28th June – 3rd July

This cup is full of surprises and it’s kinda sad that we’re waving off S Korea…. the group of nice(looking) young lads….. However, there are more exciting matches and we continue screening these battles in full volume: Netherlands vs Slovakia tonight and Spain vs Portugal tomorrow.

For those who are completely oblivious to the ball fever, join Grooveworks @ Cafe on Tuesday from 9pm for an aural delight and once more on Wed @ Cafe from 9pm onwards for Grooveworks II – same heart, different sound. Boogey on up to Lounge for some sounds from a different tropical island. DJ Divine does Reggae on Wednesdays

And we will be laughing out loud or cringing in silent with Open Mic Night. 8pm onwards @ Lounge this THURSDAY - be it talented spiel or a heartfelt attempt, we’re all friends and in for a good time. SGD 10 for cover. If the gift of gab is not bestowed unto you, perhaps the feet would prefer to do the talking. Do join us for SWING FLING - the lindy hopper’s dream – great music and talented dancers. It’s not a show but  an opportunity for you to try or just enjoy the vibe! 8pm @ Cafe

It’s smokey passion and haunting melodies – Grey Lyons’ Quartet brings some jazz to the house. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe on FRIDAY. But for those how are feeling more sprightly and wanna ‘get down with it’, Good Times throw on their most fabulous, awesome, kick-a$$ party @ Lounge. 9:30pm onwards – as always

And if you’re missing our beloved crazy chick, right as rain she appears to you all with magic fingers and an even more magical spell of great music. Presenting Ayaschool….. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe on SATURDAY

Peace Out

21st June – 26th June

An unpredictable wind is blowing – the flood downtown resulting in a temporary (muddy) river down Orchard Road, France lost both games and Italy didn’t come up on top…. but luckily things pass and all can be settled and right again…

It’s still all groovy with us and we’re bringing you live music – brilliantly played as always – Grooveworks takes stage @ Cafe for both TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY from 9pm onwards. And if you’re seeking to march to a different beat, scamper on up to Lounge for some REGGAE with DJ Divine on Wed from 9pm.

It is the last Friday of the month and Pushin’On is going to blow us away with their funky sounds. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge. While the beat is a thumpin’ upstairs, the mood is snazzy cool with Muhd Noor and gang, giving us inspiration for moves. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

And if Friday was just a mere taster, you can join Ayaschool on Saturday for some kick ass Jazz sessions. Guaranteed a bitin’ good time. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Peace Out, yo.

31st May – 5th June

And if you felt the long weekend come to a fatal crash, you would do well to join in the revelry of a pleasant week with us. We offer you a haven of good thoughts and lurvvee.

MONDAY
No, we don’t have pillowtalks – though the shrink might be in the house if you seek a listening ear – we have Pillowphilia and Ouránia@Space from 8:30pm onwards – fresh tunes!

WEDNESDAY
For all musicians with a yearning to play their own – join us for MATRIX JAM @ LOUNGE - from 8:30pm onwards. As the name implies – it’s a JAM session – so no rules ‘cept your professional courtesy… let’s take turns and play nice!

Grooveworks continues to pull out great sets with earnest (and naturally talented) musicians under the tutelage of Greg Lyons. 9pm onwards @ Cafe – expect.. Jazz. what else?!

THURSDAY
Swing Fling @ Lounge. Say what? Swing Fling. You know, a gathering of lovely people lovin’ Lindy Hop – we give the freedom (and Jittebugs give the tunes) to try out, or for the more experienced – strut their stuff. It’s a dance night. Every Thursday. 8:30pm onwards.

FRIDAY
Indeed, it’s GOOD TIMES again and we present, well good times – which comprises GREAT music, people, fun and – yes  you! If you’ve not killed of the end of month pay check, drop on by for a drink or two. Even if sobriety has no effect on the great times you have since these DJs spin out spot on tracks,  a drink or many others wouldn’t hurt! 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY
Ayaschool’s beebop may be on halt but her weekend gigs still promises to be a homecoming of sorts. Join us for her live sets for that perfect feeling! The music will blow, as always and it’ll wrap up nicely – the weekend that is. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

Peace Out!

24th May – 29th May

HAPPY SHORT WEEK! Well, applicable to those within four walls from 9 – 6 but we are here for you. We are OPENED as usual so drop by, unwind… and maybe get happy.

It’s Greg Walsh today @ Cafe and it’s cool, it’s funky and it’s utterly enjoyable. Live! from 8pm onwards.

And for those who like their regular dose – we have…….. Grooveworks on Wed @ Cafe from 9pm onwards, bringing you all sorts of great tunes with love and DJ Divine spinning right no with those reggae mixes @ Lounge from 9pm onwards.

This THURSDAY is the final of our inaugural AYASCHOOL BEEBOP night. Be there for it would be a loss not to have experienced a night of greatness of great jazz from 9pm onwards. And once again, Swing Fling is onnnnnn, boogie on up to Lounge for a taste of Lindy Hop where dancers go wild for the night. 8pm onwards

Pushin’ ON stomps our grounds with great tunes and happy energy. The last Friday of the month signifies PARTY! 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge AND SPACE. comme d’habitude, messieurs and mesdames! And if you’re not quite warmed up to funk, soul yet, join Greg Lyon’s Quartet @ Cafe for some smooth jazz from 9:30pm onwards

And rounding off the week, we see AYASCHOOL on stage @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. Our crazy conspirators are Mohd Noor on drums, Leo Mendoza on Sax, Mr Casey Subramaiam on bass and of course, the very lovely Aya on keys.

Peace Out and have fun!

26th April – 1st May

WooYeah – it’s a Labour Day Weekend and still we’ll be labouring for your enjoyment and sanity. We are OPEN on 1st May so don’t be coy and do come out to play. And if rain isn’t your cup of tea, our three story boho-chic shelter offers a nice reprieve (or even as a 2nd home!)

TUESDAY

It’s the showcase of Junior Grooveworks where kids do their thing and belt out jazz tunes. 9pm onwards @ Space

WEDNESDAY

It’s BLINK BL-NK this night @ Space -  where regular people share their expertise about fascinating subjects in a social environment. The events are built around 15 – 20 minute talks on subjects ranging from cutting-edge issues in technology and business to quirky histories, weird science and enriching cultural experiences. Speakers may be leading experts, distinguished hobbyists or simply great story tellers. Interludes between talks are spiced up by carefully curated musical selections.  7pm onwards @ SPACE

And if you’re craving for a night to a different beat, our regular DJ Divine spins out great chillax sounds from the Caribbean island. Lounge out from 9pm onwards!

But if jazz is still your cup of tea, Grooveworks final showcase for the semester happens this Wednesday. Expect the 8 member band to whip up cool compositions and charm your feet onto the dance floor. 9pm onwards@ Cafe

THURSDAY

Jump, hop, lift – it’s Swing Fling again this Thursday. There isn’t need to wax lyrical because the music will be great and dancers friendly. Call on Sing or Brian for a complimentary demo if you’re new to the scene. 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY

It’s double billing for Aya and her visiting friends from the Land of the Rising Sun bring along their take on jazz. Irashimase! So come on down for a rare treat. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

TIS the last Friday of the month, so without doubt, hesitation or vacillation, Pushin’ON electrifies all beings @ Lounge. They churn out your soul, funk with a dash of house and beats. 9:30pm onwards. It’s going to be packed, so keep your outfit comfy and your toes on dance mode.

SATURDAY

For a different sound that is still totally Aya but completely fresh, it’d be a night of improvisation with some classics and crazy sets. So join us, for a celebration – of life. 9:30pm onwards

It’s Guy and Erika @ Lounge for a new sound. Expect personal mixtapes with soundscapes to soothe and intrigue. 9pm onwards.

Peace out!

1st Feb – 6th Feb

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum… or vodka.. or gin.. or whatever your choice of thirst quencher – we have them ALL!

MONDAY
It’s that time of the month – the night where the work week kicks start and where OMNIFORM gives you music of the night – jazz tunes of original composition by Mr Greg Lyons! hear ye hear ye! 9pm onwards@Cafe

WEDNESDAY
It’s lively, it’s funky, it’s definitely groovy – GROOVEWORKS is back! With a vengeance – the group is bigger and yes, definitely better.. a night where professional musicians come together to discover their love for jazz. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

THURSDAY
Nothing picks up the mood better than swirling dresses and twisting hips! It’s Swing Fling @ Blu Jaz again – the weekly dance session is brought to you by the good people of Jitterbugs and all lovers of Lindy Hop. So get on down from 8:30pm onwards!

FRIDAY
Jazz session with Greg’s Quartet, starts 9pm @Cafe..Melodious vibes with a jug or two..

It’s GOOD TIMES - and as the name implies – that is what the good DJs of Bedsty Music will deliver – guaranteed great pumping music and loads of inspiration to shake that booty! 9:30pm onwards  @ Lounge

SATURDAY
Great tunes with Anne Weerapaass on vocals, Willy Gathright on bass, Floods on drums and, of course, Ms Sekine on keys this Saturday – as with each Sat. And they’ll need your hands and feet – a clappin’, a tappin’ along with them. 9:30pm onwards

Leonie Hill is back with some top 40s and good ole rock @ Space from 9:30pm onwards. Though consisting of males only, don’t request for no Backstreet Boys! Penalty – rounds of drinks for the band till they dropped and I can assure you, sirs and ma’am, that would take more and then some.

Peace Out!

26th Oct – 31st Oct

It’s the Halloween hype and a reason for party goers to indulge in shameless revelry but

mock not the eve of All Saint’s Day
be wary of the thinning of border
between the Live and the Dead, this day
protection of self
in form of images of spirits
you desire to dodge

TUESDAY

Calling all jazz junkies – Grooveworks gives you jazz-ma-taz for your mid week fix, head on up to SPACE for some live grooves. 9pm onwards.

WEDNESDAY

Grooveworks II presents jam session @ Cafe with a sound of smooth and cool. 9pm onwards

Join DJ Divine for our weekly Reggae session if you seek some tropical vibes and make like lounge lizzards while you let Jo Jo – our resident bartender- mix up a glass of your preferred brew. 9pm onwards @ LOUNGE

THURSDAY

ooh-wee, and slap on those socks and comfy shoes while you jump, slide, kick around with those Jitterbugs Lindy Hoppers @ Cafe. It’s a night of swing music for the dancers and the wannabes, while the rest of you get a taste of some darker magic with Danny, our favorite illusionist. Dance floor opens from 8:30pm and so does the roving entertainment

FRIDAY

For all who enjoy improv jazz and some killer saxaphone solos, don’t miss Greg Lyons Quartet this Friday. It’s a talented mix when Greg and friends play. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Pushin’On pumps up the house with their brand of funk, soul, house. It’s almost guaranteed that your butt ain’t staying glued to those seats when they’re behind the decks. 9:30pm onwards @ LOUNGE

SATURDAY

So this is the night and Aya has something freaky planned out – it’s all in the air, she says. The line up kicks a55 with Mohd Noor on percussion, Casey Subramaniam (bass), both Aya and Christine Sham keys  – wonder if there’ll be a piano duel between the ladies. And these lovely peeps are all celebrating their birthdays with us, so join us ofr a night of mayhem. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

44 Beatz is throwing a party and that means you! Having fallen off various bandwagons we thought we’d hitch a ride on the… Halloween stage coach. Excuse the cheap mask and puerile green fonts all over the flyer. Pumpkins make good soup. There are no such things as ghosts, you live you die. Thats it. Don’t fear fictitious entities.

Trust in science, science can make you happy. Good music induces a feeling of well being. Believe the men in white coats.

The beatz will keep you safe from harm.

They kick off at 9pm, we’ll be pushing out electro, house n techno til the early hours. If you want to dress up don’t wear anything flammable Choose your mask with care, don’t hide behind one. See you on the dancefloor.

Music Transcends Boundaries – A SMU effort to raise funds for Operation Smile. 7pm – 10pm

Project Cleft is a not-for-profit student-initiated project, led by an independent team of Singapore Management University SMU) Undergraduates, which aims to bring awareness and attention to the plight of children with facial deformities, namely those who suffer from the Cleft Lip/Palates medical condition.

Our objectives are to promote student development through the Malay arts and raise publicity for our beneficiary, Operation Smile, through the sale and promotion of a new and exclusive Malay song album.

Bands performing just for you:
Pulse!
Good Friday
Dreamfall
UnderSiege

Special acoustic performance by:

Eddy Chua, from Singapore Idol 2009

So please, come on down to show your support to Project Cleft. Our exclusive albums will be sold at just $15 each!

Peace out!

20th July – 27th July

Highlights of the week include the launch of The Observatory’s new album! The return of Jammin’ (Reggae Night) and the return of the incredible duo – Muhd Noor and Sean Letts’s World set.

Swing and Magic Thursdays – this is a wicked combination of fun filled music and lindy hoppers all around. Once again, presenting complimentary class from Jitterbugs Swingapore for you to try out those dancing feet @ 7:30pm. Watch out for Danny who will fascinate you (cos it’s true and I say so) with his sleight-of-hand illusions from 8pm onwards.

Rock on Friday

It’s Willy and his very talented group of amigos on stage – bringing us the best of jazz, R&B and soul… it’s a night of music from 9:30pm @ Cafe

And if you feel like chillin’ AND groovin’ at the same time, join us for Jammin’ – from the land of chill – Reggae sounds fill the air from 9pm @ Lounge with Nomsta!

And @ Space, we bring you melodies and rhythms of the world – Bask in the percussion of M. Noor with influence of Brazil, Africa, the Middle East while Mr Letts weaves his magic on keys, vox complimenting the rhythms and even throwing in a few Celtic tunes… 9:30pm onwards
Party Saturdays

oopss.. AYASCHOOL takes leave and in return, we get 13 gorgeous drummers – Wicked Aura celebrates their 6th Anniversary AND the launch of Louder than Light Album – so join these boys from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe!

The Observatory released their fourth album to date, Dark Folke, recorded and mixed in Bergen, Norway with their longtime collaborator, Jorgen Traeen, well known producer of bands such as Ultralyd, Motorpsycho and Jaga Jazzist.  With a change in musical direction, the math prog rock of The Observatory’s third album A Far Cry From Here has morphed into a fluid mystical beast called Dark Folke.  Most songs have no drums on them. But there is rhythm. Only the type of rhythm associated with an invisible pulse. An implied rhythm…. catch them @ Blu Jaz Space from 7:30pm onwards

Peace out, ya’ll

23rd March – 28th March

There was something about last week where everyone just seemed to gravitate towards parties or maybe because the music is excellent!

While we are chillin’ throughout the week, we promise that the party vibes are turned to the max over the weekend.

27th March – Fri

Greg Lyon’s Quartet our resident band whips up a wicked mix for us this Friday. Darren Moore on drums, Casey Subramaniam on bass, Mel Sheum on organ (!) and, naturally, Greg Lyon on sax. Those shoes will not stop from a-tappin’ so shake off the week’s work blues and join us for a jumpin’ night out. Starts from 9:30pm @ Cafe.

13 Strong – The Pushin’On monthly rolls by with some massive guests. The Lion City Orchestra, who debuted last month with a new line-up, returns with 90 mins of rare covers and their new single, “You Ain’t Ready”. This is “live” funk and soul in Singapore, only at Pushin’On.

On the decks, residents Shellsuit and Chunk will hold it down. And we’ve invited a man who was one of the first to bring funk and soul to Singapore dancefloors. DJ NDC returns for one night only. Its hard to lock this man down, but if you keep on dancing, he’ll keep on pushin’.

The boys say: “Give As You Please” entry (Any amount will be greatly appreciated)

Visit:
www.pushinon.com
www.myspace.com/pushinon
or join the group “Funk and Soul in Singapore” on Facebook

The boys commence fro 9pm @ Blu Jaz Lounge (2nd Flr)

28th March – Sat

It’s another crazy set on Sat night @ Cafe but this time with Richard Jackson on vocals, Bani on Bass, Shawn Letts on Keys and the charismatic Floods on drums. Ayaschool is going to Japan for a well deserved break but this team will be no less rockin’! Set starts from 9:30pm @ Cafe (1st flr)

A celebration of Singapore’s best belly dancers, best because of their passion and dedication – this month, we see new performers contributing their items individually and in groups. This night is a celebration of women – earthy, loving, passionate. Dance your heart out sistas!

Special mini-showcase from our talented trio – Jamilla, Maia and Ayana – they promise something new, something hot and something surprising! Hafla starts from 9pm @ Space (3rd Flr)

Visit: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=60129027130&ref=ts

23rd Feb – 28th Feb

It’s the end of the month and I’m looking forward to good things coming – including my monthly influx to my wallet and we’re definitely pleased to end off Feb with a party – compliments of Pushin’ On

Come Friday, we see Greg and his Monster Trio more than hold fort @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards – in fact, they’ll woo and astound your aural sensibilites with great sounds.

Pushin’On – Bigger, Fresher, Funkier
Singapore’s only regular funk night is heating up with an act that last appeared in Nov’ 08. This month, the Pushin’On crew proudly presents the return of the Lion City Orchestra with a new and bigger line-up. The LCO will play 90 minutes of furious funk and gritty soul, never before heard “live” in Singapore.  And that’s just for starters.
Then you take over the floor with music from DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and special guest DJ Funk B**tard. They’ve found dancefloor heaters from year-end digging around the world, and want to play it to you first. Just show your love by dancing.

9pm till the recession’s gone
Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane
“Live” – the Lion City Orchestra
DJs -  Shellsuit, Chunk & Funk B**tard
“Give As You Please” entry (any amount will be greatly appreciated)

Visit:
www.pushinon.com
www.myspace.com/pushinon
or join the group “Funk and Soul in Singapore” on Facebook

And on Saturday, Ayaschool is IN DA HOUSE with her spunk, passion and love for jazz and TOGETHER with Jackson Twinz on voacls, Willy Gathright on bass and Robert Nalin on Drums – let them take you on their craaazzyyy journey of some funky music – from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

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