Today, October 27th, marks my 55th birthday! I woke up to a beautiful couple of inches of snow on the ground, though it’s already starting to melt away.
Fun fact: I share this special day with Theodore Roosevelt and classical pianist Brigitte Engerer!
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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: Sam Woodis on piano, Raph Lopez on drums/guitar and Ewan Duncan 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, October 27th, 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, Bridger Himmelspach on bass, and Garrett Stannard 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 28th, 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 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SHAPES HI-FI BAR IN MISSOULA
From Loren Stillman!
Please join us for an evening of improvised music at Montana’s first hi-fi bar, located inside the historic Florence Building in downtown Missoula.
Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums.
An evening of spontaneous music, great sound, and good company at Shapes Hi-Fi Bar.
Shapes Hi-Fi Bar
111 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 100, Missoula, MT
Friday, October 29th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 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 29th, 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 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune! Join ARCNET – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Chris Naro on drums, and Eddie T. 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 30th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT MADHOUSE BAR & GRILL IN BILLINGS
From Raph Lopez!
Hannah Clough and Raphael Lopez will be providing beautiful melodies to accompany your evening dinner at MadHouse Bar & Grill!! Please come out and have some great food and support our local musicians!!!
Madhouse Bar & Grill
926 Grand Ave, Billings, MT
(406) 534-4822
FRiday, October 30th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
Halloween Night with John Roberts y Pan Blanco at Thirsty Street Brewing Co.!
Costume contest with prizes! Show at 7PM. $10 entry.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Saturday, October 31st, 7:00 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 Missoula Jazz Collective sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, November 1st, 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, November 1st, 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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