Bozeman jazz fans, the Sunday night Big Band at The Eagles will take a week off this Sunday because of the Super Bowl.
We have been having a nice amount of snow in West Yellowstone for a few days now, and there will be more this week! Stay safe on the roads!
* 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, February 4th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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! Cole Bass will be joining them this week!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, February 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 Mark Fenderson 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, February 5th, 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 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, February 6th, 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 keyboard, Robin Martinez on bass, and Sam Layton on drums! 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, February 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Magic City Jazz Jam FB page
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 Cris 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, February 7th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT 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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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ATTIC IN LIVINGSTON

Join FunkyMoto at The Attic in Livingston on February 7th! This all-instrumental band specializes in modern funky jazz fusion. The member include: Bill Hyland on guitar, Jay Khule on drums, Harlow Punderson on keys, Mike Helland on saxophone, Gunter Roylance on trombone, Marvin Lansverk on trumpet, and John Campbell on bass. Don’t miss out on a fantastic night of music! Tickets $10.
The Attic
110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston
(406) 222-0665
Friday, February 7th, 8:00 p.m. – (Door 7:00 p.m.)
https://www.theatticmontana.com/
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON

Lively entertainment featuring award-winning vocalist/bassist Kate Voss. The Hot Sauce can be arranged as a duo all the way up to a sextet and we keep it spicy with fun covers from Ray Charles, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Nancy Sinatra and much more from the 50’s & 60’s. Highly danceable with a twinge of nostalgia, Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce is great for events and occasions of all kinds. They will have a short tour in Montana starting this Saturday at The Murray Bar in Livingston!
The Murray Bar
201 W Park St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-9463
Saturday, February 8th, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT BIERSTUBE IN RED LODGE

From Elana Hayden!
Live music at Bierstube on Red Lodge Mountain feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Leslie (bass) & Jeff Troxel (guitar).
Bierstube at Red Lodge Mountain
305 Ski Run Rd, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 446-2610 ext. 210
Sunday, February 9th, 2:00 p.m. – 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, Owen Ross and his band: Owen Ross on guitar, Nathan Crawford on trumpet, Dylan Bautista on keys, Evan Nesbitt on bass, and Llwyn Clark-Gaynor on drums will be playing Sonny Rollins themed jazz in the cozy taproom!!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, February 9th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MON, FEB 10TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA

Featuring the entire ensemble under conduction/direction by Siegel, these collective improvisations and compositions feature “conduction”, a jazz technique utilized to organize, expand and inspire improvisation in a large group setting. “Conduction” was created by the late Lawrence “Butch” Morris and is now used throughout the world. Siegel learned Conduction from playing in Wayne Horvitz’s ensemble for many years. The first set will be an open rehearsal, and then second set will be a performance utilizing the Conduction techniques practiced in the open rehearsal.
Tickets: $5-$25 Sliding Scale Admission
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Monday, February 10th, 7:30 p.m. (Door 7:00 p.m.)
https://showroom.zootownarts.org/events/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
VALENTINE’S DAY AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN

Jazz and Comedy on Valentine’s Day! Mark your calendar and make reservations for this special show at Last Best Comedy! Alex Platt Trio – Alex Platt on drums, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and Isaac Winemiller on bass will play jazz at 6 PM. Followed by a variety of comedy performances hosted by the brilliant Jenny Jane, featuring songs by Kyle Sorenson, accompaniment with Chace McNinch and a very special performance by improv headliners NOW w/ Annie & Levin.
$25 / 18+ / No Drink Minimum
Tickets are available at https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/valentines-day-love
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Friday, February 14th, 6:00 p.m. –
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VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE WINDMILL & BAR 51 IN BILLINGS

John Roberts y Pan Blanco will perform at The Windmill & Bar 51 on Valentine’s Day! Please make reservations to secure the tables!
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 Transtech Way, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Friday, February 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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