Bob, our beloved pup Budsie, and I just returned from an amazing two-week Midwest tour! Now, we’re gearing up for a fun trip to the Oregon Coast to play with pianist David Morgenroth, who is originally from Missoula! 🎶
Don’t miss out on a fantastic benefit concert for KGVM on Friday, May 9th, at the Gallatin Labor Temple! The Any Everything and the Alex Robilotta Trio will take the stage!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT PARK HIGH 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 Livingston on April 29th!
Park High School
102 View Vista Drive Livingston, MT
Tuesday, April 29th, 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jazz-ambassadors-of-the-us-army-field-band-free-concert-tickets-1254860895719
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 Sam Woodis 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, April 30th, 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, May 1st, 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 and Raphael Lopez! 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, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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! 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, May 2nd, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT COVELLITE THEATRE AND UPTOWN LOUNGE IN BUTTE
Platinum Street Jazz & Butte Tango
Come on up to the Covellite Lounge for a monthly dance class sample with Butte Tango, followed by live music from Butte’s long-running jazz dance band Platinum Street Jazz! Free admission – Donate online at https://theticketing.co/e/jazztango0502 or at the class!
Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge
215 W Broadway St, Butte, MT
(406) 333-1658
Friday, May 1st, 30mins dance lesson: 7:00 p.m. / Music: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Hayden Quartet at the cool Yellowstone Cellars & Winery! Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Joe Sullivan on piano/vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, and Sam Woodis on saxophone.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, May 2nd, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY NIGHT AT CYMATIC EVENT CENTER IN MISSOULA
Come join Canta Brasil at Cymatic Event Center! They will have Brazilian music star Francisco Marques for this Saturday Night show! The venue will be serving Imagine Nation beers, hard seltzer, plus a selection of wines & cider.
Cymatic Event Center
5646 W. Harrier Dr. Unit B, Missoula, MT
(406) 201-5751
Saturday, May 3rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT MONTANA’S LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Enjoy Live Jazz, Blues & Country music with Elana Hayden on vocals) & Joe Sullivan on piano/vocals at Montana’s Lounge in the DoubleTree Hotel.
Montana’s Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT
(406) 252-7400
Saturday, May 3rd, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 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 – Kimberlee Carson!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, May 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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, May 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
Bozeman Jazz fans and KGVM supporters! Please join us for a benefit concert for KGVM on Friday, May 9th, at the Gallatin Labor Temple! The bands performing are The Any Everything, The Alex Robilotta Trio, and a Jazz Jam that will follow afterwards! Tickets: $15.
Gallatin Labor Temple
422 East Mendenhall, Bozeman
Friday, May 9th, Door: 7:00 p.m. / Music: 8:00 p.m.
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