It was so snowy last week that added a food of snow on the ground but it’s melting fast. Spring is around the corner in West Yellowstone area!
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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, April 2nd 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, April 2nd 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, April 2nd 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 Owen Ross Quartet will be making fantastic sounds! Owen Ross on guitar, Tommy Sciple on bass, Rob Tapper on trombone, Sam Purvis on drums. Please Join the band 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, April 2nd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Enjoy live Hot Club Jazz at On Broadway in Helena on Wednesday, April 3rd! Cottonwood Club play an irresistible mix of string jazz with roots in the ‘Hot Club’ style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Enjoy the energetic rhythms of three Cottonwood Club with delicious food and drink at Helena’s historical restaurant!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, April 3rd 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 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, April 3rd 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, Matt Ridgeway on keyboard, Orin Gunderson on trumpet, 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. Now they serve food too!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, April 3rd 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, Jim Driscoll on piano, and Pete Hand 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, April 4th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT SILVER STAR STEAK CO. IN HELENA
Let Silver Star Steak Co. and the Yardbird Quartet provide you and yours with the finest food, drinks, and atmosphere to bring on the joy! Don’t miss The Yardbird Quartet feat. Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass, Rod Chaon on drums, and Matt Austin on saxophone!
Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, MT
(406) 495-0677
Thursday, April 4th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT LONGSTAFF HOUSE IN MISSOULA
Original musical landscapes by guitarist/composer Owen Ross in an intimate listening room setting, with Tommy Sciple on bass, Llwyn Clark-Gaynor on drums, and featuring special guest Lhanna Writesel on saxophone. It might be jazz.
Suggested donation $10 –
Longstaff House
601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, MT
(406) 239-0902
Thursday, April 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS THURSDAY, April 4th, Leo Steiner will be our featured soloist!
:House Band: Mark McGibbony – Drums, Raphael Lopez – Bass, Sam Woodis – Keys, Leo Steiner – Trumpet (The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!!)
Bring an instrument! Sign up to play a tune! Buy a drink! Tip the band & bar! Make some friends! Support OUR local community!!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, April 4th 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 Jeremy Shanok on drums, Owen Ross on guitar, and Bob Bowman on bass 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, April 5th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY 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
Friday, April 5th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN BOZEMAN
This is not a jazz event but I know many of you would enjoy classical guitar concert! Meet Nora Spielman, who recently moved to Bozeman from NYC area. She will have a concert- Music of Spain & Latin America- at First Presbyterian Church this Saturday from 2:30PM. Free admission. Please join her and enjoy the beautiful music!
First Presbyterian Church
26 W Babcock St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 586-9194
Saturday, April 6th 2:30 p.m.-
SATURDAY NIGHT AT MADHOUSE GASTROPUB IN BILLINGS
Elana Hayden returns to the funky & fabulous MadHouse Gastropub in Billings! She’ll be joined by Missoula guitarist, Owen Ross for live music from 6-8pm. Enjoy great food while you hear familiar songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. *Reservations recommended for this cool venue!
Madhouse Gastropub
926 Grand Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 534-4822
Saturday, April 6th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT TIPS UP IN BIG SKY
GOODHOTFOOD will perform at Tips Up in Big Sky this Saturday, 7PM! The trio features Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole on drums. The band will play originals/arrangements, and “exotic standards”. Expect some Monk and Paul Motian tunes!
Tips Up
76 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-2773
Saturday, April 6th 7:00 p.m. – (DJ BIG LOU Latin/Top 40 10:00 p.m.-)
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Join Montana Avenue Jazz Exchange at Montana Avenue Jazz Exchange this Saturday! Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joseph Sullivan on piano, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums. Please come and enjoy some classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town! No cover.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, April 6th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE
From Alex Nauman!
I’ll be leading a killer trio featuring Mike Leslie (bass) and Matt Devitt (drums) focusing on my own original music at the fantastic venue One Legged Magpie in Red Lodge, MT. This has been a rarity for me over the last couple of years and I am so happy to be getting back out there playing some new creative music at this killer venue.
One Legged Magpie is a scratch kitchen restaurant, craft cocktail bar & lounge, and live music venue. A great “listening” environment (seems like a very rare thing around here these days). Also worth mentioning, they have a super cool non-alcoholic drink menu with N/A beers and craft “mocktails” in case you’re driving home to Billings after the show.
We’re playing from 8-10pm and there is a $5 general admission cover at the door. They also offer reserved seating near the band for $15 (highly recommend) which you can preorder on their website: www.oneleggedmagpie.com
One Legged Magpie
17-19 Broadway Ave N. Red Lodge, MT
(406)445-3322
Saturday, April 6th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Great news for Tsunami Funk fans! They will be playing at Tune Up Bar this Saturday 9-11PM! Come and join Montana’s Premire Funk Band!
R&B, Funk, and Rock. No cover.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, April 6th 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT ART HOUSE IN BILLINGS [SOLD OUT]
From Elana Hayden!
Direct from New York… don’t miss vocalist, Elana Hayden – live in concert – at the beautiful Art House in Billings! From the Great American Songbook to jazz standards, cool blues, and country favorites, she’ll perform familiar songs that span the decades. Enjoy everything from Patsy Cline to Hoagy Carmichael, John Prine to Elvis Presley, Ben E. King to Carole King, & Etta James to Norah Jones.
Featuring Erik Olson (piano), Mike Leslie (bass), Zach Paris (drums), and Owen Ross (guitar).
Tickets: $25
Tickets are available online at:
https://www.arthousebillings.com/
Art House Billings
109 N 30th St, Billings, MT
(406) 601-1241
Sunday, April 7th 6:30 p.m. (Door 6:00 p.m.)
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, April 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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