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.

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.

26th Sept – 1st Oct

It’s been a very loud weekend with the cars in circles and as the party glamour dust settles, we invite you to chill out in comfortable surroundings and personable service. However come mid-week, Eddy revives jam sessions and host an electrifying session with music galore to boot. It’s WEDNESDAY from 9pm @ Cafe, so come for dinner and stay for entertainment.

On THURSDAY, it’s Poetry Slam Night and all you word lovers, take the creative liberty of the English language to showcase your talent. Rap it, sing it, dramatize it – just come. And there is plenty of room for them audience too. So head on up to SPACE - from 8pm onwards.

The party on FRIDAY is bound to be uplifting to say the least as Pushin’on returns for the usual end of the month party. But what is not on our regular menu is the debut of the new covers – turning soul to latin. The Mighty Mighty ‘live’, house band of Pushin’On, continues a timeless tradition of funk nights around the world such as Motherfunk and Breakin’ Bread and they hit the 3rd floor of Blu Jaz (SPACE) with 2 sets of funk, soul and R&B. DJ KFC, Shellsuit, Chunk, Dave Code and Gonzo rule LOUNGE (2nd for of Blu Jaz) with hip-hop, disco, nu-funk, latin, jazz, swing, boogie and rockabilly. 9:30pm onwards. But if you’re feeling mellow – hang out at Cafe where dreamy-velvety-voiced FENDI leads on vocals of Fuze Collective. 9:30pm onwards.

AYASCHOOL rocks out @ Cafe on SATURDAY, figuratively at least, since they bring you cool jazz, smooth souls, hot tempos – all from 9:30pm onwards. And you don’t need to be a kid to play on this day, CHROAM blow up their party all the way up to SPACE - where they present some groovy tunes for you to nod your head to before you rev it up and head down to LOUNGE - where they claim the airways with their mix of banging’ electro beats. Dance hard @ LOUNGE from 9:30pm

Peace out, yo.

13th Dec – 18th Dec

Properly recovered from the weekend? News, news – read all about it – here.

If you haven’t heard – Piedra Negra – found hanging out at the corner of Beach Rd and Haji Lane – is open. The kitchen is a lovely hole in the wall, that isn’t quite a hole but a flurry of warm hot Mexican colours, serving spicy Sangria. Our Chef, Mario, comes from Mexico City and is happily helping us put on the pounds with his sinfullydelishcandiefor dishes. Don’t believe me. Please, try it for yourself. I ne’er bruff youse.

But over at Blu Jaz, we bring you a jam session TONIGHT – Munkee Business  – they call themselves and you can take you and your bizzzz up to Lounge to check out the core band or just holler your heart out with them – with an instrument – of course- this ain’t no Kareeeeoke. 8:30pm onwards… it’s freee. really.

And then the weekend arrives. Friday sees Kelvin Kew and Fanka Fellas drumming up a storm – quite literally. And in his words: Come dance with the coolest Djembe players in town. It’s a rock out party. 9:45pm onwards @ Cafe

It’s a comfort when Saturday is a promised night of great music, kick ass performers – Ayaschool slips onto stage and gives us our main course for the night – the music fit for the Devil himself. Seductive, exotic and cool to touch. Jazz at its finest. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. We also break into our new DJ decks @ Piedra Negra – Eugene and friend take over with some progressive house and favorite sing-a-longs. 9pm onwards @ Piedra Duo (2nd flr to us cool kids.)

Peace, yo.

29th Nov – 4th Dec

We’re heading up the spiral and speed is picking up  glorious partying involved. With a smorgasbord of events to choose from, it’s going to be coffee and redbull to see us through workdays! (Bosses – apologies in advance!)

It’s the first WEDNESDAY of the month, we be happy to announce that Matrix Jam IS happening and be you musician or singer, come on up to LOUNGE for a jam session  - hosted by George – it’s jazz, funk and soul from 8pm onwards.

Feeling the itch? You want a Fling? You GOT A fling – Swing Fling that is.. first Thursday of the month sees the lindy hoppers from Jitterbugs school, dressed to the nines and dancing the night away. New to the scene or your feet curious? Well, look for SING for the complimentary demo and then just join in the fray. 8pm onwards @ Cafe

We welcome back Pocket Sessions with Willy giving some sexy on bass on FRIDAY. It’ll be a good good night – no pop, no rock – just the smooth sounds of jazz with loads of soul. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. The Good Times party shouts out and you have no choice but to head on up to Lounge where it’s funk lovin’ and groovin’ with DJs and live performances. Jamming. Smoking. Truly. 9:30pm onwards.

And it’s a mid-weekend party with AYASCHOOL and the SATURDAY always delivers…  fun, heart and excellent sounds – it’s improvisational, eclectic and juicy… all from 9:30pm @ Cafe. And we throw in a little of South East Asian spices with our Thai friends putting up some Thai rock @ Space. 9:30pm onwards – a stage-ful of professionals moonlighting as Thai Rock Stars at night – this would be a fun night with popular radio hits.

Eddy’s Kitch party with his DJs at 2nd floor. Anybody welcome to dance with the Belgium Power…

Enjoy and Peace Out!

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