Lots of jazz happenings in Missoula this week! The 44th Annual Buddy DeFranco Festival is happening at University of Montana and there will be public concerts on Thur and Fri night at Dennison Theatre. Also special jazz concerts among regular jazz nights. If you are around Missoula, please don’t miss this opportunity!
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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 just 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, March 12th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, March 12th 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, March 12th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS BREWERY IN MISSOULA
Get ready to unwind and enjoy the soulful sounds of jazz EVERY Tuesday night during Tuesday Jazz Series by Draught Works Brewery! This week, Naomi Moon Siegel will be playing with Tommy Sciple on bass, Lhanna Writesel on saxophone, and Ed Stalling on drums! Join Naomi & her friends for a night of beautiful music, craft beer, and the brewery’s warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Tuesday, March 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT DOROTHY’S LOUNGE IN HELENA
Every Wednesday, Dorothy’s Lounge in Helena has live music. This week in the lounge they have live jazz from The Yardbird Quartet! Matt Austin on saxophone, Nicole Austin on bass, Steve Gores on keuboard, and Jeremy Slead on drums! Come early for buy 1, get 1 martinis from 4pm-5:30pm!
Dorothy’s Lounge and Gaming Parlor
19 1/2 South Last Chance Gulch Street, Helena, MT
(406) 443-3520
Wednesday, March 13th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 Mark Fenderson on trumpet 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, March 13th 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 Wed, March 13th jazz trio BOWDOG will be making fantastic sounds! Bob Bowman on bass, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and Chris Naro on drums. Please join this super cool trio and enjoy their music- originals and standards with twists! 8PM to 10PM. No cover. They serve food too!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, March 13th 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, March 14th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THUR & FRI NIGHT AT DENNISON THEATRE IN UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC IN MISSOULA
UM School of Music presents 44th Annual Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival Concert! There will be public concerts by guests artists/educators and UM of Music faculty this Thursday and Friday at Dennison Theatre 7:30p.m.-. Guest artists/educators: performer/educator Zach Paris (drum set) from Northwest College and Vern Sielert (trumpet) from University of Idaho. The festival also welcomes for the first time award-winning Mark Taylor (sax) from Seattle, pianist Dawn Clement (Denver) and bassist Molly Redfield from LSU. Tickets $10 (students) – $25.
For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.umt.edu/music/concerts/
George and Jane Dennison Theatre (University on Montana)
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT
Thursday, March 14th & Friday, March 15th
Music 7:30p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
Vocalist Elana Hayden returns to the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro and she’s joined by the talented Joe Sullivan on piano. Great food! Cool vibe! Come support this wonderful local venue!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, March 14th 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS THURSDAY, March 14th, John Roberts will be our featured soloist!!
House Band: John Roberts – Organ, Mark McGibbony – Drums, Raphael Lopez – Bass, Sam Woodis – Sax
(The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!!)
Bring an instrument! Buy a drink! Tip the band! Make some friends! Support OUR local community!!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, March 14th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Kellan Moore on piano, Eddie T 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, March 15th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRI & SAT NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
From the Brickhouse Band!
We hope that you stop in for another night of Great Entertainment featuring the music that you love to dance to this Friday 8-11PM at Levity. We are featuring the amazing Elana Hayden. Stop in for you St. Patty’s Drink and shake your booty. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Elana Hayden on vocals, Lloyd Marsh on drums, Dennis Nettiksimmons on guitar, Thomas Burke on saxophone, David Banuelos on bass.
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT
(406) 651-5985
Friday & Saturday, March 15th & 16th 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT LEWIS & CLARK LIBRARY IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
Saturday, March 16, the Wilbur Rehmann Trio on saxophone with Fred Cobb, keyboards and Mike Carey, acoustic bass will be performing at the Lewis & Clark Library in Helena, March 16. Straight ahead Jazz from 6p-8p, ballads, blues and bebop.
Lewis & Clark Library
120 S Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 447-1690
Saturday, March 16th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT LONGSTAFF HOUSE IN MISSOULA
Please join this fabulous duo if you are in Missoula this Saturday! Dawn Clement (piano, vocals) and Naomi Moon Siegel (trombone) come together for the first time ever as a duo in what promises to be a night of exciting, intimate, creative music at Longstaff House! Tickets $25. For more information, please visit https://www.longstaffhouse.com/
Longstaff House
601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, MT
(406) 239-0902
Saturday, March 16th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT STAVE & HOOP IN MISSOULA
Come down to Stave & Hoop on Saturday for a fun night of jazz with Umbrella Theory, a Missoula based jazz trio of UM Music school graduates! Expect high energy and some swing! 8:00-10:30PM, no cover, 21+.
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins, Missoula, MT
(406) 493-0282
Saturday, March 16th 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s go to town with some jazz! The usual cast of characters will be holding down the fort in the rhythm section: David Charles on keys, Eddie T. on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. Bring your instrument (we provide keyboard and drums), and vocalists, bring charts in your key! (Limit two song per vocalist.) Or just hang out and and enjoy some pizza and jazz!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, march 17th 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, March 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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