We returned from Portland last Tuesday and we’re hitting the road again! My husband, bassist Bob Bowman, will be touring with fantastic talents from KCMO: pianist/vocalist Jackie Myers and saxophonist Rich Wheeler in WY and MT from this weekend. The trio will be playing in Red Lodge on 8/26 and Bozeman on 8/27. For more details, please scroll down.
Exciting news for Jazz fans in Helena! BoZambique will be performing at Live on the Gulch on Saturday, and the Wilbur Rehemann Quintet featuring MJ Williams will be at Anchor Park on Sunday!
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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, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston hosted by Garrett Stannard! Drums, Piano, Bass Amp, and Guitar Amp provided. “For Listeners AND Players! Call any tune or let’s just vamp a J Dilla beat, Montuno, or go Modal.” ~ Garrett.
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Monday, August 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 20th 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, Ed Stalling, Lhanna Writesel, and Tommy Sciple 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 20th 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 Thomas Burke 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 21st 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 22nd 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 22nd 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! This week Kellan Moore Trio: Kellan Moore on keyboard, Eddie T. on bass, and Mike Gillan 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!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, August 23rd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY
Enjoy a night of instrumental jazz by some of the best musicians in town at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery this Friday! Scott Jeppesen Group: Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Jeff Troxel on guitar, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums will be making fantastic sounds!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, August 23rd 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Elana Hayden!
Vocalist, Elana Hayden returns to the Tune Up Bar in Bozeman! She’ll be joined by local musicians Mike Leslie on bass, Zach Paris on drums, Owen Ross on guitar, and Sam White on saxophone. Enjoy familiar songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. No cover.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, August 23rd 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 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 Alex Robilotta on guitar and Isaac Winemiller on bass will be playing to make your brunch special!
Brigade
233 East Main Street Suite 201, Bozeman, MT
(406) 624-6161
Saturday, August 24th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY EVENING ON THE WALKING MALL IN HELENA
Join in the fun with BoZambique August 24th 5-8pm in Downtown Helena on the Walking Mall! Grab a chair, a pint, a couple friends and come down to the walking mall for a free concert Saturday night! Live on the Gulch is a Free concert series in Downtown Helena.
Live on the Gulch
48 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
Saturday, August 24th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT ZOO MONTANA IN BILLINGS
Crave! Northwest at Zoo Montana with live music from the Brickhouse Band feat. Elana Hayden. Crave! Northwest brings some of the most celebrated culinary talent, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and artisans in the Northwest! Tickets: $65- at https://cravenw.com/billings-events/
Zoo Montana
2100 S. Shiloh Rd. Billings, MT
Saturday, August 24th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
https://cravenw.com/billings-events/
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 25th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT ANCHOR PARK IN HELENA
Bring your picnic favorites and join Wilbur Rehmann Quintet featuring MJ Williams at Anchor Park this Sunday, August 25th! Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, Fred Cobb on piano, Todd Silas on bass, and Jeremy Slead on drums will be playing jazz from 3 PM to 5 PM! This outdoor concert is sponsored by Lewis & Clark Library.
Anchor Park
S Last Chance Gulch, Helena MT
Sunday, August 25th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT RED LODGE GOLF COURSE
From Elana Hayden!
Join vocalist, Elana Hayden for live music at the beautiful Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course. She’ll be joined by Mike Leslie on bass and Joe Sullivan on piano/vocals for a mix of music that spans the decades.
Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course
828 Upper Continental Dr, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 446-3344
Sunday, August 25th 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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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 25th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
AUG 26TH IN RED LODGE & 27TH IN BOZEMAN
BOWDOG FEAT. JACKIE MYERS & RICH WHEELER
Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz with the BOWDOG Jazz Trio! Led by jazz veteran Bob Bowman, the trio will feature the amazing talents of pianist/vocalist Jackie Myers and saxophonist Rich Wheeler, both from Kansas City, MO. They will play in Red Lodge and Bozeman.
Bob Bowman has had an impressive 62-year career, performing with jazz legends and contributing to GRAMMY-winning recordings. Originally from Kansas, he now resides in Montana, bringing his wealth of experience to the stage.
Jackie Myers, a jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist, has been impressing audiences in the Kansas City jazz scene with her sophisticated style and soulful singing voice since 2017. Her unique blend of jazz and R&B influences is not to be missed.
Joining Bob and Jackie is veteran saxophonist Rich Wheeler, known for his mastery of the tenor saxophone. Together, this trio promises an evening of jazz that is sure to captivate and inspire.
- Monday, August 26th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at One Legged Magpie in Red Lodge (19 Broadway Ave N, Red Lodge, MT / (406)445-3322)
Tickets: $16 / https://www.oneleggedmagpie.com/ - Tuesday, August 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at The Cikan House in Bozeman
Recommended donation: $20.00 / Reservations: yaezo1027@gmail.com / Facebook event page
AUG 31 AT SCULPTURE IN THE WILD IN LINCOLN
Enjoy the 2024 Summer Concert Series at Sculpture in The Wild in Lincoln! This Saturday, the Wilbur Rehmann Quintet featuring MJ Williams will take the stage in the international sculpture park. The band lineup includes Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, MJ Williams on vocals and trombone, Fred Cobb on piano, Pete Hand on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums. Bring your picnic gear and come enjoy the music!
Sculpture in the Wild
1500 E MT Hwy 200, Lincoln , Montana
(406) 431-0325
Saturday, August 31st 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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