Attention, Bozeman Jazz fans planning to attend the Alex Nauman Trio album release concert at the Cikan House on October 11th. The concert starts at 5 PM instead of 7 PM. And don’t forget to make reservations! John Roberts’ Soul Skillet just released a new album; you can get a CD (YES, Compact Disc!) at their concerts at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman and Yellowstone Cellars & Winery in Billings!
* 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 AFTERNOON AT AFFINITY IN BILLINGS
Join the Hayden Trio for live music and an evening of elegance, community, and purpose – presented by Affinity Cares! Guests are encouraged to wear black or white attire. Enjoy live jazz, curated beverages, handcrafted appetizers, and moving moments that honor the impact of the Affinity Cares program. In support of local food banks, guests are invited to bring a non-perishable food item. Each donation serves as an entry into our Gala Grand Prize Drawing—just one more way your generosity creates lasting impact. Please RSVP to attend this free event. at https://www.affinityforliving.com/BILLINGS/bw-gala
Affinity at Billings
4215 Montana Sapphire Dr #333, Billings, MT
(406) 412-1282
Tuesday, September 16th, 3:00 p.m. –
TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE UNION IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
THE UNION and Old Salt Coop presents the Wilbur Rehmann Trio with Fred Cobb, keyboard, Todd Silas, acoustic bass and Wilbur on saxophone, performing the best of contemporary and classic jazz & blues. Selections from Swing, Bebop and the Blues with a little Bossa Nova just for fun. Come down to The Union by Old Salt Coop for great wood grilled food and Jazz by three solid Montana contemporary jazz musicians. Hope to see you there.
The Union by Old Salt
361 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 500-6328
Tuesday, September 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS TUESDAY, September 16th, 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 on piano, Raphael Lopez on guitar/bass, and Sam Layton on drums 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, September 16th, 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 Marian Green 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, September 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, September 18th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY EVENING AT YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM IN BILLINGS
From YAM!
Join the YAM for the opening reception for Jon Lodge: Carbon Strata with Jon Lodge and jazz musicians Alex Nauman and Rob Kohler. The exhibition is the largest and most ambitious exhibition to date by renowned Billings-based artist Jon Lodge.
Reaching beyond traditional gallery spaces, Lodge utilizes the museum’s peripheral architecture: a storage closet, stairwell, elevated window portals, windows, overhangs, and outdoor environments, echoing the pervasive nature of carbon—an element essential to life and the core medium of Lodge’s artistic existence.
Yellowstone Art Museum
401 North 27th Street, Billings, MT
(406) 256-6804
Friday, September 19th, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join GOODHOTFOOD – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole on drums. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, September 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts Soul Skillet will be playing at Tune Up Bar this Friday with the new CD! … “should you be interested in this archaic (yet, higher-fidelity) method of listening to music. Most musicians spend all their money on gear, so I know you have a CD player in your rickety old jalopy!” ~ John Roberts!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, September 19th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRI & SAT NIGHT AT CHICO HOT SPRINGS IN PRAY
Great news for Tsunami Funk fans! Tsunami Funk will play at Chico Hot Springs on Friday, September 19th and Saturday night, the 20th, from 9 PM to midnight!
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
163 Chico Rd, Pray, MT
(406) 333-4933
Friday, September 19th & Saturday, September 20th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:55 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT MT CUP TAPROOM IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Enjoy cool brews and LIVE MUSIC with the Hayden Trio at the cool MT Cup Taproom. Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, and Joe Sullivan on piano.
MT Cup Taproom
1625 Annafeld Pkwy E, Billings
Saturday, September 20th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From the Winery!
John Roberts & Soul Skillet perform original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate, and more. John pulls from years of national and international touring with known and respected artists to bring this ensemble and sound to the Big Sky. No cover charge! (No reservations)
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, September 20th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
We’re at it again! Our house rhythm section will be myself, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Jeremy Shanok on keys! Bring your instrument and play some jazz with us, or just grab some pizza and dig the music! Vocalists, 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, September 21st, 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 Sunday Night Jazz Series! This week’s Jazz – Johan Eriksson Band will be playing wonderful music to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, September 21st, 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, September 21st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT T WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
Billings’ only hot swing ensemble, the Rimrock Hot Club, performs music rooted firmly in the French Sinti tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli as well as a myriad of modern influences. The band features Trevor Krieger on violin, Alex Nauman on guitar, David Banuelos on guitar, Mike Leslie on bass, and the fabulous Jessica Fiveland on vocals. Bringing a deep, infectious swing beat and fiery improvisations, this band is sure to keep you moving in your seat! As always, no cover. 7pm-10pm
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, September 21st, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
WED, SEP 24TH ART HOUSE IN BILLINGS
From Erik Olson!
Coming back to Billings at the end of this month to play a string of shows. Come and check out my only public show Art House Billings !! Make sure to get your tickets soon!
Featuring : Alex Nauman on guitar, Parker Brown on bass, Bill Honaker on drums, and Erik Olson on piano.
Art House Cinema & Pub
109 N 30th Street, Billings, MT
(406) 534-1128
Wednesday, September 24th, 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $25 available at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/erik-olson-concert/
FRI, SEP 26TH AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Geno Kreis!
Club Flamenco performs contemporary European and Western music, arranged around traditional Flamencopalos or “styles.” Guitarist and Club Flamenco founder Geno Kreis is joined by April Kreis on bass. Percussionists Chrysti Smith, Doug Wales and Ben Simpson weave a tapestry of rhythms supporting the dialect.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, September 26th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
WED, OCT 1ST AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Our second installment of our jazz residency at Last Best Comedy! This time we will feature The Any Everything with Cheyenne John-Henderson on piano, Alex Platt on drums, and special guest Rob Kohler on bass! This is going to be a treat and not to be missed! Doors at 6 PM, concert at 6:30 PM … and at 8:30 PM, we will be doing “Bits and Beats” featuring some wonderful comedians (and more jazz)!
Tix here: https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/jazz-night-at-lbc-2
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Wednesday, October 1st, 6:30 p.m. (Door 6:00 p.m) / Bits & Beats 8:30 p.m.
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ALEX NAUMAN NEW ALBUM RELEASE CONCERTS
From Alex Nauman!
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! So incredibly pumped to be bringing Matt Smiley & Dru Heller up from Denver for a run of album release shows in October! I hope you will join us for an intimate evening of retro-tinged surf jazz and help celebrate the release of our new album “Meadowlark.” – Expect dynamic compositions, dreamy textures, and adventurous improvisation inspired by the styles of Julian Lage and Bill Frisell. Vinyl & CD copies will be available for the first time at the shows! Seatings are limited at the venues. Please make reservations.
- Fri, Oct 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Longstaff House in Missoula (601 Longstaff Street, Missoula) Cash donation $25. Reservations at parkerjohn1010@gmail.com
- Sat, Oct 11th, 5:00 p.m. – at The Cikan House in Bozeman (31 Hitching Post, Bozeman) Cash donations $30. Reservations at craig@craighallmusic.com
- Sun, Oct 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Art House in Billings (109 N 30th St, Billings) Advanced tickets $25 at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/alex-nauman-trio-album-release-concert/
THU, OCT 16TH AT BROTHERS TAPWORKS IN HELENA
From Friends of Head Start!
Wilbur Rehmann Trio will perform for Friends of Head Start Extravaganza fundraiser event on Thursday, October 16th at Brothers Tapworks! Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, Fred Cobb on piano, and Jeremy Slead on drums.
The event will be MC’d by former Governor Steve Bullock, and will include: Live & silent auctions, Hors d’oeuvres, No-Host Bar, Live Music from the Wilbur Rehmann Trio. Tickets are available for presale only—get yours today at www.rmdc.net!
Brothers Tapworks
40 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT
Thursday, October 16th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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