I can’t believe November is almost here! I hope you’re enjoying this warm autumn weather before the snow starts coming down.
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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: Leo Steiner on trumpet, Raph Lopez on drums/guitar, Ewan Duncan on bass, and Sam Woodis on piano! 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, October 20th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Jazz Night at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Maxfield Schulke on piano, Emmet Schulke on bass, and Emmett Shannon-Lier on drums 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, October 21st, 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, October 21st, 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, October 22nd, 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, October 22nd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT SURF & SPORT IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join us for LIVE MUSIC with The Hayden Quartet at Surf & Sport Bar & Grill! Enjoy seafood boils, cool cocktails, and great vibes! Feat. Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Like (bass), Joe Sullivan (piano/vocals) and Lloyd Marsh (drums).
Surf & Sport Billings
2713 Montana Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 371-5092
Friday, October 23rd, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune! Join guitarists Alex Nauman and Craig Hall, accompanied by Michael Testagrossa 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, October 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT ELLEN THEATRE IN BOZEMAN
This Friday: Kostas, Paige & The Peoples Band, Jason DeShaw, and Calen Pick will perform for Hope in Harmony – a community event to help raise awareness about mental health and support resources.
Paige & The Peoples Band – Paige Rasmussen, Mike Koziel, Jake Fleming, Luca Rodoni, Alex Robilotta, Michael Steele, and Chris Naro around 8 PM. Free admission!
The Ellen Theatre
17 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 585-5885
Friday, October 23rd, 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY AT BELT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN BELT
On Saturday, October 24, John Roberts y Pan Blanco brings Afro-Latin rhythms, salsa, funk, and soul to the Belt Performing Arts Center. Grab your people, make the drive, and give a small-town stage some love.
2 shows: 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $30/show at https://www.beltperformingartscenter.com/
Belt Performing Arts Center
58 Castner St, Belt, MT
(406) 277-3844
Saturday, October 24th, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT ROOSEVELT CENTER IN RED LODGE
From Elana Hayden!
Join us at the Roosevelt Center in Red Lodge, MT for The Roosevelt Sessions! This is an intimate, listening room-style music series, presented by Big Sky Bonus Tracks featuring Elana Hayden and the Sugar Daddies with Elana Hayden (vocals), Mike Leslie (bass), Jeff Troxel (guitar), Joe Sullivan (piano) & Zach Paris (drums).
The performance is on the third floor of the Roosevelt Center’s Gregory T Harper Recital Hall (There’s an elevator in the building).
Tickets: $30.00 at https://www.bigskybonustracks.com/the-roosevelt-sessions
The Roosevelt Center
519 Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 425-04801
Saturday, October 24th, 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Great news for Tsunami Funk fans! Tsunami Funk will play at Tune Up Bar on Saturday, October 24th! Bring your dancing shoes!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, October 24th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 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 Haymaker – Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass. and John Wicks on drums, sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, October 25th, 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, October 25th,7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SUN, NOV 15 AT ART HOUSE IN BILLINGS
The Swinging Guitars of Steve Kovalcheck and Alex Nauman
Guitarists Steve Kovalcheck and Alex Nauman join drummer Zach Paris and bassist Andrey Gonçalves for an evening of two-guitar modern jazz.
Guitarist and composer Steve Kovalcheck brings a distinctive voice to modern jazz, a sound rooted in the blues, rock, and country music of his Nashville upbringing and refined through decades of creative work. Now based in Colorado, he performs and records extensively across the United States and abroad, from The Hollywood Bowl to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center to the Jazz Cruise, the Vail Jazz Party, and concert stages throughout Europe and Asia.
The quartet will explore the possibilities of an exciting two-guitar jazz lineup, with authenticity, soul, and a
deep sense of swing to every note.
Art House Billings
109 N 30th St, Billings, MT
(406) 534-1128
Sunday, November 15th, 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $25 at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/alex-nauman-jazz/
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