HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Wow, almost 2025!!!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pub The Old Post have live jazz on every Thursday by Chuck Florence on tenor saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, and Beth Lo on bass. 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, December 26th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE IN RED LODGE
From One Legged Magpie!
Experience an evening of live music, great food, and familiar faces. Immerse yourself in a dinner-and-a-show experience as the smooth sounds of soul fill the room. Reserve your table now to enjoy an unforgettable night of music and flavor. Spaces are limited, so secure your dinner reservations today.
John Roberts on vocals, piano, trombone / Matt Devitt on percussion / Mike Gillan on percussion / Erik Gothberg on bass / Raphael Lopez on guitar
One Legged Magpie
19 Broadway Ave N, Red Lodge, MT
(406)445-3322
Thursday, December 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT SAFRON IN BUTTE
The Duo from Platinum Street Jazz will be playing at Saffron – Mediterranean Restaurant in Butte this Friday! Mark Hayden on Guitar and Andrew McFarland on bass. Enjoy exquisite dining and soft jazz in the delightful acoustics of the restaurant/bar.
Saffron. Mediterranean Restaurant & Catering
217 W Park St, Butte, MT
(406) 299-2600
Friday, December 27th, 5:00 p.m. –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE IN RED LODGE
Dinner & Jazz – Alex Nauman Trio
From Alex Nauman!
Very excited to announce my trio with Parker Brown and Sam McKenzie will be back in Red Lodge on December 27th, performing at the One Legged Magpie! It’s a free show but dinner reservations are required. This is probably the best place to see live jazz music in the entire state. Incredible food and drink, amazing staff, and best of all a great listening space!! Don’t be left out in the cold, make your reservations today!!
Alex Nauman on guitar, Parker Brown on bass, and Sam Mckenzie on drums.
One Legged Magpie
19 Broadway Ave N, Red Lodge, MT
(406)445-3322
Friday, December 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TIPS UP IN BIG SKY
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be performing at Tips Up in Big Sky this Friday at 9 PM! With vocals in Spanish, English and Portuguese, this group is melding high-energy Funk, African and Latin grooves with soulful instrumental solos, aimed at sharing musical and cultural diversity with the audience. If you are in the Big Sky and Bozeman area, don’t miss the band!
Tips Up
76 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-2773
Friday, December 27th 9:00 p.m. –
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 vibraphonist Silas Stewart! Don’t miss this wonderful duo!
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, December 28th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
A longtime staple of the Bozeman jazz scene, the Platt-Kohler Trio will reunite on December 28th for a special music-only concert! Having been an established trio since 1990, the band was recently featured in an Emmy-nominated episode of the Montana PBS show “11th and Grant” hosted by Eric Funk. Adam Platt (keyboards) returns from his home in New York City to Bozeman to join his brother Alex Platt (drums) and Rob Kohler (bass) to perform a collection of originals and standards spanning over three decades of collaboration.
*Minors are allowed at this concert, provided they are accompanied by an adult.
Tickets: $24 available at https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/
Last Best Comedy
Alley Entrance, 321 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3933
Saturday, December 28th, 7:00 p.m. –
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
John Roberts y Pan Blanco is back at Thirsty Street- Get your dancing shoes on! 7 PM dance lessons with Arica Emily Stoker Lipp. Tickets $10 at https://www.thirstystreet.com/john-roberts-y-pan-blanco
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Saturday, December 28th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
Unwind and enjoy the soulful sounds of jazz at Draught Works in Missoula every Sunday night from 6-8 PM this winter during their Winter Sunday Night Jazz Series!
This Sunday, Captain Wilson Conspiracy will be playing in the cozy taproom!!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, December 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday Night Jazz at The Eagles in Bozeman! The Bridger Mountain Big Band will take a break this Sunday, but Adam Greenberg Trio: Adam Greenberg on drums, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and Mike Carey on bass will be playing to make your last Sunday of 2024 special!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, December 29th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
NYE AT LIVINGSTON BAR & GRILLE
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Elana Hayden Quartet for live music at the fabulous Livingston Bar & Grille to ring in the new year! Feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals), Jeff Troxel (guitar) & Zach Paris (drums).
Livingston Bar & Grille
130 N Main St, Livingston, MT
(406) 333-3034
Tuesday, December 31st, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
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NYE DINNER & LIVE MUSIC AT PLONK MISSOULA
Indulge your New Year’s Eve at Plonk Missoula with pre-fixed 4 course special dinner and electrifying music by John Roberts y Pan Blanco! $140 with wine pairings | $110 without wine. By reservation only. Please contact Plonk for more information.
Plonk – Missoula
322 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 587-2170 / missoulareservations@plonkwine.com
Tuesday, December 31st
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