Week of May 6

Although Bob and I have been having a great time in Kansas City, we are missing Montana so much! We will be headed back to Big Sky Country this weekend. We can’t wait!
A sad news for Django Jazz Jam fans. The weekly jam session will discontinue. 😢 

* Musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.

MONDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON

From Garrett Stannard!
Starting Monday, 6:30-8:30 at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston (113 W Park St.) I’ll provide the Keyboard, Bass Amp, and Drum Set.
We’ll be working our way through many of the great jazz standards, one by one. Still, anyone is welcome to call any tune, so long as enough people know it.
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Monday, May 6th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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, Missoula Jazz Collective feat. Tommy Sciple will be playing. 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, May 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

TUESDAY NIGHT AT ALBERTA BAIR THEATER IN BILLINGS

Son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente, Tito Puente Jr. will perform at Alberta Bair Theater this Tuesday! Always honoring his father’s legacy, Tito Puente Jr. has also made a name for himself as one of the most exciting Latin musicians touring today. Tickets: $45.00, $35.00; $22.50 Student. For more information, please visit https://www.albertabairtheater.org/
Alberta Biar Theater
2801 3rd Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 256-6052
Tuesday, May 7th 7:30 p.m. –

WEDNESDAY EVENING AT CARVERSS BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE IN BILLINGS

From Elana Hayden!
The Elana Hayden Trio returns to the fabulous Carverss Brazilian Steakhouse with LIVE MUSIC! Enjoy familiar songs that span the decades while dining on authentic Brazilian cuisine! Featuring Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Mike Leslie on bass.
Carverss Brazilian Steakhouse
1390 S 24th St W, Billings, MT
(406) 200-7910
Wednesday, May 8th 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 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 Scott Jeppesen 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, May 8th 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 hosted by Eddie T! This week, Matt Powell-Palm on saxophone, David Charles on keyboard, Chris Naro on drums, and 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. They serve food too!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, May 8th 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, May 9th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

Come and join Jazz Jam at Craft Local Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.! House Band: Mark McGibbony on drums, Raphael Lopez on bass, Sam Woodis on keyboard, and this week’s featured musician Mark Fenderson on 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!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, May 9th 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 keyboard, Eddie T. on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, May 10th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

From Laurel High School Band!
Come out listen, dance and support two great jazz ensembles. Our good friends from the Magic City Jazz Orchestra are one of the top performing Jazz bands in the area and have agreed to lend their talents to us for the evening.
The LHS Jazz Band will perform from 7:00-9:00 pm.
The Magic City Jazz Orchestra will Perform from 9:00-11:00 pm.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Friday, May 10th 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT KIRK’S GROCERY IN BILLINGS

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, May 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

WED, MAY 15TH AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN

It’s a hit! So we’re gonna keep doing “Bits and Beats” at Last Best Comedy! For those of you who haven’t heard of this, we’re bringing it back to NYC in the 1950’s and 60’s, when modern-day stand-up comedy was born at the same time as modern jazz … under the same roof, on the same night! This is a super-fun event, with jazz musicians trading sets with comedians, and we’ve pretty much sold out every show we’ve done. Our band lineup this time around is pretty spectacular … Jake Fleming on sax, Rob Kohler on bass, myself on drums, and the wonderful Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys!
Comedians for the evening include Kyle Kulseth, Jackie Rapetti, Zach Jarvis … and of course our host, the jazziest comedian in Montana, Nick Banish (did you know he can play the drums too? We might make him sit in with the band!). Last Best Comedy, 321 E. Main (alley entrance), ages 18+, doors at 7 PM, and get your tickets now. This is a popular event, and we anticipate selling most of our tickets before the show! Buy tickets here ($20):  https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/fast-loose-wednesdays-bits-beats
Last Best Comedy
Alley Entrance, 321 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3933
Wednesday, May 15th 8:00 p.m. (Doors 7:00 p.m.)

FRI, MAY 17TH NIGHT AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN

Please save the date for a house concert by Naomi Moon Siegel’s Seattle Sextet, May 17th 7PM at Cikan House in Bozeman!
Naomi Moon Siegel – trombone / Marina Albero – piano / Ray Larsen – trumpet / Andy Coe – guitar / Tommy Sciple – bass / Christopher Icasiano – drums
Touring in support of their forthcoming album, “Shatter The Glass Sanctuary,” produced by Allison Miller and slated for release on Slow & Steady Records in October 2024.
The Cikan House
Bozeman, MT
Friday, May 12th 7:00 p.m.-
Suggested donation: $30. * Folks will not be turned away due to lack of funds
Reservations strongly recommended. And please BYOB!
Reservations via management@naomimoonsiegel.com
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SAT, JUN 15TH NIGHT AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN

Direct from New York, vocalist Elana Hayden returns to the beautiful Cikan home for a private house concert in Bozeman, MT. This is Elana‘s second show at Cikan House, so don’t miss this very special, intimate house concert where she’ll be joined by some of Montana’s most renowned musicians, including Mike Leslie (bass), Erik Olson (piano), Zach Paris (drums) & Sam White (sax). Enjoy music that spans the decades, from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley.
To reserve your seats, email Elana at elanahayden@gmail.com or text her at 516-474-4332 with your full name and how many tickets you’d like to reserve.
The Cikan House
Bozeman, MT
Saturay, June 15th 7:30 p.m.-
Suggested donation: $30. Payment is CASH ONLY at the door OR via Venmo (@elanahayden) or Paypal (elanahayden@gmail.com)
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