Hey everyone! Bob and I have been having a fantastic time in the KCMO area! But now it’s time to head back to our beloved Treasure State. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful Montana jazz fans soon!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY 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/
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.)
- 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
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SUITE 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 23rd, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Door 7:00 p.m.
https://www.keepmissoulafunky.org/suite-two
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT RATHSKELLER IN MONTANA CLUB IN HELENA
Please join Wilbur Rehmann Trio with Fred Cobb on piano and Todd Silas on bass in the newly renovated Rathskeller in the Montana Club this Wednesday!
Rathskeller (Montana Club)
24 W 6th Ave Fl 2, Helena, MT
(406) 219-1387
Wednesday, April 23rd, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 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 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 23rd, 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 24th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From MSU Billings Music!
Montana State University Billings Music students are ready to Jam at Craft Local On Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for energy and fun coming from these young musicians!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, April 24th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT MONTANA’S LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Live Music with Elana Hayden on vocals, Joe Sullivan on keyboard/vocals, and Mike Leslie on bass in Montana’s Lounge.
Montana’s Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT
(406) 252-7400
Friday, April 25th, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT FLIPPER’S TAVERN IN MISSOULA
Haymaker will be playing at Flipper’s Casino in Missoula this Saturday, April 26th, from 8:00 PM!
Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums!
Flipper’s Tavern -Grill~Casino
125 S 3rd St W, Missoula, MT
(406) 721-4895
Saturday, April 26th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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 – Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, April 27th, 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 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING & CO. IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join us at Thirsty Street for a night of live music, dancing, and cool brews! Elana & the Sugar Daddies will play a mix of jazz, blues, country and more at this cool Billings venue! Opening act will be the talented Juliette Angelo at 6:30pm – and then enjoy the main event at 7pm feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, Zach Paris on drums, Joe Sullivan on piano/vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Jeff Taylor on pedal steel. NO COVER!
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Sunday, April 27th, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS
Tsunami Funk is back to Bozeman Hot Springs!
One of the most impressive funk bands in the area, Tsunami Funk brings a party with them wherever they perform. Consisting of Luke Flansburg on lead vocals and guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Nathan Anderson on guitar, David Charles on keyboard, and Chris Naro on Drums, Tsunami Funk is comprised of some of Montana’s best professional musicians.
Bozeman Hot Springs
81123 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT
(406) 586-6492
Sunday, April 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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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