Bethesda Blues and Jazz
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM
“Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club owner Rick Brown and a host of local dignitaries gathered on Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration of the historic Bethesda Theatre’s 75th anniversary.”
- Bethesda Now
- Bethesda Now
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 12:24 PM
“Bethesda Blues and Jazz technically opened its doors in March, shortly thereafter premiering its own resident big band and thereafter keeping a steady calendar of mostly local jazz acts (with, yes, some blues thrown in for good measure). But BB&J is the current occupant of the historic Bethesda Theatre, which turns 75 years old on Friday, and as such the club is hosting a gala grand re-opening—complete with ribbon-cutting and Branford Marsalis.”
- Washington City Paper
- Washington City Paper
Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 4:58 PM
“Thursday, May 9: Vo Dee Oh Do! Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms are returning to the breathtakingly gorgeous Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club for a VERY special party: the ultimate preview celebration for the following night’s opening if the new GREAT GATSBY MOVIE! Talk about right up our alley, and yours! Don’t miss this perfect match of, well, everything, for a night we will long remember! We’ll be putting together a twenties-heavy night of delirium, and we strongly encourage all our vintage vixens and villains to dress up GATSBY GORGEOUS! Buy tickets early…last time we were there, dinner seating was a sell-out, with many wanting to join us again. Gee, hope they do, and you, too!
http://www.bethesdabluesjazz.com/”
- Chou Chou Scantlin
http://www.bethesdabluesjazz.com/”
- Chou Chou Scantlin
Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 1:40 PM
“Walking into the club to see the band Chaise Lounge perform this past Saturday, I felt like I was walking through a time warp, or into a movie. The club’s foyer has the look of classic Hollywood and opens into a stylishly appointed bar area. Just beyond the bar is the listening area, which features table seating for 300 near the stage, and theater-style seating for an additional 200 at the back of the room. On this evening, the astronomically inspired artwork, sleek decor, and subtle lighting created the perfect ambiance for the band’s vintage Capitol Records sound. The well-designed audio system provided crystal-clear fidelity. And the professional, efficient wait staff made the experience all the more enjoyable.”
- Sriram Gopal, Capital Bop, http://bit.ly/106uzS9
- Sriram Gopal, Capital Bop, http://bit.ly/106uzS9
Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 11:09 AM
“Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club offers live music, monthly dance nights and a 1940s-era bar and lounge area.”
- Laura L. Thornton, Bethesda-CC Patch
- Laura L. Thornton, Bethesda-CC Patch
Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at 5:00 PM
“The Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club opened in March, but it has delayed an official re-opening celebration until it could celebrate another milestone.”
- Aaron Kraut, Bethesda Now
- Aaron Kraut, Bethesda Now
Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:04 AM
“Beginning with its opening weekend, which featured Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Bethesda Blues & Jazz has sold out several shows.”
- What’s New & Featured, Visitmontgomery.com http://bit.ly/10Ot5lH
- What’s New & Featured, Visitmontgomery.com http://bit.ly/10Ot5lH
Friday, April 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM
“BB&J is throwing a big 75th Anniversary party for the beloved Streamline art deco theatre it now calls home.”
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM
““The S&R Foundation has a great respect for the preservation of historic venues and we are honored to present one of the first concerts at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club after the theater’s renovation and restoration.””
- Dr. Sachiko Kuno, quoted in Bethesda Magazine, http://bit.ly/10StZJS
- Dr. Sachiko Kuno, quoted in Bethesda Magazine, http://bit.ly/10StZJS
Tuesday, April 02, 2013 at 12:46 PM
“Walking into this ultra-retro, yet modern supper club feels like stepping into the booming 20s-30s era when America was flourishing with lively music, timeless cocktails and roaring entertainment.”
- On Tap’s New & Notable, http://www.ontaponline.com/2013/04/01/new-notable-no-longer-29/
- On Tap’s New & Notable, http://www.ontaponline.com/2013/04/01/new-notable-no-longer-29/
Friday, March 29, 2013 at 4:11 PM
“Bethesda Blues & Jazz “means as much to Bethesda’s nightlife scene as it does to the restaurant scene.””
- New Restaurants 2013, BethesdaNow, http://bit.ly/10PwOwq
- New Restaurants 2013, BethesdaNow, http://bit.ly/10PwOwq
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM
“This National Historic Landmark Building already has a soul, and has been restored with such respect and vision…it is magic.”
- Chou Chou Scantlin, www.docscantlin.com
- Chou Chou Scantlin, www.docscantlin.com
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 4:59 PM
“We’re smitten. We went to the newly opened Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club, and it is NOT to be believed! So perfectly gorgeous, great sound, food, parking, great service, warm welcome…everything you could every want for a night of music, glamour and FUN!”
- Chou Chou Scantlin, www.docscantlin.com
- Chou Chou Scantlin, www.docscantlin.com
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM
We are now offering 50% off the price of admission for students for most shows! Students must present a valid ID at the door. See http://bit.ly/Yny06A for student tickets (On Ticket page, under ‘Type,’ select ‘Student’)!
Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 11:47 AM
“It looks like a win for the county.”
- Fritz Hahn, Going Out Guide, Washington Post, http://wapo.st/WwOSMz
- Fritz Hahn, Going Out Guide, Washington Post, http://wapo.st/WwOSMz
Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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- Michael J. West, CityPaper’s Arts Desk, bit.ly/WKtCh2
Last week brought the opening of Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, the new venue in the old Bethesda Theatre. Among the 500-seat venue’s already varied bookings is its new resident Big Band, the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Orchestra, founded by pianist Larry Brown, the club’s entertainment director, and led by tenor saxophonist and former Airmen of Note leader Peter BarenBregge. They made their premiere at the club last night.
It seems almost unfair to review the BBJO on their first gig: They’re clearly a bit of a work in progress. That’s not because of the musicians, mind you. Culled from members of D.C.’s various military bands, the ensemble is spit-and-polish, its soloists (including such local luminaries as guitarist Shawn Purcell and saxophonists Vince Norman and Tedd Baker) top notch. The sound was also great, impressive design and amplification in an acoustically excellent room. Brown and BarenBregge have the makings of a juggernaut on their hands.
”- Michael J. West, CityPaper’s Arts Desk, bit.ly/WKtCh2
Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 11:35 AM
“Built in 1938, the Bethesda Theater was one of the area’s biggest cinemas. Many years and many dollars later, the theater has been restored, renovated and turned into one of the area’s biggest blues and jazz hot spots.”
- Will Franklin, Gazette.Net, http://bit.ly/VZBsWP
- Will Franklin, Gazette.Net, http://bit.ly/VZBsWP
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 2:03 PM
Keiko Matsui April 6th at Bethesda Blues & Jazz:
Don’t miss S&R Foundation’s Spring Celebration with internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Keiko Matsui! This exhilarating performance will be held at the newly restored Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club. Enjoy a night out and support emerging artists at this fund-raising event.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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