbeat Vintage Swing Society is a local non-profit dance group which strives to teach swing dance to anyone brave enough to get on the dance floor! Please show your support to the group by coming to Blend on May 4th from 7:00-9:30 pm and get a glass of wine, munchies, donate, or just sit and enjoy watching the dances! Live music by Montana Manouche is included! An intro lesson will be held from 7:00-7:30, with live music and dancing to follow.
Blend – A Bozeman Winery
31 S Willson, Bozeman, MT
(406) 414-9693
Thursday, May 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Facebook event 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! This week Shawn Mickelson, Alex Nauman, Erik Olson, and more are hosting the session. 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, May 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Bob Nell on piano and Alex Nauman on guitar will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! 6:30-8:30PM. 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, May 5th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT ELECTRIC STORM GALLERY IN BILLINGS
If you are around Billings this Friday, come down to Electric Storm Gallery and enjoy live music and art work! Elana Hayden on vocals, Erik Olson on keys, and Mike Leslie on bass are playing music for the art gallery event from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.!
Electric Storm Gallery
405 N 24th St Billings, MT
Friday, May 5th 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS
Perfect combo: Asian cuisine and three hours of Jazz Standards from some of the finest musicians around! Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joseph Sullivan on piano, Erik Gothberg on bass, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums. Please come and join this wonderful band! No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, May 6th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 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, May 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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