Apologies for the delay this week, everyone! I’m finally catching up, and here is the lineup for this week’s jazz events.
* 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: Johnny Roberts on drums, Koan Wallette on bass, Hannah Clough on keys, and Raph Lopez on 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, September 22nd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON

From Garrett Stannard!
Funky Keyboard Trio STRETCH 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 23rd, 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 23rd, 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 24th, 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 24th, 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, September 24th, 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, September 24th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND HOTEL IN BIG TIMBER

From Elana Hayden!
Live music with The Hayden Trio at The Grand Hotel! Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues, country, and more… Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, and Joe Sullivan on piano/vocals.
The Grand Hotel
139 McLeod St, Big Timber, MT
(406) 932-4459
Friday, September 25th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN

Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune! Join Next Fridays Quartet – Gypsy Jazz with Aaron Banfield, Austin Belluscio, Brian Belluscio, and Josh Zaldonis. 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 25th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS

From The Winery!
John Roberts & Soul Skillet perform original and classic soul-jazz and blues tunes. Channeling Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Taj Majal, Howard Tate and more. John pulls from years of national and international touring with known and respected artists to bring this ensemble and sound to the Big Sky. John Roberts on B3 and vocals, Erik Gothberg on bass, Matt Devitt on drums, and Gavin Russell on guitar.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, September 26th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY BAR IN LIVINGSTON
Funky Keyboard Trio STRETCH feat. Emma Neal at Murray Bar in Livingston this Saturday!
Garrett Stannard on drums, Matt Ridgeway on piano, Bridger Himmelspach on bass, and Emma Neal on vocals will be playing from 9:00 PM to Midnight!
Murray Bar
201 W Park St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-9463
Saturday, September 26th, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT MSU BILLINGS CISEL HALL

From John Roberts!
John Roberts – The Latin Side of Jazz. Free concert! We will be exploring Latin Jazz, Mambos, Choro, and more with this fun group of musicians! John Roberts on piano, Trevor Krieger on violin, Andrey Goncalves on bass, Sandi Castaneda on percussion, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, and Mark Fenderson on trumpet.
MSU Billings Cisel Recital Hall
1500 University Dr, Billings, MT
Sunday, September 27th, 3:00 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 Owen Ross Band sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, September 27th, 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 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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