Hope you are enjoy the absolutely gorgeous Montana early fall days, because I am! I just can’t get enough of the deep blue sky, the cool breeze, and the sun light that make everything looks golden.
* 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.
MONDAY NIGHT AT BREAK ROOM IN BOZEMAN
Come and join GOODHOTFOOD at The Break Room this Monday! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be playing 8:30-10:30PM. The band will play originals/arrangements, and “exotic standards”. Expect some Monk and Paul Motian tunes! No cover charge.
The Break Room
1011 W College St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 204-1406
Monday, September 11th 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday, Levity features Jazz Jam starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with local jazz musicians. This week John Roberts on B3 will be hosting the jam session! There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone that can play. All you need is raw talent and your instrument!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, September 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Please don’t miss this wonderful trio at Tune Up this Wed, Sep 13th!!! It has been gorgeous Montana early fall. Enjoy the deep blue sky while the sun is out, then come down to cozy bar lounge of Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel to soak up their rich and tasteful sounds! 8PM to 10PM. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, September 13th 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 tenor 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, September 14th 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, September 14th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
From saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann!
Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Fred Cobb, piano are performing at Bennys, Friday 9/15, 6:00p-8:00p. The food is great, especially house-made pasta and the music is lively and oh so mellow. Jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Come on down!
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, September 15th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Benny’s Bistro website
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week “p0lite s0ciety” will be making fantastic sounds! The band – Alex Robilotta, Orin Gunderson, Drake Pannell, Eddie T, and Adam Greenberg will play original compositions and arrangements by Alex Robilotta. 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, September 15th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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THE HISTORY MUSEUM IN GREAT FALLS
John Roberts y Pan Blanco returns for Jazz Night 2023 at The History Museum in Great Falls! Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy West African, Funk, Soul, Salsa, Jazz and R&B music they play! Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm.
Tickets for History Museum Members: $60 / Non-Members: $75. Purchase tickets by calling 406-452-3462 or visit The History Museum
The History Museum
422 2nd St S Great Falls, MT
(406) 452-3462
Friday, September 15th 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:30 p.m.) –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT R CLUB LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
Join Elana Hayden at the R Club Lounge in the Billings Hotel & Convention Center for live music that spans the 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 Eric Hagmann on piano, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Jeff Troxel on guitar. No cover.
R Club Lounge
1223 Mullowney Ln #6391, Billings, MT
(406) 248-7151
Friday, September 15th 7:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
Naomi Moon Siegel Quartet at ZACC in Missoula! Saturday, September 16th, trombonist Naomi Moon Siegel will be performing with Lhanna Writesel on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, Ed Stalling on drums! Tickets: $10 – $30. Humanist folk artist Lee Rizzo will be perform with Jordan Demander too.
For more information, please visit ZACC website.
ZACC (Zootown Arts Community Center)
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Saturday, September 16th 7:30 p.m. (Door 7:00 p.m.)
ZACC website
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TAP-INN IN BILLINGS
The Brickhouse Band will be performing at Tap-Inn on Saturday, September 16th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.! Please join the band and enjoy R&B, Funk, and Soul music!!!
Tap-Inn
910 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 259-0802
Saturday, September 16th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT BLUE RIBBON BAR IN RED RODGE
If you are around Red Lodge this weekend and looking for super funky music, don’t miss Mudd Phunk at Blue Ribbon Bar! Mudd Phunk – John Roberts, Erik Olson, Raphael Lopez, Levi Luoma, Sam Woodis will be playing from 9PM. No cover.
Blue Ribbon Bar
204 S Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 446-3742
Saturday, September 16th 9:00 p.m. –
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Sunday Jazz Jam at Red Tractor Pizza! David Charles on keys, Eddie T on bass, and Alex Platt 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, September 17th 5:00 p.m. –
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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. * Please call the venue to check the schedule.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, September 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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