Wow, it is already November! I can’t believe how fast 2024 has been going!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
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 Cottonwood Club with delicious food and drink at Helena’s historical restaurant!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT 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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SUITE TWO IN MISSOULA
Haymaker will be playing at Suite Two in Missoula this Wednesday for their second show as the residency. Catch them on November 20th and December 4th & 18th. Mark your calendars and come join this wonderful trio 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, November 6th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Door 7:00 p.m.
https://www.suitetwomissoula.com/
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, and featured musician Tyler Honcool on trumpet 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, November 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LE RÊVE RESTAURANT IN SHERIDAN, WY
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at Le Rêve in Sheridan, WY, for a special dinner event. The tables are sold out, but you could put you on a waiting list! John Roberts on vocals, piano, and trombone. Tony Roberts on bass, Raphael Lopez on Guitar, Sam Layton on percussion. Dinner at 6 PM, Music 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. $125 per person. For more information, please contact the restaurant.
Le Rêve
1 East Alger Street, Sheridan, WY
(307) 306-0505
Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00 p.m. (dinner), 7:00 p.m. (music)
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, November 7th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE ATTIC IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Park High School 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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THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
NO JAZZ JAM THIS WEEK! IT WILL COME BACK NEXT WEEK!
Come and join Jazz Jam at Craft Local Every Thursday! 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, November 7th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Fred Cobb, piano are performing at Benny’s Bistro on Nov. 8 at 6p. Ballads, blues and bossas by this in the groove duo.
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, November 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT SUITE TWO IN MISSOULA
Join Naomi at Suite Two in Missoula to celebrate and listen to her album, Shatter The Glass Sanctuary, on release day. Bill Kautz will be there to moderate and ask questions of Naomi throughout the listening experience. All are welcome to join in conversation.
The new album will be for available for purchase and there will be other merchandise as well. Suite Two has hifi vintage speakers for a wonderful listening experience. This is a chance to be in community and listening to music intended to hold paradox and contradiction.
Tickets: from free admission to super art supporter $50, at https://naomimoonsiegel.eventcube.io/
Suite Two
1001 S. 4th St. W. Missoula, MT
Friday, November 8th, 7:00 p.m. –
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING & CO IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join us at Thirsty Street for a night of live music, dancing, and cool brews! Elana Hayden & the Sugar Daddies play a mix of jazz, blues, pop, country and more at this cool Billings venue!
*** Opening act will be the one and only Parker Brown at 7pm – and then he’ll join us for more musical mayhem! The band: Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Leslie (bass), Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals), Scott Jeppesen (sax), Zach Paris (drums) & Parker Brown (guitar). NO COVER!
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, November 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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FRI & SAT NIGHTS AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Tsunami Funk returns to the Eagles Bar!
Friday, Nov 8th & Saturday, Nov 9th.
9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Free admission!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th. 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.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. This Saturday, Craig will play with Alex Nauman from Billings! Don’t miss this wonderful duo!
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, November 9th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT WESTSIDE THEATRE IN MISSOULA
Duende Libre Trio feat. Naomi Moon Siegel Workshop & Performance
Duende Libre is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music draws upon ancestral musical traditions from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa. Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. The result: A euphoric 21st-century jazz that honors its historical roots, pushing open the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom.
For this performance the trio will be joined by award-winning trombonist and composer Naomi Moon Siegel.
Saturday November 9th – 6PM Workshop – 7:30PM Performance // $10 Students – $15 General
Tickets and more information: https://www.thewestsidetheater.com/
Westside Theatre
1200 Shakespeare St. Suite 2, Missoula, MT
(406) 209-9778
Saturday, November 9th, Workshop – 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. – Performance
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town. Get ready for a memorable show that will give you goosebumps! Come join Montana Ave. Jazz Exchange at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery this Saturday! Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joseph Sullivan on piano, Erik Gothberg on bass, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, November 9th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT LINCOLN CENTER IN BILLINGS
From Billings Community Band!
Join us for our fall concert where we will dive into marches, jazz and many more memorable pieces! We look forward to seeing you all there!!
$8 for Adults / $5 for Children
Lincoln Center
415 N 30th St #111, Billings, MT
(406) 281-5000
Sunday, November 10th, 3:00 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, November 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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