Bob, our beloved K9 Budsie, and I will hit the road on Friday for the Midwest! We will spend 10 days in the Kansas City area, and then drive all the way to Oregon!
There will be two special concerts at The Ellen Theatre in Bozeman! On October 23rd, a fundraiser concert for Montana PBS hosted by Eric Funk with more than 40 Montana musicians. On October 26th, the MSU One O’clock Jazz Band featuring Wayne Bergeron, the acclaimed L.A. studio legend! Please scroll down for the details.
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
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 Jack Klein 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 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY EVENING 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.
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 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT WINDMILL & BAR 51 IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Hayden Trio to celebrate the Windmill & Bar 51’s 19 Anniversary! Great venue, great menu! Feat. Live Music with Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Leslie (bass) & Craig Hall (guitar).
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 Transtech Way, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Friday, October 17th, 6:00 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 the Alex Robilotta Organ Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Cheyenne John Henderson on organ, and Austin Belluscio 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, October 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
18-piece ensemble performing 1930s big band hits to modern-day jazz and rock tunes.
Doors at 6 p.m. All ages. $10 cash/card cover charge.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, October 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
We are back at it! Bring your instruments (drums and keys provided), or just hang out and dig it! Vocalists, bring charts in your keys, limit two songs per vocalist. It’s always a good time … play some jazz with Eddie T., David Charles, and myself! All ages, all are welcome!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, October 19th, 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 – Naomi Moon Siegel Band will be playing wonderful music to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, October 19th, 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, October 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
THU, OCT 23RD AT THE ELLEN THEATRE IN BOZEMAN
From Montana PBS!
Join host Eric Funk at the Ellen Theatre for a heartwarming evening of incredible Montana music dedicated to offsetting Montana PBS’s recent federal funding cuts.
The talent-packed lineup includes more than 40 Montana musicians, representing a wide range of musical styles and genres. All funds raised during the benefit concert will be counted towards Montana PBS’s $1.8 million “Bridge the Gap” matching challenge. All seats: $125.
For the details and tickets, please visit https://theellen.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SVs00000Tol1SMAR
The Ellen Theatre
17 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 585-5885
Thursday, October 23rd, 7:00 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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