Busy week for Bozeman jazz fans! BoZambique at Bridger Brewing on Wednesday. On Friday, the Alex Robilotta Trio at Red Tractor Pizza, and John Roberts y Pan Blanco at Tune Up Bar. Bob Nell/Mike Bisio Trios at The Cikan House on Saturday, and of course, Big Band Fun – The Bridger Mountain Big Band at The Eagles on Sunday! Oh! If you are around Big Sky on Friday, please join Bob Bowman & Alex Nauman Duo at the Wilson Hotel!
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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 19th, 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, Sam Woodis, Sam Layton, Raph Lopez with guest musician Elijah Sneigoski on trumpet 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 19th, 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 Mark Fenderson 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, August 20th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT BRIDGER BREWING IN BOZEMAN
From BoZambique!
BoZambique at Bridger Brewing on August 20. Put pizza, beer, and Rocky Mountain Highlife music on your dinner calendar this Wednesday – your Trifecta Perfecta pick of the week! 5:30-8p.
Bridger Brewing
1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2124
Wednesday, August 20th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT JAKE’S DOWNTOWN IN BILLINGS
Please Join John Roberts + Parker Brown at Jake’s Downtown Saloon Music Series on Thursday! John Roberts on B3 organ/vocals and Parker Brown on guitar/vocals. They will play their original tunes!
Jake’s Downtown
2701 1st Ave. North, Billings, MT
(406) 259-9375
Thursday, August 21st, 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, August 21st, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Jazz at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky!! Come join BOWDOG JAZZ DUO: Bob Bowman on bass and Alex Nauman on guitar at the hotel’s cozy lobby, or outside area, on Friday, August 22nd, 5-7 PM! Save the date and come down to The Wilson Hotel to experience their music, and don’t miss the Happy Hour at the hotel bar, too!
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Friday, August 22nd, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 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, Eddie T. 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, August 22nd, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts y Pan Blanco at Tune Up Bar Aug 22nd! Come down and dance to mix of Funk, West African beats, Salsa, Jazz and Soul music!
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
Friday, August 22nd, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Bob Nell!
Bass Giant Mike Bisio joins pianist Bob Nell in a special concert Saturday, August 23. Matinee 2 pm at The Cikan House (31 Hitching Post) $30 suggested donation (Cash or check only at the door.)
Bob Nell/Mike Bisio trios:
Bob Nell – Piano
Mike Bisio – Bass
With Adam Greenberg – Drums, Austin Belluscio- Drums, Craig Hall – Guitar
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Saturday, August 23rd, 2:00 p.m. – (No reservations needed)
SATURDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
August 23rd, Saturday. Bennys Bistro-Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Fred Cobb, piano. 6:00pm-8:00pm. American jazz classics, blues, ballads & bossa’s!
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Saturday, August 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT PIONEER PARK IN HELENA
From Lewis & Clark Library!
Bring a blanket and a snack and head over to Pioneer Park behind the library Sunday, August 24th at 4 pm for an afternoon of Jazz with Wilbur Rehmann Quintet w/ MJ Williams!
Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, Todd Silas on bass, Jeremy Slead on drums, Fred Cobb on keyboard, and MJ Williams on vocals/trombone!
Pioneer Park (Helena)
120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT
Sunday, August 24th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT ST. TIMOTHY’S SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ANACONDA
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be performing at St. Timothy’s Summer Music Festival on Sunday, August 24th, 4 PM. The concert will be at St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel, perched atop a mountain overlooking Georgetown Lake in Montana. Enjoy beautiful drive, the chapel, and the fantastic music by Pan Blanco!! Tickets $25 available at sttimothysmusic.org or at the door.
St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel
2285 Southern Cross Rd. Anaconda, MT
Sunday, August 24th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25.00
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 – the Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums will be playing to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, August 24th, 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, August 24th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
WED, AUG 27TH AT AC BENCHMARK IN BOZEMAN
There is live music at AC Benchmark (AC Hotel by Marriott) every Wednesday. On August 27th, bassist Isaac Winemiller and guitarist Michael Testagrossa will be playing from 6 to 8 PM! Please join the duo and enjoy their music, the mountain views, and cocktails!
AC Benchmark (AC Hotel by Marriott Bozeman Downtown)
110 N Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT
(406) 602-1072
Wednesday, August 27th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WED, SEP 3RD AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Join us for the first concert of a monthly jazz residency at Last Best Comedy! The Resonance Quartet is Jake Fleming on sax, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Alex Platt on drums! The concert begins at 6 PM, and will be followed with Bits & Beats (comedy sets alternating with jazz sets) around 8:30 PM. Don’t miss this full night of outstanding entertainment!
Tickets $20 available at https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/jazz-night-at-lbc
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Wednesday, September 3rd, 6:00 p.m.
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