Many thanks to the music fans who attended the concerts by Jackie Myers, Rich Wheeler, and Bob Bowman last week! A big thanks to Gerry Wondrak (our wonderful neighbor), bassist Mike Carey, and his wife Kathy who showed up at Happy Hour Bar at Hebgen Lake and joined the band!
Bozeman jazz fans, please note that Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza will take a break until November.
Business owners and music fans, if you are interested in having a jazz band, please let us know.
Lastly, Bozeman Jazz fan Greg recommended an album “Remembering Joe Henderson” by flutist Lori Bell with pianist Josh Nelson, bassist David Robaire, and drummer Dan Schnelle. Bob has played with Josh Nelson and Dan Schnelle and they are excellent musicians! Thank you, Greg!
* 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 SILVER STAR STEAK CO. IN HELENA
Come and join Wilbur Rehmann Trio at Silver Star Steak Company for jazz and a delicious dinner on Labor Day! These popular jazz musicians in Helena area, Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, Fred Cobb on keyboard, and Todd Silas on bass will play ballads, be-bop and bossas from the Great American jazz songbook.
Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, MT
(406) 495-0677
Monday, September 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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, September 2nd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE JOSEPHINE CROSSING IN BILLINGS
The last concert of Josephine Crossing summer concert series will be by the Soul Funk Collective. The band is all about playing sweet, funky soul music and they are bringing the love to Josephine Crossing! Free and open to the public. Opener TBD at 5 PM. Soul Funk Collective at 6 PM.
Josephine Crossing Summer Concert Series
1816 Lost Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59101
Tuesday, September 3rd, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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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, September 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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, September 4th, 6:00 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 Sam Woodis on saxophone 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, September 4th, 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. A special guest, singer Marie Smith will sit in for few tunes! 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, September 5th, 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 with Mark Fenderson as a guest musician. 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! To find out who’s a guest musician, please visit Magic City Jazz Jam’s Facebook page.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, September 5th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT MONTANA’S LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join vocalist, Elana Hayden in the Montana’s Lounge at the cool DoubleTree by Hilton hotel for a night of LIVE MUSIC. She’ll be joined by Jeff Troxel (guitar) & Mike Leslie (bass). Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues, pop, & country. 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
Friday, September 6th, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 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 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, September 7th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Great news for Tsunami Funk fans! Surprise Show Tsunami Funk at Tune Up Bar with with guest vocalist Nick Briccetti.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, September 7th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 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, September 8th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
*CANCELED* SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
This event was canceled.
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, September 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SEP, 11TH NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
From Elana Hayden!
Join New York vocalist, Elana Hayden & some of Montana’s most renowned and respected musicians when they perform LIVE at the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) in Missoula, MT!
This is Elana’s first time performing at ZACC and she’s thrilled to be joined by Montana players, Mike Leslie (bass), Owen Ross (guitar), Mike Gillan (drums) & Joe Sullivan (piano). Surprise guest artists from Missoula will also sit in with the band for a few songs during the show, so don’t miss this exciting event!
Enjoy familiar songs from Patsy Cline to Hoagy Carmichael, John Prine to Elvis Presley, Ben E. King to Carole King, & Etta James to Norah Jones.
Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 Advanced // $12 Day of Show
Tickets and more information at: ZACC website
ZACC (Zootown Arts Community Center)
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Wednesday, September 11th, 7:30 p.m. – (Door 7:00 p.m.)
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SEP, 13TH EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Make sure to catch the BOWDOG Jazz Duo at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky on the evening of Friday, September 13th. Jazz veteran Bob Bowman will be teaming up with talented pianist/vibraphonist Peter Schlamb from Kansas City to perform in the hotel’s cozy lobby.
Bob Bowman has an impressive 62-year career, performing with jazz legends nationally and internationally and contributing to recordings that have won or been nominated for GRAMMY awards. Originally from Kansas, he now resides in Montana near West Yellowstone after living in Portland, New York, Los Angeles, and 25 years in KCMO.
Peter Schlamb has garnered recognition for his exceptional talent and has toured both nationally and internationally. He is cited as one of the best and busiest musicians in the region. Bob and Peter have previously performed together in the Midwest and Montana, always leaving the audience inspired with their sounds and musicianship. Save the date and come down to The Wilson Hotel to experience their music, and don’t miss the Happy Hour at the hotel bar too!
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Friday, September 13th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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