Bob, our beloved K9 Budsie, and I will be back to Montana very soon! Then Bob will play with these wonderful musicians, pianist David Morgenroth and drummer Dave Averre in Bozeman, Basin, and Anaconda on Aug 4th, 5th, and 6th. Please don’t miss their beautiful sounds if you are around these area!! RSVP for The Cikan House concert.
* 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 EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE PATIO AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Bozeman Jazz Band of the Year: Alex Robilotta, Eddie Tsuru, and Adam Greenberg will be playing at Big Sky Resort Carabiner Lounge Patio every Tuesday! If you happen to be around Summit Hotel in Big Sky Resort, please come join the trio and enjoy their music with the gorgeous view! No music charge.
Carabiner
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, Aug 1st 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Eddie T Quartet at 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: Jake Fleming on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Chris Naro on drums, and EddieT on bass! 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, August 2nd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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AUG 2ND, 4TH, 6TH – CHUCK HINZ QUINTET IN MONTANA
Come and join Chuck Hinz Quintet feat. vocalist Charmin Michelle at The Riverhouse on Wednesday and Blue Buddha on Friday in Big Sky, and The Jump in Gallatin Gateway on Sunday! Drummer Chuck Hinz who now lives in Big Sky brought wonderful jazz musicians from Minneapolis to The Treasure State! The quintet consists of John Koziol on piano, Jeff Rudoy on trumpet, Dave Graff on trombone, Curt Jacobs on bass, drums by Chuck, featuring an excellent vocalist Charmin Michelle! Please don’t miss them and enjoy their fantastic sounds! Please call the venues for the performance time.
- The Riverhouse – Wednesday, August 2nd 6:00PM-
45130 Gallatin Rd Big Sky, MT 59730, (406) 995-7427 - Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge – Friday, August 4th 6:00PM-
99 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky, MT 59716, (406) 993-2583 - The Jump – Sunday, August 6th 6:00PM-
75770 Gallatin Road Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730, (406) 219-0400
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, August 3rd 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. 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, August 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE COLONEL IN CODY, WY
Not quite in Montana, but close enough? Combo Jazz Quartet will be performing at The Colonel Venue and Lounge in Cody, WY on Thursday!
Grab a craft cocktail and enjoy live jazz at the Colonel! Featuring Zach Paris on drums, Eric Hagmann on piano, Craig Olson on saxophone, and Elana Hayden on vocals.
The Colonel Venue and Lounge
1328 Beck Avenue , Cody, WY
(307) 271-1801
Thursday, August 3rd 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This Friday, August 4th, 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, August 4th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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AUG 4TH, 5TH, 6TH – BOWMAN/MORGENROTH/AVERRE IN MONTANA
Bowman/Morgenroth/Averre – bassist Bob Bowman, pianist David Morgenroth, drummer Dave Averre will play in Bozeman on Aug 4th, Basin on 5th, and Anaconda on 6th! If you are around these areas, please save the dates and join this wonderful trio!!!
David Morgenroth who recently moved to Eugene, OR was/is one of Montana music fans’ favorite pianists. He is among the rare breed of artists at home in both classical and jazz genres. He has performed across the U.S. and Canada as well as in Europe, South America, and Japan.
Dave Averre studied and built his career in NY, CT, then Scandinavia. Now Averre has been one of the busiest drummers in the Northwest area after he moved to WA in 1996. In fact, in 2010 he was inducted into The Oregon Jazz Society Hall of Fame.
Bob Bowman, a true jazz veteran and artist, has been performed nationally and internationally for over 50 years with big-names in jazz world and his own groups. Bowman who lived in NYC, L.A., and long time in KCMO now resides in Big Sky Country.
- Fri, Aug 4th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The Cikan House in Bozeman
Suggested donation $25.00 / whatever you wish to pay!
BYOB strongly recommended.
Reservations: yaezo1027@gmail.com - Sat, Aug 5th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at The Dusty Bowl in Basin
82 Basin St. Basin, MT (Old Basin Creek Pottery)
Facebook event page - Sun, Aug 6th 4:00 p.m. – at St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel (St. Timothy’s Summer Music Festival)
2285 Southern Cross Rd, Anaconda, MT
Tickets $25 at St. Timothy’s Summer Music Festival website
SATURDAY 1PM AT SLAM IN BOZEMAN
If you are coming to SLAM in Bozeman on Saturday, please make sure to join “p0lite s0ciety”!! Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Drake Pannell on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, EddieT on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums. The band will play Alex’s original compositions and arrangements!! Music starts at 1PM. Enjoy SLAM and p0lite s0ciety!!
SLAM (Aug 5th & 6th)
Bogert Park in Bozeman
p0lite s0ciety performance – Saturday, August 5th 1:00 p.m.-
SATURDAY 3PM AT SWEET PEA FESTIVAL IN BOZEMAN
On Saturday, August 5th at 3PM, Veronica Nelson with Sizzling Salsa from Bozeman and John Roberts y Pan Blanco from Billings will perform on Cypress Stage! Don’t miss the chance to see both of them and dance away the afternoon! For more information about the festival, please visit their website.
Sweet Pea Festival ( August 4th, 5th, 6th)
Veronica Nelson with Sizzling Salsa with John Roberts y Pan Blanco: Saturday, August 5th 3:00 p.m. at Cypress Stage
Sweet Pea Festival website: https://sweetpeafestival.org/
SATURDAY NIGHT AT MADHOUSE GASTROPUB IN BILLINGS
Join Elana Hayden & Joe Sullivan for some live music and great food at the fabulous MadHouse Gastropub in Billings! Enjoy songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. *Reservations recommended for this cool new venue!
Madhouse Gastropub
926 Grand Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 534-4822
Saturday, August 5th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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, August 6th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SAT, AUG 12 – ADAM PLATT, ALEX PLATT, BOB BOWMAN AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
My brother Adam is visiting Bozeman! We will be performing with the wonderful Bob Bowman on bass. This is all happening at the Tune Up Bar, 24 E. Mendenhall, the downstairs lounge at the Kimpton Armory Hotel. The entrance is on Mendenhall. This is sure to be a fun trio, and it’s always a treat when Adam Platt comes to town! Come and enjoy some jazz at Bozeman’s finest listening room! Saturday, August 12th, Tune Up Bar, 8 PM, no cover.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, August 12th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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AUG 13 – WILBUR REHMANN BAND AT JAZZ IN THE WOODS AT MOOSE CREEK CABIN IN HELENA
Join saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann and his band for a fun, jazz filled evening at the Moose Creek Forest Service Cabin on Rimini Road, Helena. Bring a chair, a picnic, and beverages of your choice. Donations are greatly appreciated!
Moose Creek Cabin
Sunday, August 13th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Moose Creek Cabin – US Forest Service Website
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