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
July 9, 2025: Tiffany Gridiron Trio
Detroit jazz ensemble led by sultry-voiced singer Gridiron.
July 10, 2025: World Transcendance
Detroit jazz trio of guitarist John Arnold, bassist Pathe Jassi, and drummer Jesse Kramer.
July 11, 2025: Kasan Belgrave Quartet
Jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Belgrave, the son of the late Detroit trumpeter Marcus Belgrave.
July 12, 2025: Olivia Van Goor Quartet
Ensemble led by young Detroit-area jazz singer & composer Van Goor. With pianist Mike Harrison, bassist Alex Hoberty, and drummer Dave Zwolinski. With pianist Aya Sekine and bassist Sam Corey.
July 13, 2025: Marlena Studer’s Jazz Ensemble
Jazz ensemble led by Studer, a veteran jazz vocalist known for her passionate interpretations of standards. Tonight she presents a preview of a new recording of songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Fats Waller and the Gershwin’s.
July 18, 2025: Wyatt Forhan Sextet
Jazz ensemble led by bass trombonist Forhan, a recent MSU music grad.
July 19, 2025: The Lunar Octet
Popular veteran local instrumental ensemble that plays original music featuring delicious jazz harmonies and melodies set to a variety of rhythms, including salsas & sambas, African high-life, jump tunes, and big band swing.
July 23, 2025: Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums
Swinging jazz standards and driving R&B by this acclaimed ensemble led by Lucky, better known in Ann Arbor as Steve Wethy, the frontman and pianist for the Blue Front Persuaders, a neo-jump blues quintet that was one of the great local bands of the early 80s. Wethy transplanted to San Francisco many years ago, but his local shows continue to draw big crowds. He is joined tonight by his wife, singer-guitarist Patsy Smith (aka Carmen Getit), along with a trio of local jazz greats—bassist Paul Keller, saxophonist Keith Kaminski, and drummer Pete Siers.
July 25, 2025: Allen Dennard Quintet
Mainstream jazz ensemble led by young local trumpeter Dennard, a U-M music grad whose music incorporates elements of hip-hop, R&B, and funk.
July 26, 2025: Nick Collins Sextet
Jazz ensemble led by local drummer Collins.
July 26, 2025: Christopher Minami Trio
Jazz ensemble led by versatile Florida-bred guitarist Minami, a recent MSU jazz studies grad. 10:30-11:15 p.m.
July 27, 2025: GSL Trio
All-female Detroit jazz ensemble of drummer Gayelynn McKinney, bassist Laura-Simone Martin, and Redwood, the stage name of jazz singer & keyboardist Sequoia Snyder.
July 31, 2025: Walter Blanding Quartet
Jazz ensemble led by this veteran NYC tenor saxophonist.
Past Events
June 20, 2025: The 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generation Sextet. (More Info)
June 18, 2025: Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination. (More Info)
May 15, 2025: Andy Wheelock & The Whee3Trio. (More Info)
