Bob, our beloved K9 Budsie, and I have been enjoying great music scene in the Midwest! Speaking of great music scene, there will be 2 wonderful jazz events this Friday in Bozeman! Bob Nell Quartet: Bob Nell, Orin Gunderson, Mike Carey, and Austin Belluscio at Red Tractor Pizza 6:30-8:30PM, then The Resonance Quartet: Jake Fleming, Alex Robilotta, Rob Kohler, and Alex Platt at Tune Up Bar 8:00-10:00PM!!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, December 5th is ON! Newcomers, listeners and dancers welcome. Jammers, please visit www.montanamanouche.com/jam to see a list of the tunes most often played. The jam lasts from 6:15-8:30 pm. If you have questions about the jam, please contact Montana Manouche: info@montanamanouche.com.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, December 5th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Cottonwood Club will be performing a special Holiday set of swing jazz tunes at On Broadway in Helena on Wednesday December 6th! 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, December 6th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 Sam Woodis and the house band – Joe Sullivan, Lloyd Marsh, and Robin Martinez 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, December 6th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night at Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel hosted by Eddie T! This week David Charles on piano, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Chris Naro on drums, and of course Eddie T. on bass will be making fantastic sounds! They will play some Christmas tunes to fire up Holiday Season! 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, December 6th 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, December 7th 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, December 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From pianist Bob Nell!
I will be performing this Friday, December 8th from 6:30-8:30 at Red Tractor Pizza. Mike Carey on bass, Austin Belluscio on drums. Original and classic jazz repertoire will be explored. Joining us for the 2nd set, Orin Gunderson on trumpet. Please come out and support live music. No cover, great food and drinks, family vibe. See you this Friday!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, December 8th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
The return of a new local jazz quartet! Join us Friday, December 8th, at 8 pm, join Jake Fleming (sax), Alex Robilotta (guitar), Rob Kohler (bass), and Alex Platt (drums) for an innovative blend of jazz-fusion originals and original arrangements. And if you’ve never been to Tune Up, you should! With a storied history, located in the lower level of the Kimpton Armory Hotel (it used to be the old bomb shelter, where the military bands rehearsed!), this is easily Bozeman’s finest listening room, complete with a great menu and top-shelf cocktails! NO COVER. Come and hang with us!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, December 8th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY – SUNDAY AT BABCOCK THEATRE IN BILLINGS
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live!
Live jazz music over a holiday classic! The Art House tradition returns to the Babcock as Parker Brown, Erik Olson, and Zach Paris perform over A Charlie Brown Christmas for a holiday event you and your family will cherish. Tickets $10.
Babcock Theatre
2810 2nd Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 601-1241
Friday, December 8th 7:00 p.m.-
Saturday, December 9th 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10th 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Arthousebillings.com
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
The weekly Improvised Music at the Library hosted by guitarist Craig Hall on Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM, upstairs at the Bozeman Public Library. Craig will be joined by a different area player each week. “We’ll play jazz, folk, pop and some electric space music.” ~ Craig. This week Craig will have guitarist Michael Testagrossa! The music will be audible for browsers throughout the library plus some seating will be available upstairs.
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, December 9th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS
If you are around Billings this Saturday night and want to enjoy live music, please come down to Wild Ginger!! Elana Hayden Quintet will be playing music that spans the decades… featuring Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, Joe Sullivan on piano, Raphael Lopez on guitar, and Lloyd Marsh on drums. Enjoy their music with delicious Asian cuisine and drinks. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, December 9th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 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, December 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
FRIDAY, DEC 15TH AT KIRK’S GROCERY IN BILLINGS
From guitarist Alex Nauman!
“Another Castle” is a new organ trio project that Alex Nauman, Erik Olson and Pat Epley have been cooking up for the last couple months. 100% fresh, all original music!! This is their first show and they are PUMPED! Kirks’ Grocery is awesome but has limited seating capacity so we highly recommend reserving tickets ahead of time. Come party with us!
$10 advance (before 5pm day of), $12 at door.
Reservations:
Venmo/Cash App: @kirksgrocery
PayPal: Kirksgrocery@gmail.com
Or pay in-store.
Kirk’s Grocery
2920 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT
(503) 209-2394
Friday, December 15th 7:00 pm. – 9:00 p.m.
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THU, DEC 21ST AT ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN HELENA
Please save the date! St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will host Winter Solstice Concert on Thursday, December 21st with Wilbur Rehmann Quintet! Music by Wilbur Rehmann Jazz Quartet with MJ Williams on vocals. The Dan Pocha drummers & singers. Cohesion Dance will offer a performance, poetry will be read and visual art displayed.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
512 Logan St, Helena, MT
(406) 442-5643
Thursday, December 21st 7:00 p.m.-
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