I am really looking forward to having our friend from Kansas City this week! Brant Jester, who is not only an extremely talented pianist but really a nice and fun person. My husband, a great bassist Bob Bowman and Brant will perform at 3 events in MT. At The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky as a duo, at The Cikan House in Bozeman with a fantastic guitarist Alex Nauman from Billings, and The Dusty Bowl in Basin with wonderful MJ Williams on vocals/trombone. All artists deeply love music and you will feel it through their musical conversation at the concerts. I really hope you can make it!
There are a couple of updates that didn’t make it to this week’s newsletter. Thursday at Craft Local: guest musician- John Roberts. Friday in Lewistown, and Sunday at Bozeman Hot Springs.
* Musician friends, if you would like to add your message, ongoing 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, June 17th 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 Naomi Siegel Quartet: Naomi Moon Siegel on trombone, Ed Stalling on drums, Tommy Sciple on bass, and Lhanna Writesel on saxophone 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, June 18th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR HARRT IN HELENA
There will be an event for HARRT (Helena Area Refugee Resettlement Team) in Helena this Wednesday. Saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann and bassist Todd Silas will be performing for the event from 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Hands on Global, Inc for details of the event (https://handsonglobal.org/).
Wednesday, June 18th 4:00 p.m. –
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Yardbird Quartet is back to Helena’s popular spot On Broadway this Wednesday! Please don’t miss The band feat. Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass, Jeremy Slead on drums, and Matt Austin on saxophone, enjoy their sounds with delicious cocktails and food at Helena’s historical restaurant.
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, June 19th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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, April 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT GARDENWERKS IN HELENA
Please join Gardenwerks for their kickoff market of the season. Local vendors, kids activities, food trucks, and live music from Wilbur Rehmann Quintet with MJ Williams on vocals/trombone till 7PM! The Garden Center will be open till 7PM as well.
Gardenwerks
3225 Cooney Dr, Helena, MT
(406) 442-5008
Thursday, June 20th 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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, June 20th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
* There might be few seats left.
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. –
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. This week’s guest musician is John Roberts!
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! For guest musicians and details, please visit Magic City Jazz Jam’s FB page!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, June 20th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Magic City Jazz Jam FB page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT EST. 1864 in BOZEMAN
Jazz & Burlesque at Est. 1864 in Bozeman!
On Thursday, June 20th 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, Loosey D’Lish, Phoebe Nyx, 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 EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY
BOWDOG feat. Brant Jester from Kansas City at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky! Jazz veteran Bob Bowman will be playing with his friend and fantastic pianist Brant Jester in a cozy hotel lobby of The Wilson Hotel this Friday 5-7PM. Please join them and enjoy their beautiful sounds with a wonderful view and drinks! (The pop up jazz concert series is presented by the Arts Council of Big Sky and the hotel.)
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Friday, June 21st 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT MOB STUDIO IN LEWISTOWN
John Roberts will perform at the opening reception of The Art of Sound “unique exhibit delves into the intricate relationship between music and visual art, showcasing the artistry that surrounds the music industry, from the craft of songwriting to the iconic album covers that have left an indelible mark on history.”
MOB Studios
519 W. Broadway St., Lewistown, MT
(406) 535-5335
Friday, June 21st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY EVENING AT TEN SPOON VINEYARD + WINERY IN MISSOULA
Jazz and wine go great together! Please visit Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery this Friday and enjoy the beautiful sounds by Naomi Moon Siegel Trio feat. Naomi Moon Siegel on trombone, Ed Stalling on drums, and Tommy Sciple on bass. $5 cover, kids free. Tasting room open 4-9PM. Wood-fired pizza 5-8PM. And music 6-8PM!
10 Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, MT
(406) 549-8703
Friday, June 21st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Jeremy Shanok on keyboard, Craig Hall on guitar, and Mike Carey on bass will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! If the weather is nice enough, the band might play on the patio.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, June 21st 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Well folks, this may be it for jazz at Tune Up! Sadly, they have decided to discontinue jazz at this wonderful venue … which is baffling, considering jazz has been so popular there! So this MAY be it for The Resonance at the Tune Up for a while. Jake Fleming on sax, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Alex Platt on drums, and we are featuring special guest Eddie T. on bass! Never fear, we will continue performing around town regardless, and with a planned album in the works as well! Please come show your support!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, June 21st 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
A night of Jazz and few twists! Mark Fenderson & Friends at Yellowstone Cellars 7 Winery! Please join the band: Mark Fenderson on trumpet, Scott Jeppesen on saxaphone, Jaydn Ostler on keyboard, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums, and Eric Gothberg on bass at Billings only winery. They serve hand-crafted traditional red & white wines and delicious homemade bites.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, June 21st 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY BRUNCH AT BRIGADE IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Brunch at Brigade in Bozeman! Every Saturday from 11AM to 1PM, Brigade on the Main Street of Bozeman will have jazz duo. This week pianist David Charles and bassist Eddie T. will be playing to make your brunch special!
Brigade
233 East Main Street Suite 201, Bozeman, MT
(406) 624-6161
Saturday, June 22nd 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY EVENING AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
Please join BOWDOG Jazz Trio at the beautiful Cikan House on the evening of Saturday, June 22nd. Jazz veteran Bob Bowman will bring two very talented musicians to the Cikans – a pianist Brant Jester from Kansas City, MO and a guitarist Alex Nauman from Billings! Bob says “Alex and Brant alike in many ways. Particularly the pure joy and enthusiasm that both pour into the music that we enjoy so much!” Please check the FB event page for the details. I added musicians’ bios in the bottom of this page as well.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Saturday, June 22nd 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Door 3:30 p.m.)
Recommended donation $20/guest. Reservations: yaezo1027@gmail.com
Facebook event page
SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS
If you are around Billings this Saturday, please come down to Wild Ginger and join Scott Jeppesen Quartet! Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on keys, Mike Leslie on bass, and Rosanne Jeppesen on drums. Enjoy their beautiful sounds with Aeian fusion with hand crafted cocktail!
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, June 22nd 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT THE DUSTY BOWL IN BASIN
Jazz at The Dusty Bowl in Basin! Please join Bassist Bob Bowman, pianist Brat Jester, and a special guest vocalist/trombonist MJ Williams at The Dusty Bowl this Sunday.
Bob Bowman who has performed in Basin many times is stoked to be back to the town with very talented musician Brant Jester from Kansas City and dear friend MJ Williams! Please join them at wonderful gallery and event space The Dusty Bowl!
The Dusty Bowl (old Basin Creek Pottery)
82 Basin St, Basin, MT
(406) 225-3218
Sunday, June 23rd 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS IN BOZEMAN
From Elana Hayden!
Join vocalist Elana Hayden for LIVE MUSIC at Bozeman Hot Springs. Featuring Mike Leslie (bass), Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals), Mike Gillan (drums) & Jake Fleming (sax/guitar). Enjoy familiar songs from Patsy Cline to Hoagy Carmichael, John Prine to Elvis Presley, Ben E. King to Carole King, & Etta James to Norah Jones. *Admissions for the venue vary.
Bozeman Hot Springs
81123 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT
(406) 586-6492
Sunday, June 23rd 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SUNDAY NIGHT AT 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, June 23rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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