I’d like to thank the music fans and friends who came out to the Bozeman Public Library last Saturday to join Any Everything! It is always nice to see familiar faces at jazz events. It was also fun to see children and their parents groovin’ to Bob’s tune, Kalarama Rex!
* 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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Cocktail Jazz at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Garrett Stannard on drums, Matt Ridgeway on piano, and Bridger Himmelspach on bass will be playing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM!
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Wednesday, January 28th, 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 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, January 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel has live music on Thursdays for the season, 4-6 PM. Alex Robilotta on guitar and Eddie T. on bass! Maybe this is not a place to just stop by, but if you know anyone staying or living nearby the hotel, please tell them to come and enjoy the music with the spectacular view of Lone Peak in the cozy hotel lobby.
Carabiner Lounge
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Thursday, January 29th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT MADHOUSE BAR & GRILL IN BILLINGS
From Joe Sullivan!
Playing at the MadHouse Bar & Grill on Thursday nights, 6 – 8 PM. Just me and my grand piano!
Madhouse Bar & Grill
926 Grand Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 534-4822
Thursday, January 29th, 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, January 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND HOTEL IN BIG TIMBER
From Elana Hayden!
LIVE MUSIC with the Hayden Trio at the fabulous Grand Hotel in Big Timber! Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Mike Leslie on bass.
The Grand Hotel
139 McLeod St, Big Timber, MT
(406) 932-4459
Friday, January 30th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join Next Tuesday Quartet – Gypsy Jazz with Aaron Banfield, Austin Belluscio, Brian Belluscio, and Josh Zaldonis. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, January 30th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From Raph Lopez!
Join the Raph Lopez Quartet for a night of tasty, electrified jamz!
Billings, MT based Musician/Guitar Instructor, Raph Lopez has joined forces with John Roberts (Organ), Andrey Goncalves (Bass) and Ken Clark (Drums) to bring you a night of fantastic music!!!
Playing some of their favorite Funk/Rock/Fusion tunes by John Scofield, The Beatles, and more! Come on out!!!
Wine!! Foods!! No Cover Charge!!!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, January 30th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
The weekly Improvised Music at the Library, curated by guitarist Alex Robilotta on Saturdays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, upstairs at the Bozeman Public Library. This week, the Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eric Trapp on trombone, and Mike Carey on bass will be making fantastic sounds. Please join them and enjoy their music!
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, January 31st, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENING AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Club Flamenco!
Club Flamenco performs classic and contemporary European and Western music arranged around traditional Flamenco palos 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. Flamenco performance is incomplete without the iconic flamenco dancer. Club Flamenco’s Nicole Loya brings years of dance experience, flair, and emotion to the set. Seating will be limited. Reserve your seat early for $30 at www.purplepass.com/clubflamenco
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Saturday, January 31st, 6:00 p.m. –
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MONTE IN BILLINGS
From Alex Nauman!
Another epic show at The Monte coming up! Come hang with Parker Brown, Pat Epley, and myself.
Music influenced by the sounds of John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Ornette Coleman, and many others. All mixed together with chill downtempo funk grooves and the occasional Sun Ra exploration!
The Monte
2824 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 259-3393
Wednesday, December 17th, 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $10 / 21+
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
From Draught Works!
Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in our taproom every Sunday night from 6-8 PM this winter during our Winter Sunday Night Jazz Series! This week’s Jazz – the Missoula Jazz Collective will be playing to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, February 1st, 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, February 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
WED, FEB 4TH AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
From Cottonwood Club!
Join us for an evening of Django-inspired acoustic swing jazz!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, February 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WED, FEB 4TH AT MAP BREWING CO. IN BOZEMAN
Rocky Mountain Highlife at MAP! BoZambique will be playing at MAP Brewing Co. on Wednesday, February 4th, 6-8 PM! “BoZambique is inspired by AfroBeat songs (60’s-80’s) from Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, and more current Desert Blues from the Sahara region of Africa. Our Bozeman, Montana band offers an energetic infusion of American Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, and Rock for a very unique sound we call, Rocky Mountain Highlife.”
MAP Brewing Co.
510 Manley Rd, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-4070
Wednesday, February 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WED, FEB 4TH AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
TWO Jazz performances at Tune Up on Wednesday, February 4th! Enjoy 20% off all menu items with a valid Montana ID, excluding Happy Hour Specials!
Ian & Jazz Friends: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Eddie T Quartet: 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Eddie T. on bass, Jake Fleming on saxophone, David Charles on keyboard, and Chris Naro on drums.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, February 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm. / 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
THUR, FEB 5TH AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Find the Hayden Trio for live music and good eats at the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro! Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Mike Leslie on bass.
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, February 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRI, FEB 6TH AT LINCOLN CENTER IN BILLINGS
MSU Billings Jazz Festival with All-Star New Orleans Band, Sunshine Special!
MSU Billings’ annual Jazz Festival Gala Concert will take place at Lincoln Center Auditorium on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm. All college, high school, and junior high jazz ensembles in the state are cordially invited to the MSU Billings Jazz Festival to perform from 8 AM – 5 PM (free to public) at MSU Billings campus. The MSUB Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of John Roberts, will entertain you at 7 PM at Lincoln Center with our All-Star New Orleans Band, featuring guest artists from New Orleans, Sunshine Special.
Reserved tickets $15.00 through Hometown Ticketing –
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/msubyellowjackets/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzI5MQ%3D%3D
or by calling the Music Office at MSUB. Free for MSUB Students and Employees booked through the Music Office 657-2350.
Lincoln Center
215 N 30th St, Billings, MT
Friday, February 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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