I usually send the newsletter on Tuesday mornings, but since tomorrow is looking super busy, I’m getting it to you a little early! Here is this week’s Big Sky Jazz newsletter. Have a wonderful week!
* Musician friends, if you would like to add your message, ongoing projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists’/venues’ circumstances.
MONDAY NIGHT 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From MSU Billings Music!
The MSU Billings Music Department presents a Combo Concert on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm featuring the MSUB Folk Ensemble, Nauman Jazz Combo, and Jeppesen Jazz Combo. Entry by Donation. MSUB students: free with ID. Everyone is invited!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, April 21st, 7:00 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 22nd, 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, 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, April 22nd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY 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.
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 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT LAUREL GOLF CLUB IN LAUREL
From Elana Hayden!
Music & Margaritas! Join us for dinner and live music at the beautiful Laurel Golf Club. Feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Leslie (bass) and Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals). Dining is open to the public.
Laurel Golf Club
1020 Golf Course Rd, Laurel, MT
(406) 628-4504
Friday, April 24th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Join next Fridays quartet – Gypsy Jazz with Aaron Banfield, Austin Belluscio, Brian Belluscio, and Josh Zaldonis. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, April 24th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT KELLERGEIST PUB THEATER IN GREAT FALLS
Wear your 1920’s attire and dancing shoes! Join us for an evening of Flappers and Jazz with the BluMoon Quintet featuring John Gemberling on Trumpet/vocals; Matt Austin on Tenor Sax; Nicole Austin on Bass; Christian Rockeman on Drums/vocals; and Rob Kohler on Guitar.
KellerGeist Pub Theater
111 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT
(406) 315-2600
Saturday, April 25th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets $10 each
SATURDAY NIGHT AT LEWIS & CLARK TAP ROOM IN HELENA
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at Lewis & Clark Tap Room this Saturday! Come and enjoy dancing to their sounds – with a mix of Funk, West African beats, Salsa, Jazz, and Soul music, new, danceable sets are being created for the community and the musician!
Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1517 Dodge Ave, Helena, MT
(406) 442-5960
Saturday, April 15th, 9:00 p.m. –
$10 cover
SATURDAY NIGHT AT MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON
Funky Keyboard Trio at Murray Bar in Livingston this Saturday! Garrett Stannard on drums, Matt Ridgeway on piano, and Bridger Himmelspach on bass will be playing from 9:00 PM to Midnight!
Murray Bar
201 W Park St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-9463
Saturday, April 25th, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
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 JoLoTo – John Wicks on drums, Loren Stillman on flute/saxophone, and Tommy Sciple on bass – set the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, April 25th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT 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, 4:00 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, April 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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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