25th Jan – 30th Jan

In point form for the busy bees

MONDAY
A great night with the Origins – here for the 2nd and 4th Mondays if you’re needing a quick fix of tunes.

TUESDAY
Join David on our top floor with some acoustic notes and for some sweet singing. 9pm onwards

WEDNESDAY
Chillax – yet another term coined by the superfluous  – DJ Divine does his Reggae @ Lounge, brilliantly , of course. 9pm onwards

THURSDAY
Feet a jumpin’ with the Lindy Hop Dancers and Lovers from Jitterbugs Swingapore as they bring some suave moves to even the ones with 2 left feet. 8:30pm onwards

FRIDAY
It’s a birthday and the party in question IS the party. Pushin’ ON turns 3 with us and has killer live bands and DJ mixes on both floors. 9pm onwards @ LOUNGE AND SPACE - check their FB for details.

Fuze Collective woos us with some mellow sexy voice of Fendi before bringing in some funk and soul when it get dark into the night. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

SATURDAY
Get crazy with Aya and fall in love with her and her crew with such raw talents, you never want another on a Saturday night. 9:30pm onwards

Diggin’ Deep spins out some deep sexy house – from their hearts to your feet. Dance on! 9pm onwards

Peace out, ya’ll

18th Jan – 23rd Jan

According to the heavens above, the forecast states a a nice week ahead (and since when would the written word of marketing foretell ill circumstances?) with booze and food @ Bali Lane all hours of the day, occasional light sprinkle of great music and a heavy downpour of good vibes!

Jazz colonies is a monthly original jazz night held on the third monday of every month @ SPACE. Three groups per night will present their artistic visions. No more working for the man, they play for the people! TONIGHT will be the first of many jazz colonies, come and support the artists. Featuring…

Tim O’Dwyer Trio (with Tony Makarome/Darren Moore)
Andrew Lim/Josh Wan/Tony Makarome/Wen Soh
Tze Group (with Bryan Lim, YP) & guests Boon Chye, Dai Da

Gig starts at 9pm sharp, entry $10/$5 students and pssttt – remember to buy the musicians a drink!

TUESDAY
Mr Lin, we call him Mr Romantic – for the sometimes romantic acoustic tunes this young gentleman gives us entertains all up @ Space – for the ones who need to reminisce, to contemplate… over a glass of beer of two. 9pm onwards.

WEDNESDAY
If you missed him last week because he was playing @ the Time Out Party, you can catch him back at his original slot – DJ Divine – only has the best Reggae vibes and tunes in da HOUSE - Lounge! 9pm onwards.

THURSDAY
Fling! Really. I promise. But Swing Fling – all above board, no dirty laundry but loads of spinning (sorry, couldn’t resist) and tapping and swinging… join Jitterbugs and crew to have a night out with your dance partner. Solo? Make friends. Truly – Cheers! 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY
woot – Greg Lyons’ Quartet is baaaccckkk…. for some cool sounds and hot sax join him and friends for a night of classic jazz.. hmmm – what’s classic anyhow? 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

We are really honoured to host the closing of CHOPPA Festival!  CHOPPA FESTIVAL 2010 celebrates 3 years as Singapore’s longest running experimental music institution! Every month the CHOPPA series showcases local and international experimental music, keeping the underground alive and healthy in sultry Singapore. CHOPPA FESTIVAL 2010 will not only be featuring the tightest Singaporean talent but artists from Asia, USA, Europe and Australia. The highlights for the 2010 festival includes:

Uchihashi Kazuhisa/Darren Moore/Tim O’Dwyer (Japan/Australia)
I\D (Singapore)
Under the Velvet Sky (Singapore)
Uchihashi Kazuhisa Solo (Japan)

TIX are SGD 25 at the door – 9pm onwards @ SPACE

SATURDAY

In the guru’s words:  This week is crazy special ok?
Ian Rapien (sax) from NYC  – He was a featured international artist for opening of 7ate9 – the new(old) kid on the block at esplanade). One and only, and FIRST time at ayaschool, Christy Smith on ‘Fender’(he specifically use this to call his electric bass) and King of ayaschool, Mohamed Noor on drums. We’re gonna play some killer groove Jazz!
and me: OK! ON! – 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And for those craving a little electro in their menu for the evening – please proceed without rush to LOUNGE where COUP dishes out their lurrvee of electronic dance music, They are fiends, each possessing his/her own deadly arsenal of beats, hooks, basslines and the works. Spread the word as they bring back the love and appreciation for what truly moves your butts and speaks to the heart, mind and soul. 9:30pm onwards @ LOUNGE
Peace out, ya’ll

11th Jan – 16th Jan

If the brain is slow on jump starting, we would like to invite you to Blu Jaz for some delicious tasting tea – in the afternoon, of course… and  the evening will give up to an array of tasty treats and great performances.
MONDAY (TONIGHT!)
Bring our ears and smiles as Origins return tonight with their snazzy mixes of jazz. A 6 pc, fun band to chase the Monday blues off. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

TUESDAY
It’s nice and chilled out with David Lin – our travelling musician shall croon ballads and pop @ Space from 9pm onwards. He is here every Tuesday since end of Feb. Originally from Taiwan and having lived in Paris for a few years, he lends fresh interpretation to popular hits.

WEDNESDAY
For all musicians itching for a go with new and old friends, Matrix Jam is BACK - bring yr mouthpiece, instruments, strumming fingers and what not for an open, friendly session. 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

THURSDAY
It’s a special by SINGHA and TIME OUT Magazine – invited guests only… Reggae @ Lounge or Ambient @ Space… A time to let loose and enjoy the nearing of a work week.

Swing Fling continues on faithfully and exuberantly @ Cafe. Wave hi to Sing or Brian for a complimentary class on how to Lindy Hop and join in the fun during the jam session. 8:30pm onwards

FRIDAY
It’s definitely a musical night with Fuse Collective taking charge of Cafe, with Fendi’s velvet voice heard over the airways. 9:30pm onwards.

Drum & bass, funk, hip-hop and everything in between…. Best of all, entry is FREE, drinks are RIDICULOUSLY CHEAP… just come for good music and company. DJs on rotation: Subvert, Ko-Flow, Nonsequitur and Ajay. 10pm till late…. As an added bonus, birthday boy DJ Nonsequitur has decided to spoil us with a special mix…. It’s – as they say DOPE - and cannot be missed!
DJ Taz will be coming in early for a dash of funk and and plenty of soul. Come on down early for a real musical treat. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

We Gang – winner of Ben & Jerry’s Live Performance contest will debut at Blu Jaz Space with some pop and rockin’ hits. Expect great performances and DJ Nomsta to spin with great flair in between sets. No Fee entry so please buy the musicians a round or two! 9:30pm onwards @ SPACE

SATURDAY
Expect no less than the best, after gadget jam last week, Aya brings uber talented peeps on stage with Dawn Ho on vox, Andrew Klein on bass, Wen on drums and of course, Aya on keys….. In her words: prepare yourself to get soaked deep in our music. 9:30pm @ Cafe

It’s a new year and its time to reboot those memory banks and keep the dream alive with more great funking acid jazz and tech house than the wizard of oz can wave a wand at. Embarking from Blu Jaz’s freaky 2nd floor 44 Beatz show boat departs at 9pm sharp! It’s 2010 for a halcyon fueled adventure on the high seas of electronic escapism mirth and excess. No need to dress up this time but you sure as hell want to get down. The odyssey continues. See you on the dancefloor!

Peace ya’ll

4th Jan – 9th Jan

Ladies and Gentlemen – Welcome to 2010! Even if everyday is special, sometimes, it’s the small joys that carry us through and life is nothing but a sum of our experiences and celebrations.

MONDAY (TONIGHT!!!)
If you haven’t heard from our grapevine (your ear isn’t close enough to the earth!), we’re telling you once that Omniform will be playing tonight – the biggest jazz band around – comprising 13 members, they play original compositions by Greg Lyons – thought provoking sounds – 9pm onwards @ CAFE

THURSDAY
If you’ve missed our great White Swing Out, don’t worry – we’re still here for our regular Swing Fling nights where ordinary pedestrians turn dancers extraordinare – or at the very least – enthusiastic amateurs. We welcome all and Sing or Brian of Jitterbugs Dance School can be found for a complimentary trial class – either by the console or polishing our floor with their nifty steps. 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Our talented Ke Rong is back in Singapore – albeit briefly – but nevertheless, a sight, or rather wonderful sounds for the ears.. He teams up with Darren Moore and friends to give a mini-concert of sorts. COVER is SGD 15 to support musicians so head on up for some extraordinary jazz tunes from 9pm onwards. Held at SPACE (3rd Flr)

FRIDAY
Greg Lyons’ Quartet comes in with jazz sounds akin to Coltrane and Davis – perfect for a night with whiskey in hand. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Good Times is back for another great night of funk, hip hop and break beats. With us, you’ll be guaranteed, not just good, but GREAT times… join the DJs with some of your signature dance moves as they clear the floor and pump up them beats. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY
Ayaschool plays the most eclectic jazz sets ranging from experimental to some wicked bossa nova. The gang and Aya are tremendously, unapologetically unpretentious, funky, fun nights. 9:30pm onwards @ CAFE (1st Flr)

Peace Out Ya’ll!