We will drive to California tomorrow to attend the memorial for Bob’s sister Carla in Point Richmond on Saturday. Family and friends will play music, and it will be an intimate and touching gathering.
Good week for Bozeman jazz fans! ARCNET on Wednesday at Tune Up, John Roberts y Pan Blanco on Friday also at Tune Up, and on Sunday, Jazz Jam at Red Tractor Pizza and the WD 40’s Big Band at The Eagles!
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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, March 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, Robin Martinez on bass, Lloyd Marsh on drums, 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, March 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, March 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, March 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/guitar, Luke Kestner on drums, and featured musician Jeff Long on EWI! 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, March 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
Friday, March 14th, Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Fred Cobb, piano will be performing straight-ahead jazz and a little blues at Bennys Bistro.
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, March 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be back to Tune Up this Friday! John Roberts, Merle Roberts, Sam White, Raphael Lopez, and Matthew Devitt! Come join them and enjoy their sizzling salsa at 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
Friday, March 14th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRI & SAT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Tsunami Funk returns to the Eagles Bar!
Friday, Mar 14th & Saturday, Mar 15th.
9:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Free admission!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th. 9:00 p.m. – 12:45 a.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT EDGAR BAR IN EDGAR
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Hayden Trio for early St. Patrick’s Day festivities and LIVE MUSIC at the Edgar Bar! Feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals), & Mike Leslie (bass).
Tables are filling up, so be sure to make your reservation today and secure your spot for this special celebration!
Edgar Bar
105 Elwell Street, Edgar, MT
(406) 962-3091
Saturday, March 15th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
We’re at it again! Come and join Eddie Tsuru, David Charles, and myself for our monthly jazz jam session! Bring yourself and your instrument – drums and keyboard will be provided. We’ve been having a blast with these, and we’ve now been doing these jams for 3 years! Hope you can make it!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, March 16th, 5:00 p.m. –
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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, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
MAR 29TH, 30TH, 31TH, & APR 5TH
CAROLINE DAVIS AND MICHELLE BOULÉ – An immersive night of improvisation, saxophone, electronics, and dance.
Award-winning artists Caroline Davis (NYC) and Michelle Boulé (MT) unite for an evening of immersive improvisation. Blending music (saxophone and voice), movement, and electronics, they create a dynamic performance that pushes artistic boundaries and invites audiences into a mesmerizing world of sound and motion.
Mar 29 at Art House (Billings)
Mar 30 at Carpentars Union Hall (Butte)
Mar 31 at The Art Mine (Basin)
Apr 05 at Westside Theatre (Missoula) with Naomi Moon Siegel
- Sat, Mar 29 – Art House Cinema & Pub (109 N 30th St, Billings) 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/caroline-davis-michelle-boule/ - Sun, Mar 30 – Carpenters Union Hall (156 W Granite St, Butte) Doors 4:30 p.m. Show 5:00 p.m.
Tickets or donations may apply - Mon, Mar 31 – The Art Mine (The old OT mill in Basin. On Cataract Creek RD, look for the signs) Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m. / Suggested donation: $20 / Reservations (406) 422 – 3690
- Sat, Apr 05 – Westside Theatre (1200 Shakespeare St, Ste 2, Missoula) 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $18 (senior $15) at https://www.thewestsidetheater.com/event-calendar/in-concert
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