Bob and I are on our way back to Montana from the San Francisco area. We are staying in Boise, ID, tonight! To Bozeman jazz fans: Friday Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza this week will be from 5:30 to 7:30 PM!
* 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, March 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, Robin Martinez on bass, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and featured musician Marian Booth Green 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, March 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, March 20th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Join Elana Hayden and Joe Sullivan for live music at the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro! Great venue, delicious menu!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WINE CELLAR IN BUTTE
From Platinum Street Jazz!
Thursday, March 20th at the Wine Cellar from 6-8. Music from The Great American Songbook, guitar instrumentals and other ditties with Ainsley and Marko of Platinum Street Jazz. Join us for exquisite wines and small plate tapas.
The Wine Cellar
219 W Park St, Butte, MT
(406) 299-2847
Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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, 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, March 20th, 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, Rob Kohler on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be making fantastic sounds! The music will start earlier than the regular time, 5:30-7:30PM. 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, March 21st, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR 51 IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Hayden Trio for live music at the cool Windmill & Bar 51. Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, & Joe Sullivan on piano/vocals.
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 Transtech Way, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Friday, March 21st, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
From Thirsty Street Brewing Co.!
Dance party galore! Dance lessons at 6:30! MSUB Latin Jazz at 7:30. Pan Blanco at 8 PM! Come and tear up that dance floor with your favorite peoples! Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Timba y mas! Trevor Krieger, Raphael Lopez, Sam White, Cody Hollow, Antonio Roberto, Matt Devitt all bringing their musical prowess to the party!
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Saturday, March 22nd, 6:30 p.m. –
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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, March 23rd, 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 - 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)
FRI, APR 4TH AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
Come and join this very special Bits & Beats (stand-up & jazz) with headliner Nick Vatterott (Conan, Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon) accompanied by the jazz trio of Alex Platt, Kellan Moore & Isaac Winemiller!
“Our band for the evening will be myself, Kellan Moore on keys, and Isaac Winemiller on bass! Kellan and Isaac are some of my favorite people to play music with. If you haven’t heard this trio yet, I highly encourage you to check it out. (Heck, I could let them play the whole thing as a duo and it would be amazing!)” ~ Alex Platt
Tickets: $24 ($30 at the door) / 18+
Tickets and the details: https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/bits-beats-stand-up-jazz-w-nick-vatterott
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Friday, April 4th, 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)
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