I’ve received a message from Bozeman guitarist Alex Robilotta about weekly jazz events that I’d love to share! Please scroll down to read it. Also, Billings guitarist Alex Nauman and his trio will release a new album, “Meadowlark.” As I’ve listed, Bozeman drummer Alex Platt brings monthly jazz to Last Best Comedy. Don’t miss The Resonance Quartet on Wed, Sep 3rd!
* 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 NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS TUESDAY, August 26th, 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 Layton on drums, Raphael Lopez on guitar with guest musician John Roberts on B3 organ 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 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 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.
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 Tyler Honcoop 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 27th, 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 27th, 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 28th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRI & SAT NIGHTS AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Party Time with Tsunami Funk! Tsunami Funk will play at The Eagles on Friday, August 29th, and Saturday, August 30th, 9 PM – 12:55 AM!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-9996
Friday, August 29th & Saturday, August 30th. 9:00 p.m. – 12:55 a.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From Yellowstone Cellars and Winery!
Join Clark, Sam, & Raph for a chill night of R&B paired with the best wine in MT! No cover charge!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, August 29th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY EVENING AT SCULPTURE IN THE WILD IN LINCOLN
Enjoy the 2025 Summer Concert Series at Sculpture in The Wild in Lincoln! This Saturday, the Wilbur Rehmann Quintet featuring MJ Williams will take the stage in the international sculpture park. The band lineup includes Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, Fred Cobb on piano, Pete Hand on bass, and Ray Davis on drums. Bring your picnic gear and come enjoy the music!
Sculpture in the Wild
1500 E MT Hwy 200, Lincoln , Montana
(406) 431-0325
Saturday, August 30th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENING AT BILLINGS FLOWER FESTIVAL
From Sun & Celosia!
“Formerly the Sunflower Festival, we’re blooming bigger than ever with bold new flowers alongside our classic sunflowers! Join us August 30 & 31 | 12–8 PM for vibrant fields, live music, free games, golden hour painting, artisan shopping, and delicious eats!”
The Alex Nauman Trio – Alex Nauman on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Zach Paris on drums – will be playing fantastic music on Saturday, 6 – 8 PM!
Tickets and $10 and the detail at https://www.sunandcelosia.com/
Admission includes: Handpick 5 flowers of your choice / Live music on Saturdays from 6–8 PM / Painting activities every day / Artisan vendor booths on Sunday / Top food trucks from Billings all weekend long
Billings Flower Festival
1122 Shiloh Rd, Billings, MT
Saturday, August 30th & Sunday, August 31st. (Alex Nauman Trio: on Saturday 6-8 PM)
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 – Sciple/Wicks/Ross/Eriksson: John Eriksson on saxophone, Owen Ross on guitar, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums will be playing “The Music of Wayne Shorter” to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, August 31st, 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 31st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
TUE, SEP 2ND AT JOSEPHINE CROSSING IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Singing with the funky Brickhouse Band at the FREE summer concert series at the Josephine Crossing outdoor amphitheater. Open to the public. Elana Hayden on vocals, Thomas Burke on saxophone, Dennis Nettiksimmons on guitar, Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Mike Leslie on bass, and Lloyd Marsh on drums!
Josephine Crossing Summer Concert Series
1800 Front St, Billings, MT
Tuesday, September 2nd, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
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.
Facebook event page
NEW JAZZ NIGHT VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT – ALEX ROBILOTTA
After almost 10 years at Red Tractor Pizza, jazz Fridays is moving to a new venue. Gute Laune! (above The Rialto) If you’ve been to Gute Laune you already know its a great place. Good beer, good food, good vibes. The owners are very excited to have us and very hands on with the business. They really care about what they are doing and want to be a partner to make this new weekly event work. Please come out and show your support. We have a small Jazz community here but I know it can grow! Tell your friends. Bring your friends. Come and stay all night or just stop by for a drink before or after dinner. This music only survives when the community comes out to enjoy it. Jazz lives in Bozeman with your help! Every Friday 7-9pm at Gute Laune.
I would also like to give my thanks to Adam Paccione at Red Tractor Pizza. He has been one of the greatest supporters of jazz in this town over the last 10 years. When other jazz nights came and went he kept it going. He even kept it going during Covid on the patio. Please stop in for dinner or a slice and let Adam know you appreciate what he did for the jazz community in Bozeman. I look forward to getting back there to play some one nighters. RTP will always feel like home.
See you in September at Gute Laune!
Thanks!
Alex Robilotta
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