This week, my husband and wonderful bassist Bob Bowman will be playing in Bozeman 3 nights! Wed at Tune Up with MJ Williams and Ann Tappan. Fri at Red Tractor Pizza with Alex Robilotta. And Sun at Cikan House as The Any Everything (Alex Platt, Cheyenne John-Henderson, and Bob) feat. Michelle Manzo Cobb on vocals!! Hope to see you in Bozeman!
* 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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

Join Bowman/Williams/Tappan trio at Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel in Bozeman on Wednesday! Bassist Eddie T hosts Live Jazz Series on every Wednesday. The lineup of this week: Bob Bowman on bass, MJ Williams on vocals/Trombone, and Ann Tappan on keyboard. Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their fantastic sounds! 8PM to 10PM. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, May 31st 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA

Missoula’s most beloved pub The Old Post 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
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, June 1st 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! As usual, No cover. All ages welcome. This week John Roberts is hosting the jam! 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, June 1st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA

From Wilbur Rehmann! “Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone & Fred Cobb, piano will be at Benny’s Bistro playing straight ahead jazz June 2nd. Great classic jazz songs from 6:00-8:00p, everything from bebop to smooth ballads with some Latin thrown in. Come on down for great local food & great jazz by these old school masters.”
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, June 2nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Benny’s Bistro website 

FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This Friday, June 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., guitarist Alex Robilotta and bassist Bob Bowman will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
New hour 6:30-8:30PM. No cover charge.
* 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, June 2nd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN

Young and upcoming musicians from Missoula, Montana.
“The Skyler Mendell Sextet plays all original, high energy, creative jazz. The group was formed by Skyler when he moved to Missoula to pursue a Master’s Degree in Trumpet Performance – and he will graduate in May. Since November 2021, they have played all around Missoula. The band is Skyler Mendell on trumpet, Aidan Robinson on sax, Sean Stineford on trombone, Dylan Bautista on piano, Connor Racicot on bass, and Llwyn Clark-Gaynor on drums.”
Here is a link to their new album “Points in Time”
Tickets: $ 25 at the door
Seating is limited, reservations are recommended. For reservation e-mail Dylan Bautista at: dylanmbautista@gmail.com
Cikan House
Friday, June 2nd, 7:00 p.m.-

FRIDAY NIGHT AT LEWIS & CLARK TAPROOM IN HELENA

Come and join John Roberts y Pan Blanco this Friday, June 2nd at Lewis & Clark Tap Room in Helena! “With an incredibly energetic band of high level musicians, Pan Blanco is an original sounding ensemble that is designed to make the audience move.” So bring your dancing shoes and enjoy their sounds with delicious beers, wine, seltzers! There will be an hour long salsa lesson by Cohesion Dance 6:30-7:30pm. If you are interested in the dance lesson, register at https://www.cohesiondance.org/ .
Music cover $5.
Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1517 Dodge Ave, Helena, MT
(406) 442-5960
Friday, June 2nd 8:00 p.m. –
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS

Join vocalist Elana Hayden from 8:00-10:00pm for a night of music that spans genres and decades… from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. She’ll be joined by Sam Woodis on saxohone, Joe Sullivan on keys, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums, and Erik Gothberg on bass. 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, June 3rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

From Montana Manouche! “Dancers welcome. Our first time to play in this wonderful venue with a vintage vibe! We’ve long been hoping to play at Tune Up, so you’re especially invited to come out and show the management that vintage jazz in a vintage venue is cool!” 9PM to 11PM. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, June 3rd 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN

There are very few seats left. If you would like to attend and haven’t made reservations, please hurry!
“Hello Bozeman jazz fans!
It’s that time of year, and right on time, Michelle Manzo Cobb will be gracing us with her presence! We are pleased to announce an upcoming concert featuring Michelle with Bob Bowman, Cheyenne John-Henderson, and Alex Platt (huh, sounds like me!) on June 4th, 3:00 PM, at the Cikans’ residence! Tickets are $25. 
As usual, seating is limited, and reservations are highly recommended. You can make reservations by emailing plattalex@gmail.com or by calling/texting 310.428.8604. 
Please join us for an early summer afternoon of music! Best,
The Any Everything”

SUNDAY NIGHT AT BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS IN BOZEMAN

John Robert y Pan Blanco fans in Bozeman are, here is a great news for you! They will be playing at Bozeman hot Springs this Sunday 7-10PM! “One of the most energetic groups in the state, the Billings-based “John Roberts y Pan Blanco” is an original-sounding ensemble that specializes in making audiences move. Combining elements of multiple different genres, this six-piece group blends danceable funk, African and Salsa grooves with blistering instrumental solos, all aimed at sharing the love of the music with the audience. Featuring a wide array of different instruments, this show will perfect for grooving, dancing, and getting all kinds of funky, which will prove to be an amazing experience for everyone involved.”
Bozeman Hot Springs
81123 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT
(406) 586-6492
Sunday, June 4th 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, June 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

UPCOMING JAZZ AND MORE

SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH AT CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN

Please save the date for a house concert by this wonderful trio Bowman / Williams / Tappan on Saturday, June 17th 3-5PM at Cikan House in Bozeman! These genuine artists will create beautiful sounds, many original tunes, for you at lovely Cikan House. All of them have performed nationally/internationally and been appreciated by many music fans and musicians. This will be a kind of special concert for them because they will play many originals and new tunes. An intimate setting like a house concert is a perfect opportunity to absorb their beautiful sounds.
Reservations and BYOB strongly recommended.
Bob Bowman: https://bobbowman-lownote.com/
MJ Williams: http://mj-williams-music.com/
Ann Tappan: http://www.anntappan.com/
Cikan House in Bozeman
Saturday, June 17th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $20. BYOB strongly recommended
Reservations via yaezo1027@gmail.com


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