Bob Bowman, my wonderful husband and great bassist, will be playing at Sam First in LA this Friday and Saturday with some incredible talents: Josh Nelson on piano, Bob Sheppard on sax, Billy Ward on drums, and Larry Koonse on guitar (Saturday only). I know most of you won’t be in LA this weekend, but if you know someone who’d be interested, please spread the word! They will also be live-streaming the concerts. For more details, please check www.samfirstbar.com.
* 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
Monday Jazz Jam, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston hosted by the High School students! There will be a Keyboard, Bass Amp, and Drum Set.
Regular host Garrett Stannard said “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 29th 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 30th 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 Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone and songs, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums will be making great sounds! 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 30th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 Tyler Honcoop on trumpet 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 31st 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, August 1st 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, August 1st 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY EVENING AT DOWNTOWN SUMMER STROLL IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Joe Sullivan (piano), and Jeff Troxel (guitar) for August’s FIRST FRIDAY!
Come celebrate with Billings community by joining us for an evening downtown at the Summer Stroll. We’ll be playing music in front of Rock 31 at 201 N. Broadway from 5-8pm. The Summer Stroll includes various downtown businesses, retail shops, and other activated downtown spaces with extended hours, end of season deals, chalk on the walk, live entertainment, specials, and loads of summer joy.
Featured on this night is also the August Art Walk which celebrates fine art with local and regional artists, at nearly 30 art galleries and downtown locations.
Rock 31 (The band will perform in front of the venue)
201 N. Broadway, Billings, MT
Friday, August 2nd 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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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, August 2nd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT BACKYARD CONCERT IN MISSOULA
Naomi Moon Siegel Quartet – Naomi Moon Siegel, Ed Stalling, Tommy Sciple, and Lhanna Writesel – will have a backyard concert this Friday at 7 PM (Door 6:30 PM)!
From Naomi – People can park in the Messiah Lutheran Church parking lot on Rattlesnake Drive and find us in the Magic Meadow. BYOB and suggested donation $22.
Backyard Concert (The Gayzebo in the Magic Meadow) in Missoula
Friday, August 2nd, 7:00 p.m. (Door 6:30 p.m.)
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 Isaac Winemiller will be playing to make your brunch special!
Brigade
233 East Main Street Suite 201, Bozeman, MT
(406) 624-6161
Saturday, August 3rd 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY EVENING AT BALE OF HAY SALOON IN VIRGINIA CITY
From Swamp Dawg!
We’re so far away from New Orleans, it takes awhile for Mardi Gras to make its way to Montana. That’s why we’re celebrating in August! Come on down to Virginia City and get yer hankies out. Swamp Dawg will lead the parade then settle in at Bale of Hay for a Mardi Gras fest, Montana-style. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Bale of Hay Saloon
334 W. Wallace St, Virginia City, MT
(406) 843-5700
Saturday, August 3rd 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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SATURDAY EVENING AT THE CENTERFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL IN LEWISTOWN
John Roberts and Pan Blanco will be performing at the Centerfest Music Festival in Lewistown this Saturday from 5:30 p.m.!
Montana’s Premier Multi-Genre Music Festival is back to make your summer unforgettable! Get ready for a day filled with fantastic music, good vibes, and community spirit on August 3, 2024 at Creekside Marketplace & Pavilion at Central Feed Grilling Co. Centerfest is more than just a music festival – it’s an experience that brings people together to celebrate the joy of live music in the heart of Central Montana.
Tickets: $52 (children under 12 are free) are available at https://centerfestmt.com/
Centerfest Music Festival
Creekside Pavilion and Marketplace, Lewistown, MT
Saturday, August 3rd, 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
John Roberts y Pan Blanco 5:30 p.m. –
https://centerfestmt.com/
SATURDAY NIGHT AT KIRKS’ GROCERY IN BILLINGS
Come and join South Beach All Stars at Kirks’ Grocery this Saturday! They will play “experimental, improvisational band playing kind of Jazzy Funky Rock”! It will be an outside show so bring a camp chair and enjoy their music! Tickets: $12 / in advance $10. All ages.
Reservations: Venmo/Cash App: @kirksgrocery / PayPal: Kirksgrocery@gmail.com / Or pay in-store.
Kirks’ Grocery
2920 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT
(503) 209-2394
Saturday, August 3rd 7:00 pm. – 9:00 p.m.
https://kirksgrocery.com/
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join Elana Hayden & Joe Sullivan in the Montana’s Lounge at the Double Tree by Hilton hotel for a night of LIVE MUSIC. Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues, pop, & country. Cool cuisine, cocktails & a cozy, classy vibe!
Montana’s Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT
(406) 252-7400
Saturday, August 3rd 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE FEED LOT IN LIVINGSTONE
If you are in Livingston, please make sure to visit The Feed Lot, located across the street from “The Beanery,” for Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring ‘Take Two,’ the band comprised of high school senior students! The band includes piano, bass, drums, and sometimes saxophone, and they perform jazz standards! 10AM – 1PM.
The Feed Lot (the alley on 113 West Park Street)
Sunday, August 4th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT SLAM IN BOZEMAN
Alex Robilotta Electric Trio: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T. on bass, and Chris Naro on drums will be performing on the main stage in Bogert Park during SLAM festival this Sunday! Come and enjoy all that the festival has to offer!
SLAM is scheduled for Aug 3rd & 4th at Borgert Park in Bozeman. Showcasing the amazing talent Montana has to offer, this family-friendly event features an artists’ market, artist demonstrations, live music and performances, a culinary delights food court, a Montana-made libations garden, a silent auction, and family activities. Free to attend.
SLAM Summer Festival
Borgert Park (325 S Church Ave, Bozeman, MT)
August 3rd: 10am-7pm, August 4th: 10am-5pm
Alex Robilotta Electric Trio: Sunday August 4th 1:30 p.m. –
https://www.slamfestivals.org/summer-festival.html
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, August 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
AUG 7ND, 9TH, 11TH – CHUCK HINZ JAZZ ENSEMBLE IN MONTANA
Don’t miss the Chuck Hinz Jazz Ensemble performing at The Riverhouse on Wednesday, August 7th, at Blue Buddha on Friday, August 9th, and at The Jump on Sunday, August 11th! Drummer Chuck Hinz, who now lives in Big Sky, will bring an amazing group of jazz musicians from Minneapolis to perform in Montana. The band includes Dave Graff on trombone, Jeff Rudoy on trumpet, Curt Jacobs on bass, Bruce Pedalty on piano, and Chuck Hinz on drums, with the excellent vocalist Charmin Michelle. All of them are well-known jazz musicians from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. For the performance times, please call the venues.
- The Riverhouse – Wednesday, August 7th
45130 Gallatin Rd Big Sky, MT 59730, (406) 995-7427 - Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge – Friday, August 9th
99 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky, MT 59716, (406) 993-2583 - The Jump – Sunday, August 11th
75770 Gallatin Road Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730, (406) 219-0400
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