25th July – 30th July

It’s an AWESOME week cos we’re starting off with great music on MONDAY - as it is! Check out the Singapore Poly Jazz Band @ Cafe – playing yr jazz favorites with a fuller and bigger sound. 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe. And if you want something a little more intimate – head on up to SPACE where Melissa teams up with Christy on bass, Wen on drums and Joshua on keys. Cover is SGD 12 and SGD 30 gets you their CD along with entry. 8:30pm onwards

Eddie plays his final Revival Jam gig this WEDNESDAY before Mr Jeremy Monterio graces us in August. Eddie’s Revival Jam takes a short break so catch him and his crew for some real talent and music to your ears. 9pm onwards @ Cafe.

FunkiMunkees holds court this FRIDAY with great blues – the kind that just go straight to your soul. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Pushin’On takes their last Friday of the month and party on hard. It’s a PLEASE GIVE AS YOU PLEASE - to keep the funk and fun going. The Mighty Mighty plays live and DJs Shellsuit, Chunk, Gonzo and guest DJ Koflow keep us entertain in between. All vinyl set: DJ Shellsuit vs DJ Koflow: When their powers combine, these 2 have more than 25 years of tight DJ-ing and obsessive record digging. Join them at the 2nd floor of Blu Jaz on a cut-and-paste journey through soul, funk, hip-hop, disco and old school electro. PLUS Pushin’On residents DJ Chunk, Code and Gonzo spinning nu-funk, latin, jazz, swing, boogie and rockabilly. 9:30pm onwards

And on SATURDAY, we have Ayaschool come back with more eclectic, spine tingling tunes…. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. And Chroam presents CUE: The Music – an eclectic mix of urban sounds @ Lounge. CUE: The Music is the fifth installment of this urban music night. The CHROAM boys draw on their experience of the London club scene to serve up an eclectic mix of sounds from the 70′s through to the here and now. Rare grooves, Funk, UK garage, deep soulful house, Hip/Hop you’ll find it at all. CUE: The Music – it’s about the people and music so bring your groove, an open mind as we bring the house party to you. 9:30pm onwards

Peace out, yo.

18th July – 23rd July

Welcome to the middle of July…. and if you haven’t already, try a little summer romance…

Lower them walls, fly free, join us for Poetry Slam on THURSDAY to express yourselves. It’s a declaration of love, or war, or rail against the injustice of the world. Spoken word event for you. On stage. 8pm onwards @ Space

A svelte voice, he does possess. It’s Fendi and crew back at Blu Jaz Cafe this FRIDAY from 9:30pm onwards. Velvety, creamy sounds to hit you at the right spot for the Friday after work. Hang on to your seats when he starts adding funk to the repertoire bringing your work week to a new high….

And Aya is back this SATURDAY with an elegant song bird: Ms Joanna Dong – crystal clear voice and charming personality, Ayaschool promises more than entertainment – it’s a concert, yo. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. And it’s a debut for REWIND - a 90s hip hop/r&B night @ Lounge. EWIND’s Shophouse Party starts from 10pm to the sounds of Notorious BIG, Tupac, Mary J Blige, Blackstreet and much much more! Entry is only $5 at the door.

Peace Out, Yo.

12th July – 16th July

We believe in the power of music and here is one of my recommendations to keep that groove in your work and happy pill in the soul: Seventeen Years: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwnCFJKR2Fo Alors? Allez! Vamos! Let’s GO!

This Wednesday – it’s a Eddy’s revival jam session – drop by for an awesome music conference – you just need to bring your ears, groove and jumping beans in those pocket. 9pm onwards @ Cafe.

And a big HELLO to the djembe enthusiast. Join Lila Drums for the THURSDAY Djembe Open Mic Jam! Bring your friends and family down to Bali Lane and enjoy a wild night of djembe mania! Bust out those favorite rhythms, or solos and breaks you’ve been practising on. 9pm onwards @ Space. We have

It’s the lovely Yvette Atienza on vox this FRIDAY with Jordan W on keys, Jase S on bass and Darryl E on drums. Jazz is on the menu with a dash of pop. 9:30pm @ Cafe. HEART of GLASS - DJs rule @ Lounge with some ambient as appetizer followed by a main course of indie music, taking you back to where it belongs. Expect loads of uncompromising beats & bleeps you don’t hear in a normal club… – it’s fine music pickin’ if you ask us. 8:30pm onwards.

Floods‘ a coming back with his crew as AYASCHOOL goes on break. It’s a wicked jam of jazz, funk and some cool improv. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe this SATURDAY. Head on up to LOUNGE with 44 Beatz for an oasis of tech, house if you’re feeling parched. The dosage is strong and steady and will keep on going from 9:30pm.

Peace Out, yo.

4th July – 9th July

I love Mondays with a bang….a musical sort of bang it is. OMNIFORM performs TONIGHT @ Cafe with original composition by Greg Lyons from 8:30pm onwards. And if you need a little more intimacy, head on up to SPACE where Nic Jeffries from down under plays with musicians such as Aya Sekine. Singer and saxaphonist’s debut album. SGD 5 cover for this budding solo artiste.

Come WEDNESDAY, we have the Matrix jam session, so you’re most likely gonna be spoiled for choice with the variety of musicians who drop by! George’s Matrix Jam is happening @ Lounge from 9pm onwards. Join us for some grrrrreeeaaat music!

it’s gonna be sexy THURSDAY cos Simon is back with some deep house grooves at Lounge from 9:30pm onwards. And if you’d like to catch some tunes in the way of Lenny Kravitz, Police, Maroon5 and that sort, PHAT makes their appearance with covers @ Space from 8;30pm onwards.

It’s a Latin Affair this FRIDAY @ Cafe and it’s muy cliente! We have the boys on stage with us whipping up some great tunes! The Line Up: Carlos, Enriquez, Hiro and Pablo. 9:30pm onwards.

And Aya makes her second appearance this week with AYASCHOOL on SATURDAY – a no holds bar of creative energy and passion – the delivery is smooth and hot at the same time. Jazz at its most alluring. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. For the walk to a different beat, you might wanna head on up to LOUNGE and SPACE for some Reggae just to put the chill in your pill. 9:30pm onwards. Entry by contribution, yo.

Peace Out, homies.

28th June – 2nd July

Time is only as important as you make it to be, once gone, it can never be returned…. unless you own a TANDIS but that is neither here nor there. We love end of the month as much as we love the beginning of the month so it’s wonderful that we have a COMBINATION this week.

Join Eddy’s Revival Jam Session on WEDNESDAY @ Blu Jaz Cafe. Tis the night to make merry (and perhaps some sing-a-long or chime in with an instrument or two) They be on stage from 8:30pm onwards, so come on down and be entertained.

Tropic Green plays FRIDAY and this 8 man strong band isagoing to give us some blues, funk, soul, jazz – those yummy tunes that make us Blu Jaz Cafe! 9:30pm onwards @ CAFE. Head on up to Lounge for some GOOD TIMES. Yesssssss 1st Friday of the month will allow us some hearty partaaaayyying. Headlining is UK Dubstep outfit CLEVER MONKEY, with a guest appearance by local multi-instrumentalist/noise-wizard Stewart Bamrah. In support, we’ve got DJs NATE and SIVANESH (from local collective RHOTD) dropping some four to the floor flavour. DJ KRUMBS will be holding it down on the Hip-Hop tip, with a generous serving of head-snapping Funk and Soul on the side. 9:30pm onwards.

Come SATURDAY, you’ll get our regular, punchy, wake up, spiiicceeeyyy sounds of AYASCHOOL. Resident band, diva with the talent, we’re going to see, or rather hear, some fantastic jazz – among other things… 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

And returning to our neighbourhood @ Piedra Negra is PASSION – Passion(Sensation returns transcending genres. Faithfuls descend to savour the divine Western fare, lounge from 9 to 12, and party up till 3am with the boys dishing out select tunes @ LOUNGE

Peace Out, Yo.

20th June – 25th June

It’s brand new week and we’re gearing up for some serious fun. ok – not so serious but very amusing fun, marvelous fun, sensational fun.. you get the drift.

This WEDNESDAY - Blu Jaz is pleased to work with UNIFEM to raise awareness against Sex-Trafficking. It’s a rock out with great bands, talented musicians and aspiring poets….. and the names on this list are: Ah5ive. Luke Nicholas Foo, The Cosmic Order, Cindy Try, Catalogue V, The Bakerloo Line and Elyzia… join us at CAFE or SPACE (1st and 3rd Flr) for the live action from 7:30pm onwards.

For the selective ears, we have Jeremy Tordjman & Pals, paired up with MiG, to give us some be-au-ti-ful music. Coming live to you from SPACE (3rd Flr), sweet notes of jazz can be heard. SGD 10 for entry to fabulous sounds (and feed the creative peeps) from 8pm onwards on THURSDAY.

And come FRIDAY, we have Fungki Munkees in da house. That means a night of lovely jazz and blues to take us into the weekend. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. And being the last Friday of the month, we have PUSHIN’ON on up @ Lounge and Space: The Mighty Mighty has a starring role together with Pushin’On residents DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk, DJ Dave Code & Masterpiece. They be spinning funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, swing, disco, boogie and rockabilly over 2 floors of Blu Jaz Café. Over in our sister outlet: Piedra Negra, we give a shout out to world music lovers: Worldbeat Soundscape – hosted by DJs will start breathing Nigerian Afro Beats, boisterous beats of Batucada from Favelas of Brazil and Afro-Cuban Jazz from 9pm onwards on the 2nd Flr.

Just when you think you’re all partied out….. it’s SATURDAY and Ayaschool takes stage to get things-a-movin’ again. A dash of acid, a sprinkle of improv, a dollop of classics and we have great music going on. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Or head on up to Lounge where CHROAM presents.. CUE: the music – an eclectic mix of urban sounds – it’s about the people and music so bring your groove, an open mind as the CHROAM boys bring the house party to you. 9:30pm onwards.

Peace Out. Yo.

13th June – 18th June

hello kiddies. I feel you – the Monday morning slug hit all of us – but nothing a few cup of Java beans can’t fix – though brewed would taste better than its original form.

It’s a fairly cool start to the week where we be bringing you Eddy’s Revival Jam session this WEDNESDAY. And if you aren’t feeling up to being on stage, hang back to enjoy the great sounds. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Aya gets a double billing this week and introduces her eclectic showcase this FRIDAY and SATURDAY. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe and both nights see ace musicians at our stage with jazz, funk, soul and loads of improv fused with electro.

And if it’s a dance party, you crave for, 44 BEATZ turns our lounge to a wicked pumpin’ place this FRIDAY from 9pm onwards with TFIF. Thank f*ck it’s Friday. Elevate your mind aboard the Soundscapes mothership. A cosmic odyssey.  Wave upon wave of deep, tech beats and captivating hooks – interlaced with tripped out vocals and sublime strings. At the controls are interstellar renegades RTYPE, BUCKERS, JANVIN & 44BEATZ.  Transcend the dusk to taste the dawn. Blend cocktails, friends and great sounds in true halcyon style.

We tone it down a notch on SATURDAY @ LOUNGE with REGGAE NIGHT - groove to the beat or tap to the rhythm  – your choice. Always. 9:30pm onwards.

Peace Out. yo.

 

 

 

 

6th June – 11th June

Thank goodness for cool showers and Omniform MONDAYS! YAY! It’s a wonderful unique session tonight with 10 – 13 committed musicians playing only original compositions of Mr Greg Lyons! Come on down and sweep away Monday blues!

This WEDNESDAY - It’s Stand Up for Singapore! A monthly event where the untried talents give a go at stand up comedy – open mic night – see if your audience give up their funny bones. SGD 10 for cover and good vibes! 8:30pm onwards @ SPACE

Come FRIDAY - we have a special treat with Painted Rakes taking over Lounge to give you some cool sounds  – Indie and cover tunes. 9:30pm onwards

AYASCHOOL will rock out our world this SATURDAY with their mesmerizing beats and cool tunes. 9:30pm onwards @ CAFE

Succinct and oh… so sweet. Peace out. yo.

1st May – 4th June

For those who missed it… our “mural” party, starring Jaba, was awesome! Have a look (and a listen)…..

Tonight – it’s a jam – the MATRIX JAM - to be exact – happening @ Lounge from 8:30pm onwards. Bring your instruments, bring your noise makers, bring your voice or… bring yourself. Enjoy the spontaneity of the regulars banded this evening and don’t be shy, they don’t bite.

Simon is back with DEEP HOUSE - 1st Thursday of the month – and he be delivering great tracks coupled with good vibesssss. 9pm onwards @ LOUNGE

IRESON comes on into Blu Jaz Cafe on FRIDAY. Founded by Alina and Marion in 1991, they’ve grown from the Salsa band to include jazzy pieces and will be sure to give us a lively Bossa Nova set. From 9:30pm onwards.  And it’s GOOD TIMES and MORE GOOD TIMES - the first Friday of the month  – you can’t miss a great party, and way-out sounds.  9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

It’s going to be a gorgeous SATURDAY, daaawwggg.. AYASCHOOL is in DA HOUSE. If you’re into divine music – esp improv – drop by the CAFE from 9:30pm onwards.

Over and out. Peace. yo.

23rd May – 28th May

It’s a brand new week and Singapore has just turned up the heat – we recommend beach wear under our shady outdoor area with a glass of ice-blend – whatever-you-choose!

Wednesday sees Ed Layman’s Jam Revival@Cafe – 8:30pm onwards and all are welcome. Leave the earplugs at home ‘cos it’s nothing but music to your ears!

Once again – it’s Poetry Slam Thursday and for lovers of the written word (and the sound of their own voice) drop by  or rather go on up to SPACE. From 8pm onwards – free for all and  – hosted by the very lovely Arianna – we guarantee a stimulating time. (leave the eggs at home, yeah?)

We’re going to melt-not from heat- but the velvety notes of FENDI - making a 3 set appearance this FRIDAY, he brings soul to a new level. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Pushin’ On presents T Dot to the Little Red @ Lounge and Space cos it’s the last Friday and PAYDAY! Join them and 2 guests from Toronto. Masia One and Deejay L’Oqenz headline this month’s Pushin’On with a 2-hour set of hip-hop, soul, jazz and dancehall. Masia One will kick off with a ‘live’ set of beats and rhymes, including tracks off her latest album, Pulau. Deejay L’Oquenz then takes over the decks and brings a little bit of T Dot flavour to the dancefloor. It’s official – it’s a party!

Come SATURDAY - we see AYASCHOOL - with our lovely Aya and her fantastic mix of music, passion and soul. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe – expect greatness. Should you be tempted to walk on the road less traveled, head on up to SPACE from 9pm onwards where our THAI friends will be playing a mix of popular THAI hits and tunes from the American pop chart.

And just a short blast on behalf of our sista restaurant: Piedra Negra – it’s the live mural set by Didier – Mexican Art live – this SATURDAY - CHECK IT OUT!

Peace Out, yo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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