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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists’/venues’ circumstances.
My late husband, jazz bassist Kelly Roberti, would have turned 72 this Friday, November 13th. He was my reason for moving to Montana and the inspiration behind this weekly jazz newsletter. After his passing, it was his family and the vast community of friends, musicians, and jazz fans he connected me with who truly helped me through my grief. Sending much appreciation to you all.
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, and Koan Wallette 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 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Funky Keyboard Trio STRETCH at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! 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 11th, 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 Mark Fenderson on trumpet 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 11th, 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 12th, 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 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune! Join Alex Robilotta Quartet – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys, Michael Testagrossa on bass, and Austin Belluscio 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 13th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE NORTH STAR IN BOZEMAN
Please come and join BoZambique at cool brew pub and music venue, The North Star this Friday! BoZambique blends Ghanaian Highlife and Afro-Caribbean rhythms with blues, jazz, funk, rock and soul.
Doug Wales on percussion, Ben Klein on flute, Loren Block on bass, and Jeremy Shanok on keys create an irresistible groove!
The North Star
7715 Shedhorn Dr, Unit D, Bozeman, MT
(406) 577-2130
Friday, November 13th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 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.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
We’re at it again! Bring your instrument and come play some jazz with myself, David Charles on keys, and Eddie T. on bass! Or, just come out, have some pizza, and dig the music! Drums and keys provided. Vocalists are welcome! Please bring charts in your key for the band; limit two songs per vocalist. Don’t be a turkey! Come and hang out!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, November 15th, 5:00 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 Captain Wilson Conspiracy sets the mood for your evening.
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, November 15th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT 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/
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 15th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
THU, NOV 19TH AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
The RESONANCE returns to the Tune Up on Thursday, November 19th, 9:00 PM! This time around we will be featuring special guest Drake Pannell on saxophone, as well as Rob Kohler on bass, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and … well, you can guess who will be hitting things with sticks. (We will be mixing up our set list with some different tunes, as Jake Fleming was unable to join us for this one.) As always with the Tune Up Bar, there is no cover for these events! Tune Up is located at 24 W. Mendenhall St., Bozeman 59715, downstairs at the Kimpton Armory. Did you know it used to be the old nuclear bomb shelter during the Cold War?
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Thursday, November 19th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 pm.
SAT, NOV 21STAT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Club Flamenco!
Club Flamenco live at The Tune Up Saturday November 21st 6:00PM! Geno and April Kreis, Doug Wales, Chrysti Smith, and Nicole Loya with Special Guest French Flamenco Guitarist Mickael Minotto!
This is the last time to see Club Flamenco in 2026 we hope to see you there!
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.
Never a cover, and remember 20% off for locals just show your ID.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, November 21st, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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