To Bozeman jazz fans, the Wednesday Jazz at Tune Up is cancelled due to a private concert. BUT! Bassist Bob Bowman and pianist Kellan Moore will be making beautiful music on Wednesday at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky 5-7PM! The concert will be in the hotel lobby which is nice and cozy plus parking is easy. Please join the duo!
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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 3-5PM. From this week the band will change from a duo to a trio! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Chris Naro on drums! They will be playing beautiful music 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 them to come and enjoy the music with the 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, January 16th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, January 16th 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, January 16th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Jazz night every Tuesday at Craft Local! Please come down to Craft Local to check what’s happening in Billings jazz world! This week Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, Joe Sullivan on piano, and Scott Jeppesen on saxophone! Join them for familiar favorites that span decades and genres! Jazz, blues, country, and more. All ages. No cover.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, January 16th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Please join the bass & piano jazz duo in the cozy lobby of The Wilson Hotel on Wednesday, January 17th, from 5-7 p.m.
Jazz bassist Bob Bowman has performed nationally and internationally with jazz legends and heavy hitters in 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 Bowman will play with very talented young pianist Kellan Moore. Kellan, who just turned 21, plays piano with maturity and thoughtfulness. The bass and piano duo will create intimate and relaxing sounds that make you smile!
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Wednesday, January 17th 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 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, January 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, January 18th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Alex Robilotta on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Chris Naro on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, January 19th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 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 folk, pop and jazz, originals and even some wild electronic stuff.” ~ Craig. This week, Craig will have Kearen Samsel 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, January 20th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
John Roberts Quartet performs original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate and more. Bill Honaker – drums, Erik Gothberg – bass, Trevor Krieger – violin, John Roberts – Keys and Vocals. Roberts pulls from years of national and international touring with known and respected artists to bring this ensemble and sound to the Big Sky. No cover charge!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, January 20th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
Happy New Year! You know the drill. Bring your instrument and play, vocalists limited to two songs each (bring your charts!), keyboard and drums will be on hand! Usual cast of characters: our professor and quarterback David Charles, the great Eddie T. on bass, and little ol’ me. 5 PM, RTP, no cover! The political teddy bear might be there too.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, January 21st 5:00 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join The WD40’s Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
The WD40’s perform at The Eagles every other Sunday. No cover. Dancers are welcome!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, January 21st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
John Roberts’ Soul Skillet performs original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate and more. Bill Honaker – drums, Erik Gothberg – bass, Sam White – saxophone, John Roberts – Keys and Vocals. Roberts pulls from years of touring with soul artists to bring this ensemble and sound to the Big Sky. It’s sure to be a great time! As always, no cover. 7-10 pm
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, January 21st 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FROM BOB BOWMAN
Bob B. here. I have been playing with Kellan Moore, pianist, quite a bit lately and it’s been fun to watch and hear his improvement each time we play. So I urge you to check him out and the progress he makes each time we play. He’s only 21 to boot!
Also, last Friday I played at Red Tractor Pizza with Alex Robilotta and Chris Naro. I think that was about the coldest night this year and not expecting to see anybody there but there were quite a few people considering. However, no jazz fans, but we made the 2 hour drive there and 3 hour drive back no problem, just drove slowly.
Hope to see at least some of you soon!
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
THU, JAN 25TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE
Kinan Azmeh – Intimate Evening
“An Intensely Soulful Virtuoso” – New York Times
This is not a jazz concert, but I know some of you love some chamber music at an intimate setting at The Cikan House. On Thursday, January 25th, Virtuoso Kinan Azmeh, clarinetist will be performing with Jeane Scheider, piano in a concert sponsored by the Montana Chamber Music.
Limited Tickets. This unique evening of music in a smaller setting frequently sells out. Tickets $45.
For more information, please visit www.montanachambermusic.org .
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post Road, Bozeman, MT
Thursday, January 25th 6:30 p.m. –
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