Music camp Amp Camp is happening in Billings! They will have 2 free concerts on Tue. Grant Jones feat. Alex Nauman at Craft Local (7-8PM), Wed. The Hellroaring at Thirsty Street, then host the Jazz Jam at Craft Local on Thu. (7PM-)!
As I was working on this week’s newsletter Bob stopped and pointed at a heading “Wednesday At Caras Park In Missoula – Out to Lunch” where Big Sky Mudflap will perform. Of course he thought of Eric Dolphy’s album “Out to Lunch!” (1964). Just wanted to share with you.
Summer in Montana offers many music events! During this week: Amp Camp in Billings as I wrote, Thursday Music In the Mountain in Big Sky, Sunday “Notes for The Sweet Apocalypse…A Little Bit Circus” – an evening of poetry, prophecy and music in Basin, “Jazz in the Woods” at FS Moose Creek Cabin in Helena. Hope you can make it to some of the events!
* 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 8th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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, Bob Bowman 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 9th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CORK & BARREL IN BILLINGS

From Elana Hayden!
Elana Hayden & Joe Sullivan return to the cool Cork & Barrel for a night of LIVE MUSIC. Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues, pop, & country. Great food, craft cocktails & a cozy, classy vibe!
Cork & Barrel Pub & Restaurant
1417 38th Street West, Billings, MT
(406) 969-1025
Tuesday, July 9th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 Johan Eriksson will be playing with his band. Please Join them 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 9th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY AT CARAS PARK IN MISSOULA – OUT TO LUNCH

Live music, food trucks, Caras Park. Out To Lunch has returned to the heart of Missoula with live music and local food trucks on hand! This Wednesday Montana’s premier dance band Big Sky Mudflaps will be playing at the Heart of Missoula, Caras Park from 11AM to 2PM so bring your dancing shoes!
Caras Park
123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, MT
Wednesday, July 10th 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
https://www.missouladowntown.com/out-to-lunch/
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE DUSTY BOWL IN BASIN
From Cynthia Hilts!
Greetings all! I’ve got a concert at The Dusty Bowl in Basin on Wednesday July 10th at 7pm. You probably know that Basin is one of my favorite and most magical places to compose. So come hear some of the music I’ve written here. I may have a very special guest…
The Dusty Bowl (old Basin Creek Pottery)
82 Basin St, Basin, MT
(406) 225-3218
Wednesday, July 10th 7:00 p.m. –
Suggested donation: $20

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 Marian Booth Green 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 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT LEN HILL PARK IN BIG SKY

From Arts Council of Big Sky!
Please join the Arts Council for another great concert in the 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concert season! This week we welcome the contemporary Puerto Rican Bomba band El Laberinto del Coco. The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free!
The Park opens at 6 p.m., with music starting with Black Lillies frontman and founder Cruz Contreras at 6:30 p.m. El Laberinto del Coco will take the stage at 8 p.m.
Len Hill Park (Music in the Mountains)
285 Simkins Dr, Big Sky, MT
Thursday, July 11th 6:00 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, July 11th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

Summer Music Camp “Amp Camp” will host the weekly Jazz Jam at Craft Local this week! Alex Nauman on guitar, Matt Devitt on drums, Erik Olson on piano, Anthony Hammond on trombone/vocal, and Parker Brown on upright bass. First set is a faculty show and then come up, sit in, and play with the band!
Amp Camp will have 3 free concerts during the camp: Tuesday Grant Jones feat: Alex Nauman at Craft Local (7-8PM), Wednesday at Thirsty Street by The Hellroaring, Thursday Jazz Jam at Craft Local (7PM-)
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, July 11th 7:00 p.m. –
FRIDAY EVENING AT CHAPTER ONE BOOK STORE IN HAMILTON
From Chapter One Book Store!
Chapter One 50th Anniversary Block Party!
It’s our birthday and we are going big! We’re closing the street for a street dance with the Big Sky Mudflaps. It’s a block party so all are welcome, we will have food provided by House of Ferments, drinks courtesy of the Hamilton Downtown Association and authors ready to sign books. The kids will have plenty to do between the dunk tank, sprinklers and face painting. Oh and there will be ice cream. So put on your best from 1974 and we will see you on 3rd Street between Pinckney and Main on July 12. 5pm sharp (or whenever suits you before 8pm).
Chapter One Book Store
252 Main Street, Hamilton, MT
(406) 363-5220
Friday, July 12th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T. on bass, and Chris Naro 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 12th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS

Come and join John Roberts’ Quartet at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery this Friday! John Roberts Quartet performs original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate and more. Bill Honaker on drums, Erik Gothberg on bass, Trevor Krieger on violin, John Roberts on Keys and Vocals.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, July 12th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 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 13th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS

From Elana Hayden!
Join vocalist Elana Hayden & friends for live music, lite fare & libations! Feat. Joe Sullivan on piano & vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, and Sam Woodis on sax.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, July 13th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING IN BASIN
On Sunday, July 14th, artists and residents of Basin directed by Atlanta director/actor/playwright Margaret Baldwin will present a theatrical event entitled “Notes for The Sweet Apocalypse…A Little Bit Circus.”
An evening of poetry, prophecy and music will commence at 5:30 pm. Live music by Cynthia Hilts of Tucson, MJ Williams of Basin, Naomi Siegel, Lhanna Writzel and Ed Stalling of Missoula, will ignite this joyful theater piece, with local actors and dancers from Queen City Fusion Dance of Helena, and the Magpie Drummers, also of Helena. This collaboration is guided by the love of multi-faceted creative exploration.
Come join us in this site-specific celebration of the arts at a unique historical mining industry site.
Basin – Old Mill Site off Cataract Rd. Follow the signs.
Sunday, July 14th 5:30 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT FS MOOSE CREEK CABIN IN HELENA

From Wilbur Rehmann!
Please come out Sunday, July 14th 2024 6:00p, JAZZ IN THE WOODS at the FS Moose Creek Cabin. Wilbur Rehmann Quintet with special guest Sarah Elkins on vocals. Fred Cobb on piano, Todd Silas on bass, and Jeremy Slead & Carter Slead on drums. Should be a great afternoon of Jazz!! Hope you can make it.
Moose Creek Cabin
2520 Rimini Rd, Helena, MT (4 miles up Rimini Rd.)
Sunday, July 14th 6:00 p.m. –
CANCELED** SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN

This week’s Bridger Mountain Big Band’s performance was canceled.***
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, July 14th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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