We drove from Lebanon, OR to Walla Walla, WA yesterday. It was a nice drive with a beautiful view!
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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 12th 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 PM – 5 PM. 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 13th 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 Johan Erickson and his band 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 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ALIVE AT 5 IN HELENA
From Alive at Five!
We’ve got Afro-Latin soul with John Roberts Y Pan Blanco in store for you August 14th at Women’s Park! This band’s soulful, funky, classical vibes are just what the music doctor ordered, and we can’t wait to share their eclectic music with all of Helena. So come on down to Fuller Avenue and experience this special Alive at Five, complete with street dancing and brass to your heart’s content.
Women’s Park
575 Fuller Ave, Helena, MT
Wednesday, August 14th 5:00 p.m. –
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT DOROTHY’S LOUNGE IN HELENA
Yardbird Quartet is back to Dorothy’s Lounge in Helena this Wednesday! Please don’t miss the band feat. Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass, Jeremy Slead on drums, and Matt Austin on saxophone! Enjoy their sounds with delicious handcrafted cocktails!
Dorothy’s Lounge & Gaming Parlor
21 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-3520
Wednesday, August 14th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 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 Scott Jeppesen 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 14th 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 soul singer and songwriter Erica Falls. 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 from Jazz Cabbage starting the night. Erica Falls and Vintage Soul take the stage at 8 p.m.
Len Hill Park (Music in the Mountains)
285 Simkins Dr, Big Sky, MT
Thursday, August 15th 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, August 15th 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 15th 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT HILANDS GOLF CLUB IN BILLINGS
This is a private event for Hiland Golf Club members, but if you are a member or know someone who is, please spread the word!
Live music with the Elana Hayden Trio at Hilands Golf Club. Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Mike Leslie on bass. (Private event for club members)
Hilands Golf Club
714 Poly Dr. Billings, MT
(406) 245-3049
Friday, August 16th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Cheyenne John-Henderson on keyboard and Bob Bowman on bass will be making fantastic sounds! 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, August 16th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
It’s a night for experiments, risks, and creative swings. We are playing fast and loose with the rules. We’re bringing it back to the 1950’s, NYC! Nightclubs in the East Village gave a home to the counterculture, and modern jazz and stand up comedy as we know it were born. Comedians such as Lenny Bruce and Bob Newhart would trade sets with Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck and their bands. Some legendary evenings were happening down at places like the Village Vanguard and the Blue Angel Cabaret.Tonight, we bring this format back to life.
With Comedy by host Nick Banish & others
Music by Michael Testagrossa, Issac Winemiller, Drake Panell & Alex Platt
Tickets are $24 online (https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/) and $30 at the door.
Last Best Comedy
Alley Entrance, 321 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3933
Friday, August 16th 8:00 p.m. (Doors 7:00 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 pianist David Charles 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 17th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Rhythm and Vibe is bringing the sounds of R&B, soul, and Motown to the Cellars stage! This up-and-coming band is full of incredible local talent! No cover.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, August 17th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT MONTANA’S LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join vocalist, Elana Hayden & guitarist, Jeff Troxel in the Montana’s Lounge at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel for a night of LIVE MUSIC. Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues, pop, & country. Cool cuisine, craft cocktails & a cozy, classy vibe! (Open to the public!)
Montana’s Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT
(406) 252-7400
Saturday, August 17th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE FEED LOT IN LIVINGSTON
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 18th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Come down and play some jazz with us! The month’s lineup will include Eddie T. on bass, Alex Platt on drums, and Jeremy Shanok on keys! Bring your instrument! (Drums and keys provided.) Vocalists, please bring charts in your keys; limit two songs per vocalist. And if you’re not jamming, come down and hang out for some pizza and jazz!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, August 18th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT FAITH E CHURCH IN BILLINGS
MEGA BLOCK PARTY will be hosted by Faith E Church in Billings this Sunday, 5 – 7 PM! R&B, Funk, and Soul band The Brickhouse Band feat. Elana Hayden will play at the party so don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!!! Come enjoy free food, live music, inflatables, a climbing wall, and so much more! *East Lawn of Faith E – Bring your lawn chairs
Faith E Church
3145 Sweet Water Dr. Billings, MT
(406) 656-8747
Sunday, August 18th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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 18th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
John Roberts’ Soul Skillet performs original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate and more. Roberts pulls from years of touring with soul artists to bring this ensemble and sound to the Big Sky. It’s sure to be a great time! As always, no cover.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, August 18th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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