16th Jan – 23rd Jan

Things are a heating up especially with Chinese New Year round the corner. We’re going to take a break from the 23rd Jan – 26th Jan inclusive – re-opening on the 27th Jan (FRIDAY) but meanwhile for this week…

TUESDAY: It’s an exciting time for us as we welcome THE BURTON’s, all the way from New Zealand, to Blu Jaz LOUNGE - they’ll be coming in with some big band sounds – so head on up from 8pm onwards

WEDNESDAY: It’s EDDY’s Jam Session @ Cafe – a promised fulfilled – of great music and vibes. Have a pint or two while you soak it all in. Head on up to LOUNGE from 8pm onwards for the new session of BLINK BL_NK. It’s an evening of talks and discussion for a mere $5 donation at the door. There be pirates.
At this point – we want to give a shout out to ELLEN AND UDI who met @ Space some time back, got hitched and will be doing their vows at the place where they first set eyes on each other. CONGRATULATIONS!

THURSDAY: Under the Velvet Sky visits at SPACE with avant-garde music – it’s a journey of musical improvisation, aspired by a diverse influence of music from Mozart to contemporary sounds. UTVS have been actively performing live in Singapore. For their first live performance, they were chosen to close the Singapore Arts Festival 2009 open mic session at City Hall. In 2010, UTVS performed in 2 music and arts festivals in Indonesia.

FRIDAY: It’s back to smooth and sexy with FENDI and crew @ CAFE. From 9:30pm onwards, the band will bring you sweet sounds which is. wait for it. music for your soul. And if you’ve been a fan of MUGIC, the good news is that it’s a sweet beginning for us and them while we host this fantastic team of music-makers @ LOUNGE from 9:30pm onwards
And over at sister outlet: PIEDRA NEGRA - we’re throwing a MEXICAN party – LIME - it’s a night of beer promos and hot, hot music… salsa based with touches of reggae and electro.

SATURDAY: It’s AYASCHOOL with MORE talented musicians – Beverly Morata on vox, Willy Garthright on bass, Erick Hargrove on drums and Aya Sekine on keys. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe and there is nothing left to do but allow yourselves to be immerse in nothing short of awesome. If you wanna pump it up – head on up to LOUNGE where Hafez and gang “TURN UP THE HEAT” with SOUL. DISCO. GARAGE. BEATS. 9:30pmo onwards.

Peace Out.

Cinco De Mayo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok – so this isn’t really at Blu Jaz but at Piedra Negra but… it’s going to be FUN!!!! Cinco de Mayo is the day when the Mexicans managed to kick the Frenchs’ A55 out of Puebla in 1862 and they be celebrating this annually…. just don’t get it mixed up with Mexico’s Independence Day… It’s also the day of celebration of our dear Benjamin and we’re be doing a French vs Mexican battle – F&B style..

Come on down on the 5th May to order our special French and Spanish food menu. We are keeping scores and will do it up till the 6th May where we celebrate PEACE… with a whole bunch of goodies! LIVE BANDS both nights + Special Jam session organized by Rupak Shakur… DJs Gonzo and Shellsuit will be playing hot and sizzling Latin music (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cuban, Mambo, Mariachi, Cha Cha, Rumba, Cumbia, Reggaeton) as well as jumping and jiving oldies tunes (Jazz, Swing, Soul, Funk, Rn’B, Boogie)” from 9pm to 3am on the Friday 6th May.

How to play? The french get points for every Wine, Patis and French dish you order. The Mexcians get points for every beer, tequila shot and Mexican dish you order…. we’ll tally it all up on Friday. SO COME ON DOWN Thursday to play and Friday to celebrate!

Peace!

 

21st March – 26th March

It’s a little dated but THANK YOU EVERYONE who came down to Gambatte! Fight for Japan – thanks to all the artistes who contributed their craft, time and love – thank you for everyone who donated to the cause – if you haven’t heard – we raised SGD 76,000!!!!!!!!!!!! So, yeah – thank you!

And so it is, we drift towards the end of March but our programs certainly doesn’t simulate the lazy weather… it’s Djembe Open Mic Jam this THURSDAY with Lila Drums! Calling all hand drummers and percussionists out there to jam this Thursday night! Look forward to the Free Jam, Beginners Jam, and Performance Jam at Blu Jaz Cafe! Players, bring your djembe or any percussion instruments you want to jam with – don’t leave them home alone!  Come experience a melting pot of drumming passion – 8:30pm – 10:30pm @ Cafe.

It’s SoulFunkHipHopJungleJam with AYA this FRIDAY! lalalallalalalalaal – or rather boom boom boom…. featuring DJ KoFlow on decks, Willy on bass, Muhd Noor on drums and Rapper Blaze to bring the word… and if you get the push to share – come on down. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Upstairs @ Lounge AND Space – we present – drum roll please – Pushin’On! Funk and hip-hop are inseparable. And when you get a chance to have them both in one place on one night, you take it. Pushin’On this month gives you a double dose of ‘live’ acts as they celebrate the musical month of March.

Duels Official
Duels Official is Singapore’s answer to rap battle leagues such as Grindtimenow, King of the Dot and Don’t Flop. Hisham The Mc, Enero and Rapscallion took inspiration from these movements and championed a rap battle league to draw attention to the skills of Singapore rappers and a rap battle as dynamic entertainment. Do not miss this set in a collaboration with DJ Shellsuit.

Masterpiece & the Mighty Mighty
“Live” funk resumes at Pushin’On with Masterpiece & the Mighty Mighty. From their debut in 2008 as the Lion City Orchestra, the Mighty Mighty is now the house band of Pushin’On. After a blistering set at the Pushin’On Anniversary, the Mighty Mighty returns with more rare music from Dyke and the Blazers and Wilson Pickett. Come and dance with the Mighty Mighty in a viciously funky 1-hour set with;

Shawn Jason on drums
Bernard ‘Disco Berns’ Chung on bass
Daryl Tay on guitar
George Leong on tenor sax
Joel Dekkers on trumpet &
Masterpiece on vocals and keys

Gonzo | www.the-gonzo.com
Gonzo is all about discovering strange and old things that have been ignored or forgotten. A regular flea market enthusiast in every country he calls home, he looks for rare music, unknown films, discarded photos or abandoned furniture, and tries to transform them into something appealing. And then share them with you.

“Give As You Please ‘entry – no minimum or maximum amount.

And we party on, on SATURDAY  – with our regular AYASCHOOL @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards and you are going to luuurrrvveee this one… it’s the indomitable voice of Dawn Ho, Mario Lopez on bass and MohdNoor on drums… I sense some Latin fusion coming up…. And time to switch from soul to some digital sounds while 44 Beatz play host @ Lounge with House:: Dub:: Garage:: Hip Hop:: Other Prime Cuts. It’s a special edition of Soundscapes from 9:30pm onwards! New names, new riddims – same great party. With the rest of the Soundscapes regulars out of town, join us for a one-off special edition knees-up with a couple of fantastic guest DJs. Joining Soundscapes residents  are two of Singapore’s more colourful DJ characters – Uncle Johnny and Woogieboogie – who will add some cosmic, house and old-school hip hop vibes to the tried and tested Soundscapes formula. Shake them up!
Peace Out, yo.

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!

12th Jan – 16th Jan

The week before a great Chinese feasting, we see some exciting parties with kick ass (yesssss, really) music towards the end of the week. Grooveworks takes Jan off and will return on Wed in February.. so till Friday, we have ambient music to soothe @ Space and Lounge and jazz play back @ Cafe.

16th January – Friday

Monster Trio brings us only the good stuff from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Pushin’On is 3 this month! SO come celebrate the anniversary of Pushin’On, Singapore’s longest running, independently-promoted funk night.  They’re celebrating it big and early before Blu Jaz Cafe closes for the Lunar New Year. This night will feature DJs Shellsuit, Ko-Flow, Funk Bast*rd, Nazmatazz, Mister Magic, and MC Masterpiece on the soul mic.

It’s their 3rd Anniversary Disco ya’ll! So bring your good self, your dancing shoes and all your rhythm.

Where? The usual – Lounge (2nd Flr) from 9pm onwards

Our new resident belly dancer, Angelina, brings out a new flava and breathes more exotic dance movements to Space from 9pm onwards @ Space (3rd Flr).

17th Jan – Sat

Ayaschool takes centerstage from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Last week was crazy Aidan’s birthday and tons of celebrations going round. This week features Alemay Fernandez on vocals with Aidan and Mohd Noor on percussion. It’s going to be another madcap AND enjoyable night. Don’t just chill, dance

*NOTE – Blu Jaz is closed from the 24th January – 1st February)