It’s heart-wrenching to witness the devastation caused by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Many musicians have reportedly lost their homes and musical instruments. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this disaster, as well as the first responders working tirelessly to contain the fire and assist those in need.
Just a quick note: Our dear friend and talented pianist, Brant Jester, will be visiting us from Kansas City next week! He and Bob will perform at the Wilson Hotel in Big Sky on Friday, January 24th, and at Red Tractor Pizza on Sunday, January 26th. Please scroll down for more details!

* 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.

TUESDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY

Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel has live music on Tuesdays for the season, 4-6PM. Alex Robilotta on guitar and Eddie T on bass! Probably this is not a place to just stop by, but if you know anyone staying or living close by at the hotel, please tell them to come and enjoy the music with the spectacular view of Lone Peak in the cozy hotel lobby.
Carabiner Lounge
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, January 14th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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 on keyboard, Lloyd Marsh on drums, Robin Martinez on bass, and featured musician Scott Jeppesen on saxophone 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, January 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

Jazz at Tune Up this Wednesday!! Please join the ARCNET Trio: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, and Chris Naro on drums at Tune Up, a cool bar/live music venue in Kimpton Armory Hotel. No music charge!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, January 15th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE

From Elana Hayden!
Enjoy live music with Elana Hayden and Joe Sullivan at the Black Canyon Bistro. Cool venue, great menu!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, January 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WINE CELLAR IN BUTTE

The Duo from Platinum Street Jazz will be playing at The Wine Cellar in Butte this Thursday! Mark Hayden on Guitar and Andrew McFarland on bass. They play “golden oldies, jazz standards, show tunes, top hits, and deep cuts from the ‘30s to the ’70s”. If you are around Butte, join them, enjoy their music with a glass of wine, beer, and sake the cellar offers!
The Wine Cellar
219 W Park St, Butte, MT
(406) 299-2847
Thursday, January 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

Come and join Jazz Jam at Craft Local Every Thursday! The Jazz Jam will be hosted by Sam Woodis on keys, Sam Layton on drums, Raphael Lopez on Bass/guitar, with the guest artist of this week saxophonist Scott Jeppesen! 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, January 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week, Alex Robilotta Trio: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Adam Greenberg 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 17th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA

THE MISSOULA JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH DAWN CLEMENT AND THE MILE HIGH ALL-STARS
The Missoula Jazz Orchestra and the ZACC will bring internationally recognized jazz artists: Dawn Clement (piano/vocals), Shane Endsley (trumpet), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar) and Dru Heller (drum set) for an incredible evening big band music. They will perform jazz big band standards along with original compositions and arrangements. Tickets: $14.50 – $31.50 available online.
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Friday, January 17th, 7:30 p.m. (Door 7:00 p.m.)
https://showroom.zootownarts.org/events/

FRIDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

Craft Local will have a fundraiser event this Friday! The Soul Funk Collective will perform at the event.
“Come see your favorite funky bunch AND support a good cause!” – Craft Local
Admission: $10
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Friday, January 17th, 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. This Saturday, Craig on bass will play with saxophonist Scott Jeppesen and drummer Roxanne Jeppesen! Don’t miss this wonderful band!
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, January 18th, 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 DoubletreeHotel. Featuring Elana Hayden (vocals) and Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals).
Montana’s Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT
(406) 252-7400
Saturday, January 18th, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

From Alex Platt!
Happy New Year! The usual suspects: myself, Eddie, T., and David Charles will be holding down the fort in the rhythm sections, but hey! We like breaks, so if you play those instrument, bring yourself and come and play! Drums and keys provided. (Bass players, bring your axe: Eddie doesn’t like to share his bass!) Anyone who can play a little jazz is welcome! Vocalists, please being charts in your key, limit two songs per singer. If you don’t wanna play, just come and hang out for some pizza and jazz!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, January 19th, 5:00 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, Johan Ericksson, John Wicks, Owen Ross, and Owen Cleary will be playing music of John Scofield in the cozy taproom!!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, January 19th, 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 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

FRI, JAN 24TH AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY

BOWDOG feat. Brant Jester from Kansas City at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky! Jazz veteran Bob Bowman will be playing with his friend and fantastic pianist Brant Jester in a cozy hotel lobby of The Wilson Hotel on Friday, January 24th, 5-7 PM. Please join them and enjoy their beautiful sounds with a wonderful view and drinks!
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Friday, January 24th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

SUN, JAN 26TH AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Join us for a fantastic jazz concert featuring veteran jazz bassist Bob Bowman and talented pianist Brant Jester from Kansas City at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman on Sunday, January 26th, from 5 to 7 PM. This special performance showcases wonderful jazz artists at Bozeman’s favorite pizzeria. Mark your calendar, and don’t miss this amazing duo!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, January 26th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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FRI, FEB 7TH AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS

From Alex Nauman!
A gig 5 years in the making. My project Pattern Addicts has achieved what feels like it’s final form and I am so proud and excited to be releasing an album of never-before-heard original music and playing that music for you for the first time at Thirsty Street Brewing Co. with a truly mind-blowing 4-guitar band featuring Pat Epley, Parker Brown, Erik Gothberg, Pete Tolton, Alex Peel, and Sam Woodis. These songs defy genre categorization and represent the culmination of 5+ years of my composition notebook. 
Performances also performances from the amazing Goosetooth, Pat’s Discount Cuts, Mario Miner Jr (Gallatin Ghost Train), and Dave Caserio. $12.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, February 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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