314 S. Main, Ann Arbor
372–3200
bluellamaclub.com
This jazz club/restaurant features live music Sun. 6-8:30 p.m., Tues. 7–9:30 p.m., Wed.–Fri., 7–10:15 p.m., & Sat. dinner show 7–10:15 p.m. $10 cover on Tues.–Fri.; reservations recommended at OpenTable.com or by calling the club. Sat. ticket piece (variable) includes a 7-course dinner; advance tickets available at BlueLlamaClub.com. No dancing except for Wed. Latin jazz shows and as otherwise noted.
Upcoming Events
December 20, 2025: Nick Collins Sextet.
Jazz ensemble led by local drummer Collins. Their album, The Late Set, was recorded at a show at the Blue Llama in March 2024. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
December 20, 2025: Karim Gideon Quartet.
Jazz ensemble led by Detroit trumpeter Gideon. 10:15–11:15 p.m.
December 21, 2025: Maurice “Mobetta” Brown.
Veteran NYC-based trumpeter-arranger and hip-hop rapper whose distinct brand of urban-contemporary jazz incorporates neo-soul grooves and hip-hop verses. He has a brand-new album, Betta Days, that features collaborations with Kamasi Washington, MonoNeon, Rae Khalil, Cimafunk, and others. “From horn-driven anthems to funk-soaked meditations, Betta Days feels both deeply rooted and wildly forward-looking,” writes one Mundane reviewer. It’s “a testament to Brown’s rare ability to bridge history and innovation.” $50.
December 26, 2025: Dawn Giblin Quintet.
Vintage prewar jazz ensemble led by Giblin, a Detroit vocalist whose influences include Connee Boswell, Billie Holiday, Mildred Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald. 5 & 6 p.m. Free.
December 26, 2025: Sean Dobbins.
This veteran local drummer leads an ensemble in a holiday show. 7 & 9 p.m.
December 27, 2025: Ralphe Armstrong Trio.
Jazz trio led by local bassist Armstrong. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
December 27, 2025: Bunkerman.
Electronic jazz duo of Travis Aukerman & Galen Bundy. 10:15–11:15 p.m.
December 28, 2025: Brandon Rose & Soul Therapy.
Ensemble led by the young Detroit jazz bassist Rose, a recent MSU grad.
December 31, 2025: Paul Keller Quintet.
Mainstream jazz by this local ensemble led by veteran bassist Keller. With pianist Adam Mosley, guitarist Ralph Tope, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, and vocalist-clarinetist Sarah D’Angelo. Dinner show: 7 p.m. $100.
December 31, 2025: Thornetta Davis.
This acclaimed Etta James-style vocalist from Detroit leads a band in jump blues, Detroit-style R&B, and roots-rock. Dinner shows: 9:30 & 11:30 p.m. $195.
Past Events
December 17, 2025: Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance. (More Info)
December 12, 2025: Robert Hurst & Black Currant Jam. (More Info)
December 6, 2025: Endea Owens & the Cookout. (More Info)
December 5, 2025: Endea Owens & the Cookout. (More Info)
November 28, 2025: Don Hicks & Friends Benefit Concert. (More Info)
