Blue Monday Blues Jam

Mon Dec 01 2025 at 07:17 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-06:00

1106 E 11th St, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78702 | Austin

Kenny Dorham's Backyard
Publisher/HostKenny Dorham's Backyard
Blue Monday Blues Jam
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🎶BLUE MONDAY BLUES JAM🎶
Every Monday at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard
Doors at 7:17PM
Assorted Chocolates 7:45-8:15PM
Open Jam 8:15–10PM
📍1106 E 11th St | Austin, TX | 78702
Join us for 25+ years of East Austin tradition! Hosted by Harold McMillan and house band Assorted Chocolates, the Blue Monday Blues Jam is where legends and newcomers share the stage and create sonic magic. ✨
Bring your instruments, your voice, or just your ears—players, singers, dancers, and listeners are all welcome.
This ain’t just music—it’s East Austin culture.
Come be part of the legacy. đź’™
🍺 BYOB
🍻 Limited free beer supply
🥤 Water + sodas available
🌮 Excellent food trucks
🪑 Covered picnic tables + seating
đź§ş Bring a blanket or lawn chair
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly
💸 $5–$10 Suggested Donation
The members of Assorted Chocolates:
Darius - guitar & vocals
Willie - guitar
Trevor - keys
Harold - bass
Eldridge - drums
Sponsored by East Austin Creative Coalition
Honoring East Austin jazz legend Kenny Dorham
Kenny Dorham’s Backyard is an outdoor music venue & event space featuring food trailers, community gardens & art that honors East Austin’s rich cultural history. The venue is named after the legendary jazz trumpeter who once lived in the East Austin neighborhood.
This project was funded in whole or in part by the City of Austin’s Elevate Grant program.
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