Jazz fans in Bozeman area will be busy this week!! On Wed at Tune Up by Eddie T, Orin Gunderson, Alex Robilotta, and Adam Greenberg. On Thursday also at Tune up by Craig Hall, Silas Stewart, Luca Rodoni, Michael Steele, and Adam Greenberg. On Friday at Red Tractor Pizza by Alex Robilotta, Orin Gunderson, Eddie T, Austin Belluscio. On Saturday at Cikan House by MJ Williams, Ann Tappan, and Bob Bowman. And on Sunday at The Eagles by The Bridger Mountain Big Band!
I am really looking forward to the Cikan House Concert by Bowman/Williams/Tappan trio, not only because my husband Bob is playing but I love listening to the beautiful musical conversations between the three wonderful artists!
* 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 CORK & BARREL PUB & RESTAURANT IN BILLINGS
Elana Hayden & Joe Sullivan LIVE @ Cork & Barrel. Enjoy great food and familiar songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, 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, June 13th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 hosts a Live Jazz Series on every Wednesday. This week’s lineup is Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Adam Greenberg on drums, and Eddie T on bass. Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their sounds. 8PM to 10PM. No cover charges.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, June 14th 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 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 15th 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 15th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Special jazz night by Craig Hall Quintet at Tune Up!! Guitarist Craig Hall will be playing with Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Luca Rodoni on trumpet, Michael Steele on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums. Please don’t miss such a special treat by these wonderful musicians!! 8PM to 10PM. No cover charges.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Thursday, June 15th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This Friday, June 16th, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Eddie T on bass, and Austin Belluscio on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
* 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
(406) 359-1999
Friday, June 16th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY BAR & CASINO IN BILLINGS
Join The Brickhouse Band on Friday & Saturday from 7PM for a fun night of music at Levity Bar & Casino. The Brickhouse Band will be playing broad variety of music of your favorite artists! Singer Elana Hayden will join them!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT
(406) 651-5985
Friday, June 16th & Saturday, June 17th 7:00 p.m. –
SATURDAY AFTERNOON 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! All of them have performed nationally/internationally and been appreciated by many music fans and musicians.
MJ Williams, vocalist, trombonist, Montana native and co-founder of Montana Artist Refuge was a recipient of Montana Art Council’s Governor’s Art Award (2016), one of 2021 Jazz Heroes by the Jazz Journalists Association, and MT Music Hall of Fame by Montana Area Music Association (2023).
Ann Tappan, originally from New Jersey and Montana resident since 1993, has been a busy performer also educator, and has recorded 10 albums include her long waited solo album “Paintings” (2017). Her elegant and minimalistic style will show you a new scenery of sounds!
Bassist Bob Bowman, originally from Topeka, KS, spent long time in Kansas City, MO moved to the Treasure State in 2017. In his long career, he has played with many jazz legends such as Thad Jones & Mel Lewis, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Carmen McRae, Freddy Hubbard, Bud Shank, Dan Haerle, Frank Mantooth, Karrin Allyson, and more. Bob has been on many recordings, some of them were nominated for or won Grammy Awards. His devotion to music and other musicians is deeply appreciated by many.
They have picked up new tunes and originals for this concert to make it special. An intimate setting of house concert like this will be a perfect opportunity to absorb beautiful sounds by these genuine artists.
Reservations strongly recommended. And please BYOB!
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
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 18th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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