I can’t believe it is already the middle of June! We are enjoying the beautiful early summer of Montana here at Hebgen!
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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! FREE! This week’s house band: Raph Lopez on guitar, Erik Gothberg on bass, John Roberts on keyboard, and Sam Layton on Drums! 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, June 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON

From Garrett Stannard!
Jazz Night at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Garrett Stannard on drums, Emma Neil on vocals, Matt Ridgeway on keyboard, 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, June 17th, 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, Mark Fenderson 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, June 17th, 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, June 18th, 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, June 19th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SOUL SKILLET IN CODY, PHILIPSBURG, & BOZEMAN

John Roberts’ Soul Skillet will be on a short tour this week! If you are around in these areas, catch them and enjoy their sounds – souljazz and blues project that fuses the rich sounds of traditional Soul, NeoSoul, Blues and Jazz!
- Thursday, 6/18 – Cody City Park (908 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free concert
- Saturday, 6/20 – Downtown of Philipsburg. Blues, Brews and BBQ Brewfest with BBQ competition. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Soul Skillet performance: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Brewfest $30 / BBQ plate $25
- Sunday, 6/21 – Bozeman Hot Springs (81123 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT) 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Admission applies.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN

Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Join the Nauman/Robilotta Quartet: Alex Nauman on guitar, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Adam Greenberg 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, June 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY

Jazz at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky!! Come join BOWDOG JAZZ DUO: Bob Bowman on bass and Craig Hall on guitar at the hotel’s cozy lobby or outside area on Saturday, June 20th, 5-7 PM! Save the date and come down to The Wilson Hotel to experience their music!
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Saturday, June 20th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA

The perfect way to wrap up your weekend: Summer Sunday Night Jazz at Draught Works! Sip your favorite brew from 6–8 PM while the Bob Packwood Trio band set the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, June 21st, 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!
No cover! Dancers are welcome!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, June 21st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
THU, JUN 25TH AT SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR ARTS IN LIVINGSTON

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series by Shane Lalani Center for the Arts will bring John Roberts y Pan Blanco on Thursday, June 25th! The summer concert series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8 PM in June and July. Please come and join Pan Blanco and enjoy Afro-Latin Salsa Funk!
Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
415 E Lewis St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-1420
Thursday, June 25th, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THU, JUN 25TH AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

Gypsy Jazz Band “last thursdays quartet” will play at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman on Thursday, June 25th, 9 – 11 PM! In fact, they will be playing every last Thursday of the month! The band: Aaron Banfield, Austin Belluscio, Brian Belluscio, and Josh Zaldonis. Please join them and enjoy the music of 1930s France!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Thursday, June 25th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRI, JUN 26TH AT BY ALL MEANS BREWING IN BILLINGS

The Hayden Trio at By All Means Brewing on Friday, June 26th, 6 – 9 PM! Please come and join Elana Hayden on vocals, Joe Sullivan on keyboard, and Mike Leslie on bass! No cover.
By All Means Brewing
1400 S 24th St W, Suite 3, Billings, MT
(406) 534-3075
Friday, June 26th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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