7th Feb – 11th Feb

Good Moooorrrrnnning, Singapore! We mosey into Tuesday with a chill out schedule of absolutely nothing but good food and long pours.

WEDNESDAY - Stand Up For Singapore – our monthly comedy night where you will be entertained only by the freshest talents. From 8pm onwards, cover is SGD 15 up over in SPACE. Meanwhile, talented Eddy and friends cook up a jam session that will have our ears crying out for more! 9pm onwards @ Caf

FRIDAY - Fendi’s FUZE COLLECTIVE slides straight in to bring you a night of SMOOOOTH - like mercury. Be seduced. Funk n Soul. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

SATURDAY - Ayaschool returns! YAY! It’s “DIRTY”, featuring Mathilda D’Silva(dirty vocal), Casey Subramaniam(dirty bass), Erik Hargrove(dirty drums) and of course, Aya (dirty keys). 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe with all the right notes. Head on up to LOUNGE if you want to TURN UP THE HEAT and get your feet dancing to some great music – supported by Masterpiece. If you’re feeling a yearn for a different beat – we also have DJ COLLECTIVE (part 4IMAGINARY BOYS and guests from HK and BKK ) with them firing up the floor with infectious indie, punk, alternative, rock n roll and synth tunes! 9:30pm onwards @ SPACE

Peace Out, yo

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!

27th and 29th January

GONG XI FA CAI to all our Chinese friends and Happy Holidays to all.

Blu Jaz, MUZIUM and Piedra Negra are CLOSED till Friday 27th January, 2012

We re-open on FRIDAY with Greg Lyons’ crew @ Cafe. Great tunes start from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe – a night of musical delight and some body grooving towards the end of the night to wash away those CNY goodies! And if you need something a little more up tempo – head on up to LOUNGE and SPACE where Pushin’On gather the very best of funk, soul and hip-hoop to keep you moving to the music! “6 is the Magic Number” so come on down to celebrate their 6th Anniversary! 9pm onwards

Come SATURDAY, to usher in the year of the DRAGON, Ayaschool hits a special note with their 6pc Fusion group featuring Fabian Lim(sax), Sebastian Ho(gt), Brandon Wong (bass), Mohamed Noor(dr), Dan Wong(trumpet) and of course, the lovely Aya Sekine (keys)!!! The good stuff from Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Brecker Brothers, Steps Ahead and some originals including some CNY inspired music will be hitting the airwaves. You don’t wanna miss this one. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. And we present CHROAM - Cue: THE MUSIC - a night of mayhem notes spanning LOUNGE and SPACE - firing a range of tunes from House, Tech, Progressive Trance, Dub-Step, Minimalist – it’s gonna be good. Doesn’t matter your electronica preference, the mix promises sublime notes. 9:30pm onwards

Peace Out!

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.

9th Jan – 14th Jan

hellooooo peoples. have you peoples dropped by to our quirky, delightful ? NO? Well there is no better time than the present. OMNIFORM sets the tone of great music this MONDAY night and will be performing original tunes, arranged by Greg Lyons. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Come Wednesday, it’s Eddy’s Jam Session where he invites different musicians to jam with him. Fresh faces and new sounds every week, this night promises to rock out – jazz style, naturally. 9pm onwards @ Cafe. If you’re hankering to let your exhibitionistic self out to the general public, give STANDUP SINGAPORE a try. A comedy, open mic night up at SPACE. Entry is SGD 15 to support struggling artistes! 8pm onwards

And before you know it, FRIDAY comes around and we present a smorgasbord of music, commencing with ANNE WEERAPASS and friends for a soulful night. A dynamic voice complimented by talented playing, keys interlacing with beats – 9:30pm onwards – pure magic. Head on up to LOUNGE if you fancy a SOULSTRUT night – DJs spin out some electro fused with good ole fashion funk and soul. 9:30pm onwards

AYASCHOOL presents some new faces Junji Delfino from KL on vox, Christy Smith on bass, Soh Wen Ming on drums and, of course, Aya on keys. Some crooning, some acid sounds and some smooth tunes to carry you over to Sunday with a smile on your face. 9:30pm onwards. If you love minimal, then you should go on up to LOUNGE OR SPACE for “I luv Minimal” with a slew of happy fingered DJs.

Peace out.

3rd Jan – 7th Jan

Welcome to 2012 – we hope you have enjoyed your break for as long as we have, ours!

It’s regular favorites with Matrix Jam @ Lounge on WEDNESDAY where you can hear great music. A veritable jam session where musicians just drop by to participate, tap their feet or enjoy the relaxed vibe of the evening. 9pm onwards.

We have a special band this FRIDAY gracing our stage: INDIGO, featuring Dawn on vox, Munir on bass, Wan ABang on drums and Aya on keys! 9:30pm onwards – a lethal combination of massive talents and good looks all around.
If it’s a party that you are still hankering after, GOOD TIMES returns! An intro for the NOOBS: the party is an unique event produced by BEDSTY PARTIES, where everybody is invited to let loose, and be treated to good old school tunes, funky breaks, and boogie into the night as we up the tempo and beat. Every month our favourite DJs will be dropping a quality mix of Breaks, Hip-Hop, Drum & Bass, Dubstep and everything in between. As always, entry is FREE, drinks are cheap and clothing is optional*. You bring the good vibes and we’ll settle the rest.

• - Preferably clothed

Come SATURDAY - AYASCHOOL mixed a rare combination to bring you some kick-a$$ tunes: Kerong on organ (a real treat!) , Wen Ming on drums and of course Aya on keys. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. If you feel the need to be soothed and reflect, head on up to LOUNGE with Noel Cabangon‘s acoustic performance with support from bands: KARRA and QUIVER - SGD 15 for entry and performance starts at 7pm.

That’s all for the first week of 2012, folks. Enjoy

Peace, yo.

12th Dec – 17th Dec

There is nothing that quite beats the first waft of cafe aroma on a Monday morning. After your cuppa, we invite you to our humble abode for our lovely set lunch – what better way to stuck the week with a little personal treat.

On TUESDAY, the French Duo Huguette & Toufik (Hugo et Sophie) from France, two crazy cupcakes starting their world tour with music!

Guitar, ukulele and harmonica… rhythm, folk and reggae covers to make you shake your bootie and chill. A groovy duet taking over LOUNGE (2nd floor) with an accoustic set to celebrate life. Musical journey of reflection and quiet joy. 9pm onwards. And it’s “gratuit” (complimentary to all music seekers)

We take things up a notch on WEDNESDAY with Eddy’s Jam Session @ Cafe. A band whose passion for jazz meshed together with the love of performing – sharing this cool genre with you. Bring self. 9pm onwards.

Are you born in the 60s, the 70s? Do you reminisce the good o’days watching old Hong Kong slapstick or heart wrenching Gangster Movies like Young & Dangerous and Fight Back to School? Do Stephan Chow, Andy Lau, Chow Yun Fatt, Sandra Ng, Ng Meng Tat come easily to mind? Curly and Sam bring you a movie screening DOWN MEMORY LANE @ LOUNGE on THURSDAY - from 8pm onwards.

The gorgeous and wonderful Anne Weerapass will grace us with her enchanting voice this FRIDAY @ Cafe. So come on by and catch the repertoire of cool sounds and sizzling vocals from 9:30pm onwards.

Wrapping up the week, just gorgeously, this SATURDAY are:
Ayaschool – Naughty and Nice, featuring Joanna Dong on vocals, Muhd Noor on drums, Bani on bass – if you’re expecting a traditional arrangements of Christmas carols – bear in mind Jo’s ‘twisted’ humor. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.
E-TracX DJ School celebrates their 9th Anniversary and will be blowing your ears and minds off @ Lounge and Space. With a line up of more than 15 DJs, covering a wide range of genres from Hip Hop, Funk & Soul and Reggae to Electronica, you’re going to find something to set you dancing and carry on till wee hours of the night. Doors open as early as 6pm, yo.

Peace Out!

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.

8th Nov – 12th Nov

It’s a short work week and certainly a great fun week…. with… STAND UP FOR SINGAPORE on WEDNESDAY - a night of aspiring comedians. Head right on up to SPACE from 8:30pm onwards – cover is SGD 15 to help the event go a long way. And if you are craving a jam, it’s EDDY’s JAM SESSION @ Cafe from 9pm onwards – great music, good food – what are you waiting for?

Kerong, our lovely keyboardist, is back with friends to create music mayhem this THURSDAY @ SPACE. Cover is a mere SGD 15 and all go to the artistes. 8.30pm onwards for notes afloat.

Come FRIDAY, MIG rules Cafe with snazzy jazz – MIG being Muhd Noor, Casey S and Leo – the smooth, sexy, dark sounds from this trio. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Dance away in the Milkyway – featuring DJ FOXXXY, DJ STARLITE, DJ HARDBREAKER - to whip up your weekend appetites through different genres of music, churning out their best anthems that ravaged dancefloors. The swag that speaks for itself. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

And our SATURDAY needs no introduction with AYASCHOOL serving up hits of jazz, soul and funk. A promising night of pushing music boundaries, inspired by popular favorites. DJ KoFlow on decks/MPC, Casey on bass, Erik Hargrove on drums and, of course, Aya on keys. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. CHROAM fills up LOUNGE and SPACE with more cool eletronnica sounds ranging from minimalist to house. 9:30pm onwards.

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.

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