Week of Sep 30

As I wrote in last week’s newsletter, Joe Kirchner (Pinky & the Floyd, Dead Sky, MOTH, etc.) was killed in a motorcycle accident, and his wife Bridget Wermers Kirchner was injured severely. I heard that the fundraiser event at the Filling Station was sold out, and many people showed up to support her and Joe’s family. […]

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Week of Sep 23

A few nights ago, as I was scrolling through Facebook, I came across a flood of posts mourning the passing of Joe Kirchner. Joe was a rock legend in Montana (Pinky & Floyd, MOTH, and Dead Sky). About ten years ago, shortly after I moved to Bozeman from Japan, I met Joe at PLONK. I didn’t know […]

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Week of Sep 16

If you are around Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone this Wednesday, please drop by to enjoy music by Bob Bowman on bass & Peter Schlamb from KCMO on keyboard!Save the date for the Gallatin Valley Community Radio KGVM fundraiser on Friday, September 27th. The event will take place at the Weaver Room of The Emerson Center from […]

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Week of Sep 9

I am thrilled that the amazing vibraphonist and pianist Peter Schlamb will be visiting Montana this week! My husband, jazz bassist Bob Bowman, and Peter will be performing at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky on Friday, September 13th from 5-7 PM. It’s going to be a fantastic concert featuring a piano and bass jazz duo! If […]

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Week of Sep 2

Many thanks to the music fans who attended the concerts by Jackie Myers, Rich Wheeler, and Bob Bowman last week! A big thanks to Gerry Wondrak (our wonderful neighbor), bassist Mike Carey, and his wife Kathy who showed up at Happy Hour Bar at Hebgen Lake and joined the band!Bozeman jazz fans, please note that Friday Jazz […]

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Week of Aug 26

Just a reminder: My husband, bassist Bob Bowman, will be performing with some fantastic KC musicians – pianist/vocalist Jackie Myers and saxophonist Rich Wheeler – this week in Red Lodge, Bozeman, and Hebgen Lake. They recently played in Saratoga, WY, and it was an amazing show! Keep scrolling for all the details. * Musician friends, if you would […]

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Week of Aug 19

We returned from Portland last Tuesday and we’re hitting the road again! My husband, bassist Bob Bowman, will be touring with fantastic talents from KCMO: pianist/vocalist Jackie Myers and saxophonist Rich Wheeler in WY and MT from this weekend. The trio will be playing in Red Lodge on 8/26 and Bozeman on 8/27. For more details, please […]

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Week of Aug 12

We drove from Lebanon, OR to Walla Walla, WA yesterday. It was a nice drive with a beautiful view! * 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. MONDAY NIGHT AT […]

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Week of Aug 5

Right after my husband and bassist, Bob Bowman flew back from LA, we will be heading to Portland for more gigs. Bob will play with wonderful musicians in the region and one of them is fantastic pianist David Morgenroth who’s originally from Missoula and now lives in Eugene, OR. I am looking forward to the […]

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Week of Jul 29

Bob Bowman, my wonderful husband and great bassist, will be playing at Sam First in LA this Friday and Saturday with some incredible talents: Josh Nelson on piano, Bob Sheppard on sax, Billy Ward on drums, and Larry Koonse on guitar (Saturday only). I know most of you won’t be in LA this weekend, but if you know […]

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