Bob and I headed over to Ennis Lake on Sunday for a little day trip. The weather was amazing, and it was nice and quiet since the busy season hasn’t started yet. We really do live in a stunning country.
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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, Sam Woodis on keyboard, Raphael Lopez on guitar/bass, and Sam Layton 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, March 24th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Funky Keyboard Trio 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 25th, 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 a weekly featured musician 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 25th, 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! 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 26th, 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 26th, 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 26th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Join Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Jake Fleming on saxophone, and Michael Steele on bass. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, March 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
John Roberts’ Latin Jazz Quartet performs a mix of Bolero, Rumba, Son, Cha, Danzon, Chorinho & Samba! Sandie Castaneda on percussion, Andrey Goncalves on bass, Trevor Krieger on violin, and John Roberts on keyboard/vocals. No cover.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, March 27th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT MSU-BILLINGS CISEL HALL
From MSU-Billings Music!
MSUB Music Senior, Sabrina Charney, will present a Saxophone Recital: “Bop-Sided” on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall on MSUB’s campus. Special Guest Artists include: Hazel Bullis, Haylee Koon, Monica Moss, John Roberts, Sam Layton, Gavin Russell, and Koan Wallette. Free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
MSU Billings Cisel Recital Hall
1500 University Dr, Billings, MT
Sunday, March 29th, 1:00 p.m.-
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 Evan Nesbitt Band set the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, March 29th, 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, March 29th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
THE CAT’S GLASSES MOUNTAIN WEST TOUR
Denver’s Goofy-Serious Instrumental Fusion, with some members originally from Montana, will be touring in Wyoming and Montana next month! The Cat’s Glasses is a genre-bending instrumental fusion band, with a sound influenced by jazz, jam bands, neo-soul, funk, and classic rock. They play goofy music, they play serious music, and they always put on a show that’s high-energy and fun!
Band Members: Jon Gauer, trombone/composer / Tony Zator, trumpet/flugelhorn / Jeremy Wendelin, soprano saxophone/alto saxophone / Jake Syrenne, tenor saxophone / Ben Parrish, guitar / Tyler Treadway, keyboards / Eric Hitt, bass / Rowan Woodbury, drums.
- 4/6 Denver, CO • Dazzle
- 4/9 Sheridan, WY • Wyo Theater
- 4/10 Billings, MT • West High Auditorium
- 4/11 Missoula, MT • Free Cycles
- 4/12 Bozeman, MT • Bozeman Hot Springs
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