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!

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.

4th April – 8th April

It’s mid week and if you’ve been around, you’d have caught an awesome band – Ominform – on Monday @ Cafe – original compositions by Greg Lyons come to life! And you might have heard strains of a new band (new to us, anyway) Amnesia with their own brand of funky sounds… on Tuesday

Tonight (WEDNESDAY) we have Matrix Jam, hosted by George – which means all aspiring or professional musicians – head on up to Lounge from 8:30pm onwards and play your hearts out. A jammin’ session for musicians by musicians. And if you have a different sort of talent to unleash to our enthusiastic crowd – it’s open mic up @ Space from 8:30pm – try finding that tickle bone and see if you’ve got it.

Simon is back this month with his deep house mixes – sexy and tribal – join him @ Lounge on THURSDAY from 9pm onwards.

It’s the sexy chic Nikki D on sax – along with her friends so you’ll be getting a great night of Jazz on FRIDAY @ Cafe. Drop by from 9:30pm onwards to catch them or come even earlier for some yummy eats. Mosey along up to Lounge with Substance hosting – DJs spin minimal sounds to trance to techno to get you that high. 9:30pm onwards

And even though Aya is on a musical journey, we are terribly excited to have the Wicked boys this SATURDAY. It’s Wicked Aura Batucada, my friends and they WILL bring the house down. Join us from 9:30pm @ Cafe if not, you’ll be kicking yourself all the way till next year. Run up for some chilled vibes with the DJs doing a reggae night – so groove between the addictive Jamaican beats @ Lounge from 9:30pm and the infectious Brazilian rhythms!

Peace yo!

7th Feb – 12th Feb

yo yo YO! it’s a busy busy start after our long awaited break… if you have missed the awesomeness of Ominform last night – fear not, they be back every FIRST MONDAY of the month – and you betcha that their skillfully weaved harmonics making music kick-a$$.

And tonight – we have BLUT @ SPACE - so drop by and get a whiff of some talented budding musicians. 8:30pm onwards.

WEDNESDAY will bring out the comedian in us – so we hope. An open-mic night hosted by Jonathan Atheron – it’s a night of shameless exhibition and hopefully wit. SGD 10 for the entry and we recommend you coming early. We have a comedian for every civilian….. 8pm onwards @ SPACE

THURSDAY sees new blood @ LOUNGE with some Deep House. A veteran to the turntables, Simon is better known for out of the world trance sets and will woo us with some bassy sexy beats.  He is the engagement planner  by day, DJ by night. Lover of street food and social serendipity – 9pm onwards.

FRIDAY is a night of promises and delightful anticipation – and after you get your fill of ” M.I.G” feat. Casey(bs/vo), Leo Mendoza(sax), Bashir(keys) and Mhd Noor on drums, we guarantee – you be satisfied. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. If you need the sounds of a different tropical island – we throwing a reggae party @ Lounge. 3DJs, 2 Live Bands – we will rock out. 9:30pm onwards

SATURDAY is one of our hottest night with AYASCHOOL at helm for the night’s entertainment. Long time no see stranger – Floods – is back on drums! Anne Weerapaas on vox and Bani on bass. Nuff said. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. We have the good people of Dance N Music Studio giving us some original mixes. Their music revels stray to alternative paths and will never bore. Minimal, Tech House, Progressive House will challenge and move – they make that promise. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge.
Peace Out, ya’ll

25th Oct – 30th Oct

And the ghouls and witches are lords and empresses this end week but we continue to roll out great cocktails and yummy dishes with friendly servers.

THURSDAY – it’s poetry slam night! Watch poets and spoken word artists perform their original poems over a 3-round competition. Poets are given 3 minutes to express themselves. Judges, who are randomly selected from the audience, then score the poems based on content, performance and audience reaction. Top scoring poets from each round will progress to the next. A sacrificial poet will kick off the competition to help the judges calibrate their scores. The Slam will be hosted by Arianna Pozzuoli and will feature guest poet Miriam Nash. Get on stage and Slam, or kick back, grab a drink and soak up the live action on stage @ Space from 7:30pm onwards

Cover charge: $7
Winner of the Slam will take home a $75 cash prize.

FRIDAY – It’s going to be a swaperoo with Aya this weekend when this most delightful, mischievous, talented musician plays on Friday! – Together with Casey on bass, Wen on drums and R. Jackson on vox – it’s going to be a smooth, sexy night. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
And of course being the LAST Friday of the month, the outstanding crew from Pushin’ On will be dealing us with the sweet, sassy, funky, ultra cool stuff – 9:30pm onwards @ BOTH Lounge and Space – come on up for some serious boogie music.

SATURDAY – Being in Singapore for over 6 years, Ireson, brings us some hot, thumpin’ Latin rhythms – shaken with some cool Jazz, and hey – we have Bossa Nova. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe, it’s a treat not to be missed!
For those craving some bass – it’s eclectic electronica ranging from house to minimalist to techno and a whole dose of progressive. 44 Beats holds courts and plays ruler @ Lounge. 9:30pm onwards

Peace Out and Happy Trick or Treatin’

20th Sept – 25th Sept

It’s a gorgeous week, if I may say so – be it rain or shine, there is beauty if you look for it. We are hoppin’ beans and lollipops about this week and with good reason. We chase them MONDAY work blues with some great jazz – Jazz Colonies-helmed by Darren Moore (and no, not married to Demi Moore – lame I know but it’s still early in the week) is a night where musicians play where their hearts lead. Greg Lyons Trio and Susan’s Little Big Band take over. Vastly different styles from both groups allow our listener the sounds of improvisation with intimacy with Greg and some swing out, uptempo – dare I say – happy melodies from the Little Big Band. Starts 8:30pm with cover of SGD 10 @ Space

Keeping with our tradition of giving our artistes space – Cotton island and Ghost will do their spot of indie and cover renditions  on THURSDAY @ Space from 8pm. No cover so head on up for some fresh sounds.

And because it’s the last FRIDAY of the month, we’re in for a cool treat with Pushin’ On sliding behind the decks @ Lounge AND Space from 9pm onwards. Featuring KFC & J-Styles, this is going to be a full rock out party – nothing sedated bout the boys nor their music.

It’s something special if you have Aya back to back – catch her and her wonderfully, crazy, talented, brilliant, passionate, enthusiastic (now I can go on with some adjectives but you get the drift) friends both FRIDAY and SATURDAY @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. (ppssttt – drop a happy birthday to our drummer on Friday and you may be rewarded with some of Darryl’s sweet solos)

And if you still haven’t danced yr butt off properly on Friday, 44 Beatz is here to the scratch that itch – dishing out an ever evolving, eclectic mix from jazz to house, breaks, indie, dubstep and techno, they take Lounge this SATURDAY from 9:30pm onwards. Don’t Play, Tis Serious Stuff.
Peace Out. Yo.

23rd Aug – 28th Aug

“Remember what Bilbo used to say: It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”

Word.

And to be swept off your feet, is that truly an unwelcoming experience, instead anticipate, shiver, for you are alive. Inhale. Take flight.

And we celebrate these heroes – traveling paths of love – commencing with JC Band on THURSDAY @ Cafe from 8:30pm onwards – celebrating their passion of Jazz, kicking some music our way.

And Darryl’s crew take center stage on FRIDAY @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. A bonded quintet with Andrew on guitar, Mr Shawn Letts on sax, Jase Sng on bass, the man himself with drums and Joshua Wan on keys – promises a smile to your face. Jah Jah, King of Kings, put together a touch of reggae with few drops of RnB, 10pm at lounge.

And mais bien sur, it’s a night with Ayaschool holding that steady beam, guiding you to home. It’s 9:30pm onwards on SATURDAY @ Cafe with truckloads of rhythms and improv – shake it up! And if you’re feeling the pull of the electronica God, head on up to Lounge where 44 Beats play some mean sets from house to break beats – with just a push over the edge to dance land. 9:30pm onwards. Where the pull is to analog, we offer you gritty rock and roll with Carnation and Pinholes churning out those drum solos and air guitars. 9pm onwards @ Space.

Peace Out, Ya’ll

14th Dec – 19th Dec

It’s getting close to that time of year – you see it all over Orchard Road – the blinky lights celebrating the birth of Christ and, maybe, for the un-religious – a time to count our blessings – of family and friends – keeping it real. No matter how you choose to celebrate (or not) – there is no judgment. We’re just here, with open doors, a few more glasses of yummy beverages and scrumptious dishes….

WEDNESDAY
Grooveworks show their faces for the last time this year so bring down some gingerbread cookies and share them with these talented and dedicated musicians! Greg leads them with plenty of jazz aplomb, throwing in spirit, music, rhythm left right and center. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Still not budging from that mental beach chair? DJ Divine spins a mean Reggae set on Wednesdays @ Lounge and he beckons all to the couch, head a-nodding and feet a-tapping. 9pm onwards.

THURSDAY
East Coast, West Coast, doesn’t matter what coast cos here in the corner fo Bali lane, we’re giving you the works – Swing Fling, complete with dance enthusiasts, DJ, costumes… if you’re shy, come on down to look for SING and she’ll be pleased to give you a pointer or two. Jitterbugs Swingapore is gearing up for the Christmas Swing on the 24th and we’re pleased to inform that it’s open doors to all. So come on down for a practice session this Thursday to strut and preen on the 24th! 8pm onwards

FRIDAY
It’s Greg’s Quartet courting us with some sweet sax sounds and some awesome improv. An all star jazz crew, if you enjoy the likes of Coltrane, Davis, you shouldn’t miss this Friday. 9:30pm @ Cafe

SATURDAY
Listen to the music of the moment, people, dance and sing. We’re just one big family. Even if it’s not pop we are tuned to, AYASCHOOL promises just that… join us for a night of magic… really. 9:30pm @ Cafe

Santa may only come once a year but the Beatz are there for you every month. This is  THE 09 Christmas Party you do not want to miss. We’ve had a cracking year so as 2009 comes to a close it’s time to dress up like maniacs, let our hair down and strut our stuff.

To get your bits moving Raeburn J will kick off with some great and classic house before Clark starts cranking up the tempo and dropping techno well into the early hours.

Tis the season to be jolly, so coalesce share the Soundscape vibe and get your fancy (dressed) ass on the dancefloor!

Lets party people.

Happy Christmas from 44Beatz and Blu Jaz

9pm onwards @ Lounge

Peace Out, Ya’ll