It’s been a rather chilly start to summer around Hebgen—some of you even got some snow! Hope you have a happy Fourth of July!
Alex Nauman, Matt Smiley, and Dru Heller will be playing the music of Paul Motian at Crown Pub in Fort Collins, CO this Sunday, 7-10 PM. If you are around the area, please join them!
Alex Platt, Bob Bowman, Michelle Manzo Cobb, and Michael Testagrossa will have a concert at the Cikan House in Bozeman on July 23rd, 7 PM. I will add details to the next newsletter, but please save the date!
* 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.
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: Jayden Ostler on keyboard, Sam Layton on Drums, Eli Sneigoski on trumpet, and Koan Wallette on bass! 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 30th, 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, July 1st, 6:00 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, Max Shuelke 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, July 1st, 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, July 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night at Tune Up on Wednesday! This week, Eddie T Quartet – Eddie T. on bass, Jake Fleming on saxophone, David Charles on keyboard, and Chris Naro on drums – will be making fantastic sounds!
Enjoy 20% off all menu items with a valid Montana ID, excluding Happy Hour Specials!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, July 1st, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT ST. JOHN’S UNITED SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN BILLINGS
From Jack Klein!
JK and the Northern Lights Swing Band cannot wait for this show with everything from Gershwin to Miles Davis! We’re gonna have so much fun with Matthew Devitt, Erik Gothberg, Raph Lopez, Jayden Ostler, Eric Richards, Shay Robertus, Tyler Honcoop, Scott Meredith, Thomas Burke, Konnor Stiles, Sam Woodis, Elana Hayden, Joanie Klein Swords, Lindsey Selman, and Jack Klein!
St. John’s United
3940 Rimrock Rd. Billings, MT
(406) 655-5600
Thursday, July 2nd, 7:00 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, July 2nd, 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, July 2nd, 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 the Eddie T. Trio: Eddie T. on bass, David Charles on keys, and Josh Poole 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, July 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 Missoula Jazz Collective sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, July 5th, 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, July 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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