We received a few inches of snow last night! I remind myself every year that in Montana, spring doesn’t come until June!
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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, April 2nd, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT BUTTE CIVIC CENTER IN BUTTE
From Platinum Jazz!
Empty Bowls at the Civic Center! Wednesday, April 2nd. 6 PM – 8 PM. A wonderful event for a wonderful cause. We are honored to provide the music again for this year’s Butte Emergency Food Bank’s Empty Bowls. This event raises money for the backpack program that provides school-age kids food for the weekends and over the summer.
Tickets: $20/$50/$100 available at the Food Bank (Mon to Fri) until noon, and at the Civic Center box office.
Butte Civic Center
1340 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT
(406) 497-6400
Wednesday, April 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 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, April 2nd, 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, April 3rd, 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, Sam Layton on drums, and featured musician Eli Sneigoski 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, April 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND HOTEL IN BIG TIMBER
From Elana Hayden!
Join us at the historic Grand Hotel for a mix of jazz, blues, country & more! Feat. Elana Hayden (vocals) & Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals).
The Grand Hotel
139 McLeod St, Big Timber, MT
(406) 932-4459
Friday, April 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT 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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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ATTIC IN LIVINGSTON
Join FunkyMoto at The Attic in Livingston on April 4th! 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, April 4th, 8:00 p.m. – (Door 7:00 p.m.)
https://www.theatticmontana.com/
FRIDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
Come and enjoy Jazz Jam at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Friday!
The Jazz Jam is hosted by Craig Hall on guitar, Cameron Reicher on bass, and Garrett Stannard on drums.
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Friday, April 4th, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT B&B IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join us for a mix of jazz, blues, and country at Craft B&B!
Elana Hayden on vocals, Joe Sullivan on keyboard/vocals, and Mike Leslie on bass.
Craft B&B
2658 Grand Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 702-1039
Saturday, April 5th, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Enjoy a night of instrumental jazz by some of the best musicians in town. No cover!
Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Alex Nauman on guitar, Craig Hall on bass/guitar, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, April 5th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT WESTSIDE THEATRE IN MISSOULA
Caroline Davis + Michelle Boulé + Naomi Moon Siegel – Award-winning artists Caroline Davis (NYC), Michelle Boulé (MT), and Naomi Moon Siegel (MT) unite for an evening of improvisation. Blending saxophone, trombone, movement, and electronics, they create a dynamic performance that pushes artistic boundaries and immerses audiences in a mesmerizing world of sound and motion. A rare experience you won’t want to miss.
Westside Theatre
1200 Shakespeare St, Ste 2, Missoula
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Doors 7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Advance $25/$30. Day-of $25/$36 available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=3
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
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, April 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SAT, APR 12TH AT ALBERTA BAIR IN BILLINGS
From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today. The perfect mix of Bruno Mars caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. You will find local musicians in the band! Tickets: $48.00, $38.00; $28.00 + non-refundable fees
Alberta Bair Theatre
2801 3rd Ave N, Billings
(406) 256-6052
Saturday, April 12th, 7:30 p.m.-
https://www.albertabairtheater.org/shows/uptown/
WED, APR 23RD – SAT, APR 26TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
It’s Jazzoula ‘25: Celebrating 20+ years of Jazz in the Missoula community – presenting jazz combos, vocalists, and multi-instrumentalists over four days, April 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th.
Tickets: $15-25 or $80 for a 4-Nights Pass, available at https://showroom.zootownarts.org/event/jazzoula-4/zootown-arts-community-center/missoula-montana/
Wednesday, April 23rd: Basement Boys, Patti Nolan & the Undeniables, Owen Ross Trio, Big Sky Mudflaps
Thursday, April 24th: Absent Wilson Conspiracy, Melody Anderson, One Word/Dylan Bautiste Trio, Ally Fradkin Quartet
Friday, April 25th: All City Jazz, Owen Thayer, Marie Smith Quintet, Missoula Conduction Band
Saturday, April 26th: Boyd Combo, Craig Hall & Alex Nauman, Zoolectic Band “Fusion Tribute” (Johann Eriksson, John Wicks, Owen Ross, Tommy Sciple), Connor Racicot Trio
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Wednesday, April 23rd to Saturday, April 26th, 6:30 p.m. (Door 6:00 p.m.)
MON, APR 28TH IN BILLINGS & TUE, APR 29TH IN LIVINGSTON
The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad, performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz. They will have FREE CONCERTS in Billings on April 28th and Livingston on April 29th! Please reserve your seats now!
- Monday, April 28th, 7:30 p.m. at Alberta Bair Theatre in Billings (2801 3rd Ave N, Billings)
https://www.albertabairtheater.org/shows/the-jazz-ambassadors-of-the-united-states-army-field-band/ - Tuesday, April 29th, 7:00 p.m. at Park High School in Livingston
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jazz-ambassadors-of-the-us-army-field-band-free-concert-tickets-1254860895719
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