Bob and I will be traveling to L.A and Portland area from tomorrow for about 3 weeks for his gigs. The first concerts are on July 13th & 14th. Bob Bowman will play with pianist Josh Nelson, drummer Joe La Barbera, guitarist Larry Koonse, and saxophonist Matt Otto at Sam First near LAX. I can hardly wait! There will be live stream too! If you are interested, please visit Sam First website.
* 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 Supernova 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: band Supernova, Kali Armstrong, Jake Fleming, Doug Wales, and EddieT! 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, July 12th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT BLUE SLIPPER THEATRE IN LIVINGSTON
From drummer Garett Stannard!
Join us for an Open Jazz Jam Session at the Blue Slipper Theatre in Livingston, Montana!
Event Details:
- Location: Blue Slipper Theatre, Livingston, Montana
- Dates: Wednesday, July 5th and Wednesday, July 12th 8:00-10:00PM
- Event: Open Jazz Jam Session
- $5 suggested donation at the door
- All musicians welcome, all ages
- Intimate 60-seat theatre
Grab your instrument and join us for an Open Jazz Jam Session that celebrates the diversity of musical talent. From seasoned jazz enthusiasts to those starting their musical journey, this event provides the perfect platform to showcase your skills, collaborate with fellow musicians, and immerse yourself in the world of jazz.
To make this event accessible to all, we kindly suggest a $5 donation at the door, which will support the Park High School Jazz Program. With only 60 seats available, this intimate venue creates a close-knit atmosphere, allowing you to truly connect with the music and fellow attendees. We look forward to seeing you there!
Blue Slipper Theatre
113 East Callender Street Livingston, MT
(406) 222-7720
Wednesday, July 12th 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, July 13th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT ST. JOHN’S UNITED SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Please join John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the St. John’s United campus on July 13th! Chuck Holland & Jason Mahoney will open the show at 6PM then Pan Blanco will make you dance at 7PM! This event is outdoor. You are welcome to bring food, picnic blankets, chairs, etc. There will also be food trucks available to purchase food from.
St. John’s United
3940 Rimrock Rd. Billings, MT
(406) 655-5600
Thursday, July 13th 6:00 p.m. / Pan Blanco 7:00 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
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, July 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY IN BUTTE – MONTANA FOLK FESTIVAL
Montana Folk Festival – Three day festival of traditional music, dance, art and cuisine. Free admission to all performances in Butte is back! You can enjoy broad variety of live music from Korean traditional performance, Native American drums, Latin, Afro-Cuban, Funk, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, Afghan Music, and of course Jazz! Check the wonderful performers on the festival’s website (link below).
Montana Folk Festival 2023 in Butte
Friday – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Saturday – 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Sunday – 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Montana Folk Festival Website
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This Friday, July 14th, Afro-Cuban-Latin music band BoZambique will be playing percussive centric melodies driven by world-infused rhythm and blues, inspired by Afro Pop, Highlife, Cuban & Brazilian song! 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, July 14th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
Get on your funky dancing shoes! Free Spirit SOUL is bringing the groovy tunes! A Billings, MT based 9 piece soul, funk, blues, and reggae band. Wiley Charmers opening at 6:30pm, Free Spirit Soul at 8:00pm. $10 at the door. All ages.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101
(406) 534-6332
Friday, July 14th 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY-SUNDAY IN BOZEMAN-BIG SKY SWING OUT
Big Sky Swing Out by Downbeat Vintage Swing Society will be happening in Bozeman starting this Friday! Two amazing professional dancers: Irina Amzashvili and Natalia Eristavi (sisters!) are pairing up to teach 8+ hours of Lindy hop classes! Join us July 14-16 for a weekend of classes and evening social dances featuring live music! Friday evening social dance at Blend to kick the weekend off! Saturday and Sunday classes will be in the Eagles Bar upstairs ballroom. Bridger Mountain Big Band will be playing at the Eagles downstairs on Sunday, 7-11PM for Social Dance!
Big Sky Swing Out
Friday, July 14th – Sunday, July 16th
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE IN RED LODGE
For those of you who always want a bigger dance floor, and a nice wooden one to boot, this is your night! Salsa, Cumbia, Son and Mambo in Red Lodge with special guests on trumpet and congas! If you haven’t been to this charming venue in Red Lodge, you should definitely check it out, and the excellent eatery downstairs.
Tix available at One Legged Magpie’s website or pay at the door.
One Legged Magpie
17-19 Broadway Ave N. Red Lodge, MT
(406)445-3322
Friday, July 14th 8:00 p.m. –
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT MILLER’S CROSSING IN HELENA
Summer Art Walk in Helena Downtown this Friday, July 14th! Visit Park Ave. in Downtown Helena for local food, art and music by MAX HAY from 4PM. Celebrate The Bray during their Bray, Clay and Brews Community Gathering and stay for the after party at Miller’s Crossing with Big Sky Mudflaps, starting at 8pm! Big Sky Mudflaps is Montana’s premier dance band For 45 years so bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the after party with Mudflaps!
Summer Art Walk Down Town Helena
Friday, July 14th 4:00 p.m.-
Big Sky Mudflaps 8:00 p.m.- at Miller’s Crossing. 52 South Park ave , Helena, MT, (406) 442-3290
FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Join vocalist Elana Hayden – joined by Mike Leslie on bass, Joe Sullivan on piano, and Scott Jeppesen on saxophone – 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.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, July 14th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
Once again, we’re going to jam our butts off! David Charles on keys, Eddie T on bass, and myself on drums … and YOU! With the exception of keys and drums, please bring your own instrument if you want to play. And if you are a vocalist, please bring charts for everyone to read in your key. (Due to time constraints, each vocalist is asked to limit themselves to one or two tunes maximum.)
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, July 16th 5:00 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
SUMMER SOIRÉE WITH THE ED NORTON BIG BAND
Get your dancing shoes on and spend a summer Sunday with hits from Ed Norton Big Band in The Show Room at the ZACC! The Ed Norton Big Band was founded around 1987 after trombonists Tom Wogsland and Scot Ray performed in the pit Orchestra for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s first production of The 1940’s Radio Hour – and didn’t want to stop. Since then the 18 piece band, made up of Missoula musicians from multiple generations, has been a staple of traditional and modern big band music throughout western Montana. General admission $15.
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W Main St, Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Sunday, July 16th Door at 7:00 p.m./ Music at 7:30 p.m.
ZACC website
SUNDAY AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
Billings’ only hot swing ensemble, the Rimrock Hot Club, performs music rooted firmly in the French Sinti tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli as well as a myriad of modern influences. The band features Trevor Kreiger on violin, Alex Nauman on guitar, David Banuelos on guitar, Mark Bryan on upright bass and the fabulous Jessica Fiveland on vocals. Bringing a deep, infectious swing beat and fiery improvisations, this band is sure to keep you moving in your seat! As always, no cover. 7pm-10pm
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, July 16th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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