If you are around Bozeman this Friday, ‘Bob Squared’ pianist Bob Nell and bassist Bob Bowman will be playing at Red Tractor Pizza from 6:30-8:30 PM. On the same day, jazz piano/voice/composer Cynthia Hilts and vocalist/trombonist MJ Williams will have a house concert at The Cikans from 7 PM. There is a bit of a time conflict and it is difficult to choose… but it is great to see wonderful jazz veterans are performing in Bozeman!! The Eagles in Bozeman will be closed this Sunday, so there will be no Big Band performance.
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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 22nd 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 23rd 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 Aiden Robinson and his band 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 23rd 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 the house band – Joe Sullivan, Lloyd Marsh, and Robin Martinez with featured musician saxophonist Brian Hartman will be hosting the jam session! There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone who 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 24th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
MJ Williams, Montana’s most amazing jazz vocalist and trombonist sings and plays together with longtime cohort and wondrous jazz pianist and vocalist Cynthia Hilts. Great jazz and the best vibes!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Thursday, July 25th 6:00 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, July 25th 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 25th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Magic City Jazz Jam FB page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Bob Squared will be back this week! Bob Nell on bass and Bob Bowman on piano will be making beautiful sounds you don’t want to miss. Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, July 26th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
Cynthia Hilts, jazz piano/voice/composer will play her amazing music with special guest MJ Williams, at Cikans House on July 26th. Cynthia has been composing music inspired by the beauty of Montana for twenty-five years. And performing it here and across the US and Europe. She is currently preparing her original lullabies for recording, so she will slip in a few beautiful lullabies as well. Enter into the magic on Friday July 26th at 7pm at Cikans . She’ll be playing Montana-inspired music and all kinds of excellent madness. Recommended donation: $20
The Cikan House (Bozeman)
Friday, July 26th 7:00 p.m. –
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WHITNEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN SHERIDAN, WY
From Eric Richards!
I’m looking forward to once again presenting SUMMER SWING, our annual summer jazz concert for the regional jazz community brought to you by the Duncan Foundation with the support of the Sheridan College Foundation.
This musical buffet will cover swing, bebop, Latin, and other flavors of jazz. I am especially looking forward to introducing our Sheridan audience to the beautiful and swinging voice of Marie Smith.
The concert is FREE and OPEN to the public (open seating – no advance tickets needed).
See you there!
Whitney Center for the Arts
1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY
(307) 675-0360
Friday, July 26th 7:00 p.m. –
SATURDAY BRUNCH AT BRIGADE IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Brunch at Brigade in Bozeman! Every Saturday from 11 AM to 1PM, Brigade on the Main Street of Bozeman will have a 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, July 27th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT DALY MANSION IN HAMILTON
Bitterroot Brewfest 2024! Get your tickets online today so you don’t miss over 60 great Montana beers, 13 food trucks for every appetite, and live music by the Big Sky Mudflaps and Dammit Lauren!, on the beautiful, shaded grounds of the Daly Mansion! Tickets $35 available online.
Daly Mansion
251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton, MT
Saturday, July 27th 3:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Bitterroot Brewfest 2024 website
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