Bob, our beloved dog Budsie, and I are on our way back to the Treasure State from a one month tour in the Midwest. We drove through a couple of thunderstorms and had free car wash! More hours on the road till we get back to Hebgen Lake. Here is Jazz This Week on the road version!
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* 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 13th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
MONDAY NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
Missoula Collective Music Ensemble
The Missoula Collective Music Ensemble brings together an exciting ensemble of Missoula-based improvisers with guest artist Wayne Horvitz leading the band.
The first set is a quartet featuring Naomi Moon Siegel, Jessica Catron, Jeremy Drake, and Wayne Horvitz.
The second set features the entire ensemble, under conduction/direction by Horvitz. These collective improvisations and compositions feature “conduction”, a jazz technique utilized to organize, expand and inspire improvisation in a large group setting.
Featuring: Bill Kautz, John Wicks, Ed Stalling, Jessica Catron, Jeremy Drake, Johan Eriksson, Beth Youngblood, Tommy Sciple, Loren Stillman, Naomi Moon Siegel, MJ Williams, Tanner Fruit, Natalita, and Jesse Dochnahl.
$10-$30 Sliding Scale Tickets. For more information ad tickets, please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Monday, May 13th 7:30 p.m. – (Door 7:00 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, Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone, John Wicks on drums, Tommy Sciple on bass 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 14th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 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.)
NAOMI MOON SIEGEL SEATTLE SEXTET TOUR
Trombonist Naomi Moon Siegel will be touring this week in Montana with her sextet, Naomi Moon Siegel Seattle Sextet in Montana.
Naomi Moon Siegel – trombone, Marina Albero – piano, Andy Coe – guitar, Christopher Icasiano – drums, Ray Larsen – trumpet, Tommy Sciple – bass.
Performing music from their forthcoming album, “Shatter The Glass Sanctuary,” produced by Allison Miller.
- Wed, May 15th at Missoula Art Museum (335 North Pattee, Missoula, MT) 7:00 p.m. (Door 6:30 p.m.) https://missoulaartmuseum.org/
- Thu, May 16th at Covellite Theatre (215 West Broadway St, Butte, MT) 7:30 p.m. (Door 6:30 p.m.) $15 in advance online | $20 day of show https://covellitepresents.org/
- Fri, May 17th at The Cikan House in Bozeman 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 // Facebook event page
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 Marie Smith 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 15th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Live music with vocalist, Elana Hayden & the talented Eric Hagmann on piano at the beautiful Black Canyon Bistro!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, May 16th 6:00 p.m. -8:00 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 16th 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. (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 16th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT EST. 1864 IN BOZEMAN
Please join jazz duo at Est. 1864 in downtown Bozeman this Thursday! Jeremy Shanok on keyboard and Isaac Winemiller on bass. Enjoy their music with superb cuisine and cocktails!
est. 1864
233 E Main St. Level -1, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-1066
Thursday, May 16th 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Live music from vocalist Elana Hayden with Mike Leslie on bass, and Jeff Troxel on guitar. Enjoy casual fine dining, great beverages, and music that spans the decades!
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 Transtech Way, Billings
(406) 252-8100
Friday, May 17th 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m,
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Bob Nell!
BOB NELL quartet will be performing this Friday, May 17 th at Red Tractor Pizza from 6:30-8:30 . Joining me will be Alex Nauman on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Austin Belluscio on drums. We will be exploring original music and classic jazz repertoire. No cover, great pizza, drinks, and ice cream. Family atmosphere. Please join us in supporting live music.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, May 17th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Sunday Jazz Jam at Red Tractor Pizza! The usual cast of characters: David Charles on piano, Eddie T. on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. Bring your instrument (drums and keyboard provided), and vocalists, bring charts in your key … limit two songs per vocalist. Hope to see you there!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, May 10th 5:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE BAXTER IN BOZEMAN
From CUBUSA!
Tickets only $28 in advance at https://cubusamusic.com. Doors open at 6:30 with FREE salsa dance lessons by Veronica from Sizzling Salsa and Independance. Music by CUBUSA starts at 7:30. Cash bar. Help send our Montana musicians to Santiago de Cuba this summer to perform at Festival Del Caribe! This will be fun with CUBUSA music videos, too, at intermission!
The Baxter
105 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-1000
Sunday, May 19th, 6:30 p.m. (Door) –
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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, May 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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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