Bob, our beloved dog Budsie, and I are enjoying very warm days in Missouri! Though, the trees are starting to change their colors around Kansas City, and the air gets much cooler and soothing at night. Bob has 10 more gigs in 2 weeks, then we will be on our way back to our home state, Montana!
* 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 ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Cottonwood Club performs live Django style jazz on Wednesday, October 4th from 6-9PM at On Broadway in Helena! They play an irresistible mix of string jazz from with roots in the ‘Hot Club’ style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The band’s tune list includes many favorites from The Great American Songbook and beyond, as well as a growing list of original tunes.
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, October 4th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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 Elana Hayden 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, October 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Supernova 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: Supernova feat. Kali Armstrong, Doug Wales, Jake Fleming, 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, October 2nd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
THURSDAY EVENING AT FRIENDS OF HEAD START EXTRAVAGANZA IN HELENA
The Friends of Head Start Fourteenth Annual Extravaganza will be held at Helena Colonial Ball Room in Delta Hotels by Marriott. The fundraiser event hosts live music by veteran musicians from Helena, live and silent auctions, refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres. Wilbur Rehmann Trio feat. Ken Nelson on keyboard, Jeremy Slead on drums, and Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone will be playing for the event. Tickets $25. For more details, please visit RMDC.net.
Friends of Head Start Extravaganza
Helena Colonial Ball Room in Delta Hotels by Marriott
2301 Colonial Dr, Helena, MT
Thursday, October 5th 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
RMDC.net
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From vocalist Elana Hayden!
Vocalist Elana Hayden returns to the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro in beautiful Red Lodge, MT and she’s joined by the talented Joe Sullivan on piano. Great food! Cool vibe! Come support this wonderful local venue!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 S Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, October 5th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 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, October 5th 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, October 5th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This Friday, October 6th, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Chris Naro on drums, and Kellan Moore on piano will be making great 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, October 6th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Come and join John Roberts y Pan Blanco at Tune Up Bar this Saturday! With an energetic group of creative musicians, Pan Blanco is an original sounding ensemble that is designed to make the audience move. Many years of touring and performing experiences with West African, Funk, Soul, Salsa, Jazz and R&B ensembles have led to this project. No cover.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, October 7th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 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. * Please call the venue to check the schedule.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, October 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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