Our friend and wonderful guitarist, Alex Nauman, will be touring with Matt Smiley and Dru Heller in Missoula, Bozeman, and Billings this week for the trio’s album release concerts! Bob and I are going to the concert at the Cikan House on Saturday. We can’t wait!
At gute Laune this Friday, Alex Robilotta, Isaac Winemiller, and Austin Belluscio will be playing Monk’s tunes for the jazz giant’s 108th birthday!
* 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, October 7th, 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 keyboard, Raphael Lopez on guitar/bass, 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, October 7th, 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, and 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, October 8th, 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, October 8th, 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, Dave Sullivan on Guitar, 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, October 8th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Join Elana Hayden and Joe Sullivan for live music at the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro in Red Lodge, MT!
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, October 9th, 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, October 9th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT EST. 1864 IN BOZEMAN
On Thursday, October 9th, from 9 pm to 11 pm, Isaac Winemiller on bass and Alex Robilotta on guitar will be playing at est. 1864! Please join this wonderful duo and enjoy their sounds!
Est. 1864
233 E Main St. Level -1, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-1066
Thursday, Octoner 9th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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/
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join the Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Austin Belluscio on drums. The trio will play Monk’s tunes, celebrating his 108th birthday! Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, October 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT LOCKWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN BILLINGS
From Billings Symphony & Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective!
The Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective has been entertaining local audiences for years with its unique stylings that are a study of contemporary icons. This fall, they’re having a blast focusing on the Eurythmics. With big band arrangements and vocalist Kristin Korb putting a fresh spin on their hits, this concert is a dynamic blend of jazz, soul, and ’80s pop. It’s a fun, one-of-a-kind musical experience that reinvents a pop legacy. If you’ve seen any of Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective’s other shows, you know this one will be every bit as good!
Tickets: $24 – $45 available at https://billingssymphony.org/ or (406) 252-3610
Lockwood Performing Arts Center
2280 Grant Road, Suite C, Billings, MT
(406) 294-3712
Saturday, October 11th, 7:00 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 – Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone/music, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums will be playing wonderful music to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, October 12th, 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, October 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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.
SUN, OCT 26TH AT THE ELLEN THEATRE IN BOZEMAN
Wayne Bergeron & MSU One O’Clock Jazz Band
Love soaring, vibrant, and electrifying trumpet? Don’t miss Wayne Bergeron, the acclaimed L.A. studio legend whose signature sound brings to life The Incredibles, Soul, Toy Story 3 & 4, and over 500 blockbuster film scores. Join the Montana State University School of Music One O’Clock Jazz Band for an unforgettable evening of dynamic jazz featuring this trumpet icon live in concert.
Wayne Bergeron is a Yamaha Performing Artist and one of the most sought-after lead trumpet players in the industry — a true legend and master of his craft.
The Ellen Theatre
17 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 585-5885
Sunday, October 26th, 7:30 p.m. –
Tickets: $19.25 available at https://www.theellentheatre.com/
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