Elephant Gerald is coming to Whitefish! Hot Jazz! Vintage Swing! Driving Guitar Rhythms and Powerhouse Saxophone!
Toes of all ages will be tappin'
Projects and Services
Vintage jazz and swing for listening rooms, cocktail hours, and intimate events.
High-energy hot club jazz designed for dancing, parties, and lively crowds.
Curated shows, themed performances, and special collaborations.
A unique combination of country and hot jazz, for rustic Montana-style events.
Complete live music production for weddings, private events, festivals, and large concerts.
Zootown Swing and The JIVE
Dance Lessons and Social
Upcoming Events
Join us once a month at the Caras Park pavilion this summer for an outdoor version of our social swing dances!!
A beginner lesson at 6:30pm starts it off and then local band, The JIVE, plays live music from 7-9pm. Join us for all the dances, or just one, and bring a friend!
Free Event (Suggested donation $10-$20) Your support keeps live music and dance alive in Missoula!
Elephant Gerald’s Jazz Jam is a weekly, open jazz session at The Old Post, built for players and singers who want to get up and jam—no fluff, no gatekeeping. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting your feet under you, this is a place to call tunes, sit in, and make some music.
Each night is anchored by a rotating house band, keeping things tight while leaving plenty of room for guests to jump in. Expect a mix of standards, swing, blues, and whatever else gets called on the bandstand.
We run a different theme each week of the month to keep things fresh:
1st Wednesday – Country Jazz Jam with The High Noon Swing Band
2nd Wednesday – Swing Standards Jazz Jam with The JIVE
3rd Wednesday – Anything Goes Jazz Jam with Elephant Gerald's House Picks
4th Wednesday – Gypsy Jazz Jam with The Skalsky Brothers
5th Wednesday (when it lands) – Singers Wanted (Vocal Spotlight)
Guest sign-up starts at 6:45pm, just before the set at 7pm, and the music runs for two solid hours. Bring your instrument, bring a tune, or just come hang and hear what happens.