8th March – 13th March

I’ve always found the word, swarmy, fascinating. The fact that it does not exist makes it more so. However, one has the freedom of coining words while out of the serious literary context. And this week seems to tell of swarmy weather – and in which case, we recommend a glass of iced cool tea – with a punch, if you will.

WEDNESDAY
Well, the boys (and sometimes gals) come around every week for a practice so that Grooveworks sound all groovy. Jazz in its most accessible – 9pm onwards @ Cafe.

And if you’re feeling like you need to belt out those tunes, or lend a helping hand on them bass, head on up to Lounge where Matrix Jam welcomes musicians to play a song or two. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

For those who feel like bobbing their head to a different beat – check out our resident Reggae DJ Divine. He is aptly named for the sounds he spins out. 9pm onwards @ Space
THURSDAY
Regardless of our seasons (or lack thereof) there will always be a happy Swing Fling- the kind where you hop, jump, prance about. Lindy Hop at its finest because of heart – the good people of Jitterbugs put the night together and will even give a free demonstration – just ask! 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY
For those who missed magic fingers, Muhd Noor is back with friends, bringing the work week to a close with some wicked sounds. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And if you’re feeling like dancing – Breakestra – friends of Pushin’ On so get ready for some great funk and electro. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

To spice it all up, we invite 3 bands to our top: This is Atlantis, Psalms and A.U.M - for some alternative sounds.. from rock to, well rock, it’s going to be a good night, a good good night… really. Power up! 9:30pm onwards @ SPACE

SATURDAY
And if you’ve not partied enough or you merely need a place to call your own – flip flops and all – join us for the regular craaaazy nights of one Ms Aya Sekine. Ayaschool comprises various music and always deliver on her promises. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

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.

March Highlight Parties

Good Times start the ball rollin on the 6th march with their B-Boy, hip hop sounds @ Lounge.

We introduce a new DJ from Petstov Recordings @ Space on the 7th march. All the way from Spain, DJ Franco not only mixes but produces his own sounds, drawing inspiration from nature – his way is the path of a minimalist.

And on the 14th March, 44Beatz return with their eclectic mix of dance music @ Space, bringing you an intimate party either to chill or rev up.

Dustpan Recordings carry on with a 2nd showing on the 20th March with one of the best mixes of House @ Lounge

Pushin’ On closes the month of March on the 27th with funk, soul and their magic @ Lounge.

See you laddies and ladies at our parties!