Don’t miss The Grot on KGLT this Thursday, September 10th, at noon! Host Aria Stewart will be dedicated to featuring “We Are Here” – the fantastic new album from our friend and super-talented pianist Bob Nell – during the first hour of the show, of course, with Bob Nell himself! Tune in on your radio or stream it live!
Speaking of new music… Bozeman native and Chicago-based bassist Emma Dayhuff just dropped her second album, “Mountains”! Released via Division 81 Records, the label notes that the album—recorded in Los Angeles—draws deep inspiration from Dayhuff’s Montana upbringing while beautifully blending the creative energy of both the LA and Chicago contemporary jazz scenes.
* 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: Raph Lopez on guitar, Sam Woodis on keyboard, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and David Banuelos 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, September 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Funky Keyboard Trio feat. Emma Neal at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Garrett Stannard on drums, Matt Ridgeway on piano, Bridger Himmelspach on bass, and Emma Neal on vocals 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, September 9th, 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, September 9th 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, September 10th, 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, September 10th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Craig Hall!
Join us at Cikan House on Friday, Sept 11, 7 PM as Philadelphia (x Bozemanite) vibraphonist Silas Stewart leads a quartet with Wyomingites Zach Paris (drums) and Andrey Goncalves (upright bass) and me (guitar) playing Silas Stewart originals. Silas will open the program with a short set of solo piano and vocal. Then the quartet will play our butts off.
$30, reservations recommended, at craig@craighallmusic.com. Then pay at the door or venmo craig-hall-13. SSSSEEeee ya there!
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Friday, September 11th, 7:00 p.m. –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune! Join the Alex Nauman Trio – Bob Nell on keyboard, Alex Nauman on guitar, and Mike Carey on bass. Enjoy their sound with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT (upstairs at the Rialto)
(406) 404-7911
Friday, September 11th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts y Pan Blanco at Tune Up!! Enjoy their music – mix of Funk, West African beats, Salsa, Jazz and Soul music! Bring your dancing shoes!
John Roberts, Matt Devitt, Tony Roberts, Raphael Lopez, Sam White, and Sandie Castaneda!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, September 11th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR ARTS IN LIVINGSTON
SHRED AT THE SHANE is a celebration of the guitar in Montana. Faculty, students and alumni from MSU and UM come together for this special event to present a musical tapestry of pieces that explore the guitar’s position in music today. Join us in celebrating the six string wonder!
Featuring Angella Ahn, Stuart Weber, Nora Spielman, Devin Matthews, Wendell Hicks, Craig Hall, Alex Nauman, Nora Spielman, Andrey Goncalves, Zach Paris.
For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.theshanecenter.org/scp-cat-griz
Adults: $25 / Seniors: $19 / Students: Free
Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
415 E Lewis St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-1420
Saturday, September 12th, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE WINDMILL & BAR51 IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Grandparents Day Brunch Celebration at The Windmill!
Join us for live music and brunch at the fabulous Windmill and Bar 51! Featuring Elana Hayden (Vocals), Jeff Troxel (Guitar), Eric Hagmann (Piano), and Mike Leslie (Bass).
Complimentary Professional Family Photos by Patricia Marie Photography (with brunch reservation)
For more information, please visit https://www.windmillbar51.com/
The Windmill & Bar51
3429 Transtech Wy, Billings, MT
(406) 252-8100
Sunday, September 13th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT PIONEER PARK IN HELENA
From Lewis & Clark Library!
Enjoy a jazzy evening in Pioneer park with the Wilbur Rehmann Quintet! Bring your camp chairs and blankets!
Wilbur Rehmann on saxophones, Fred Cobb on keyboard, Todd Silas on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums!
Pioneer Park (Helena)
120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT
Sunday, September 13th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
The perfect way to wrap up your weekend: Fall Sunday Night Jazz at Draught Works! Sip your favorite brew from 6–8 PM while the Loren Stillman and friends sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, September 13th, 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, September 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SAT, SEP 19TH AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Club Flamenco!
The members of Club Flamenco deliver a style of music not often heard in the state of Montana. Fusing the traditional rhythms of Flamenco with accents of American jazz. Club Flamenco plays selections that are both familiar and refreshingly new to American audiences. Music & dance performed live at The Tune Up Bar in Bozeman’s Armory Hotel. Never a cover, and remember 20% off for locals just show your ID.
Geno and April Kreis, Doug Wales, Chrysti Smith, and Nicole Loya.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, September 19th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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