We entered February, and the days are getting longer! Many jazz events are happening this week in Bozeman and Billings! Thank you to the venues, organizations, and our beloved musicians who keep jazz alive in Montana!
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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, January 13th, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (7 pm – 9 pm)
The house band will play a short set, and after that, the open jam will begin!!! This week, Sam Woodis on keyboard, Raph Lopez on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen 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, February 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 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.
WEDNESDAY 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.
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, February 4th, 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 – 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, February 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 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.
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, February 5th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Arts Without Boundaries: Big Band Bash!
Join us in celebrating the hard work of local band students! We’ll be enjoying music from Lockwood, Laurel, Skyview, West, and Senior High Schools for only a $10 cover charge! We’ll have a raffle and other opportunities to donate to Arts Without Boundaries’ programs. Come show your support and show off your latest dance moves! ~ Art Without Boundaries.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, February 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT 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.
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, February 5th, 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, February 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
The Haymaker – Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums – plays at The ZACC on first and third Fridays in The ZACC basement space! “This room feels right—intimate, creative, and built for listening. We’re looking forward to settling in, stretching out, and letting the music evolve over time. Each night will be a little different. Same band, same spirit—new paths.
We’d love for you to come along for the ride and help us shape this next chapter.” ~ Loren Stillman.
Zootown Arts and Community Center (ZACC)
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Friday, February 6th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY EVENING AT YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM IN BILLINGS
From Yellowstone Art Museum!
Art Auction 58 is here!
Join us at the Yellowstone Art Museum on Friday, February 6, for the Art Auction 58 Opening Reception, ArtWalk, and FAM at the YAM—all rolled into one unforgettable night.
Enjoy live music with the Hayden Quartet: Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Thomas Burke on saxophone, while you explore the galleries, connect with artists, and get inspired during this celebratory evening at the museum.
Yellowstone Art Museum
401 North 27th Street, Billings, MT
(406) 256-6804
Friday, February 6th, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT 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 6th 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 the 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.
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, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys, 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, February 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, Alex Robilotta on guitar and Rob Kohler 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, February 7th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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 Naomi Moon Siegel band will be playing to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, February 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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