Hello, Montana Jazz fans! I am sorry for the delay! I have been a bit busy juggling things. Bob and I will be in Bozeman tomorrow for Shakespeare in the Parks at the MSU Duck Pond! Pianist Jeremy Shanok and Bob will play from 7 PM before a Q & A, and the play “As You Like It”! Hope to see you there!
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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 Thomas Burke 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, June 11th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MSU DUCK POND GROVE IN BOZEMAN
Jazz & Shakespeare go great! Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform “As You Like It” on June 11-14 at 8 PM at the MSU Duck Pond Grove, and these performances are free! This Wednesday, June 11th, Jazz Duo: pianist Jeremy Shanok and bassist Bob Bowman will play from 7 PM. And there will be a Q&A with MSIP Executive Artistic Director, Kevin Asselin, and Associate Artistic Director, Riley O’Toole.
The MUS Duck Pond
S 11th Ave & W Grant St, Bozeman, MT
Wednesday, Jun 11th, 7:00 p.m. (Music)
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THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT GARDENWERKS IN HELENA
Gardenwerks in Helena is having a free event, Werks Market, this Thursday! There will be food & drink, plants, and educational vendors. Wilbur Rehmann Quintet with vocalist MJ Williams on trombone will play straight ahead jazz, blues and bossas 3:30 – 6:30 PM!
Gardenwerks
3225 Cooney Dr, Helena, MT
(406) 442-5008
Thursday, June 12th, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Event 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
THURSDAY EVENING AT SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR ARTS IN LIVINGSTON
The Summer Outdoor Concert Series by Shane Lalani Center for the Arts will bring John Roberts y Pan Blanco this Thursday! The summer concert series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8 PM in June and July. Please come and join Pan Blanco and enjoy their Afro-Cuban/Funk/Salsa sounds!
Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
415 E Lewis St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-1420
Thursday, June 12th, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.theshanecenter.org/summer-outdoor-concert-series
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, June 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 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 on the patio! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and delicious pizza!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, June 13th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT LOCKWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN BILLINGS
From the Billings Symphony!
Ever since Max Steiner scored 1933’s King Kong, music has become an integral part of the Hollywood experience, adding drama, wonder, scope, and excitement to film. Join Sukin Series favorite, Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective, as they perform their renditions from some of Tinseltown’s (and Disney’s) most magical films. Tickets: $25-45.
Lockwood High School Performing Arts Center
2810 2nd Ave N, Billings, MT
406-252-3610 (Billings Symphony)
Saturday, June 14th, 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)
https://billingssymphony.org/shows/sukin-series/rmjc-hollywood-magic/
SUNDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Come and celebrate Father’s Day with our open jazz jam session! Bring your instrument! (Drums and keyboard provided.) Vocalists, bring charts in your key, limit two songs per vocalist! Or, if you don’t want to jam, have some amazing pizza and enjoy the music! Holding down the rhythm section, we’ll have our usual suspects: David Charles on keys, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. If you play jazz, don’t miss this!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, June 15th, 5:00 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 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SUN, JUN 22ND AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
From Alex Nauman!
So excited to be bringing some of my own music to Walkers Grill on June 22nd! This band is gonna be incredible with Parker Brown on bass and Zach Paris on drums! Please mark your calendars, make reservations early, and join us for a great night of friendship & fun. We play 7pm-10pm!
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, June 22nd, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
THU, JUN 26TH AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that the amazing Michelle Manzo Cobb will be returning to Bozeman for a concert on June 26th! Backed by The Any Everything (Bob Bowman on bass, myself on drums, and special guest Kellan Moore on piano!), we will be performing a MUSIC ONLY concert at Last Best Comedy! The show will start at 7 PM. After the show, the band will be sticking around to help host a very special Bits & Beats starting at 9 pm, featuring NOW with Annie and Levin! All-in-all, this is going to be a full night of fantastic entertainment. Tickets: $20.
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Thursday, June 26th, 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)
https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/jazz-night-at-lbc-w-michelle-manzo-cobb
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