29th June – 4th July

It’s a party…. what is? WE are! It’s a drinks party, a dinner party, a party just for you and your friends. This week @ Blu Jaz:

Monday

The last evening the talented Quinzy Band is playing in Singapore… all the way from Canada, catch their original songs performed by 4 very very accomplished young gents. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Tuesday and Wednesday

Faithfully and surely, we’re wooed by the interesting sounds of jazz by Grooveworks. Led by Greg Lyons, he brings his students (all professional musicians in other genres of music) to new heights. 9pm onwards. Tues @ Space, Wed @ Cafe

Thursday

Swing Fling! Dance Dance Dance! but it’s not the revolution.. it’s better and more fun, a night of Lindy Hop brought to you by Jitterbugs. 7:30pm onwards for free lesson and jam away with us from 8:30pm onwards

Friday

Greg Lyons and his crew are in DA HOUSE. you hear? The haunting notes from his sax coupled by the whimsical rhythms of the percussion make friday nigths @ Blu Jaz just right. 9:30pm @ Cafe

It IS the first Friday of the month and this means that Good Times RULE Lounge… The night will feature a progressive mix of old school hiphop, breaks, electro, minimal, house, dubstep, dnb and jungle provided by your favorite DJs…

They be clearing the floor for you to bust your signature moves. 9pm @ Lounge

Featuring: DJ Rough, DJ Ash and DJ Fats

And we see the return of the amazing duo: Muhd Noor and Shawn Letts – between the 2 of them, they cover more then half dozen instruments to bring some sweeet sounds to SPACE. A huge influence from Africa, Latin America and even the Middle East, they bring the world sounds to our top floor. From 9:30pm onwards.

Saturday

dum dum dum dum… drumroll pleaseeeeeee – AYASCHOOL presents.. a night of mayhem with Ms Sekine on keyboard, driving her group and audience to frenzy over her cool music with more than a dose of passion. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And serving a different music fare @ Lounge is RiceMagnet – all the way from Hong Kong and Taipei – it’s all about folk rock. Crossing continents, the band’s sound has been accordingly influenced by a range of alternative/indie/rock artists, with the resulting sound a blend of Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Wu Bai & China Blue.

RICEMAGNET consists of Yi-Ching Chung on guitar and lead vocals and David Ma on guitar, bass and vocals, both of whom have extensive performing experience.

The band has performed in a number of established indie music venues in both Taipei and Hong Kong, including The UnderWorld, The Living Room and The Riverside in Taipei, and the Fringe Club, The Wanch, The Cavern, Peel Fresco Music Lounge, joyce is not here, MegaBox, TST Gateway and Le Rideau in Hong Kong. 9:30pm @ Lounge

Peace Out, y’all

the 7th month

It has been a changing and interesting journey for Blu Jaz with the Space hosting some

of the more underground parties – women’s nights, darkwave – welcoming goths and S&M affionados, our loyal thai guests with thier enthusiastic bands and some cool bands from around the world. Lounge sees more DJs of various music genres – ranging from, soul, funk, jazz, hip hop, r&b, house, progressive electronic and some indie rock/pop.

We have very lovely things this month (just like previous months) but it seems fuller than usual. First up, taking a break from belly dancing on Fridays, we have percussionist extraodinaire: Muhd Noor and talented Mr Shawn Letts on vocals/keyboards and whanots @ Space on 3rd, 24th and 31st July… It’s world music with jazz influence meaning that we’re going to hear some beautiful sounds

And for ONE night only, all the way from Hong Kong, we present: RiceMagnet – a folk rock group to entertain us on 4th July @ Lounge

Apart from our BRILLIANT resident bands and DJs, youse and youse should make it down for our Electronica Night with COUP DJs ( all them 10 with lounge like stuff to progressive dance tunes) on 10th july – spanning both Lounge and Space.

For a cultural shake up, join our Thai friends with their amateur live band on 17th July @ Space

And I’m particularly excited about Alternate Retro Night, with Brandon P (of velvet fame) helming DJ consol with 2 other friends (brought to you by Knight Runners) on the 18th July @ Lounge – forget Bananaramas and the likes but look forward to The Cure, the Doors, the Killers and such other past jingles.

We just about round up the month with REGGAE @ lounge with DJ Nomsta and guest on the 24th – so come with dreads and chill with a pint or two.

The Observatory launch their album at blu jaz on 25th  and we’re jumpin’ happy beans about it. more details to come. Where? Space!

Mutant Dub comes back with more mind blowin’ sounds on the 25th .. but this is not to say that our resident music makers are to be missed:  Good Times on 3rd July, 44Beats on 11th July, Dustpan Recordings on 17th July, Hafla (belly dance party!) on the 18th July and of course, Pushin’ On on the 31st July.

22nd June – 27th June

alright kiddos, it’s nearing the end of the month and that means PAYDAY for most of us and I’d like to help you celebrate (make that pocket JUST a little lighter – but I swear you’ll thank me for it) Blu Jaz has a bunch of new beer and cocktails for your tastebuds and you should aks our service staff for the specials

MONDAY
And since it’s almost knock off time for us – I can’t RAVE enough about Quinzy from Canada – charismatic young band playing only originals – a real honest to goodness independent band of rock and golden voice.. watch for the drummer – he might belly dance yet! 9pm onwards @ Cafe

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
I’ve said it countless times and I will say it again, join us for an evening of great energy and sporting musicians while these pros )from the other genres) try their hands at Jazz under the wonderful tutelage of Greg Lyons – known as…. GROOVEWORKS. 9pm onwards (3rd flr on Tues and 1st Flr on Wed)

THURSDAY
Time to put on them dancing shoes and let our hair go wild, well at least our inhibitions fly out the window….. Swing Fling is here again with Teacherbugs giving free Lindy Hop lessons from 7:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Music goes from jazz, a lil funk and definitely Charleston from 8pm onwards to try your hand at Lindy Hop. Don’t be shy, ask for a dance! @ Cafe

FRIDAY
It’s a spanking new line up with Willy on bass, , Nicky Dufell (can someone say: hot!) on Sax, Mei Mei Sheum on keys and Bobby Singh on Drums. Pocket Sessons is their name and music is their game. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Come.

Pushin’on is in DA HOUSE for the last Friday of the month with their usual good feel energy and vibrant tues. Funk, soul, jazz – you name it, they play it. Groove on. We love ya! 9pm onwards @ Lounge.

The all new duo – Muhd Noor and Sean takes Space for the next couple of Fridays ith their World Music inspired tunes… guranteed to give a new twist, they’ll work magic on you – 9pm onwards @ Space

SATURDAY
Aya rhymes with YEAH and WOAH! She is back with Ayaschool and a bunch of kool katz as playmates to give us some kick-ass sounds. Lauren Munguia on vox/flutes, Mario Lopez on bass and Muhd Noor on drums. We need no more convincing. IT’s Ayaschool! 9:30pm onwards

Peace out!

15th June – 20th June

A wise one said – if your work is fun then work your life away. I’ve, since relegated him to the other category : the un-wise. We have some fun times for you and ‘forget pills’ coming in liquid form by the names of San Miguel, Erdinger, Tiger and such.

MONDAY

If you’re feeling the work week blues, come down and join the Quinzy Band tonight for some good ole fashion music – fresh from rock/pop radios and such. While this Canadian band is in Singapore, they’ll be play @ Blu Jaz on Mondays to help rock the blues away. Commencing from 9pm @ Cafe

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

let’s all say it… GRRRRRROVEWORKS baby! it’s jazz in the house with Greg Lyon’s and friends – a band of enthusiastic musicians experimenting with jazz. 9pm onwards @ Space on Tuesday and @ Cafe on Wednesday

THURSDAY

Grab your flirty skirt or your 1920s suspenders! We’re going swinging! A swing fling that is, an evening of Lindy Hop – a dance filled with laughter and fun…. free class awaits you at 7:30pm by the Teacherbugs of Jitterbugs! @ Cafe.

FRIDAY

Greg Lyon’s Quartet returns to Cafe (1st Flr) with some favorites and even more experimental sounds, so come along, have a sit – better yet – order your favorite poison- and tap along. 9:30pm onwards

They heeded our call of return so Dustpan Recordings take the decks @ Lounge (2nd Flr) this Friday with their uptempo house mix. Featuring Kane Ian, William aka Mr Pirated, Kane Juan, Todd Omotani, Ming Knackle 9pm to 3am

Angelina graces Space with her hypnotic hip-shakin’ movements from 9pm for a Middle Eastern flava. Quinzy comes back with us from 11pm onwards with some wicked fast tracks to keep the party going.

SATURDAY

Ayaschool is on with some class and some cool -  Eddie Jansen on bass, Tan Boon Gee ( i heard he is a genius) on percussion with Alemay Fernandez on vox. A little bird told me that a super secret guest will be ushered up on stage and this super secret guest has a voice that would charm the knickers off my granny. “Nuff said – you should hear this, in person. 9:30pm @ Cafe

And for those party goers, KoFlow and friends show off their mastery of all things funky with the after Skateboard Party – this is the night to move those butt and show off those lightin’ steps. 10pm onwards @ Lounge.

Peace Out

8th June – 13th June

UPDATE!

Sat – LOUNGE - 2nd flr!
1306 and 44 Beatz is back for another monthly soiree at Blu Jaz down on Bali Lane. June’s gig finds them on the 2nd Floor with a spruced up sound system and a big bag of tunes. Get set for another eclectic set from Raeburn J as he takes control at 9pm and spins an uplifting, soul fueled mix of Acid Jazz and electronica.

Clark takes to the decks around 11pm for a few hours, moving us into deeper, hi-tech and experimental territory whilst keeping with that new jazz vibe.

Late on Music Makers play back to back n finish the night off with whatever feels right and fits your mood. Could be techno , could be electro or breaks. Last month it was drum n bass and that was fun!

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We have a ton of visitors dropping by and we’re jumping jelly beans all about them! We had Quinzy Band from Canada on Monday and we’re sure to see more of them soon @ Blu Jaz while they’re in Singapore and our neighbours from the Philippines – Mike’s Apartment – will be hanging loose @ Space this Saturday. A little slip of information for the next week – David Ma and friends from Hong Kong will be jazzing up our spot next week!

So here is the rundown, kiddies!

Tues and Wed – Grooveworks take their spot @ Space on Tues from 9pm onwards with some more smooth grooves (geddit?) and we juggle things up a little and have them trasversing to Cafe on Wed from 9pm onwards with a different set of jazz sets.

Thursday – Swing Fling greets us at the doors of Cafe from 7:30pm onwards with free lindy hop lesson from the teacherbugs of Jitterbugs. So if you’re looking for an excuse to try a new dance, look no further. We start jammin’ from 8:30pm onwards

Friday – A new band combi beckons you with fast fingers Md Noor on percussion, Munir on bass and Fendi on vox. This is a trio not just to watch but to smooze and jive with. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Saturday – We, of course, by tradition, end the week with some LOCO locals, namely, Ayaschool @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. This week sees Lauren Munguia on flute/vocal,  Robert Nalin on drums and Aya on keys.

And our touring friends from Philippines, bring us some new funk/soul sounds – featuring Mike’s Apartment @ Space (from 10pm onwards)

Saturday – We, of course, by tradition, end the week with some LOCO locals, namely  Ayaschool @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. This week sees Lauren Munguia on flute/vocal,  Robert Nalin on drums and Aya on keys.

And our touring friends from Philippines, bring us some new funk/soul sounds – featuring Mike’s Apartment @ Space (from 10pm onwards)