For those of you who don’t know Ben Prevo, this expatriate New Yorker has been one of the best kept secrets on the Irish music scene for the past 15 years. A guitarist and vocalist, he brings the integrity and honesty of the blues to his unique mix of blues, rock, funk, country and more. Twisting tones on a fender telecaster at the moment, his repertoire consists of a mix of covers and original tunes and songs. Described as "one of the most talented guitar players" (Justin Comiskey - Irish Times. Ben has worked with many pop, blues and rock groups including Jaco Pastorious (Weather Report), Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), Rick Danko and Levon Helm (The Band). Always worth the visit!

 For more info on Ben ....

http://www.benprevo.net

http://www.myspace.com/thebenprevoband

http://www.hideoutrecords.ie/Shop.536.0.html

Admission €10   -   Doors 9pm

One of the original and experienced blues bands around ‘The Business’ return to JJ’s to deliver their renditions and tribute to the music of the greats such as the great Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Leadbelly to name but a few. The band comprises some of the finest and foremost of Dublin’s musicians, the superb Pat Farrell, sporting a new 335 guitar is playing out of his skin. The band gets better and better every time I see them. Always worth it!

www.thebusinessbluesband.com

Admission €10   -   Doors 9pm

Belfast Drummer David Lyttle swings hard, and is on a mission to be Ireland's busiest collaborator, and now follows up recent projects involving US saxophonists Greg Osby and Jean Toussaint with an invitation to one of its finest trumpet exponents. With a bright swaggering tone and lines that dig deep into the jazz tradition, Philadelphian Terrell Stafford evokes the spirit of trumpet icons, adding his own distinctive accent to the assertive style of players across the years from Freddie Hubbard to Wynton Marsalis. From the early 90s onward, he has kept prestigious bandstand company, working with pianists McCoy Tyner, Kenny Barron and Cedar Walton, performing with the Mingus Big Band and Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra, and appearing on countless CDs, four as leader. On Monday nights in his New York stomping ground, you can find him among the horns of the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. In Dublin of a Saturday, he appears alongside Lyttle's regular trio with guitarist Mark McKnight and bassist Damian Evans.

Admission €14   -   Doors 9pm

The long awaited album from Peter Moore is now available. This album is a collection of recordings that span a number of years, and includes a host of great musicians that have been a part of Peter's rich musical assemblage’s. Peter is known for his live on the edge poetic performances and the musicians who have worked with him are capable of turning corners at a moments notice, they have to be because that's the way Peter works.  This album is a taste of Peter Moore the Performer, the Musician, and the Voice, the voice that could grind coffee beans and make music at the same time. Tonight experience the album live….

www.myspace.com/harrymcdead

Admission €10   -   Doors 9pm

David Lyttle – drums

Soweto Kinch – alto saxophone & rap

Damian Evans – bass

Known for his driving and passionate approach to contemporary jazz that swings hard, 25-year-old drummer David Lyttle has quickly become one of Ireland’s most prominent jazz performers. He has worked with saxophone giants Greg Osby, Dave Liebman, Jean Toussaint and Tommy Smith, and is now a regular on the British scene, with recent shows at Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express. This tour will see the continuation of his collaboration with Britain’s saxophone and rap star Soweto Kinch, who has received three BBC Jazz Awards, two MOBOS and a nomination for the Mercury Music Prize. Acclaimed expat Australian bassist Damian Evans will complete the trio and original music by Lyttle and Kinch – hard-swinging jazz and high-energy hip hop – will be the focus.

www.davidlyttle.com       www.sowetokinch.com 

Admission €12   -   Doors 9pm

Made up of some of the most experienced blues player around ‘The Heavy Weights’ come to JJ’s to deliver their renditions and tribute to the music of the greats such as the great Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Leadbelly and all the Kings, Freddie, Albert and BB. The band comprises some of the finest of Dublin’s musicians, John Quearney on Bass, David Murphy on guitar, James Delaney on keyboards and Noel Bridgeman on drums. Check them out!

Admission €10   -   Doors 9pm

Featuring: Ed Deane (Guitar & Vocals), James Delaney (Keyboards), John Querney (Bass & Vocals), Noel Bridgeman (Drums & Vocals) and Eamon Murray (Sax & Harp).

www.eddeane.com

Admission €10   -   Doors 9pm