The Montana Folk Festival, one of the Northwest’s Largest free outdoor music festivals, will start soon in Butte! The festival is from July 11th to 13th, and showcases multiple performances by more than 20 Artists/groups on six stages. For more information, please visit https://montanafolkfestival.com/ !
Billings is getting very busy for Amp Camp 2025! The 5-day intensive workshops for guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, and drums start on July 14th this year. The workshops are not open to the public, but concerts by faculty and students are free and open to everyone! I added the schedule to the end of this newsletter!!
* 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.
TUESDAY EVENING AT PIONEER PARK IN BILLINGS
From Marie Smith!
The MT Shakespeare in the Parks actors (from across the country) tour our great state of Montana during the summer, bringing classical theatre to rural locales. Montana Ave Jazz Exchange (Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Mike Leslie on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums) is looking forward to performing pre-show music to get you ready for their production of Henry V!
FAMILY FRIENDLY! Bring your friends! Bring your children! Bring a picnic basket, chairs, and blankets!
Our music starts at 5:15 pm followed by Henry V at 6:30 pm!
* Inclement weather location: Pioneer Park Recreation Center, North Gym (6th Avenue North and North 19th Street in Billings, MT)
Pioneer Park | North Park
301 Parkhill Dr, Billings, MT
Tuesday, July 8th, 5:15 p.m. (Music) / Henry V 6:30 p.m.-
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS TUESDAY, July 8th, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (7pm-9pm)
The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!!
FREE! Bring an instrument! Sign up to play a tune! Buy a drink! Tip the band & bar! Make some friends! Support OUR local community!!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, July 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY EVENING AT PIONEER PARK IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Enjoy live music with the Hayden Quintet (Elana Hayden on vocals, Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Mike Leslie on bass, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and Sam Woodis on saxophone) as they warm up the crowd for Shakespeare in the Park’s entertaining production of “As You Like It” in Pioneer Park.
Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE performance of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” It’s family friendly so pack a picnic, bring your kids, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance! Arrive early for a special pre-show performance by the Hayden Quintet!
* Inclement weather location: Pioneer Park Recreation Center, North Gym (6th Avenue North and North 19th Street in Billings, MT)
Pioneer Park | North Park
301 Parkhill Dr, Billings, MT
Wednesday, July 9th, 5:15 p.m. (Music) / As You Like It 6:30 p.m.-
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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 (subject to change) 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, July 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT JAKE’S STEAKHOUSE IN BILLINGS
Guitarist Alex Nauman will be playing solo guitar at Jake’s Downtown this Thursday, 6-8 PM, as their Saloon Music series! Please join Alex and enjoy his fantastic sounds with the delicious food Jake’s offers! No cover.
Jake’s Downtown
2701 1st Ave. North, Billings, MT
(406) 259-9375
Thursday, July 10th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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, July 10th, 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! If the weather permits, the band will play on the patio.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, July 11th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR51 IN BILLINGS
From The Windmill & Bar51!
Pan Blanco is playing live on our patio! Come enjoy drinks and dinner! Local 406 Agave will be here doing tequila tasting!
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 Transtech Way, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Friday, July 11th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT LA BRASSERIE IN BOZEMAN
Please join Eddie T. and Alex Robilotta Duo at La Brasserie this Saturday evening, 6-8 PM! La Brasserie is an urban winery featuring locally crafted wines, serving French Cuisine. Come down and enjoy a relaxing time listening to their fantastic sounds, accompanied by delicious wine and French cuisine!
La Brasserie
31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman, MT
(406) 414-9693
Saturday, July 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT COVELLITE THEATRE AND UPTOWN LOUNGE IN BUTTE
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at the Covellite Theatre for the Folk Festival’s official afterparty! On Saturday, July 12th, 10 PM (doors 9 PM). Tickets Early Bird $15 + fee / Day of Show $20 + fee. “With vocals in Spanish, English and Portuguese, John Roberts y Pan Blanco is melding high energy, danceable Funk, African and Salsa grooves with lilting guajiras and boleros, all aimed at sharing musical diversity with the audience.”
Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge
215 W Broadway St, Butte, MT
(406) 333-1658
Saturday, July 12th, 10:00 p.m. (Doors 9:00 p.m.)
https://covellitepresents.org/
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 summer during our Summer Sunday Night Jazz Series! This week’s Jazz – Missoula Jazz Collective will be playing to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, July 13th, 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, July 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
AMP CAMP 2025
Artist Showcase Concerts – Free Concerts for All! –
- Mon, July 14th, 7:00 p.m. at Craft Local
Parker Brown & The Bleeding Hearts - Tues, July 15th, 7:00 p.m. at The Pub Station
1 Second To Go & Disposable Heroes - Thus, July 17th, 7:00 p.m. at Thirsty Street
Student Talent Show - Fri, July 18th, 7:00 p.m. at The Pub Station
Student Showcase Concert - Sat, July 19th, 3:00 p.m. at The Pub Station
Student Showcase Concert - Sun, July 20th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Walkers Grill
Amp Camp Faculty Jazz Concert
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