Help us celebrate our friends and incredible musicians Bob Nell and Alex Nauman! They’re marking their birthdays with two special jazz performances in Bozeman (March 6) and Billings (March 8). You won’t want to miss these—see below for details!
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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, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (7 pm – 9 pm)
The house band will play a short set, and then the open jam will begin! This week, Mark Fenderson on trumpet, Sandie Castaneda on drums, John J. Roberts on keyboard, and Raphael Lopez on guitar/bass 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, March 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, March 4th, 6:00 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, March 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, and featured musician Elijah Sneigoski 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, March 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, March 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, March 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! Perhaps this is not the ideal spot to drop by, but if you know anyone staying or living nearby the hotel, please invite them to come and enjoy the music with a 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, March 5th, 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, March 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, 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, March 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
From Bob Nell!
Annual double birthday bash for Bob Nell and Alex Nauman, who share March 8th birthdays.
Original and classic jazz repertoire. Support live music! Bob Nell on keyboard, Alex Nauman on guitar, and Mike Carey on bass.
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, March 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Club Flamenco with special guest, French flamenco guitarist, Mikael Minotto, at the Tune Up Bar! 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 and Doug Wales weave a tapestry of rhythms supporting the dialect.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, March 6th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT LOSEKAMP HALL, RMC IN BILLINGS
From Alex Nauman!
Bob Nell/Alex Nauman Birthday Concert
Extremely rare Bob Nell concert in Billings! Celebrating our shared birthday with some original music & our favorite standards! Would mean the world to see you there and share some music.
Losekamp Hall at Rocky Mountain College
1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT
Sunday, March 8th, 3:00 p.m. –
$25 at the door
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
End your weekend on a high note with our Spring Sunday Night Jazz Series. Join us in the taproom from 6–8 PM for a rotating lineup of incredible musicians. This week, let the Captain Wilson Conspiracy set the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, March 8th, 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 the Bozeman Eagles Club!
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or small combo performs at The Eagles on every other Sunday. 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, March 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
THU, MAR 12TH AT THE WAITING ROOM IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Hayden Trio for live music and cool cocktails at “The Waiting Room.” Check out this fabulous Speakeasy in downtown Billings, right next door to Doc Harper’s! Feat. Elana Hayden, Mike Leslie & Jeff Troxel.
The Waiting Room (Doc Harper’s Tavern)
116 North Broadway, Billings, MT
(406) 200-7177
Thursday, March 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRI, MAR 13TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Craig Hall!
Missoula is fortunate to be the home of London-born saxophonist/composer Loren Stillman. He has two Outstanding Performance Awards and the Rising Star Jazz Award from Downbeat Magazine. He’s touring Europe soon, but will be back in Montana and will hit The Cikan House with Missoula bassist Tommy Sciple and Bozemanites Adam Greenberg and Craig Hall Friday, March 13, at 7 PM. Very limited seating, so reserve a spot now and Venmo me (craig-hall-13) or just pay at the door and we’ll entertain you that evening with deep, exploratory jazz and classic jazz standards, kicking off your Spring break, perhaps.
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Friday, March 13th, 7:00 p.m. –
FRI, MAR 13TH AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
Party night with Pan Blanco and your local brass band, French Quarter Frenzy! $10 cover.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, March 13th, 7:00 p.m.-
SAT, MAR 14TH AT THE JUMP IN GALLATIN GATEWAY
John Roberts y Pan Blanco in Gallatin Gateway!! Don’t miss their music – rhythm-rich, border-crossing sound that feels timeless, joyful, and very alive, with new music forged between Cuba, Los Angeles, and Montana.
The Jump
75770 Gallatin Road Gallatin Gateway, MT
(406) 219-0400
Saturday, March 14th, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
DEVON GATES, NAOMI MOON SIEGEL & FRIENDS – MAR 16TH & 17TH IN MISSOULA AND BASIN
Devon Gates and Naomi Moon Siegel come together for a concert crackling with chemistry, heart, and bold sound. Together, they create an intimate yet electric performance that feels deeply personal and thrillingly new.
Devon Gate on bass, voice, Naomi Moon Siegel on trombone, Owen Ross on guitar, and Christopher Icasiano on drums.
- Longstaff House – 601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, MT
Monday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Suggested donation $25. - Art Mine – Cataract Creek Rd. Basin, MT
Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Suggested donation: $20.
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