I am so grateful for the lovely birthday wishes—thank you for making my day extra special! November is officially here, and time is moving faster than ever.
Here is your look at this week’s upcoming jazz events! Oh, for Bozeman music fans, please join Rob Kohker on guitar, Isabel Dobrev on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums at the Cikan House on Sunday, November 8th, at 2 PM. They will play tunes from Rob’s new album “Songs for August”! $25 at the door.
* 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: Sam Woodis on piano, Raph Lopez on guitar, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and Robin Martinez 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, November 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
From Cottonwood Club!
Join us for an evening of Django-inspired acoustic swing jazz!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, November 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
TWO Jazz performances at Tune Up on Wednesday, October 7th 2nd! Enjoy 20% off all menu items with a valid Montana ID, excluding Happy Hour Specials!
Ian & Jazz Friends: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Eddie T Quartet: 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Eddie T. on bass, Jake Fleming on saxophone, David Charles on keyboard, and Chris Naro on drums.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, November 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm. / 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Funky Keyboard Trio STRETCH feat. vocalist Emma Neal at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Emma Neal on vocals, Matt Ridgeway on keys, 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, November 4th, 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, November 4th, 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, November 5th, 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, November 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE LINCOLN SCHOOL IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
An Evening of Soul, Funk & Pop @ The Lincoln St. School
Presented by the Park High Jazz Department. Join us for a cozy night of smooth grooves and good vibes. Sip on hot cider, rich hot cocoa, or creamy eggnog while our bands deliver soul, funk, and pop favorites. Dancing encouraged. Tickets: $5
Theme: Sweater Weather; Wear your neatest sweater!
The Lincoln School
215 East Lewis St., Livingston, MT
Thursday, November 5th, 7:00 p.m. –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GRAND HOTEL IN BIG TIMBER
From Elana Hayden!
Live music with the Hayden Trio at the historic Grand Hotel in Big Timber! Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Mike Leslie on bass.
The Grand Hotel
139 McLeod St, Big Timber, MT
(406) 932-4459
Friday, November 6th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune! Join the Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums. 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, November 6th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRI & SAT NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Great news for Tsunami Funk! They will play at the Eagles on Friday and Saturday! No cover!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-9996
Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th, 9:45 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From The Winery!
Mark Fenderson & Friends. A night of jazz with a few fun twists!
Mark Fenderson on trumpet, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Roxanne Jeppesen on drums, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Eric Gothberg on bass. No cover!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, November 7th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
John Roberts’ Soul Skillet at Tune Up Bar this Sunday!
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, Parker Brown on bass, Matt Devitt on drums, and Gavin Russell on guitar.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Sunday, November 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm.
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 Slug Jones Trio sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, November 8th, 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, November 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Live music at Walkers Grill with Elana Hayden and the Sugar Daddies. Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, Mike Leslie on bass, Joe Sullivan on piano/vocals, & Zach Paris on drums. Great food, great vibes!
*Reservations highly recommended
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, November 8th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SAT, NOV 14 AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join Elana and friends, Jeff Troxel on guitar, Eric Hagmann on keyboard, and Lloyd Marsh on drums for live music, handcrafted wines, and great vibes. No cover!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, November 14th, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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