I am thrilled that the amazing vibraphonist and pianist Peter Schlamb will be visiting Montana this week! My husband, jazz bassist Bob Bowman, and Peter will be performing at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky on Friday, September 13th from 5-7 PM. It’s going to be a fantastic concert featuring a piano and bass jazz duo! If you are around Big Sky on the day, please join them!!
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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, September 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 Owen Ross with Tommy Sciple on bass, Cove Jasmine on drums, and Lhanna Writesel on saxophone 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 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY 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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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 – Lloyd Marsh, and Robin Martinez with featured musician John Roberts on B3 and Sabrina Charney 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 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, September 12th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, Matt Ridgeway will be playing piano solo from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! If you are looking for a lovely relaxing time with live music, please join Matt and enjoy his beautiful sounds!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, September 12th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.murrayblock.com/
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 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT SILVER STAR STEAK CO. IN HELENA
From Elana Hayden!
Join Elana Hayden & Friends when they perform LIVE at the Silver Star Steak Co. in Helena, MT. Featuring Sam White on saxophone, Mike Leslie on bass, and Joe Sullivan on piano.
Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, MT
(406) 495-0677
Thursday, September 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 Jeff Long on EWI 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 12th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY 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.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Hello Bozeman Jazz Fans!
I’m super excited to announce THE RESONANCE (Jake Fleming on sax, Rob Kohler on bass, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and lil ‘ol me on drums) appearing as a part of the Last Best Comedy Festival, performing at Live at the Divide on September 13th, 6:00 PM. This will be done in conjunction with some terrific stand-up comedic performances from some of our local best. If you’ve never been to a Bits & Beats show before, you should! These shows are more fun than any human should be allowed to have!
Tickets go quick, and seating is limited, so get ’em here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lastbestcomedyfest/1347363
Live From The Divide
627 E Peach St, Bozeman, MT
Friday, September 13th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 Kellan Moore and bassist Eddie T. will be playing to make your brunch special!
Brigade
233 East Main Street Suite 201, Bozeman, MT
(406) 624-6161
Saturday, September 14th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT BABCOCK THEATRE IN BILLINGS
Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective: Pops! The Music of Louis Armstrong
Among the most influential figures in jazz history, Louis Armstrong’s career spanned over 50 years. Join the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective as they celebrate Armstrong’s prolific career with their renditions of such classics as “Struttin’ With Some BBQ,” “Heebie Jeebies,” “West End Blues,” and “What A Wonderful World.” Tickets: $45 (students $25) available at https://billingssymphony.org/
Babcock Theatre
2810 1/2 2nd ave north, Billings, MT
(406) 702-1699
Saturday, September 14th, 7:00 p.m. – (Doors 6:00 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 15th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
We’re gonna beat the smoke by smokin’ at this jam session! (Okay that was really cheesy, but hey, it’s me!) Bring your instrument and join Alex Platt, David Charles, and Eddie T. for an evening jazz jam session. Let’s blow away all that haze! Drums and keys provided, all others must bring their own instruments etc. Vocalists, please bring charts in your key for the rhythm sections; limit two songs per vocalist. And if you don’t feel like playing, come down and enjoy some pizza and jazz!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, September 15th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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, September 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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