Thank you so much for your lovely Birthday messages! They made my birthday so special! It is finally becoming like late fall, with chilly air and snowflakes! We are going to Idaho Falls tomorrow to remove staples from the back of Bob’s neck. He has 16 staples; it is a 4.5 inch-surgery wound. I am so glad the wound is healing well!

* 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 30th, 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, October 31st, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

Wonderful news for Tsunami Funk fans! Tsunami Funk will perform with guest vocalist Nick Briccetti at Tune Up Bar this Thursday, yes, Halloween night! Come down in your costume or not, but definitely with in dancing shoes!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Thursday, October 31st, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza is back! This week Alex Robilotta Trio: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T. on bass, and Chris Naro 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, November 1st, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT METRAPARK EXPO CENTER IN BILLINGS

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of delicious flavors and lively dancing!  For Noche de Mole & Dance event, John Roberts y Pan Blanco feat. Kiko Cornejo will be playing from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.! Enjoy an authentic dinner at 5:30 p.m. and keep the night alive with live music!
For more information and tickets, please visit DayoftheDeadBillings.com.
MetraPark Expo Center
308 6th Ave N, Lockwood, MT
(406) 256-2400
Friday, November 1st, Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Music: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS

It’s that time again ghouls and ghoulies!! Join The Soul Funk Collective for a devilishly good time as we dance the night away to funky soul tunes.
$10 entry
The party starts @ 8pm!
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, November 1st, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

The weekly Improvised Music at the Library hosted by guitarist Craig Hall on Saturdays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, upstairs at the Bozeman Public Library. Craig will be joined by a different area player each week. As a start of this series, Craig will play with Kearen Samsel this Saturday!
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, November 2nd, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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CANCELED- SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN

The Eagles are closed due to a broken heater. No Big Band performance on Sunday, November 3rd.
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, November 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

WED, NOV 6TH AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN

From Alex Platt!
Hello all you Bozeman jazz fans!I’m super thrilled to be playing with this group again! FazzJunque features the astounding Ben Klein on flute, the dulcet tones of Michael Testagrossa on guitar, the rich sound of Isaac Winemiller on bass, and this guy who hits things with sticks. (Oh yeah, that’s me.) As the name implies, we get good and funky with our jazz!This group is a blast, and we are honored to be performing for another Bits & Beats evening at LBC, playing alongside some tremendous stand-up comedians, and of course our awesome host Nick Banish! The show is at Last Best Comedy, 321 E. Main (alley entrance), November 6th at 7:00 PM. These shows pack in quite a crowd, so it’s best to purchase your tickets early!
Tickets are $24 online or $30 at the door. Reserved Table for $65 which includes 2 seats.
Tickets are available at: https://www.tickettailor.com/
Last Best Comedy
Alley Entrance, 321 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3933
Wednesday, November 6th, 7:00 p.m.

THU, NOV 7TH AT THE ATTIC IN LIVINGSTON

From Garrett Stannard!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of PHS jazz, featuring professional saxophonist and MSUB educator Dr. Scott Jeppesen.
– Repertory Jazz Band
– Independent Study Combo
– Jazz Ensemble
A $10 suggested donation will be collected at the door
The Attic
110 N Main St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-6106
Thursday, November 7th, 7:00 p.m.-
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