Bob, our beloved dog Budsie, and I are in very warm Billings for medical reasons. This week’s Jazz Newsletter comes to you from Billings, in between a few hospital appointments! … and it will be the same next week!
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* 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 Scott Jeppesen 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, May 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Join Elana Hayden and Joe Sullivan for live music at the Black Canyon Bistro! Enjoy familiar favorites in jazz, blues, country & more. Cool venue, great menu!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, May 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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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 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From the Winery!
John Roberts & Soul Skillet perform original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate and more. John pulls from years of national and international touring with known and respected artists to bring this ensemble and sound to the Big Sky. John Roberts, Matt Devitt, Erik Gothberg, and Gavin Russell. No cover charge!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, May 31st, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 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, June 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
JUNE 4TH-8TH: NAOMI MOON SIEGEL SEATTLE QUINTET TOUR
Join Naomi Moon Siegel Seattle Quintet! They are touring in Montana from June 4th to 8th!
Featuring: Naomi Moon Siegel – trombone, Ray Larsen (Wayne Horvitz) – trumpet, Andy Coe (McTuff, Skerik) – guitar, Kelsey Mines (Jovino Santos Neto) – bass, Christopher Icasiano (Fleet Foxes) – drums
Led by award-winning trombonist, improviser, composer, Naomi Moon Siegel, this quintet puts on dynamic, adventurous performances.
RSVP/Tickets are available at: https://naomimoonsiegel.com/live/
- Wed, June 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.) at Moon-Randolph Home Stead in Missoula (515 Spurlock Rd, Missoula) with Special guest Lee Rizzo. Tickets: $25
- Thu, June 5th, 7:30 p.m. at The Myrna Loy in Helena (15 N Ewing St, Helena). Tickets: $20
- Fri, June 6th, 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:30 p.m.) at The ArtMine in Basin (The old OT mill in Basin. On Cataract Creek RD, look for the signs) Suggested donation: $20
- Sat, June 7th, 8:00 p.m. (Doors 7:00 p.m.) at Covellite Theatre in Butte (215 West Broadway Street, Butte). Tickets: Advance $15, Day of show $20.
- Sun, June 8th, 6:30 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.) at Rocky Mountain Grange #116 (1436 S 1st St, Hamilton) Suggested donation: $15 – $20 (Kids under 13 – free). Donations for Bitterroot School of Music Scholarship Funding.
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