Right after my husband and bassist, Bob Bowman flew back from LA, we will be heading to Portland for more gigs. Bob will play with wonderful musicians in the region and one of them is fantastic pianist David Morgenroth who’s originally from Missoula and now lives in Eugene, OR. I am looking forward to the concerts!
Don’t forget to check the Chuck Hinz Jazz Ensemble feat. vocalist Charmin Michelle on Wednesday and Friday in Big Sky, and Sunday in Gallatin Gateway! All of them are well-known jazz musicians in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Bassist Mike Carey will join them on Wednesday at Riverhouse!
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* 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, August 5th 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, August 6th 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 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, August 6th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WED, FRI, SUN – 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 (Fri & Sun) / Mike Carey (Wed) 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, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
45130 Gallatin Rd Big Sky, MT, (406) 995-7427 - Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge – Friday, August 9th, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
99 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky, MT, (406) 993-2583 - The Jump – Sunday, August 11th, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
75770 Gallatin Road Gallatin Gateway, MT, (406) 219-0400
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Enjoy live Hot Club Jazz at On Broadway in Helena this Wednesday! Cottonwood Club play an irresistible mix of string jazz with roots in the ‘Hot Club’ style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Enjoy the energetic rhythms of three Cottonwood Club with delicious food and drink at Helena’s historical restaurant!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, August 7th 6:00 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 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, August 7th 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 8th 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 featured artist of this week is trumpeter Mark Fenderson! 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 8th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 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 9th 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 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 10th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY
Join Montana Avenue Jazz Exchange at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery this Saturday! Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on piano, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums. Please come and enjoy some classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town! No cover.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, August 10th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 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 11th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
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.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, August 11th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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