March 16
Clover Club Weekend!
We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s day all weekend long at the Hotel Congress! – **Saturday 3/15**: Take advantage of our Irish drink specials during late night DJ sets from Posi on the…
March 30
Pour Decisions: Speed Dating Event!
6:30pm-8:30pm We know the burn out is real when it comes to dating apps. Join us for a more intentional and thoughtfully curated dating experience… H O T D E T A…
April 4
Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few: The World is on Fire
($30-$40 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room is proud to welcome award-winning saxophone player, composer and bandleader Isaiah Collier! ISAIAH COLLIER Twenty-six-year-old Isaiah Collier is a musical virtuoso in the…
Upcoming Events
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Pole Pop-Up
3-5pm | 21+ | FREE Join us for a thrilling aerial demonstration on the LOLLIPOP -an innovative blend of pole and lyra! Watch incredible moves in action, and if you’re feeling adventurous,… Read more
3-5pm | 21+ | FREE
Join us for a thrilling aerial demonstration on the LOLLIPOP -an innovative blend of pole and lyra! Watch incredible moves in action, and if you’re feeling adventurous, give it a try yourself!
IT’S GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!
Juniper Djinn
($10-$15 | 6:30pm Show) Welcome Bisbee-based early jazz experts Juniper Djinn to the Century Room! JUNIPER DJINN Clarinet dreamscapes amongst a sea of melodious waltzes, the billowing sounds of early American jazz,… Read more
($10-$15 | 6:30pm Show) Welcome Bisbee-based early jazz experts Juniper Djinn to the Century Room!
JUNIPER DJINN
Clarinet dreamscapes amongst a sea of melodious waltzes, the billowing sounds of early American jazz, gypsy jazz, and Balkan folk music make up the core sounds of Juniper Djinn. The duos originals reflect a familiar feeling of 30s & 40s nostalgia and timeless tunes ingrained deep within traditional American and European jazz. The duo is best known for their live performances in which they play an array of genres spanning across decades of time and regularly features other musicians from across the globe.
Singer, clarinet player, and rhythm guitarist Jessica Fleet is the main vocal of the group with a voice that has been described as an angel and a demon singing in harmony with her powerful vocals, dynamic vocal range, and deep growl. Famed Baby Gramps quoted her as his “favorite singer” and compared her to the great Bessie Johnson. “That voice is a force of nature and hearing it’s a bright balm shining like a birth cake emerging from a dark wood”. – Charlie Unhau
Multi-instrumentalist Bill Stoller is the other half of the duo with his incredible, studious guitar playing, rhythmic accompaniment, accordion and upright bass on the duos albums. With over a decade of experience playing in different bands and touring Juniper Djinn brings a transformative atmosphere of sound and musicians with each and every show.
Green Druid
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | $12 Advance | $15 Day of Show | 21+ w/ Daytripper, Goya & Demon Grass –Green Druid Bio—Brooding, atmospheric, isolationist… with weighty riffs summoning the Lovecraftian… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | $12 Advance | $15 Day of Show | 21+
w/ Daytripper, Goya & Demon Grass
–Green Druid Bio—Brooding, atmospheric, isolationist… with weighty riffs summoning the Lovecraftian horrors of the cosmos, Green Druid’s psychedelic doom entrances listeners with tales of the Old Blood and of dismal worlds too soon forgotten. Hailing from the land of Denver, Colorado – Green Druid worships at the feet of the monolithic amplifier, and performs holy communion with the tremorous onslaught of murky tones that emanate from its maw.
—Daytripper Bio—Daytripper emerges from the sands of Phoenix, Arizona to deliver earth-shaking desert doom. With a unique fusion of infectious riffs, ritualistic theatrics, and captivating lore, Daytripper celebrates the doom craft with reverence for and expansion of the form. The recent release of their debut album, “Book I: The Trip” beckons to legions of doom worshipers and disciples of the riff to join the Tripper on this perilous trip and carve a path through stone and sea to Jotunheim.
Soul Jazz Lounge | Chris Peña Trio
($10-$15 Tickets | 8:30pm-11pm) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend… Read more
($10-$15 Tickets | 8:30pm-11pm) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend Soul Organ designed by the late great Joey DeFrancesco, complete with the Leslie Speaker. The Viscount Soul organ is a modern recreation of vintage Hammond B3 instruments, which were made famous by jazz organists like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Young, Brother Jack McDuff & Dr. Lonnie Smith.
This week features Chris Peña and his band!
The Thursday night Soul Jazz Sessions offer a classy and relaxing atmosphere spotlighting the Century Room’s Viscount Legend Soul organ with Vortex rotating speaker, a modern recreation of the legendary Hammond B3 organ/Leslie combo made famous by the great jazz, blues, and rock Hammond B3 organists of yesteryear.
Tempo
**YES GOOD PONY & CLUB CONGRESS PRESENT:** TEMPO 🗯️ Inviting all Dj’s, Beat Makers, Artists & Music Lovers to join us every Thursday at the iconic Club Congress to play whatever makes… Read more
**YES GOOD PONY & CLUB CONGRESS PRESENT:**
TEMPO 🗯️
Inviting all Dj’s, Beat Makers, Artists & Music Lovers to join us every Thursday at the iconic Club Congress to play whatever makes you feel most.
Rotating Genres, Creative Blends, Amateurs & Experts all welcome here.
Hosted by: @waltersthedon | @yesgoodpony 🎠
Every Thursday | 10PM
Bokani Dyer Trio: Radio Sechaba
($20-$30 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) South African pianist and bandleader Bokani Dyer returns to the Century for a fantastic evening of music! Bokani Dyer (piano) Tim Norton (bass) Lumanyano Mzi… Read more
($20-$30 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) South African pianist and bandleader Bokani Dyer returns to the Century for a fantastic evening of music!
Bokani Dyer (piano) Tim Norton (bass) Lumanyano Mzi (drums)
Bokani Dyer, an acclaimed pianist, composer, and bandleader, is one of South Africa’s most formidable and creative talents. He explores musical traditions and their cultural roles, deeply engaging with the complex question of identity. Hailed as the future of South African Jazz, he won the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year award in 2011 and continues to earn accolades worldwide. His trio album Neo Native won the 2019 SAMA award for Best Jazz Album, and that year, he performed at London’s iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
Dyer innovatively embraces tradition to build a more equitable future, reflecting this in his distinctive piano style and contemporary musical concepts. His latest album, Radio Sechaba (Brownswood, 2023), merges his diverse influences, highlighting his vocal and lyrical exploration.
In spring 2025, he brings his trio to the U.S., delivering infectious rhythms, African-inspired melodies, and virtuosic piano. A rising star on the global stage, Dyer blends modernism with tradition, forging a signature sound rich in heritage yet refreshingly original.
“Merges modernistic language with traditional streams… a unique signature indebted to his homeland’s history yet free of clichés.” — Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz
The Bennu Live on The Plaza
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show + fees | All ages Blending elements of psychedelic, progressive, and electronic rock with jazz sensibilities, infectious dance beats… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show + fees | All ages
Blending elements of psychedelic, progressive, and electronic rock with jazz sensibilities, infectious dance beats and group improvisation, The Bennu delivers dynamic live shows that are unique with each performance. The musical tapestry is woven together with captivating lead vocals and inspired songwriting. With brilliantly accessible musicianship, The Bennu takes its audience on a journey of mystical sonic and melodic exploration.
Hookie!
w/ Noah Martin & Desert Child Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $15 + fees | All Ages Hookie! is a local five-piece garage rock group,… Read more
w/ Noah Martin & Desert Child
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $15 + fees | All Ages
Hookie! is a local five-piece garage rock group, formed back in 2022. They deliver hard-hitting energy through their feel-good instrumentation and memorable melodies.
Pop Nights w/ Bex
Fridays | 10PM – 2AM | FREE Pop Nights w/ Bex From modern pop hits to deep cuts, house, dance and disco, DJ Bex spins hits to dance and sing your heart… Read more
Fridays | 10PM – 2AM | FREE
Pop Nights w/ Bex
From modern pop hits to deep cuts, house, dance and disco, DJ Bex spins hits to dance and sing your heart out to with your besties.
$3 PBR
$4 TRULY
$5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
Booty House w/ Mother Tierra!
10PM – 2AM | FREE Introducing a new residency 💥 BOOTY HOUSE 💥 w/ Mother Tierra! She’ll have you shakin’ your ass dancing all night long. $3 PBR $4 TRULY $5 MEXICAN… Read more
10PM – 2AM | FREE
Introducing a new residency 💥 BOOTY HOUSE 💥 w/ Mother Tierra! She’ll have you shakin’ your ass dancing all night long.
$3 PBR
$4 TRULY
$5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
Late Night with Unified Field Theory
($5-$10 | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with bassist Patrick Morris’ band Unified Field Theory! Featuring Aria Ratcliff (vox) Chris Peña (keys) Casey Hadland… Read more
($5-$10 | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with bassist Patrick Morris’ band Unified Field Theory!
Featuring Aria Ratcliff (vox) Chris Peña (keys) Casey Hadland (drums)
Desert Haze Market
Join us for Desert Haze Vintage Market! Free on the Plaza from 11am – 4pm The Bloody Mary bar will be up and running in our newly renovated Lounge and The Cup… Read more
Join us for Desert Haze Vintage Market!
Free on the Plaza from 11am – 4pm
The Bloody Mary bar will be up and running in our newly renovated Lounge and The Cup Cafe will be open so you can grab a bite before you shop!
VENDORS:
– The Goods Vintage
– Anotherr Gals Treasure
– YOLO TENGO
– Secondhandcontraband
– i crave vintage
– Oak Harbor VTG
– Reverse Weaves
– Off the Highway
– Bintage Wear
– Cowtail Vintage
– Marvelous Vintage
– Sam Loves Suzy Vintage
– HumBum Clothing
Retro Game Show Night Presents Another Double Feature!
Retro Game Show Night Presents Another Double Feature! Club Congress Saturday March 15 6pm doors, 7pm show $15 WOW! We’re playing Win, Lose or Draw Badly AND The $9.95 Pyramid on Saturday… Read more
Retro Game Show Night Presents Another Double Feature!
Club Congress
Saturday March 15
6pm doors, 7pm show
$15
WOW! We’re playing Win, Lose or Draw Badly AND The $9.95 Pyramid on Saturday March 15!
We had so much fun at our first double feature in February, we’ve decided to do it again! Join Tucson’s hostess with the mostess Chatty Kathee and her jovially jaded executive assistant Swish Manley for a hilarious night featuring TWO of our outrageous games: Win, Lose or Draw Badly and The $9.95 Pyramid! The fiercely fabulous Fulta Burstyn and RGSN’s own ridiculous resident alien Nelmar 27 McGee star as our celebrity guests! Put your name in Kathee’s big, red, sparkly box for a chance to play for incredible prizes and unbelievable fame!!
C’mon down to Hotel Congress for Tucson’s very own Retro Game Show Night – now in its 14th year! Splash Zone reserved seating section tickets are just $15 at Hotel Congress’s front desk or online (service fees may apply)! Doors open at 6pm and the insanity starts at 7pm. Drop everything and get your tickets NOW! 21+
(Open seat & SRO tickets will be available at the door the night of show until we run out!)
Altin Sencalar Quartet: Discover the Present
($25-$35 | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) The Century Room is excited to welcome trombonist, educator and composer Altin Sencalar to the stage! Altin will be performing music from his new album “Discover… Read more
($25-$35 | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) The Century Room is excited to welcome trombonist, educator and composer Altin Sencalar to the stage! Altin will be performing music from his new album “Discover the Present.”
with Peter Saxe (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) & Kenji Lancaster (drums)
Altin Sencalar
Experience the dynamic artistry of Altin Sencalar—a performer, educator, and composer whose virtuosity redefines modern jazz. Lauded by Stereophile as the “21st‑century descendant of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding” and celebrated by the International Trombone Association, Altin captivates audiences with his innovative sound and commanding stage presence.
From his formative studies with Freddie Mendoza at Texas State University to refining his craft under Andre Hayward at UT Austin’s Butler School of Music, Altin’s journey has been marked by excellence. He has dazzled fans at renowned festivals from Montreux to Paris. With honors from Yamaha, the American Trombone Workshop, and international competitions, his collaborations include legends like DeeDee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, and Michael Bublé, along with recordings for blockbuster films.
Now based in New York City, Altin continues to shape the future of jazz as an esteemed educator and Artist in Residence. Discover the unparalleled passion and innovation of Altin Sencalar and join him on a musical journey that’s as inspiring as it is unforgettable.
CLOVER CLUB WEEKEND: w/ Sounds by Posi
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out! –… Read more
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out!
– $3 PBR
– $4 TRULY
– $5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
**ST. PATTY’S SPECIALS:**
– JAMESON JELLO SHOTS
– FLYING GUINNESS
– ANGRY IRISH MAN
CLOVER CLUB WEEKEND: Phenomena w/ Walters the Don!
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ PHENOMENA Intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into the night and onto the dance floor, Walters the Don crafts a diverse and immersive sonic experience… Read more
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
PHENOMENA
Intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into the night and onto the dance floor, Walters the Don crafts a diverse and immersive sonic experience for Saturdays nights in the club.
Expect a hypnotic selection from artists like Chris Lake, Cloonee, Max Styler, John Summit, PAWSA, Crankdat, Tape B, Subtronics, and ISOKNOCK blended with club anthems from Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Charli XCX, Lil Jon, Doechii, Sexyy Red, Bad Bunny, Los Tucanes, and more!
Photo galleries, themed parties, the occasional opportunity to dance on stage is what you can expect.
Walters The Don and Club Congress presents the next evolution for Electronic Music at Hotel Congress!
– $3 PBR
– $4 TRULY
– $5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
**ST. PATTY’S SPECIALS:**
– JAMESON JELLO SHOTS
– FLYING GUINNESS
– ANGRY IRISH MAN
Late Night with the Trey Bryant Quartet
($5-$10 | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with saxophonist Trey Bryant and his band! Trey Bryant (tenor) Travis Motley Sr (keys/organ) Patrick Morris (keys)… Read more
($5-$10 | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with saxophonist Trey Bryant and his band!
Trey Bryant (tenor) Travis Motley Sr (keys/organ)
Patrick Morris (keys) Casey Hadland (drums)
Clover Club Weekend!
We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s day all weekend long at the Hotel Congress! – **Saturday 3/15**: Take advantage of our Irish drink specials during late night DJ sets from Posi on the… Read more
We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s day all weekend long at the Hotel Congress!
– **Saturday 3/15**: Take advantage of our Irish drink specials during late night DJ sets from Posi on the Plaza and Walters in the club. We’re talkin’ Jameson, Guinness, green jello shots & more!
– **Sunday 3/16:** Have fun with us after the parade! Festivities include a split the G contest, Guinness swag giveaways, Irish drink specials, Irish fare from the Plaza Eats food truck, Irish music, and modern hits from MC-Crary. Stick around for Irish Singalong Karaoke on the Plaza at 8pm!
– **Monday 3/17**: Hang out on the Tap Patio for Irish drink specials and music by harp/guitar duo Strike Your Fancy.
St. Paddy’s Reimagined: Thistle & Bear feat. Pineross
($10-$15 tickets | 4:00pm doors / 4:30pm show) Celtic and Scandinavian folk duo Thistle & Bear brings a special all Irish set with a little help from their friend Pineross. Take a… Read more
($10-$15 tickets | 4:00pm doors / 4:30pm show) Celtic and Scandinavian folk duo Thistle & Bear brings a special all Irish set with a little help from their friend Pineross. Take a journey through Irish music present and past featuring live looping soundscapes that meet traditional folk. Featuring the music of Lankum, Sinéad O’Connor, the Cheiftans, Kevin Burke, Clannad and more. Look forward to Irish food & drink specials all day.
Thistle & Bear are **Mariah McCammond** (Ex-Cowboy, Loveland) on Fiddle and vocals, and **Anton Shekerdzhiev** (Kyklo, Ludo Djor) on Guitar.
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
($5 Guaranteed GA & $10 Guaranteed Preferred | 6:30pm Show) Come jam with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Instrumental jam is open until 10:30pm. Guarantee a seat by… Read more
($5 Guaranteed GA & $10 Guaranteed Preferred | 6:30pm Show) Come jam with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Instrumental jam is open until 10:30pm.
Guarantee a seat by purchasing a ticket in advance!
Altin Sencalar & The Century Room Jazz Orchestra
($25-$35 tickets | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CRJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm…. Read more
($25-$35 tickets | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CRJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Tonight features very special guest bandleader Altin Sencalar
ALTIN SENCALAR
Experience the dynamic artistry of Altin Sencalar—a performer, educator, and composer whose virtuosity redefines modern jazz. Lauded by Stereophile as the “21st‑century descendant of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding” and celebrated by the International Trombone Association, Altin captivates audiences with his innovative sound and commanding stage presence.
From his formative studies with Freddie Mendoza at Texas State University to refining his craft under Andre Hayward at UT Austin’s Butler School of Music, Altin’s journey has been marked by excellence. He has dazzled fans at renowned festivals from Montreux to Paris. With honors from Yamaha, the American Trombone Workshop, and international competitions, his collaborations include legends like DeeDee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, and Michael Bublé, along with recordings for blockbuster films.
Now based in New York City, Altin continues to shape the future of jazz as an esteemed educator and Artist in Residence. Discover the unparalleled passion and innovation of Altin Sencalar and join him on a musical journey that’s as inspiring as it is unforgettable.
Clover Club Weekend w/ Strike Your Fancy!
We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s day all weekend long at the Hotel Congress! – **Saturday 3/15**: Take advantage of our Irish drink specials during late night DJ sets from Posi on the… Read more
We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s day all weekend long at the Hotel Congress!
– **Saturday 3/15**: Take advantage of our Irish drink specials during late night DJ sets from Posi on the Plaza and Walters in the club. We’re talkin’ Jameson, Guinness, green jello shots & more!
– **Sunday 3/16:** Have fun with us after the parade! Festivities include a split the G contest, Guinness swag giveaways, Irish drink specials, Irish fare from the Plaza Eats food truck, Irish music, and modern hits from MC-Crary. Stick around for Irish Singalong Karaoke on the Plaza at 8pm!
– **Monday 3/17**: Hang out on the Tap Patio for Irish drink specials and music by harp/guitar duo Strike Your Fancy.
Patti Zlaket
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $20/ Day of Show $25 + fees | All Ages —PATTI ZLAKET—Recording artist Patti Zlaket, a pianist and songwriter with a 35-year career, has signed… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $20/ Day of Show $25 + fees | All Ages
—PATTI ZLAKET—Recording artist Patti Zlaket, a pianist and songwriter with a 35-year career, has signed with Meridian (ECR Music Group) for a series of deluxe-edition reissues of her complete recording catalog. These re-releases pave the way for a new album due next year, and Zlaket will also embark on a West Coast tour of elite listening rooms this March.
The Switch
Tuesday, March 18th A comedy show where the audience asks the questions! Hosted by Matt Ziemak & Autumn Horvat. Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8pm FREE 21+ Read more
Tuesday, March 18th
A comedy show where the audience asks the questions! Hosted by Matt Ziemak & Autumn Horvat.
Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8pm
FREE
21+
Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos
($10-$15 | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano leads Marco & The Polos through a swingin’ night of traditional jazz every other Wednesday! “Hot Jazz Wednesdays” take you back to the… Read more
($10-$15 | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano leads Marco & The Polos through a swingin’ night of traditional jazz every other Wednesday!
“Hot Jazz Wednesdays” take you back to the roots of jazz with music from the 1920s and ’30s. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday, Marco & The Polos perform music from New Orleans. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays are reserved for the Hot Club of Tucson, which performs French Jazz Manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli.
The Handsome Family
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | All Ages – Reserved Seating: $30 + fees – Advance $20 | Day of Show $25 + fees —THE HANDSOME FAMILY—The Handsome Family (songwriting and marriage… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | All Ages
– Reserved Seating: $30 + fees
– Advance $20 | Day of Show $25 + fees
—THE HANDSOME FAMILY—The Handsome Family (songwriting and marriage partners Brett and Rennie Sparks) have been defining the dark end of Americana for over 30 years. Brett writes the music and Rennie writes the words. Their work has been covered by many artists including Jeff Tweedy, Andrew Bird and Phoebe Bridgers. Their song “Far From Any Road” was the opening theme for HBO’s True Detective (season one) and still receives thousands of Shazams every week from all over the world.
“One For My Baby” Susan Artemis plays The Harold Arlen Songbook
($15-$25 tickets | 6:30pm show) Pianist Susan Artemis has become a mainstay of the Tucson jazz scene and has performed at the Century Room many times, both as a leader and a… Read more
($15-$25 tickets | 6:30pm show) Pianist Susan Artemis has become a mainstay of the Tucson jazz scene and has performed at the Century Room many times, both as a leader and a sideman. She returns with her band to reprise her show, “One For My Baby: The Harold Arlen Songbook.”
Featuring Sergio Tabanico (sax) Evan Arredondo (bass) Casey Hadland (drums)
Harold Arlen was an American composer, arranger, pianist, and vocalist who contributed such popular songs as “Over the Rainbow,” “Blues in the Night,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “I Love a Parade,” “Stormy Weather” and over 500 more songs to Hollywood movies and Broadway musicals. Arlen was most prolific from 1929 through the 1950s.
Born in 1905, Arlen was the son of a Jewish cantor and pianist and showed exceptional musical talent in childhood. He left school as a teenager to form a band, and, until he was 24, he made a living chiefly as a performer and arranger. Thereafter he concentrated on composition, beginning a successful collaboration with the lyricist Ted Koehler in 1929 with the song “Get Happy.” From the late 1920s until the mid-1930s Arlen and Koehler wrote a number of songs, including “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” and “I’ve Got the World on a String,” that were featured in shows at Harlem’s Cotton Club. Arlen’s work for the Broadway stage included scores for the musicals You Said It (1931); Life Begins at 8:40 (1934); Hooray for What? (1937); Bloomer Girl (1944); St. Louis Woman (1946) and Saratoga (1959), both with lyrics by Johnny Mercer; and House of Flowers (1954), with lyrics by Truman Capote.
For Hollywood films, Arlen wrote, among other songs, “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “Let’s Fall in Love,” Groucho Marx’s theme song “Lydia the Tatoo’d Lady,” and “That Old Black Magic.” “Over the Rainbow” (lyrics by E.Y. Harburg), introduced by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz (1939) and used thereafter as her theme, won him a 1939 Academy Award. Arlen also worked with Ira Gershwin on music for the film The Country Girl (1954), starring Bing Crosby, and he recorded as a vocalist with Leo Reisman and Cole Porter.
Picnic Pals Presents: Pitch A Pal
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 21+ – $5 + fees to attend – $10 to pitch a friend Are you sick of the apps? Are you sick of hearing about your… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 21+
– $5 + fees to attend
– $10 to pitch a friend
Are you sick of the apps? Are you sick of hearing about your friend’s antics on the apps? Then come pitch your friend at “Pitch A Pal”
Picnic Pals & Club Congress presents “Pitch A Pal”, a live event where YOU are able to pitch your single friend in a PowerPoint presentation.
Light roasting, red flags, & humor are encouraged!
All are welcome: single, couples, LGBTQIA+. If you’re partnered, come support your single friends :)
If you would like to pitch your single friend – select the $10 Donation option via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-pitch-a-pal-tickets-1246573728579?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile
THERE WILL ONLY BE 10 SLOTS!
Soul Jazz Lounge | Chris Peña Trio
($10-$15 Tickets | 8:30pm-10:30pm) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend… Read more
($10-$15 Tickets | 8:30pm-10:30pm) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend Soul Organ designed by the late great Joey DeFrancesco, complete with the Leslie Speaker. The Viscount Soul organ is a modern recreation of vintage Hammond B3 instruments, which were made famous by jazz organists like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Young, Brother Jack McDuff & Dr. Lonnie Smith.
This week features Chris Peña and his band!
The Thursday night Soul Jazz Sessions offer a classy and relaxing atmosphere spotlighting the Century Room’s Viscount Legend Soul organ with Vortex rotating speaker, a modern recreation of the legendary Hammond B3 organ/Leslie combo made famous by the great jazz, blues, and rock Hammond B3 organists of yesteryear.
Tempo
**YES GOOD PONY & CLUB CONGRESS PRESENT:** TEMPO 🗯️ Inviting all Dj’s, Beat Makers, Artists & Music Lovers to join us every Thursday at the iconic Club Congress to play whatever makes… Read more
**YES GOOD PONY & CLUB CONGRESS PRESENT:**
TEMPO 🗯️
Inviting all Dj’s, Beat Makers, Artists & Music Lovers to join us every Thursday at the iconic Club Congress to play whatever makes you feel most.
Rotating Genres, Creative Blends, Amateurs & Experts all welcome here.
Hosted by: @waltersthedon | @yesgoodpony 🎠
Every Thursday | 10PM
Ben Constantinides Quartet plays JJ Johnson!
($20-$30 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room Jazz Orchestra band leader and trombonist Ben Constantinides brings us a show dedicated to the music of trombone great JJ Johnson! Expect music… Read more
($20-$30 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room Jazz Orchestra band leader and trombonist Ben Constantinides brings us a show dedicated to the music of trombone great JJ Johnson! Expect music from his classic recording “Blue Trombone”, plus other classic JJ repertoire. Featuring Ben Constantinides (trombone) Peter Saxe (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)
Faetooth
w/ Iress & Bright Bright Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | $15 Advance | $18 Day of show + fees | All Ages – ***Artist Presale: January 22nd @ 10am*** – ***Club… Read more
w/ Iress & Bright Bright
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | $15 Advance | $18 Day of show + fees | All Ages
– ***Artist Presale: January 22nd @ 10am***
– ***Club Presale: January 23rd @ 10am***
– ***General on-sale: January 24th @ 10am***
—FAETOOTH—Faetooth is a three-piece “fairy doom” band originating from Los Angeles. The group is composed of Ari May as guitarist and vocalist, Jenna Garcia as bassist and vocalist, and Rah Kanan on drums. Formed in 2019, the group sought to navigate personal vulnerability and musical experimentation by delving deep into the nature of self, the beauty inherent in the natural world, and the captivating mysteries that surround us.
Drawing inspiration from doom metal, black metal, shoegaze, and sludge, the term “fairy-doom” aptly characterizes their distinctive fusion of sounds.
Desert Music Project, Space Traveler’s Union & Hawthorne Experience
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | All Ages – Advance $10 + fees – Day of Show $12 + fees Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | All Ages
– Advance $10 + fees
– Day of Show $12 + fees
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