Are you itching for a beautiful evening of jazz at an intimate house concert? BOWDOG Trio feat. pianist Cheyenne John-Henderson, drummer Chris Naro, and bassist Bob Bowman will have a concert at The Cikan House on Sun, Feb 18th 4PM – 6:30PM! Please scroll down for the details!
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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 on Tuesdays for the season 3-5PM. Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, and Chris Naro on drums! 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 in the cozy hotel lobby.
Carabiner Lounge
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, January 30th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, January 30th 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 30th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT CORK & BARREL PUB & RESTAURANT IN BILLINGS
Vocalist Elana Hayden returns to the cool Cork & Barrel for a night of LIVE MUSIC with Joe Sullivan on piano & vocals. Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues, pop, & country. Great food, craft cocktails & a cozy, classy vibe!
Cork & Barrel Pub & Restaurant
1417 38th Street West, Billings, MT
(406) 969-1025
Tuesday, January 30th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Jazz night every Tuesday at Craft Local! This week drummer Matt Devitt will host the Jazz Jam with Alex Nauman on guitar and Mike Leslie on bass from 8pm until 10pm! It is open to public, so come play or come hang! All ages. No cover.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, January 30th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 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 Jack Klein 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 31st 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 Kellan Moore on piano, Alex Robilotta on guitar, 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. Now they serve food too!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, January 31st 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, February 1st 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Arts Without Boundaries Foundation!
Join us in celebrating the hard work of local band students! We’ll be enjoying music from Lockwood, Central, Laurel, Skyview, West and Senior bands for only a $10 cover charge (bring cash for the cover). We’ll have a raffle from Eckroth music and opportunities to donate to Arts Without Boundaries’ various programs. Come show your support and show off your latest dance moves!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, February 1st 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $10
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FRI – 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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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, February 2nd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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CANCELED-SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
This event was canceled due to a staff party of The Eagles.
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, February 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
FEB 7TH & 17TH – INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT
This is not jazz but I think some of you appreciate this annual event featuring wonderful guitarists from different parts of the world. There will be two concerts in Bozeman and Big Sky.
The 24th edition of International Guitar Night. This year’s lineup features acoustic rock interpreter Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), award-winning classical guitarist Le THU (Vietnam), Composer, Guitarist and Professor Marco Pereira (Brazil), and Blues Slide Guitarist and Singer Minnie Marks (Australia).
Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), the amazing acoustic rock interpreter, will be returning for the 4th time. The Le THU (Vietnam), whose nylon string artistry stretches from classical to contemporary. Marco Pereira (Brazil), the master composer and performer, first toured with IGN in its early days and returns for his final go-round in 2024. Minnie Marks (Australia), the irrepressible blues slide guitarist and singer, not only is new to IGN but will be making her North American debut.
For more information and tickets, please visit the links below.
The Ellen Theatre in Bozeman
Wednesday, February 7th. The Ellen Theatre website
Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky
Saturday, February 17th. Warren Miller PAC website
SUN, FEB 18TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
Are you itching for a beautiful evening of jazz at an intimate house concert? 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.
Jazz bassist Bob Bowman has performed nationally and internationally with jazz legends and heavy hitters in the past 58 years. For more info about Bob, please visit https://bobbowman-lownote.com/ .
Cheyenne John-Henderson who is originally from the West Coast now teaches at MSU while raising children, composing/arranging music, and playing music. Chris Naro who is originally from the East Coast has been quite busy playing music as well and being a realtor.
All three of them are super talented, and LOVE creating music. They are excited to play for this house concert for the audience gather to listen to their music.
Please join this wonderful trio at the Cikans where you can relax and enjoy live music, chat with musicians and other music lovers. There will be many original tunes and some standards that warm your soul!
$20/guest at the door. BYOB recommended.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Sunday, February 18th 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
$20/guest at the Door
Reservations: yaezo1027@gmail.com
THU, APRIL 11TH AT THE ELLEN THEATRE
Wonderful news for jazz vocal fans around Bozeman! Grammy nominated artist 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.
The Ellen Theatre
17 West Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 585-5885
Thursday, April 11th. 7:30 p.m.-
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