Is it already mid-August? I can feel the crispy fall air in the breeze. Exciting jazz events for Bozeman jazz fans! On 8/22 at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, there will be Bob Bowman and Alex Nauman Duo, and the Alex Robilotta Trio at Red Tractor Pizza. On 8/23 at The Cikan House, enjoy Bob Nell and Mike Bisio trios. On 8/27 at Benchmark (AC Hotel Bozeman), catch Isaac Winemiller and Michael Testagrossa. And on 9/3 at Last Best Comedy, hear The Resonance Quartet feat. Alex Platt, Jake Fleming, Alex Robilotta, and Rob Kohler!!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS TUESDAY, August 12th, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (7pm-9pm)
The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!! This week, Saxophobia Quartet will host the jam!
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, August 12th, 7:00 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, with 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, August 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SUITE TWO IN MISSOULA
From Loren Stillman!
Join us every other Wednesday at Suite Two in Missoula for an evening of dynamic, exploratory music. Our trio residency has been growing for nearly a year, and the connection deepens each time we play. Come experience something special — a modern musical phenomenon unfolding in real time.
Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone/music, Tommy Sciple on bass, John Wicks on drums.
Suite Two
1001 S. 4th St. W. Missoula, MT
Wednesday, August 13th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Door 7:00 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, August 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY AT PHILIPSBURG SUMMER CONCERT
There will be Philipsburg Summer Concert & Charity Auction this Saturday! The event is a day of incredible music, community spirit, and charitable giving at Winninghoff Park Amphitheatre! John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be the headliner! From the event: “Experience “James Brown meets Charlie Pride meets hot Latin jazz” in this explosive performance!
Shodown / The Western Front Band / Live DJ Sets Throughout the Day.
Tickets: $35 (Early bird ticket $25) at:
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/2025-Philipsburg-Summer-Concert-Auction-107971
Philipsburg Summer Concert
Winninghoff Park Amphitheatre (106 E Stockton St, Philipsburg, MT)
Saturday, August 16th, 11:00 a.m. –
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Tsunami Funk at Tune Up Bar Aug 16th! Come down and dance to Funk and Boogie!
From Tune Up Bar: LOCAL APPRECIATION – Never a music cover & enjoy 20% off all menu items with a valid Montana ID, excluding Happy Hour Specials!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, August 16th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Come and cool off with a cold beverage, pizza, and some jazz! Featuring David Charles on keys, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums holding down the rhythm section, bring your instrument and play some jazz with us! Keys and drums provided; vocalists, please bring charts in your key, limit two songs per vocalist. Hope to see you there!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, August 17th, 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 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, August 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join The WD40’s Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
The WD40’s perform at The Eagles every other Sunday. No cover. Dancers are welcome!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, August 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join us at the fabulous Walker’s Grill for good eats, great vibes, and LIVE MUSIC with the Hayden Quintet! Feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Leslie (bass), Jeff Troxel (guitar), Bill Honaker (drums) & Kellan Moore (piano). No cover.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, August 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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