We are back to beautiful Montana! There are many special events as 2024 is getting closer. Some of them require reservations, so plan ahead!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel has live music for the season 4-6PM. A wonderful duo: Alex Robilotta on guitar and Eddie Tsuru on bass will be playing beautiful music on every Tuesday! Probably this is not a place to stop by, but if you know anyone staying or living close by, please tell to come and enjoy the music by Eddie and Alex with spectacular view of Lone Peak and cuisine the venue offers.
Carabiner Lounge
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, December 19th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, December 19th is ON! Newcomers, listeners and dancers welcome. The jam lasts from 6:15-8:30 pm.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, December 19th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
From MJ Williams!
Fred Cobb and I will be making music tomorrow night..Wednesday the 20th of Dec. On Broadway…there could possibly be a Christmas song involved…maybe….but for sure we will have music and fun.
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, December 20th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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 featured musician Scott Jeppesen 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 20th 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 “p0lite s0ciety” will be making fantastic sounds! The band – Alex Robilotta, Orin Gunderson, Drake Pannell, Eddie T, and Josh Poole will play original compositions and arrangements by Alex Robilotta. 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 20th 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 21st 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! This week saxophonist Scott Jeppesen will host the jam. 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 21st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT 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.-
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR 51 IN BILLINGS
Live music from vocalist Elana Hayden with Joe Sullivan on piano and vocals. Enjoy casual fine dining, great drinks, and music that spans the decades!
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 N Transtech Way, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Friday, December 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Jeremy Shanok Trio: Jeremy Shanok on piano, Michael Testagrossa on guitar, and Mike Carey on bass will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, December 22nd 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 Alex Platt Trio feat. Kellan Moore and Isaac Winemiller
These are my new favorite cats to play with. Come down for an evening of jazz, December 22nd, Tune Up, no cover! These dudes are absolutely incredible!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, December 22nd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP IN BOZEMAN
From sinter Elana Hayden!
New York vocalist, Elana Hayden is back for the holidays at the fabulous Tune Up Bar in Bozeman! She’ll be joined by Mike Leslie on bass, Zach Paris on drums, Michael Testagrossa on guitar, and Joe Sullivan on piano. Enjoy holiday favorites and familiar songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. No cover.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, December 23rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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 vibraphonist Silas Stewart! 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 23rd 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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 24th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
WED, DEC 27TH AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Jazz bassist Bob Bowman has performed nationally and internationally with jazz legends and heavy hitters over the past 58 years. He is originally from Kansas and now resides in Montana, near West Yellowstone, after living in Portland, New York, L.A., and then over 25 years in KCMO, where he is deeply respected by musicians and jazz fans.
Bob’s love for Big Sky Country started at 5 years old when he visited Yellowstone with his parents and camped on Madison River, where Quake Lake is now. After making many trips back, he finally moved to Montana in 2017. Since then, Bob has enjoyed playing in Montana with local musicians and musician friends he occasionally brings. Bob finds himself sometimes traveling outside of the state to perform.
Bob Bowman will play with talented young musicians: Kellan Moore on piano and Josh Poole on drums. Both Kellan and Josh are students at MSU. Kellan, who is 20 years old, plays piano with maturity and thoughtfulness. Josh is busy studying but still manages to play all sorts of gigs inside and outside of Montana.
Please join this trio at The Wilson Hotel lobby for free and enjoy their beautiful sounds.
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Wednesday, December 27th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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FRI, DEC 29TH AT BEARTOOTH ELKS #534 IN RED LODGE
Exclusive Pop Up: Montana Supper Club series presents the J.A. Speakeasy by Chef Barrie! Enjoy an underground, forbidden Speakeasy in the downstairs of the Beartooth Elks Lodge for prohibition cocktails and passed appetizers. You will then be escorted upstairs to the Ballroom for a seated, coursed dinner with a live jazz band featuring the Elana Hayden Quintet. End the meal with a trio of popular prohibition mini desserts.
Tickets required at https://www.montanasupperclub.com/events
Beartooth Elks #534
114 N Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 446-1812
Friday, December 29th 6:00 p.m.-
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FRI, DEC 29TH AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
Back at Thirsty Street, John Roberts y Pan Blanco! Get your dancing shoes on!!
“Furiously dance your last cha-cha, salsa and cumbia steps of 2023!” ~ John Roberts y Pan Blanco!
Tickets: $10. Ticket at https://www.thirstystreet.com/john-roberts-y-pan-blanco
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, December 29th 7:00 p.m.-
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SAT, DEC 30TH AT TIPS UP I N BIG SKY
John Roberts y Pan Blanco in Big Sky! Come and join the band for pre-NYE dance party at Tips Up, located in the heart of Big Sky’s Town Center. Dance to Funk, West African beats, Salsa, Jazz, and Soul music!
Tips Up
76 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-2773
Saturday, December 30th 7:45 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.
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NYE AT DOROTHY’S LOUGE IN HELENA
Ring in the New Year at Dorothy’s with live jazz from The Yardbird Quartet!
The Yardbird Quartet aims to both share the tradition of and bring new life to the Great American Songbook. The group is led by Matt Austin (saxophone) and features some of the area’s finest jazz musicians, including: Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass, and Rod Chaon on drums.
Dorothy’s Lounge and Gaming Parlor
19 1/2 South Last Chance Gulch Street, Helena, MT
(406) 443-3520
Sunday, December 31st 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
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NYE AT PLONK IN BOZEMAN
Indulge your New Year’s Eve at Plonk with pre-fixed 4 course special dinner and electrifying music by John Roberts y Pan Blanco! By reservation only. Please contact Plonk for more information.
Plonk – Bozeman
29 East Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-2170 / eno@plonkwine.com
Sunday, December 31st
NYE EVENTS BY MISSOULA ON MAIN
Looking for a New Year’s Eve celebration of arts and cultures in Downtown Missoula? Arts Missoula presents: Missoula on Main (formerly known as First Night) on New Year’s Eve 2023! You will like the events like…
Salsa Loca Showcase at ZACC 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Ticket required)
Midnight Masquerade Under the Stars at The Elks Club 2F. Desserts, Drinks, Ed Norton Big Band and a Champagne Toast 9:00 p.m. – Midnight! (Ticket required)
… there are more fun events!
For more information, please visit Missoula on Main website.
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