Apologies for the delay! Here are this week’s jazz happenings.
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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: Hannah Clough on piano, Raphael Lopez on bass, Sam Layton on drums, and Eli Sneigoski on trumpet! 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, July 14th, 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 15th, 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, July 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 live music, American Bistro pub food, and drinks!
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St., Missoula, MT
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, July 16th, 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 Alex Robilotta guitar duo: Alex Robilotta on guitar and Michael Testagrossa on guitar. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, July 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Return of the Jazz Jam Session at RTP, with Eddie Tsuru on bass, Alex Platt on drums, and featuring special guest guitarist Alex Robilotta! Bring your instrument and sit in with us, or just hang out, eat some pizza (new menu with lower prices, by the way!), and dig the music! Only drums will be provided at this jam, as we do not have a house keyboardist this month. Vocalists, please bring charts in your key; limit of two songs per vocalist. Hope to see you there!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, July 19th, 5:00 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 Dylan Bautista Trio sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, July 19th, 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 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
THU, JUL 23RD AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Michelle Manzo Cobb returns to Bozeman for a one-night-only show at the Cikan Residence, accompanied by Bob Bowman on bass, Michael Testagrossa on guitar, and Alex Platt on drums! Showtime is at 7:00 PM, suggested donation is $25. Michelle doesn’t make it out to Bozeman very often, so don’t miss this!
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Thursday, July 23rd, 7:00 p.m. –
SUN, AUG 2ND AT FS MOOSE CREEK CABIN IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
25th Anniversary of JAZZ in the Woods at the FS Moose Creek Cabin. 6-8p. With the Wilbur Rehmann Quintet, special guest MJ Williams, vocal’s/trombone, Fred Cobb, keyboard, Todd Silas, bass, Mike Gillan, drums. 4 miles up Rimini Rd, bring a blanket/camp chair and enjoy some outdoor jazz.
Moose Creek Cabin
2520 Rimini Rd, Helena, MT (4 miles up Rimini Rd.)
Sunday, August 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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