After weeks of dry heat, the cool rain is a welcome change. Stepping outside to hear the rain and smell the earth brings so much peace!
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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 bass, Leo S. on trumpet, Sam Woodis on keyboard, and Luke Kestner 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, August 18th, 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 19th, 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, Thomas Burke on saxophone 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 19th, 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 20th, 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 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, August 21st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From The Winery and Marie Smith!
Classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town. Get ready for a memorable show by MT Ave. Jazz Exchange that will give you goosebumps!
MT Ave. Jazz Exchange: Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Raphael Lopez on guitar, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Marie Smith on vocals.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Friday, August 21st, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENING AT TEN MILE CREEK BREWERY
From Cottonwood Club!
Put this event on your calendar! On August 22nd from 5-8 PM, Cottonwood Club will be playing Live from the Gulch outside Ten Mile Creek Brewery. Featuring our original lineup with John Dendy, Claire Pichette, Victor Daniel, Luke Michelson, and special guest the enormously talented Elana James from the Hot Club of Cowtown out of Austin, Texas!
Ten Mile Creek Brewery
48 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 422-0150
Saturday, August 22nd, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT 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.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT GREYCLIFF MILL
From Elana Hayden!
Music at the Mill! Don’t miss Elana Hayden and the Sugar Daddies for a night of jazz, blues, and country favorites! Enjoy live music and great food with stunning views. Fun for the whole family – RAIN OR SHINE! Featuring Elana Hayden on vocals, Joe Sullivan on piano, Mike Leslie on bass, Parker Brown on guitar, and Zach Paris on drums.
Tickets: $10/$12 available at https://www.musicathemill.com/event-details-registration/elana-hayden-the-sugar-daddies
Greycliff Mill
11 Greycliff Creek Lane, Greycliff, MT
(406) 930-0870
Saturday, August 22nd, 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 Evan Nesbitt Band sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, August 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join the Bridger Mountain Big Band at the Bozeman Eagles Club!
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or a small combo performs at The Eagles on every other Sunday. No cover charge, but there will be a tip jar, so be generous.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, August 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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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