The fields around our Hebgen Lake place are taking on an autumn feel!
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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: Mark McGiboney on drums, Sam Woodis on keys, and Raph Lopez on bass/guitar! 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 25th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
Jazz Night at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! This week, the Park High School All-State Jazz Students will be playing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Max Schulke on keys, Emmett Shannan-Lear on drums, and Bridger Himmelspach on bass.
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Wednesday, August 26th, 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, Brad Nelson on vocals 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 26th, 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 27th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 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, August 27th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT 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, August 27th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL & BAR 51 IN BILLINGS
The Windmill & Bar 51 presents Summer Jam Parking Lot Parties! Once a month, they will bring tunes outside with an outdoor stage, cold drinks, and room to dance. On Friday, August 28th, The Brickhouse Band will be there for the summer night fun!
The Windmill & Bar51
3429 Transtech Wy, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Friday, August 28th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT FOLLOW YER’ NOSE BBQ IN EMIGRANT
From Mike Gillan!
Friday, 8/28/26, at Follow Yer Nose BBQ in Paradise Valley, Montana, The Shuffle Bums will be bringing our rendition of Chicago-style blues for your dining, listening, and dancing pleasure. Ain’t no Blues Rock, ain’t no Bluegrass. Just pure, unadulterated Blues, the way they was meant to be. Get to choich! Music 6-9pm.
Follow Yer’ Nose BBQ
4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant, MT
(406) 224-2847
Friday, August 28th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Join the ARCNET + JF – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T.on bass, Chris Naro on drums, and Jake Fleming on saxophone. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, August 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENING 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.
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 Cheyenne John-Henderson on keyboard 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, August 29th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT PORTAL SAUNA IN BOZEMAN
GOODHOTFOOD will be playing at POTAL Neighborhood Sauna this Saturday for an Artist showcase by textile artist Taylor Aruanno. Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole on drums. “Weaving is a way of making sense-overlapping, integrating, and repeating. A light. A flower. A door. Caution: These clear ideas can become hazy when handled.” For RSVP, please visit https://partiful.com/
PORTAL Neighborhood Sauna Bozeman
660 N Ida Ave, Bozeman, MT
(406) 600-4193
Saturday, August 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts’ Soul Skillet will be playing at Tune Up Bar this Sunday! They perform original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate, and more. John Roberts on B3 and vocals, Erik Gothberg on bass, Matt Devitt on drums, and Gavin Russell on guitar. No cover charge!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Sunday, August 30th, 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 30th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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