Despite the bizarre April-like weather this February, the local music scene is heating up with a packed lineup of events. On Friday the 13th, the I-90 Organ Trio—John Roberts, Mike Gillan, and Tony Roberts—brings their sound to the Murray Bar in Livingston. Valentine’s Day offers plenty of options, but for something truly unique, check out the collaboration between Restaurant Nissa and Umvelt Bathhouse featuring live music from Alex Robilotta and Michael Steele. The celebrations continue Sunday as the Sunday Jazz Jam marks its 4th anniversary at Red Tractor Pizza, while those in Billings can catch Vibe Town at Walkers Grill.
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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, Sam Layton on drums, and Eli Sneigoski on trumpet 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 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 11th, 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 Tylor 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, February 11th, 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, February 12th, 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, February 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pub, The Old Post, features live jazz every Thursday with 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 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WAITING ROOM IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Enjoy live music with The Hayden Trio and fabulous cocktails at Billings’ coolest Speakeasy! Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Mike Leslie on bass.
The Waiting Room (Doc Harper’s Tavern)
116 North Broadway, Billings, MT
(406) 200-7177
Thursday, February 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Join Alex Robilotta Quartet – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T. on bass, Eric Trapp on trombone, 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 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON
From Mike Gillan!
I-90 Organ Trio: Soul Jazz, Blues, and assorted Founkiness, coming soon to a venue near you! Featuring John Roberts on the organ, Michael Gillan at the tubs, and Tony “Merle” Roberts, guitar and bass. Murray Bar, Livingston, Mt, Feb 13, 9- midnight.
Murray Bar
201 W Park St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-9463
Friday, February 13th, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
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 Guitar Trio: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Aaron Banfield on guitar, and Michael Testagrossa on guitar 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 14th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENING AT NISSA x UMVELT IN BOZEMAN
A unique Valentine’s Day Event! Exclusive Nissa x Umvelt Collab: Bathhouse experience & Dinner at Nissa, with live music by Alex Robilotta on guitar and Michael Steele on bass. 4 PM // 6 PM. $130 person. Limited spots. Reservations: nissabozeman@gmail.com or (406) 219-9352
Nissa Bozeman
22 South Grand, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-9352
Saturday, February 14th, 4:00 p.m. // 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT BY ALL MEANS BREWING IN BILLINGS
Alex Nauman will be playing at By All Means Brewing on Valentine’s Day, 6 – 8 PM! Please come and join Alex, and enjoy his beautiful sounds! No cover!
By All Means Brewing
1400 S 24th St W, Suite 3, Billings, MT
(406) 534-3075
Saturday, February 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR51 IN BILLINGS
From Pan Blanco!
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day dinner to the boleros, cha cha cha’s, and guajiras of Pan Blanco.
Please make reservations!
The Windmill & Bar 51
3429 Transtech Way, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Saturday, February 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Sunday Jazz Jam at Red Tractor Pizza! The usual cast of characters: David Charles on piano, Eddie T. on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. Bring your instrument (drums and keyboard provided), and vocalists, bring charts in your key … limit two songs per vocalist. Hope to see you there!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, February 15th, 5:00 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 – Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tomy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums will be playing to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, February 15th, 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 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
Come hang with Vibe Town: Parker Brown, Pat Epley, and Alex Nauman at Walkers Grill this Sunday!
“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!” ~ Alex Nauman
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, February 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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