Spotted my first shooting star of the season on my usual woods walk—it totally made my day! Now, we’re off to KCMO to catch up with friends and dive into that amazing local music scene.
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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, Sam Woodis on keyboard, Raphael Lopez on guitar, Sam Layton on drums, and David Banuelos on 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, April 14th, 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, April 15th, 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 featured musician, Jack Klein 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, April 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE IN RED LODGE
From One Legged Magpie!
We’re bringing in the Alex Nauman Trio—Alex Nauman, Andrey Gonçalves on bass, and Zach Paris on drums—for a night that holds everything we love about this space: good food, beautiful drinks, live music, and all of you.
We’ll be capturing photos throughout the night to help tell the ongoing story of Magpie—the people, the energy, the moments that make this place what it is. We’d love for you to be part of that.
One Legged Magpie
17 Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT
(406)445-3322
Wednesday, April 15th, 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, April 16th, 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, April 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Live music, good eats, great vibes…
Join The Hayden Trio at the awesome Black Canyon Bistro! Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Eric Hagmann on piano/vocals, & Mike Leslie on bass.
Black Canyon Bistro
116 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, April 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Club Flamenco at the Tune Up Bar! Club Flamenco performs classical 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
Thursday, April 16th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 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, April 17th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Join Michael Testagrossa on bass, David Charles on keyboard, and Chris Naro 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, April 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT LEWIS & CLARK LIBRARY IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
April 18th, 6 – 8 PM, Wilbur Rehmann Trio with Fred Cobb on keyboard, Mike Carey on bass, and Wilbur on Saxophones. Lewis & Clark Library, Helena.
Lewis & Clark Library
120 S. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 447-1690
Saturday, April 18th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town. Get ready for a memorable show that will give you goosebumps! Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, April 18th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Tsunami Funk at Tune Up Bar! Luke Flansburg, Nathan Anderson, David Charles, Eddie T, and Chris Naro! Come and dance to their funky sounds!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, April 18th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
We are at it again! Bring your instrument and play some jazz with us! David Charles, Eddie Tsuru, and myself will be handling the rhythm section as usual. Drums and keyboard provided, otherwise please bring *your* instrument. Vocalists welcome; please bring charts in your key, limit two songs per vocalist. And if you don’t want to play, just come and hang with us!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, April 19th, 5:00 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 Haymaker – Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums – set the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, April 19th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT GALLATIN LABOR TEMPLE IN BOZEMAN
From Lokken Productions!
Sober Sunday – I-90 Organ Trio!
I-90 Organ Trio brings New Orleans soul jazz to life in the Rocky Mountains! Featuring some of Montana’s most talented artists – Mike Gillan, John Roberts, and Tony Roberts, they’ll have your toes tapping all night long!
Gallatin Labor Temple
422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Sunday, April 19th, 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:30 p.m.)
Cover: $10
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, April 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
MON, APR 20TH AT SILVER STAR STEAK CO. IN HELEA
Let Silver Star Steak Co. and the Yardbird Quartet provide you and yours with the finest food, drinks, and atmosphere to bring on the joy! Don’t miss The Yardbird Quartet feat. Matt Austin on saxophone, Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass, and Jeremy Slead on drums!
Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, MT
(406) 495-0677
Monday, April 20th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THU, APR 23RD AT THE UNION IN HELENA
Please come and join a jazz night at The Union on Thursday, April 23rd! The Yardbird Quartet – Matt Austin on saxophone, Nicole Austin on bass, Rob Kohler on guitar, and Jeremy Slead on drums will make fantastic sounds!
The Union by Old Salt
361 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 500-6328
Thursday, April 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUN, APR 26TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
Ann Tappan & MJ Williams – Melody Harmony. Story.
Women who love music too much…
… Ann Tappan and MJ Williams have been collaborating for decades in order to keep exploring, playing, and learning the timeless art of live music. With harmonies and improvisation as their inspirations, they welcome new vistas and revisit forgotten territory.
Suggested Donation: $20.
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Sunday, April 26th, 7:00 p.m. –
SUN, MAY 3RD AT ART HOUSE IN BILLINGS
From Art House Billings!
The Art House presents an intimate evening of adventurous music featuring three virtuosic improvisers: innovative drummer and composer Devin Gray (Brooklyn/Berlin), acclaimed saxophonist Loren Stillman (NYC/Missoula), and versatile Montana guitarist Alex Nauman. Blending intricate melodic compositions with open improvisation, the trio explores the outer edges of contemporary jazz.
Expect dynamic, explosive, and thoughtful interplay as these musicians navigate complex structures, spontaneous collaboration, and the expressive nature of sound itself. This performance will be a must-hear for serious jazz listeners and anyone interested in the evolving language of improvised music.
Art House Billings
109 N 30th St, Billings, MT
(406) 534-1128
Sunday, May 3rd, 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $25 at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/adventure-jazz/
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