31st Jan – 4th Feb

We leave the month of celebrations to the month of love. Despite the commercialism of it all, it’s always great to have a break in the daily pattern and habits. So, get off your chair, and do something different with your loved ones!

Singapore Art Salon kick starts 2012 with us @ SPACE from 8pm. Join us for an evening of video screenings, dance performances and a surprise guest model!

It’s WEDNESDAY and we have Matrix Jam in da house! It’s at Lounge – where the incredible energy will be! 9pm onwards!

Come FRIDAY - being the first of the month – GOOD TIMES returns – together with good vibes, great music and whispers have it – a very bassy affair. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge. And wooing you with more great music of a caliente vibe, is Maya Nova and the Latin Affair. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And SATURDAY - Greg Lyons together with Darren Moore come back with C.H.O.P.P.A - a night of improvisational jazz. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Have fun kids! Peace out!

21st Dec – 24th Dec

Apologies to the late start of the week and we hope that you managed to catch KeRong’s band @ Space on Monday for a very special preview.

But worry not if you missed that great jazz sets, come tonight (WEDNESDAY), we have Eddy’s Jam Session @ Cafe and they promise to get you some soul for that body. 9pm onwards.

And if you’re hankering for an early start to your celebrations, join Vibes 2011 @ Lounge and Space this THURSDAY. It’s music for mainstream, leaning towards house and electro. Chill it before we heat it up. Entry is SGD 15 and that includes 1st drink. 7pm onwards

We have the velvet voice back @ Blu Jaz Cafe this FRIDAY. It’s none other than FENDIIIIIII - a heart-melt of a voxbox, you’ll get some funk and soul swinging your way. 9:30pm onwards. Head on up for more great stuff where Hafez is going to TURN UP THE HEAT @ Lounge from 9:30pm onwards with some great tunes of funk, soul, hip hop and house vibes.

If you need a suitable space to help you digest that Christmas Eve Dinner – join us at Blu Jaz Cafe – no fuss and no extra charge on the 24th with AYASCHOOL. It’s a SOUL & FUNK X’mas Eve special feat. Richard Jackson (vo) Christy Smith (bs) Erik Hargrove (dr)…and they have prepared some serious tunes for y’all. Don’t miss it. Come shake shake shake shake shake your booty!! Let’s crack open champs n salute the year end. Carolling starts 945 til late, only at Blu Jaz Cafe. For something a little off the beaten track – we have ” A Russian Tale ” – featuring 2 Ukranian singers up in Lounge. 9pm onwards.

Happy Holidays and we see you back on the 27th December (TUESDAY)

28th Nov – 3rd Dec

A brand new day, a brand new week and we sink our teeth into the arts, commencing with the anniversary celebration of the SPORE ART SALON on TUESDAY. It promises to be a night of new works from visual artists, conversation and exploration with other performing artistes. SGD 7 cover. Commences @ Space from 7pm onwards

Come WEDNESDAY, Eddy’s Jam Session is back in the house with more talents and groovy music to see you past mid-week. 9pm onwards @ Cafe, music is on the house while you dine on our varied menu.

And on THURSDAY, head on up to LOUNGE while ECLECTICA explores multiple musical genre using various instruments such as the Harmonica Sitar, Saxophone and Flute. 8pm onwards.

Kicking start the weekend, on FRIDAY, is GREG LYONS and his band of music merry making fellows. Jazz is a must and all others will compliment. Sweet sound of music starts from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. And of course, it being the 1st Friday of the month, GOOD TIMES turns the heat up with funky grooves and cool tunes. 9:30 pm onwards @ Lounge. Expect the usual collision of Hip-Hop, House, Dubstep, Drum & Bass and more, set against the cosiest, most laidback joint in Singapore.

And ending the week @ Blu Jaz is AYASCHOOL. This time round, they be exploring more contemporary sounds with Shawn Letts on sax, Christy Smith on bass, Eddie Layman drums and of course, Aya on keys. They kick off from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe so don’t you miss them.

At the 2nd floor SoulStrut is debuting their night at Blujaz, come and feel good music, enjoy bumpin’ good time, a beautiful crowd, and zero pretension. It’s a Soulcentric Music Club night that will touch your soul, make you feel good, lift you up, and make you get down with your bad self! Check your attitude at the door, and bring your boogie shoes to the dance floor.

Check it out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.431508102723.214463.549797723&type=3#!/events/182850241806770/


Peace out.

21st Nov – 26th Nov

It’s rainy season and you know it with us being rained on almost every afternoon. Come take refuge @ our friendly cafe with our famous seafood sambal fried rice or a beer for company.

Music accompaniment starts on TUESDAY with TwentyNine-Eleven – a band of LaSalle musicians led by Jeremy Tordjman, introducing some jazz classics to your ears. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge. Entry is almost compulsory and definitely complimentary.

And on WEDNESDAY, Eddy’s Jam Session is back and kicking for another mesmerizing session. Set starts at 9pm and won’t stop till we close! (or in the region of)

If the spoken word is your love, hang out with the guys @ POETRY SLAM this THURSDAY @ SPACE. The ‘hearing’ commences at 8pm.

The velvet voice is back @ Blu Jaz Cafe. Come FRIDAY, Fendi and his crew might make you sigh and swoon over his soulful funk sounds. 9:30pm onwards. And Pushin’On does a special as it’s their LAST PARTY OF 2011! The night sees The Mighty Mighty and guests, Renee Smith on vocals and Ad Jeuken on keys bring the house down, followed by resident and guest DJs, featuring:
DJ Shellsuit – Reggae/Hip-hop crossover rarities
DJ Dave Code – Funk, Boogie and Hip-hop edits
DJ Chunk – Afro Funk and Boogie edits with a splash of party breaks
PLUS Russel Abraham – Northern soul and jazz selections from another galaxy
It’s a GIVE AS YOU PLEASE party – so show them some moolah-love!

We round up the week with our very lovely and talented AYASCHOOL. This week, Beverly Morata will bring in the vocals, Bani goes on bass, Mohammed Noor on percussion and of course, Aya is on keys. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe or divine music.

Peace Out, yo

14th Nov – 19th Nov

OMNIFORM plays tonight! It’s a cool MONDAY evening when 11 talented musicians gather together to send out some great vibes of original music. 9pm @ Cafe

Come TUESDAY, we invite you to join INSIGHT up @ Space from 8:30pm onwards for an unique sonic experience. A young jazz guitarist, eager to expand his musical horizon, met a symphonic metal singer with a burning passion for music and formed an acoustic duo that aims to push the boundary of typical ‘acoustic’ music. But this Tuesday, they are backed by a 4-strong band, performing arrangements and originals by guitarist Amos Tadete!

And on WEDNESDAY – it’s EDDY’s JAM SESSION @ Cafe – a night of experimental jazz sounds for the discerning ear. 9pm onwards.

If you’re looking for a different sort of  Wednesday night, come on down to blink bl_nk. It’s a great night of speakers, music, and good old fashioned socializing. It’s a classic blinkBL-NK grab bag this month, so please come down and enjoy the variety. And remember, do come early so you have time to grab a good seat and nosh on some tasty Blu Jaz eats before the fun begins. Donation of $5 to support blinkBL_NK is encouraged. 7:30pm onwards @ Space

Because everyone loves a good laugh, we have MARK ZHANG - our stand up comedian for the week. Mark Zhang makes a special appearance at Blu Jaz LOUNGE on THURSDAY. Zhang has carved a name for himself as a leading Asian American comedian. He has performed at venues worldwide, and was a finalist in the San Francisco “Walk the Plank” Comedy Competition and at the Northern California Improv Comedy Competition. He has also appeared on Comedy Time TV and Last Comic Standing on NBC. 9pm onwards.
And if it’s music you’re craving for, head on up to SPACE. JEREMY TORDJMAN GROUP brings you great music. In Singapore, featuring: BARRY LIKUMAHUWA (Top bass player from Indonesia),ERIK HARGROVE from USA (ex-drummer of James Brown, Bootsy Collins & more), the well known top artist from Singapore JEREMY MONTEIRO on Keyboard, JEREMY TORDJMAN on Guitar. SGD 15 for entry, 9:30pm onwards @ Space

Blue Monks make their appearance at @ Cafe this FRIDAY. Bani, bassist, and his gang are together to give out some soul and funk with dabble of jazz. 9:30pm onwards.
INCOMA encompasses a group of young DJs who will be playing their hearts out @ LOUNGE. Eclectic is the music but friendlier to the masses – they throw in some 80′s tunes and mash ups. 9:30pm onwards

SATURDAY sees AYASCHOOL as our headliner @ Cafe. 9:30pm onwards for 3 great sets of mind-blowing music. Aya on keys, Darryl Ervin on drums and Christy Smith on bass.

If you need to feel some CARNIVALE energy this weekend, our sister outlet – Piedra Negra – is throwing a party on SATURDAY – BRAZILIAN style – RITMO DE BRASIL. Watch a spectacular display of Capoeira feats and acrobatics by international Capoeira artists from Brazil, Australia, Japan, Thailand, Philipines and Malaysia. Be intrigued by “Maculele”, an Afro-Brazilian tribal dance derived from traditional Brazilian folklore. Be part of the first Brazilian Forro party in Singapore. Sensual Sambistas accompanied by an authentic Batucada band to get you on your feet and dancing to the rousing rhythms of Brazil. Groove on with our DJ spinning mesh-ups of Brazilian music, Samba de Roda and more! 9pm onwards

Cheers and Peace Out, yo.

31st Oct – 5th Nov

Greetings to all dabblers on All Hallows’ Eve – if you’re still feeling the bite of The Alcohol Family after a weekend of revelry and such, come on down for a relaxed and peaceful evening.

We have MATRIX JAM on WEDNESDAY @ LOUNGE - it’s a jam, be you musician or spectator, head on up for some cool music! 8:30pm onwards

Greg Lyons and friends return on FRIDAY @ Cafe. A quartet of jazz at its purest form – 9:30pm onwards – if you need your music medication. Head on up to LOUNGE for some GOOD TIMES! The music makers to your dance moves for the night are: DJs Koflow, Yadin and Lavin (aka Submerge) on the decks. 9:30pm onwards.

And in our sister outlet: PIEDRA NEGRA - we are celebrating LIFE. Dia de los Meurtos – a night of friends, music, drinks, food, a la Mexican style! We’re offering food sets:
Quesadillas Chiken or Beef + Corona @ SGD 20 ++
Borrito or Hamburger + Negra modelo or Corona @ SGD 25 ++
And the drinks promo: 2 negra modelo @ SGD 20 NETT, 3 corona @ SGD 25 NETT, 3 Sol @ SGD 20 NETT

It’s AYASCHOOL on Saturday @ Cafe and THAT most definitely promises to give a positive buzz (even without alcohol! ) from a landscape of glorious music. 9:30pm onwards. And we’re going to TURN UP THE HEAT @ Lounge with Mr Habanero, DJ “uncle” Johnny and JB. Disco, Boogie, Disco-Funk, Nu-funk and Breaks are on the menu so head on up if that catches your boogie spirit.

Peace out, yo.

24th Oct – 29th Oct

We’ve all been hearing about water… Floods in the Land of Smiles – Thailand – our neighbor. Reports have shown that many are stranded and left without the minimum staples. I just got back from Bangkok last week and you could see signs of them preparing for floods everywhere. The outskirts were horribly hit and also left the city reduced of some essentials – like drinking water. Our Thai friends in Singapore and Blu Jaz are getting together this TUESDAY to raise some money for the victims. Though a tragedy, the optimistic outlooks of our Thai friends are contagious and a live band be-a-playing @ Lounge from 8:30pm onwards. For every Singha beer you buy, Blu Jaz donates the whole proceed of SGD 10/bottle to the fund. So we hope you will join us for meaningful night.

Come THURSDAY - The Blackberries are debuting @ Blu Jaz Space! Band starts playing at 9pm. For those that haven’t seen them live before, The Blackberries are a collection of folk from all corners, hailing from the UK, Shanghai and South Africa, with a healthy dose of Kiwi thrown in for good measure. They’ll be playing a wide assortment of tunes from the 80′s, 90′s and naughties, a veritable mix-tape of slightly left-of-centre classics we’re sure you’ll love, together with a couple of their own original tunes. See you there!

It’s 3 heavy hitters with us on FRIDAY @ Cafe. Presenting… Aya on keys, Darren on drums and Greg on sax! It’s gonna be a killer night of sweet music and acid notes. 9:30pm onwards. Come rain or shine, Pushin’On is back @ Blu Jaz Lounge AND Space with the mother of all parties. Dean Chew, otherwise known as Funk Bast*rd of Cosa Nostra along with Unconventional Science return to Blu Jaz with disco, boogie, nu-funk and some diverse selection of Asian funk records! DJ JNR debuts with Pushin’On with Deep House, Detroit Techno, Philly Soul and early house. Of course, we wouldn’t be complete without the Mighty Mighty! So join us for a night of mayhem – cover – give as you please and the more you give, the more you’ll help the music go a long way!

Aya makes a double billing this weekend and on SATURDAY, she is captain with AYASCHOOl with a tres sexy line-up. We have Munir on bass, Kaye on sax and the lovely Dawn Ho on vox. 9:30pm onwards.
And if you’re looking for a Halloween Party – come on over to Angels and Demons presented by The Dig vs Heart of Glass. Spanning 2 floors of Blu Jaz we have the heavenly indie beauties upstairs (level 3) and filthy dub-tech demons downstairs (level 2) where they belong. It’s gonna be a night of dancing to prepare you for future daze. Come expect the unexpected & lose yourself to the wayward beat!

17th Oct – 22nd Oct

Mid-month and you may want a change a bouts in your schedule – well come WEDNESDAY, we might be able to offer you that booster shot you are craving for. Join Eddy’s Jam Session with fantastic music to boot @ Cafe from 9pm onwards. OR head on up to SPACE for Talk Cock Comedy with Jonathan A hosting. It’s open-mic and whether you would like to be slinking it in the back lapping it all up or up in the limelight, giving your alternate ego a free-from-jail pass, it’s up to you. SGD 10 as cover and it includes a drink!

FRIDAY sees our dreamy crooner, FENDI and his friends, waxing lyrical @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. Stay on for all 3 sets and we guarantee that your night will send you pumping onto the dance floor! We might just turn on the heat @ Lounge with some sizzling out DJ sets – Electro, house, funk would be the name of the game.

We end the week with a bang with AYASCHOOL on SATURDAY from 9:30pm onwards. A night of intellectual sounds with Ms Aya – CrazyFingers – Sekine on keys to set the theme of jazzy notes @ Cafe. If you need to dance to a different beat, REWIND R&B plays at Lounge. As the music-makers of the night say: This is the ONLY party with real R&B. If you danced to K-Ci & JoJo during high school dance parties and made/received mix tapes (remember…when you had to press play and record at the same time) with Boyz II Men, Tupac, Notorious BIG, etc on them, you’ll definitely want to come to this! SGD 10 cover @ door. For something a little more low key, a piano recital takes place @ Space from 6pm onwards – with various selection from classics to contemporary, the students give their take. SGD 5 at the door.

Peace out. yo.

10th Oct – 15th Oct

Showers of a new day – And it feels earlier than it really is – so I’d suggest a nice cuppa to jump start your day, and if you’re in the neighborhood, allow Jackson (our Chef) to whip up our lunch specials for you.

Mid-week will see 2 sorts of ‘open mic night’ – one will hit our funny bone with Talk Cock Comedy and in Mr Jonathan’s words: Fostering the comedy stars of the future..Come and see some brilliant performers… and some ‘one day will be brilliant’ performers… and some ‘what the blipblip were you thinking?’ performers… $10 entry includes first drink and 1-4-1 house pours for $12 all night. 8pm onwards @ Space on WEDNESDAY. The other is Eddie’s Revival Jam where musicians come together to play and give you brilliant performances. 9:30pm onwards @ Wednesday @ Cafe

Come FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: it’s MUY Caliente – means: very hot stuff with a Dance Demonstration and workshop by Soloist Dancer and Producer & Director of Cuba Rico (Cuban Dance Company), Michel Cruz. The time to shake them bootie are 8pm, 9pm & 10:15pm and IRESON LATIN BAND gonna make you shake it from 9.30pm till late: A 5 piece band with a salsa and son traditional repertoire, latin dance music with Carlos Sendros on vocals, Pablo Calzado on drums, Enrriquez Castillo on guitar, Mario Lopez on bass and Alina Ramirez on piano.

And on FRIDAY, we’ll also be featuring DJ INCOMA @ Lounge from 9:30pm onwards: INCOMA aka Saf is in the 6th year of his career as a DJ. A seasoned spinner who started his passion 6 years ago in the US, his music is about something of the 90s and a whiff of something current. Dancing guaranteed.

The party doesn’t just stop because on SATURDAY, we have Diggin Deep – great electro sounds that will have you grooving away @ LOUNGE from 9:30pm onwards and if you head on up to SPACE, Edwin from E-Trax and DJs from Passion will transcend genres, mashing and dispensing a fluid night of a party unleashing modern and futuristic electrones from mellow beats to crunchy basslines, vice versa and in between. Get ready for a color inducing night! See you there FUTROLISTIC earthlings! Get your senses probed!

3rd Oct – 8th Oct

Well – we have some talented musicians from our neighbours: Srey Channthy and Julien Poulson aka the Monkey & the Mermaid, vocals and guitar for THE CAMBODIAN SPACE PROJECT are stopping in Singapore for one night only. They will be playing an acoustic set from The Cambodian Space Project ALBUM at BluJaz Space – from 8pm onwards. What some people say about them:
“They are a great band who write hook heavy songs and play the holy heck out of them on stage.” – TIME OUT LONDON

“A rousing, quirky reminder of the pre-Khmer Rouge golden era of Cambodian pop.” – THE GUARDIAN

“Tracks like “Chnam Oun Dop Pram Mouy” are just begging to be used to soundtrack the next Tarantino movie” – UNCUT ***

And of course we have Omniform @ Cafe with their awesome originally scored music. With Greg Lyons leading, the Monday night will hold no blues. 9pm onwards

George comes back on with MATRIX JAM on WEDNESDAY - head up to Lounge if you wanna be part of a host of talents with a jazz jam. 8:30pm onwards.

Wicked Aura is back at Blu Jaz this FRIDAY! This time to raise funds for their NEXT album: Voodoo. It’s a going to be fun, it’s a going to be rocking, it’s a going to be WICKED. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. If it’s a different sort of party you’re craving for, GOOD TIMES returns on the 1st Friday of the month to present with DJ Krumbs, Intrigue and Race* on the decks. Expect the usual collision of sounds – from Hip-Hop to Funk to Dubstep and back – set against the cosiest, most laidback joint in Singapore. It’s 2 Floors of fun, yo.

SATURDAY sees Ayaschool back at Cafe. From 9:30pm onwards, this lovely lady will give a kill keyboard set along with some friends to croon and blast out those jazz tunes. Infused with some soul, funk and loads of talent, the music is devine. If your groove leans towards the islands – REGGAE is the name of the game. Lounge and Space give you DJs with the Jamaican flava. 9:30pm onwards.

Peace out.

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