Right after the cold wave, we are having a heat wave around Hebgen! There are some special music events this week among wonderful regular jazz happenings. Also I added some special events in Upcoming Jazz & More section so you can plan ahead. Please scroll down to the end!
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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, Bob Bowman 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 23rd 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, January 23rd 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 23rd 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Jazz night every Tuesday at Craft Local! This week Raphael Lopez will host the Jazz Jam from 8pm until 10pm with Matt Devitt on drums, Alex Bush on bass, and Sabrina Charney on tenor saxophone. Come play or come hang! All ages. No cover.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, January 23rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 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 Raphael Lopez 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 24th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night at Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel hosted by Eddie T! This week Eli Stevens on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Chris Naro 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.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, January 24th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 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, January 25th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT 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. –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Fred Cobb, piano are performing at Bennys, Friday January 26th, 6:00-8:00PM! Please come and join the duo! “Standards and straight ahead jazz for your listening and dining pleasure!”
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, January 26th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Benny’s Bistro website
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Jeremy Shanok Quartet – Jeremy Shanok on keys, Michael Testagrossa on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Chris Naro on drums will be making wonderful 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 26th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT – LIVE STREAM
WINE DOWN WITH THE SYMPHONY
Enjoy a night of wine, charcuterie, and live music by Trevor Krieger and the Rimrock Hot Club—all from the comfort of your home OR join the event in person as a part of VIP limited studio audience.
The Billings Symphony reaches beyond the stage through our Explore Music! Programs. Visits to schools, senior homes, cultural organizations, MT Women’s Prison, hospitals, and surrounding rural areas are funded by the proceeds of these special events. Become part of our FUN-raiser evenings and help make an impact in our community. For more information, please visit Billings Symphony’s website.
Tickets: Live Stream $55, In-Studio Audience $150.
Online streaming or in studio in Billings
Billings Symphony website
Friday, January 26th 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT EAGLES CLUB IN BOZEMAN
Great news for Tsunami Funk fans! Tsunami Funk will be playing at Bozeman Eagles Club Friday AND Saturday! Come to dance to Funk, R&B, Soul, Dance! No cover Charge. +21.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Friday, January 26th & Saturday, January 27th 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.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 Alex Robilotta 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 27th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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, January 28th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
Wonderful news for jazz vocal fans around Bozeman! A French jazz singer Cyrille Aimée will perform at The Ellen Theatre on April 11th. It will be months away but it’s good to plan ahead! In the beginning of her career, Cyrille won the Montreux Jazz Festival Competition in 2007, was a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 2010, and won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2012. Since then she’s been busy touring and recording. Please visit cyrillemusic.com about her and her music and visit The Ellen’s website for tickets.
FRI, FEB 2ND MSU BILLINGS JAZZ FESTIVAL
MSU Billings Jazz Festival 2024 will feature a day of High School, College and Middle School ensemble performances and adjudication in Cisel and Petro theaters and an evening concert at 7 PM in Petro Theatre! All events open to the public. The concert will include MSU Billings Jazz Orchestra with guest artists. Tickets for the evening concert are $15 per person and is available online. Please contact MSU Billings Music Office at 406-657-2350 for more info or see www.msubillings.edu/jazz for festival info and artist bios!
Guest artists:
Darrell Green – Drums
Dante Pascuzzo – Bass
Adam Benjamin – Piano
Jenna McLean – Vocals
Cisel and Petro theaters in MSU Billings
MSU Billings Music Office: (406) 657-2350
Friday, February 2nd. Ensembles 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Evening Concert 7:00 p.m. –
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SUN, FEB 18TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
Mark your calendar! On Sunday, February 18th Jazz Trio BOWDOG feat. pianist Cheyenne John-Henderson, drummer Chris Naro, and bassist Bob Bowman will bring you an evening of fantastic music at beautiful Cikan House. I bet jazz fans around Bozeman are itching for a jazz concert at Cikan House where you can relax and enjoy live music, chat with musicians and other music lovers. There will be some original tunes and standards. BYOB.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Sunday, February 18th 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
$20 at Door
Reservations: yaezo1027@gmail.com
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