It suddenly got cool today! Bob, our beloved dog Budsie, and I are enjoying the relief from the heat, which was over 85°F. We’d love to go out in the woods, but the air quality is not good due to the smoke from wildfires. Just another day in Montana summer!
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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, July 15th 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, 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 16th 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 Naomi Moon Siegel Quartet: Naomi Moon Siegel, Lhanna Writesel, Ed Stalling, and Tommy Sciple will be playing. 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 16th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT OUTLAW SQUARE IN DEADWOOD, SD
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will play in Deadwood, SD this Wednesday! The band will perform at Sue Lundberg Memorial Stage in Outlaw Square as a part of Wednesday Night Free Summer Concert Series. A food truck on site! Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
Outlaw Square
703 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-6848
Wednesday, July 17th 6:30 p.m.-
https://www.outlawsquare.com/
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 Thomas Burke 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 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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 18th 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, July 18th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Magic City Jazz Jam FB page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WAREHOUSE GASTROPUB IN SHERIDAN, WY
Latin Groove Night coming to The Warehouse Gastropub July 18th! This is not your ordinary Thursday night! As a 5-piece ensemble including drums and horns, Pan Blanco will bring some new flavor with their multi-cultural blend of Afro-Latin, Salsa, and Funk grooves that are sure to get you on your feet! Music begins at 7:00pm and will go until 8:30pm. Book early to secure your spot and be sure to wear your dancing shoes!
The Warehouse Gastropub & Liquor Store
333 North Brooks Street, Sheridan, WY
(307) 303-0403
Thursday, July 18th 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY
From Arts Council of Big Sky!
Join the Arts Council of Big Sky and the Wilson Hotel as we present the best in regional jazz and acoustic musicians throughout the summer at the hotel’s Lobby Bar. This week, join us for a concert from the Alex Robilotta Duo – Alex Robilotta on guitar and Bob Bowman on bass. The concerts are free and take place from 5-7 p.m. Stop by and enjoy happy hour at the bar and some great local music!
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Friday, July 19th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT IMAGINE NATION BREWING IN MISSOULA
Join Canta Brazil with special guest Francisco Marques at Imagine Nation Brewing this Friday! The band will play the rhythms of samba, bossa nova, forró , baião or beautiful choro music. Enjoy the fantastic sounds they create and delicious beer!
Imagine Nation Brewing Co.
1151 W Broadway St. Missoula, MT
(406) 926-1251
Friday, July 19th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Imagine Nation Brewing Co. Facebook
FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
Friday, July 19th -Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Fred Cobb, piano are performing at Benny’s Bistro on Sixth ave. Helena,MT. 6p-9p for straight ahead jazz, blues, ballads and bossas. Always a fun night
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, July 19th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Bob Nell!
July 19th, the BOB NELL Trio will be performing at RED TRACTOR PIZZA. Joining me will be Michael Steele on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums. Music from 6:30-8:30. Original and classic Jazz repertoire will be explored. No cover, great pizza, assorted beverages , and ice cream.Please support live music and come on down.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, July 19th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 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 Michael Testagrossa 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 20th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY EVENING AT SCULPTURE IN THE WILD IN LINCOLN
2024 Summer concert series at Sculpture in The Wild In Lincoln! This Saturday The Big Sky Mudflaps will be performing! “Entertaining discrimination listers and joyful dancers since before your parents got married. Music for the whole family.” Bring your chairs and afternoon refreshments!
Sculpture in the Wild
1500 E MT Hwy 200 Lincoln , Montana
(406) 431-0325
Saturday, July 20th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Come and play with us! This month we have the wonderful pianist (and drummer!) Jeremy Shanok joining us on keys, as well as Eddie T. on bass and Alex Platt on drums! Bring your instrument (keys and drums will be provided). Vocalists, please bring charts in your keys; limit two songs per vocalist. And if you don’t plan on playing, just come down and enjoy some hot pizza, a cold beverage, and listen to some tunes!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, July 21st 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT ART HOUSE BILLINGS
Erik Olson has long been a staple of the Billings music scene and regular performer at Art House.
If you haven’t heard, Erik and his family are moving away from Billings and we want to send him out with a bang. Erik has gathered some of his favorite musicians to sit in for one last gig as a Billings resident. The evening will be filled with different genres, artists, and celebration for all Erik has done. Don’t miss this incredible show and help us say goodbye!
(FYI – Erik will still be anchoring the Charlie Brown Christmas band this year!)
Tickets: $25 available at https://www.arthousebillings.com/
2 shows 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. / 8:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Art House Billings
109 N 30th St, Billings, MT
(406) 601-1241
Sunday, July 21st 6:00 p.m. / 8:15 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 21st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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