We’ve received even more snow around West Yellowstone! Tomorrow, February 12th, there will be a full moon known as the Snow Moon. I love how the bright full moon shines on the snowy ground. It feels so dreamy! If you’d like to enjoy live music on Valentine’s Day, here are recommended places! Alex Platt Trio at Last Best Comedy (Bozeman) at 6 PM, followed by a variety of comedy performances. John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the Windmill & Bar 51 (Billings) from 6 to 8 PM. The Platinum Street Jazz at Saffron Mediterranean Restaurant (Butte) from 6 to 8 PM. Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce at Polson High School Auditorium (Polson) 7 PM. Enjoy!
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* 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 11th, 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 Brad Nelson on vocals 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 12th, 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: 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, February 12th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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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 13th, 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, Raphael Lopez on bass, and Luke Kestner 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 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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!
Jon Roberts, Merle Roberts, Matt Devitt, Raphael Lopez, and Trevor Krieger. 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.
VALENTINE’S DAY AT SAFFRON 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, February 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRI, SAT, & SUN – KATE VOSS & THE HOT SAUCE
Lively entertainment featuring award-winning vocalist/bassist Kate Voss. Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce 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! They will perform in Polson, Libby, and Billings this week!
• Fri, Feb 14th @ Polson High School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. –
• Sat, Feb 15th @ Libby Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. –
• Sun, Feb 16th @ Walkers Grill in Billings 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Back for our first jam of 2025! You’re gonna want some hot food and hot music after the deep freeze this week! Come down and join myself, Eddie T. on bass, and David Charles on piano. Bring your instrument, and play some jazz with us! Keyboard and drums provided. Vocalists, please bring charts in your key, limit two songs per vocalist. Or, just come down to dig the music and enjoy some hot pizza!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, February 16th, 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, Jacob Krieger and his band will be playing jazz in the cozy taproom!!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, February 16th, 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, February 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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