Great news! The Monday night Jazz session will be back to Engine Room Pizza in Livingston from next week! I didn’t add details on this week’s news but a fantastic pianist Brant Jester from Kansas City will visit MT next month. Brant and Bob Bowman will have few concerts with MT musicians on June 21st in Big Sky, 22nd at the Cikan House, and hopefully more! I will share more info next week. Stay tuned!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
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, Tommy Sciple on bass, John Wicks on drums 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 28th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday, Levity features Jazz Jam starting at 7:00PM. 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 Jazz jam! 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 29th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 30th 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.! The Jazz Jam will be hosted by Raphael Lopez and Sam Woodis. (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 30th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT EST. 1864 IN BOZEMAN
Jazz & Burlesque at Est. 1864 in Bozeman!
On Thursday, May 30th from 9 pm to 11 pm, jazz musicians Isaac Winemiller on bass, David Charles on keys, and Austin Belluscio on drums will join Burlesque Performers Austine Moonshadow, Buster Open, Jupiter Everhard, Loosey D’Lish, Margot Teets, and Vera Visceral for a sultry night to remember!
Tickets are $20 at the door with no ticket sales in advance.
Est. 1864
233 E Main St. Level -1, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-1066
Thursday, May 30th 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Join Red Tractor Pizza for this Special Jazz Night fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention MT. They will be donating 10% of their evenings sales to the cause and feature a $20 beer and breadsticks w/cheese special.
The band of the night is Flamenco Club!
Flamenco Club born out of curiosity then a love for the traditional Flamenco sound. The band performs contemporary European and Western music arranged around traditional Flamenco “Palos” or styles. Guitarist Geno Kreis is joined by April Kreis on bass; Percussionists Chrysti Smith and Ben Simpson. The Flamenco style is a traditionally a community activity, Flamenco Club is no different as the set is completed by dancer Nicole Bodnar.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, May 31st 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Please come and join Billings Community Band Fundraiser for a night filled with music! Including the flute choir, NACA quintet, the Billing schools, New Orleans brass band, the Hanger Band, the Jeff long jazz quartet, sax quintet, woodwind trio, and the Billings community band! Cover $10.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Saturday, May 31st 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT KIRKS’ GROCERY IN BILLINGS
From Alex Nauman!
Good people of Billings, MT: BE AT THIS SHOW!!!
Acid Jazz Organ Trio From Hell “Another Castle” (Alex Nauman, Erik Olson, Pat Epley) swoops into Kirks’ Grocery on Friday (5/31/24) for a proper summer kick-off party. Let’s Rage!
Our last show sold out so Advanced tickets are *highly* recommended! All ages.
Reservations:
Venmo/Cash App: @kirksgrocery
PayPal: Kirksgrocery@gmail.com
Or pay in-store.
Kirks’ Grocery
2920 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT
(503) 209-2394
Friday, May 31st 7:15 pm. –
FRI & SAT NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Great news for Tsunami Funk fans!!
Tsunami Funk will return to Bozeman Eagles Bar Friday May 31st and Saturday June 1st. Great way to start a summer season in Montana! Bring your dancing shoes and dance the night away!! No Cover Charge. 9PM – 1AM.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Friday, May 31st & Saturday June 1st. 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT 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, June 2nd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
WED, JUN 5TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
Don’t miss this spirited night of Montana jazz – featuring two powerhouse Missoula acts: Patti Nolan & The Undeniables, and Rob Tapper & The Jazz Collective! During the first set, Patti’s timeless vocals will be backed by Ben Schuberg on piano, Pete Hand on bass, Graeme Pletscher on saxophone, and Ed Stalling on drums. The second set features Rob Tapper on the trombone, joined by Tommy Sciple on bass, Connor Racicot on piano, and Sam Purvis on drums. Bring a snack, bring a date, or just bring yourself – but just don’t miss this show! Tickets $15 – $20. For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/
Zootown Arts and Community Center / ZACC
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406)549-7555
Wednesday, June 5th 7:30 p.m. (doors 7:00 p.m.)
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SAT, JUN 8TH AT BABCOCK THEATRE IN BILLINGS
Join Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective as they pay tribute to the legendary Stevie Wonder with an unforgettable concert! Delve into six decades of music history with timeless hits like “Sir Duke,” “Innervisions,” “Superstition,” and “Isn’t She Lovely?” Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the music of the most-awarded solo artist of all time in a unique instrumental interpretation. Get your tickets now for a night of jazz and soul that you won’t soon forget. Scott Jeppesen and RMJC with special guests: John Daversa, Ian Vo, Elana Hayden, Clark Stirgus, Brooke Moncada. Tickets $25 – $42. For more information and tickets, please visit https://billingssymphony.org/
Babcock Theatre
2810 2nd Ave N. Billings, MT
(406) 252-3610 *Billings Symphony Office
Saturday, June 8th 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)
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SUN, JUN 9TH AT BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts y Pan Blanco fans! They will return to Bozeman Hot Springs! One of the most energetic groups in the state, the Billings-based “John Roberts y Pan Blanco” is an original-sounding ensemble. Combining elements of multiple different genres, they blend danceable funk, African and Salsa grooves with blistering instrumental solos, all aimed at sharing the love of the music with the audience. *Admissions for the venue vary.
Bozeman Hot Springs
81123 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT
(406) 586-6492
Sunday, June 9th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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), Eric Funk (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
Saturday, 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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THU, JUN 20TH NIGHT AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Craig Hall!
Join us for an intense, burning, lofty, soaring, uplifting, bouyant, heartfelt, wild yet refined, thoughtful yet spontaneous set of classic and original jazz-derived improvised music at The Cikan House on Thursday, June 20 around 7 PM. Enjoy some wine and hors d’ouvres (provided) and listen to Philadelphia vibraphonist Silas Stewart, drummer Doctor Zach Paris from Wyoming, Billings upright bassist Parker Brown and I as we say farewell to Billings piano legend Erik Olson, who is leaving Montana in July. Tix are $30 at the door or $25 prepaid or with reservations. Venmo (Craig-Hall-13) or just call, text (406) 551-3496 / craig@craighallmusic.com for a reservation or with questions. Seating is limited, as usual.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Thursday, June 20th 7:00 p.m. –
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