Bob, our beloved dog Budsie, and I returned to snowy West Yellowstone last night from the Oregon Coast after an over 15-hour drive!
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 Any Everything and Alex Robilotta Trio will perform, and a Jazz Jam will follow. Please scroll down for the details!
* 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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Enjoy live Hot Club Jazz at On Broadway in Helena this Wednesday! Cottonwood Club play an irresistible mix of string jazz with roots in the ‘Hot Club’ style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Enjoy the energetic rhythms of Cottonwood Club with delicious food and drink at Helena’s historical restaurant! Cole Bass will be joining them this week!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, May 7th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 Elana Hayden 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, May 7th, 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.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GALLATIN LABOR TEMPLE IN BOZEMAN
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: Alex Platt on drums, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys, and Bob Bowman on bass, The Alex Robilotta Trio: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, and Chris Naro on drums, and a Jazz Jam that will follow afterwards! Suggested donation: $15. 50/50 raffle at the event. BYOB.
Gallatin Labor Temple
422 East Mendenhall, Bozeman
Friday, May 9th, Door: 7:00 p.m. / Music: 8:00 p.m.
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 Rebecca Speranza on saxophone, Cameron Reicher on bass, and Garrett Stannard on drums. Bring your instruments!
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Friday, May 9th, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
Loren Stillman Trio (Loren Stillman on saxophone, John Wicks on drums, Tommy Sciple on bass) will perform with Bryan Kostors at ZACC on Saturday, May 10th! Please don’t miss this special concert!
Loren Stillman: Saxophonist and composer, Loren Stillman, has garnered widespread acclaim for his contributions to the realm of modern jazz, earning praise from esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, Jazziz, Jazz Times, and National Public Radio.
Bryan Curt Kostors: Bryan Curt Kostors is a composer, performer, producer, teacher, conductor, and media creator. his work explores place and landscape as a compositional force, and uses diverse stylistic voices to create evocative and dynamic music for the concert stage, film, dance, and commercial works.
Zootown Arts and Community Center
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Saturday, May 10th, Door 7:00 p.m. / Music 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 // $15- $20 Artist Supporter Ticket available at https://showroom.zootownarts.org/
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Join Montana Ave. Jazz Exchange at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery this Saturday! Classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town. Get ready for a memorable show that will give you goosebumps! Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joseph Sullivan on piano, Mike Leslie on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, May 10th, 7:30 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 – John Wicks and his band!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, May 11th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
The WD40’s Big Band will be performing this Sunday, Mother’s Day, 5/11 at the Eagles from 7-9 pm. Bring Mom down for a great time! No cover! Dancers are welcome!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, May 11th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
BigSkyJazz.net and news letter Jazz this week are non-profit. I am doing this to be a little help for jazz community around Bozeman while I work as a website/graphic designer.
If you feel like helping me with a little reward please donate from “Buy me a glass of wine page“. It is much appreciated!!!