Jazz UpFront

06/01/2026

🎷 June is packed with incredible live music at Jazz UpFront!

From Open Stage Nights and Jukebox Thursdays to nationally recognized jazz artists, R&B nights, and special guest performances, there's something happening every week in downtown Bloomington.

✨ Featured Performances:
• 4 on the Flow – June 5
• Erech Bruce Band – June 6
• Tim Barnes "The Magic Man" – June 12
• Chip McNeill Quartet – June 13
• DJ Love R&B Friday – June 19
• Reginald Lewis Quartet – June 20
• Jay Trio – June 25
• Max Osawa & Tipping Point – June 26
• Charles "Mr. N'Treble" Tiner – June 27

📍 Jazz UpFront
107 W. Front Street • Bloomington, IL

🍷 Happy Hour: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 4–7 PM

Reserve your seats and join us for a month of exceptional entertainment, community, and live music.

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05/29/2026

‼ TONIGHT ‼

🎸 Dexter O’Neal & Funk Yard with a high-energy funk & jazz fusion night! 🎶🔥

🎟 $8 in advance online at www.jazzupfront.com | $10 at the door

Show starts at 8 PM. 21+ to enter

05/27/2026

‼ TONIGHT ‼

🎶 Wednesday – Open Stage with Chase

🎤 Your stage, your spotlight.

🍹 Happy Hour 4–7 PM

05/27/2026

Unfortunately the Erech Bruce Band will not be performing on May 30th.

Please help us welcome Mr. Anderson & The Rhythm Matrix to Jazz UpFront on Friday, May 30th! 🎶

Join us for an evening of live music, great vibes, and an unforgettable night at Jazz UpFront.

📍 Jazz UpFront
📅 Friday, May 30
⏰ Music starts at 8 PM

$8 in advance at www.jazzupfront.com
$10 at the door

See you there!

Jazz UpFront is Downtown Bloomington's Premiere live music venue for jazz, blues, funk, reggae, swing, and Americana. Premium craft cocktails. The best spot for entertainment in Bloomington-Normal

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

This week at Jazz UpFront...

🎤 Wed – Open Stage with Chase (7PM)
🎶 Thu – NTL Presents Brandon Santini (7PM)
🎸 Fri – Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard (8 PM)
🥁 Sat – Mr. Anderson & The Rhythm Matrix (8 PM)

🎟️ Details & tickets: jazzupfront.com

05/23/2026

‼ TONIGHT ‼

🎸Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride

🎤 Andrew Duncanson, of international blues renown and frontman of The Kilborn Alley Blues Band for a soul-drenched duo performance. Expect smooth grooves, gritty vocals, and top-tier musicianship.

🎟 $8 in advance online at www.jazzupfront.com | $10 at the door

Show starts at 8 PM. 21+ to enter

05/22/2026

‼ TONIGHT ‼

🎶 R&B Friday with DJ Love

🔥 Groove into the weekend with DJ Love’s R&B Friday. All the best beats, all night long.

🍹 Happy Hour 4–7 PM
$5 COVER

05/21/2026

‼ TONIGHT ‼

🎸Star Lizard

🎟 $8 in advance online at www.jazzupfront.com | $10 at the door

Show starts at 8 PM. 21+ to enter