Our dear friend and talented pianist, Brant Jester, will visit us this week! Bob and Brant will perform at Happy Hour Bar at Hebgen Lake in West Yellowstone, on Friday, September 26th, from 5 to 7 PM. Aspen trees are turning their leaves to gold around West Yellowstone. Please join us to enjoy the fall scenery and the fantastic music by this special duo!
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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, September 23rd, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (8pm-10pm)
The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!! This week, John Roberts on B3 Organ, 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 23rd, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT 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/
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 Scott Jeppesen on saxophone – 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 24th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT HELLGATE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM IN MISSOULA
From UM & MCPS Jazz Residency!
Jazz Residency with Mike Boschen, one of the greatest trombone players on the scene along with the Missoula Jazz Orchestra and the jazz bands from Big Sky HS, Hellgate HS and Sentinel HS. Join us for an incredible way to start the year with this annual signature Missoula jazz collaboration. Don’t miss this great evening! Tickets $10 available at the door. (Students Free)
Hellgate High School Auditorium
900 South Higgins Missoula, MT
Wednesday, September 24, 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, September 24th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Door 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
Jazz will be back to Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Garrett Stannard on drums, Matt Ridgeway on piano, and Bridger Himmelspach on bass will be playing from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM!
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Wednesday, September 24th, 7:30 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 25th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY EVENING AT HAPPY HOUR BAR IN WEST YELLOWSTONE
BOWDOG feat. Brant Jester from Kansas City at Happy Hour Bar in West Yellowstone (Hebgen Lake)! Jazz veteran Bob Bowman will be playing with his friend and fantastic pianist Brant Jester at Hebgen’s jewel, the Happy Hour Bar, this Friday! Please don’t miss this special concert!
Happy Hour Bar
15400 Hebgen Lake Rd, West Yellowstone, MT
(406) 646-7281
Friday, September 26th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Alex Platt 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 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT 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.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Live jazz, featuring Loren Stillman & John Wicks, performing with the Hellgate Jazz Trio (Dominic Gingerelli on trumpet, Jack Morss on guitar, and Noah Morss on bass) and a rich variety of other student performances for a fundraiser for the Missoula Crescendo Club at Missoula Public Library this Sunday afternoon! Free event. Attendees are encouraged to donate. (The Missoula Crescendo Club is a 501c3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible.)
Missoula Public Library
455 E Main St, Missoula, MT
Sunday, September 28th, 3:00 p.m. –
Missoula Crescendo Club – https://www.missoulacrescendoclub.com/
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 – Evan Nesbitt 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 28th, 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, September 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
Devin Gray w/ Loren Stillman & Bill Kautz’s Golden Mean
Devin Gray (1983, Portland Maine, USA) is a distinguished drummer, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative contributions to contemporary jazz. Devin will perform with Loren Stillman and Bill Kautz this Sunday, September 28th, at ZACC, Missoula!
Zootown Arts and Community Center
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Sunday, September 28th, Door 7:00 p.m. / Music 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter
For the details and tickets, please visit https://showroom.zootownarts.org/event/devin-gray-w-loren-stillman-bill-kautzs-golden-mean/zootown-arts-community-center/missoula-montana/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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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