Bob and I attended the memorial concert for Frank Cikan at the Cikan house on Friday. The house was packed with family and friends to celebrate Frank’s life, and the music by Montana musicians who have played at the Cikans many times was absolutely beautiful. We miss, and will miss, his smile, radiant with kindness and warmth.
* 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.
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 AT FINLEN HOTEL & INN IN BUTTE
From Platinum Street Jazz!
New Year’s Eve. At the Finlen. 9 to 1. The Sextet includes Ainsley Sevier on vocals, Andrew McFarland on bass, Bart Ross on keys, Chuck Kestle on trombone, Chris Borton on drums, and Mark Hayden on guitar. NO COVER!! Dance in the new year.
The Cavalier Lounge opens 5 PM. Platinum Street Jazz at 9 PM.
Finlen Hotel & Inn (Cavalier Lounge)
100 E Broadway St, Butte, MT
(406) 723-5461
Tuesday, December 31st
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
THURSDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Enjoy live Hot Club Jazz and plenty of holiday favorites 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
Thursday, January 2nd, 6:00 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 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, January 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! 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 delicious pizza! *The jazz night is the first and the third Fridays.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, January 3rd, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 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. This Saturday, Craig will play with Michael Testagrossa, Eric Barnes, Aaron Johnston! Don’t miss this wonderful band!
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, January 4th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT MONTANA’S LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Live music and good eats at the cool Montana’s lounge in the DoubleTree Hotel. Feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Jeff Troxel (guitar) & Mike Leslie (bass).
Montana’s Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT
(406) 252-7400
Saturday, January 4th, 8:30 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, Missoula Jazz Collective will be playing in the cozy taproom!!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, January 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join The WD40’s Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club! This week, Adam Greenberg will join the band!
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, January 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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