Big Sky Jazz is back on the road from Phillipsburg, KS! Bob and I are heading to the Kansas City, MO, area for his gigs. In just 15 days, he has twelve performances scheduled and one recording session. While we’re already missing Montana, we’re excited to reconnect with our friends and enjoy the music!
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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 8th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
MSU Billings Music Department Presents JAZZ COMBOS! Directed by Dr. Scott Jeppesen and Prof. Alex Nauman. The Jazz Combos will present a concert at Craft Local! Entry by Donation
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, April 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 – 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 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT STUDIO TWO IN MISSOULA
Haymaker will be back at Suite Two in Missoula this Wednesday! Mark your calendars and come join this wonderful trio! Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums. Suggested donation $10.
Suite Two
1001 S. 4th St. W. Missoula, MT
Wednesday, April 9th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Door 7:00 p.m.
https://www.keepmissoulafunky.org/suite-two
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 10th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CISEL HALL AT MSUB IN BILLINGS
MSU Billings Department of Music presents a Jazz Concert featuring Jazz Orchestra and Afro-Latin Ensemble on Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 PM at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed by John Roberts. Works by Celia Cruz, Pat Metheny, Sonny Stitt, Duke Ellington, and more.
Entry by Donation. MSUB Students: free with ID.
MUS Billings Cisel Recital Hall
1500 University Dr, Billings, MT
Thursday, April 10th, 7:00 p.m.-
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT MONTANA’S LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Live Music with Elana Hayden (vocals), Jeff Troxel (guitar) & Mike Leslie (bass) in Montana’s Lounge.
Montana’s Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT
(406) 252-7400
Friday, April 11th, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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SATURDAY AT CACTUS RECORD IN BOZEMAN “RECORD STORE DAY”
Bozeman music fans! Come to Cactus Record this Saturday, April 12th, and celebrate “Record Store Day”! From singer-songwriters and synth wave to jazz and prog-rock, there will be live performances all day! For Jazz fans, Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be playing 4-5 PM!
Cactus Record
2742 W. Main St. Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-0245
Saturday, April 12th, 11:00 a.m. – Alex Robilotta Jazz Trio 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT LEWIS & CLARK LIBRARY IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
April 12th, 6 – 8 PM, Wilbur Rehmann Trio with Todd Silas on bass, Fred Cobb on keyboard, and Wilbur on Saxophones. Lewis & Clark Library, Helena.
Lewis & Clark Library
120 S. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 447-1690
Saturday, April 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT 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/
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
From Draught Works!
Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in our cozy taproom every Sunday night from 6-8 PM this spring during our Spring Sunday Night Jazz Series! This week’s Jazz band – Heavy Horse!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, April 13th, 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!
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, April 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS
From Walkers!
Billings’ only hot swing ensemble, the Rimrock Hot Club, performs music rooted firmly in the French Sinti tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli as well as a myriad of modern influences. The band features Trevor Krieger on violin, Alex Nauman on guitar, David Banuelos on guitar, Mike Leslie on bass, and the fabulous Jessica Fiveland on vocals. Bringing a deep, infectious swing beat and fiery improvisations, this band is sure to keep you moving in your seat! As always, no cover. 7pm-10pm
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, April 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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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