Saturday, December 20th: The Dave Banks Big Band featuring vocalist Hayden Grove, returns to BLU Jazz with an uplifting Holiday Big Band show that will be sure to get you into the spirit of the season! Bring your family and friends and know a good time will be had by all! Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: $30 General Admission About: The Dave Banks Big Band is a powerhouse 17 piece swinging big band is based out of Akron, Ohio and is led by Ohio native and 20 year Las Vegas veteran trumpet artist, Dave Banks. The band boasts of having the very top players in the Northeast Ohio area. Dave fronts the band with his soaring trumpet reminding you of Doc Severinson, Harry James and Maynard Ferguson. Hayden Grove is the smooth-voiced Cleveland crooner from NBC’s The Voice Season 27, where he performed for Michael Bublé and joined Team Adam. With over 200 shows a year, Hayden brings the timeless style of Sinatra and Bublé to modern audiences through his rich vocals and effortless charm. Named Cleveland Magazine’s Best Crooner, he’s become one of Northeast Ohio’s most sought-after vocalists, performing at galas, weddings, jazz clubs, and corporate events nationwide. Whether with a full band or an intimate piano set, Hayden delivers a classic, captivating show every time. 

Join us for our continued bi-weekly Tuesday night blues jam session tradition, hosted by NE Ohio all-star blues musicians John Markovic, Ryan Neuman, & Erik Diaz! Bring your axe or horn & wail the blues as part of this ongoing musical series at BLU! The “BLUesday Tuesday” Blues Jam band carries 60+ years of combined experience in and around the Greater Akron Blues scene. They enjoy blending their deep roots & varied influences to bring hot, stylish electric blues to the stage – always listening, always feeding off each other’s energy and always laying down soulful, groove-laden blues with feeling. Doors: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm *Free Admission* Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Join us as we ring in 2026 with the legendary tunes of Steely Dan, played by The FM Project! Tickets includes complimentary toast at Midnight! Doors: 8:00 Show: 9:30pm Tickets: General Admission ($30 in advance, $40 day of show) NYE Food Specials! Black Angus Thick-Cut Prime-Rib Hassle Back Potato/ Spinach Au Gratin/ Horseradish Crème Fraiche -$42 Beef and Duxelle Roulade Butter Braised Carrots/ Whipped Farmers Cheese/Burgundy Peppercorn Sauce/Fresh Local Greens -$36 Classic Cocktail Shrimp Lemon Poached Shrimp/House-Made Cocktail Sauce -$13 Southern Fried Calamari Served with Spicy Agava Mustard and Pickles -$15 

Join us for a thrilling Saturday of classically fueled jazz featuring local saxophonist Max Schlenk and his quartet! Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: General Admission ($20 in advance, $25 day of show) Featuring: Max Schlenk: Saxophone Garret Folger: Trumpet Kevin Martinez: Bass Jeremy McCabe: Drums 

Eli Leder returns to BLU Jazz+ with an all-new band playing a mix of their favorite standards and originals! Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: General Admission ($20 in advance, $25 day of show) Eli Leder: bass Garrett Folger: trumpet Liam Melnick: organ Evan Palermo: drums Eli Leder is a bassist and composer from the west side of Cleveland. He currently studies Jazz Bass Performance at William Paterson University, 20 miles outside New York City. Eli treats music as exploratory, searching for new sounds and considering all genres. You may catch him playing Baroque string music, bluegrass, 2010s pop, and straight-ahead swing all in one weekend. He synthesizes all of his experiences into both his bass playing and writing.