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 26, 2025: Pedrito Martinez. (More Info)

June 21, 2025: Sean Dobbins Quintet. (More Info)

June 20, 2025: The 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generation Sextet. (More Info)

June 18, 2025: Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination. (More Info)

June 15, 2025: Isaiah J. Thompson. (More Info)

June 14, 2025: Brian David Allen & HTW. (More Info)

June 14, 2025: Aguankó. (More Info)

June 13, 2025: Walter Blanding Quartet. (More Info)

June 12, 2025: The Marion Hayden Ensemble. (More Info)

June 11, 2025: Alex Anest Organ Trio. (More Info)

June 8, 2025: Nick Collins Trio. (More Info)

June 7, 2025: Kris Johnson Quartet. (More Info)

June 7, 2025: Dylan Sherman & the Low End. (More Info)

June 6, 2025: Ramona Collins Quartet. (More Info)

June 5, 2025: Laura-Simone Quartet. (More Info)

June 4, 2025: Chelly K. (More Info)

June 1, 2025: Sandra Bomar Quintet. (More Info)

May 31, 2025: Jacob Hart Quintet. (More Info)

May 31, 2025: Demetrius Nabors. (More Info)

May 29, 2025: Urban Tropical. (More Info)

May 28, 2025: “Bossa Nova Night.” (More Info)

May 24, 2025: Sean Dobbins Organ Trio. (More Info)

May 24, 2025: Blou Reed. (More Info)

May 23, 2025: The Rodney Whitaker Group. (More Info)

May 22, 2025: Malika Zarra. (More Info)

May 21, 2025: Ellie Martin Quartet. (More Info)

May 18, 2025: Tumbao Bravo. (More Info)

May 17, 2025: Joan Belgrave. (More Info)

May 16, 2025: Michael Dease Quintet. (More Info)

May 15, 2025: Andy Wheelock & The Whee3Trio. (More Info)