After the summery warm days, cooler and rainy spring days will follow! We might see a bit of snow in West Yellowstone. Stay warm and dry!
* 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 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 Tyler Honcoop 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, May 14th, 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 15th, 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 Erik Olson on keyboard, Dan Nettles on guitar, and Zack Paris on drums! 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 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE GREY DOG BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Doug Wales!
Put this Friday on your calendar, and come downtown to Bozeman’s newest bar, Gray Dog, to hear some Rocky Mountain Highlife at the corner of N. Bozeman and Mendenhall. Cool intimate venue with a stage and room to dance!
BoZambique: Ben Klein on Flute, Blaise Arsenault on guitar, Loren Block on bass, and Doug Wales on congas/cajon/percussion.
The Grey Dog Bar
34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-1014
Friday, May 16th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TEN SPOON IN MISSOULA
Jazz and wine go great together! Please visit Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery this Saturday and enjoy the beautiful sounds by Naomi Moon Siegel Trio feat. Naomi Moon Siegel on trombone, Ed Stalling on drums, and Tommy Sciple on bass. $5 cover, kids free. Tasting room open 4-9PM. Wood-fired pizza 5-8PM. And music 6-8PM!
10 Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, MT
(406) 549-8703
Saturday, May 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MONTE IN BILLINGS
From Alex Nauman!
Calling all Jazz/Fusion/Improv explorers!! Erik Olson is back in town this week and we are throwing down a wild improv set at our favorite watering hole, The Monte! featuring the amazing Pat Epley and Kenosha Kid! Let’s rage!!!!
Another Castle: Alex Nauman on guitar, Erik Olson on keyboard, Kenosha Kid on guitar, Pat Epley on drums.
The Monte
2824 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 259-3393
Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $10
SUNDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
You know the drill! Eddie T., David Charles, and myself will be holding down the fort for the rhythm section. You? Bring your instrument and play! (Drums and keyboard provided!) Vocalists, bring charts in your key, limit two songs per singer. OR, just come and hang out for some pizza and jazz!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, May 18th, 5:00 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 – Naomi Moon Siegel Trio: Naomi Moon Siegel on trombone, Ed Stalling on drums, Tommy Sciple on bass!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, May 18th, 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 18th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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