Bob and I find ourselves in Point Richmond, CA, under heartbreaking circumstances. Bob’s sister, Carla, passed away on Sunday. She was a truly wonderful, beautiful soul who touched the lives of everyone around her. While our hearts are heavy with grief, I am grateful for the precious moments I had with her. Rest in peace, Carla Bowman. You are deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
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 18th, 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 John Roberts on trombone and 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, February 19th, 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 20th, 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 Sam Layton on drums with featured musician Mark Fenderson on trumpet! 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 20th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT COVELLITE THEATRE AND UPTOWN LOUNGE IN BUTTE
PLATINUM STREET JAZZ & DANCE LESSON
Come on up to the Covellite Lounge for a monthly dance class sample with A to Z Dance, followed by live music from Butte’s long-running jazz dance band Platinum Street Jazz! Free admission – Donate online or at the class!
Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge
215 W Broadway St, Butte, MT
(406) 333-1658
Friday, February 21st, 30mins dance lesson: 7:00 p.m. / Music: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
Friday, February 21st, Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Mark Walker, piano are performing at Bennys Bistro on Sixth Ave. Helena. Blues, Bossas and ballads from the Great American Songbook. Great food, wine and jazz, 6p-8p for a great evening of jazz.
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, February 21st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
John Roberts & Soul Skillet perform original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate, and more. John pulls from years of national and international touring with known and respected artists to bring this ensemble and sound to the Big Sky.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, February 21st, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Come and enjoy classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town. Get ready for a memorable show by Montana Ave. Jazz Exchange! MT Jazz Exchange: Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Raphael Lopez on guitar, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums, and Erik Gothberg on bass.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, February 22nd, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Wonderful news for Tsunami Funk fans! Tsunami Funk will perform at Tune Up Bar this Saturday at Tune Up Bar! Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, February 22nd, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
** UPDATE **
This week, Johan Eriksson, Tommy Sciple, John Wicks, and Connor Racicot will be playing!
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, Loren Stillman and his band will be playing in the cozy taproom!!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, February 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join the Bridger Mountain Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or small combo performs at The Eagles on every other Sundays. No cover charge but there will be a tip jar so be generous.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, February 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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