I hope your August is off to a great start. Sadly, wildfire smoke is thick here again this time of year. I am so thankful for the brave firefighters. My heart goes out to everyone and every animal hurt by the fires.
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists’/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY EVENING AT JOSEPHINE CROSSING IN BILLINGS
From Josephine Crossing Summer Concert!
Always a crowd favorite, John Roberts Y Pan Blanco will once again grace the stage of the Josephine Crossing Summer Concert Series for a night of moving and grooving. Free and open to the public!
Josephine Crossing Summer Concert Series
1800 Front St, Billings, MT
Tuesday, August 11th, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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: Sam Woodis on keys, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and Robin Martinez 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, August 11th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Funky Keyboard Trio STRETCH 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, August 12th, 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, August 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, August 13th, 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 jazz trio – David Charles on keys, Isaac Winemiller on bass, 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, August 14th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Craig Hall!
Bozeman jazz piano legend Bob Nell and New York upright bassist Michael Bisio celebrate the release of their new recording “We Are Here” with a 2 PM matinee concert performance at Cikan House (31 Hitching Post Road) Saturday, August 15. Suggested donation: $30 cash or check at the door. Bozeman drummers Adam Greenberg and Austin Belluscio alternately form trios with Bob and Michael, both on the recording (on Origin Records) and in concert. CD’s will be available at the concert or can be ordered from Origin Records or Amazon. Reservations are not necessary, just show up. Someone save me a seat.
A glowing, reverent review of the recording written by a USA correspondent for Paris-Move can be found here: https://www.paris-move.com/reviews/bob-nell-michael-bisio-trios-we-are-here/
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Saturday, August 15th, 2:00 p.m. –
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE FAIRGROUNDS IN BOZEMAN
From Elana Hayden!
Don’t miss the Adventure Van Expo at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds with LIVE MUSIC by the Hayden Quartet on Sunday, Aug 16th from 12-3pm. Featuring Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Leslie (bass), Craig Hall (guitar) and Mike Gillan (drums).
Open house vans, DIY vans open for viewing, food, beverages, and live music! Get tix at: https://adventurevanexpo.com/
Gallatin County Fairgrounds
901 N Black Ave, Bozeman, MT
Sunday, August 16th, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Sunday Jazz Jam at Red Tractor Pizza! The usual cast of characters: David Charles on piano, Eddie T. on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. Bring your instrument (drums and keyboard provided), and vocalists, bring charts in your key … limit two songs per vocalist. Hope to see you there!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, August 16th, 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 Bob Packwood Trio sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, August 16th, 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
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, August 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SAT, AUG 22ND AT ART MINE IN BASIN
From Art Mine!
Saturday August 22nd. Coming to the ArtMine in Basin: Loren Stillman and Haymaker. Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums.
Doors open at 6:30 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM.
This outstanding trio will be doing their magic at the Art Mine located just outside the tiny town of Basin. For more information and directions, please visit artminebasin.com.
Art Mine
Cataract Creek Rd. Basin, MT
Saturday, August 22nd, 7:00 p.m. – (Doors 6:30 p.m.)
Suggested donation: $20.
SAT, AUG 29TH AT SCULPTURE IN THE WILD IN LINCOLN
Enjoy the 2026 Summer Concert Series at Sculpture in The Wild in Lincoln! This Saturday, the Wilbur Rehmann Quintet featuring MJ Williams will take the stage in the international sculpture park. The band lineup includes Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, Fred Cobb on piano, Todd Silas on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums. Bring your picnic gear and come enjoy the music!
Sculpture in the Wild
1500 E MT Hwy 200, Lincoln, MT
(406) 431-0325
Saturday, August 29th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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