Hope you had great Christmas. I can’t believe 2034 is 7 days away! See you in 2024!
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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 at the hotel, 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 26th 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 26th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING 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.
On this Wednesday, 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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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 Thomas Burke 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 27th 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, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Alex Platt on drums, and of course Eddie T. on bass will be making fantastic sounds! 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 27th 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 28th 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 28th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 on guitar, Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Drake Pannell on saxophone, Eddie T on bass, and Josh Poole on drums. 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!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, December 29th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT 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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FRIDAY NIGHT 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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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 Eric Barnes on guitar! 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 30th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
We’re bringing it back to the 1950’s, New York City! The birth of modern jazz coincided with the birth of modern stand-up comedy, and these artists frequently shared the same venues. Comedians like Lenny Bruce and Bob Newhart would trade sets with jazz musicians such as Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck, combining nights at clubs like the Village Vanguard and the Blue Angel. Tonight, we bring this format back to life!
We’ve got the jazz quartet, Double Helix, with: Alex Robilotta, Alex Platt, Adam Platt, & Issac Winemiller. Featuring the comics Jenny Jane, Danae Bray, & Hunter Lloyd hosted by Jon Jacobs.
Tickets $20 (Tickets available here at Tickettailor.com)
Last Best Comedy
Alley Entrance, 321 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3933
Saturday, December 30th 7:00 p.m.-
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Join vocalist Elana Hayden & her friends for live music at the lovely Yellowstone Cellars & Winery. Joe Sullivan on piano, Mike Leslie on bass, and Sam Woodis on saxophone. No cover.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, December 30th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT 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 THE R CLUB IN BILLINGS
Live music for the New Year’s Eve celebration! Join Elana Hayden and her friends, Mike Leslie on bass, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Zach Paris on drums from 7 PM to 9 PM, followed by dueling pianos beginning at 9 PM. This is a special event to benefit local charities. From $100 per person to a special table $1200. Contact Billings Hotel & Convention Center for more information and reservations.
R Club Lounge
1223 Mullowney Ln #6391, Billings, MT
(406) 248-7151
Sunday, December 31st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 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.
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
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
WED, JAN 3RD AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
Join us for an Emmy-nominated band on Wednesday, January 3rd! Featuring Rob Kohler on bass, Alex Platt on drums, and (duh) Adam Platt on keys! It’s been a really long time since we’ve done a gig with just the three of us. Tune Up, 24 West Mendenhall, No Cover!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, January 3rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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