I can not believe it is already July! Where did the last 6 months go??? Wonderful pianist and our friend Erik Olson who played at The Cikans’ on June 20th with a great band will be back to Red Tractor Pizza this Friday, this time with Bob Bowman on bass and Adam Greenberg on drums. This will be Erik’s last jazz gig in Montana so please come and join the trio!!
* 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, July 1st 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY NOON IN HAMILTON

Visit Hamilton MT this Tuesday for a free concert by Big Sky Mudflaps! Tuesday at Twelve is Hamilton’s free summer concert series, as the title says, every Tuesday at noon by different bands. Big Sky Mudflaps has been Montana’s premier dance band For 45 years so bring your dancing shoes!
Hamilton, MT
Tuesday, July 2nd 12:00 p.m.-
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TUESDAY AFTERNOON 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 the hotel, please tell them to come and enjoy the music with the spectacular view of Lone Peak.
Carabiner Lounge
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, July 2nd 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 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 Missoula Jazz Collective 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, July 2nd 7:00 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 guest musician Elana Hayden on vocals with 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, July 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Erik Olson on keyboard, Bob Bowman on bass, and Adam Greenberg 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! 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, July 5th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN

From Last Best Comedy!
It’s a night for experiments, risks, and creative swings. We are playing fast and loose with the rules. We’re bringing it back to the 1950’s, NYC! Nightclubs in the East Village gave a home to the counterculture, and modern jazz and stand up comedy as we know it were born. Comedians such as Lenny Bruce and Bob Newhart would trade sets with Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck and their bands. Some legendary evenings were happening down at places like the Village Vanguard and the Blue Angel Cabaret.Tonight, we bring this format back to life.
With Comedy by Jack Wickum, Kaiser Leib, Chace McNinch, and Monica Baker.
Music by Jake Fleming, sax, Michael Testagrossa, guitar, Eddie Tsuru, bass, and Alex Platt, drums.
Tickets are $24 online (https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/) and $30 at the door.
Last Best Comedy
Alley Entrance, 321 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3933
Friday, July 5th 8:00 p.m. (Doors 7:00 p.m.)
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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 guitarist Alex Robilotta 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, July 6th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE WAYPOINT IN BIG SKY

This Saturday, funk-jazz band Jazz Cabbage will be performing at the Waypoint in Big Sky. The band was formed out of a shared love for infectious grooves and improvisation. The music draws inspiration from instrumental funk masters such as Herbie Hancock, The New Mastersounds, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, and John Scofield. Jeremy Shanok on keyboard, Brian wood on bass, Griffin Dittmar on drums & vocals, Bill, Hyland on guitar.
The Waypoint
50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-7827
Saturday, July 6th 8:30 p.m. –
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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, July 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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