I am so sorry for being behind the schedule!First of all, thank you so much for your kind messages and support for Bob. He was discharged last Wednesday. It will take a while to heal from the neck injury, but he is in a good spirit!
* 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.
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, Robin Martinez 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, October 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SUITE TWO IN MISSOULA
From Loren Stillman!
Haymaker will be kicking off a residency at SUITE TWO in Missoula! We’ll be performing on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Catch us on October 16, November 6 & 20, and December 4 & 18. Mark your calendars and come join us for Lift Off! Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums.
Suite Two
1001 S. 4th St. W. Missoula, MT
Wednesday, October 16th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Door 7:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, October 17th 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, October 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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, October 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Vocalist Elana Hayden returns to the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro and she’ll be joined by Joe Sullivan on piano / vocals. Great food! Cool vibe! Come support this wonderful local venue.
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, October 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT ALBERTA BAIR THEATER IN BILLINGS
From Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective!
Get ready for a night of classic Sinatra tunes performed live by the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective, featuring the incredible Daren Small. Sponsored by MSU Billings, this event is a featured highlight of the Montana Music Educators Conference. With 900 seats reserved for conference attendees, so tickets available to the public is limited – so grab yours now!
Tickets: $20 + fees at https://www.albertabairtheater.org/
Alberta Biar Theater
2801 3rd Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 256-6052
Thursday, October 17th, 7:00 p.m. –
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Come and join Jazz Jam at Craft Local Every Thursday! The jam this week is 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 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, October 17th, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR 51 IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Elana Hayden Trio at the fabulous Windmill & Bar 51 for casual fine dining, great beverages, and live music that spans the decades!
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 Transtech Way, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Friday, October 18th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Come down and play some jazz with us! Hosted by Alex Platt (drums), David Charles (piano), and Eddie Tsuru (bass), it’s time to warm up your instrument and play some tunes! Please bring your instrument (keyboard and drums are provided), and vocalists, please bring charts for the rhythm section in your key. Limit two songs per vocalist, please. And if you’re not playing, come for the pizza and music!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, October 20th, 5:00 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT BETH SHALOM BOZEMAN
Native New Yorker and vocalist, Elana Hayden will perform LIVE IN CONCERT at Congregation Beth Shalom in Bozeman, MT. Don’t miss this special performance where she’ll be joined by some of Montana’s most seasoned musicians, including Mike Leslie (bass), Owen Ross (guitar), Sam White (sax) & Mike Gillan (drums). Enjoy music that spans the decades, from Patsy Cline to Hoagy Carmichael, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley.
Reservations highly recommended – seating is limited. To reserve your seats, email Elana at elanahayden@gmail.com or text her at 516-474-4332 with your full name and how many tickets you’d like to reserve. Music starts at 6:30 pm.
Suggested donation: $15 – Payment is via Venmo (@elanahayden) or Paypal (elanahayden@gmail.com) and CASH ONLY at the door.
Beth Shalom Bozeman
2010 W Koch Street, Bozeman, MT
(347) 703-2116
Sunday, October 20th, 6:30 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, October 20th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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