About this Event
Live Jazz in Melbourne's Historic Bluestone Cellar c1854
Join us for a sublime night of jazz alongside Melbourne's best wines by the glass & cocktails in the heart of Melbourne! On selected Thursday nights experience the magic of live music in the historic (and secret) Bluestone Cellar, which dates back to 1854.
Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the rhythm as two of Australia's top jazz musicians play their personal brand of jazz in "unplugged" solo-guitar format at Life's Too Short Bar - from jazz standards, manouche, boss-nova and even reinterpretations of classics.
Located in the vibrant Tribeca Arcade on Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC, Australia, this in-person event promises an unforgettable evening filled with soulful melodies and infectious beats.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich jazz culture of Melbourne!
The Line Up:
Selected Thursdays evenings from 12 February to 27 August 2026.
Performers will start between 6pm and 6.30pm and play for 3 hours.
Why book? It helps us to staff up for events. You get the best seats in the house AND a $30 per ticket credit against your F&B on the night (which is the minimum spend), making your ticket fee almost free!
**Please note that the music played slightly lower than performance volume as we are located in a residential area with strict noise level controls. We do ask that you keep your conversation low out of respect for the artists, and so that everyone can enjoy the music.
The Acts:
ADAM RUSSO
Guitar: 1946 Gibson ES-300
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Our seasoned regular, Melbourne-based guitarist Adam Russo has quietly carved out a niche as a gifted rhythm guitarist and banjo player in the city’s thriving traditional jazz scene over the last decade. Drawing influence from a wide spectrum of six-string slingers, from jazz greats like Julian Lage and Matt Munisteri to folk pickers like Molly Tuttle and Kenneth Pattengale, Adam can often be found performing with jazz manouche trio ‘Catfish’ or swinging hard with ‘The Swinging Cat’s Pyjamas’.
Dates: 12 FEB, 26 MAR, 09 APR, 14 MAY, 11 JUN, 09 JUL, 13 AUG
MARK MORAND
Guitar: Gibson ES-335
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Our seasoned regular, Mark is a prolific Melbourne jazz guitarist and incredible composer whose current productions include '32 Bars', the Jennifer Salisbury Duo, Trio & Quartet, Susy Hull sings Gershwin, Yvette Hearn sings Harold Arlen, Jennifer Salisbury sings Cole Porter, Red Hot, We Prefer to Swing, & The Great Composers. Mark performs regularly at Melbourne jazz venues including Paris Cat Jazz Club, Lido Jazz Room, Motley Bauhaus and the Victorian Jazz Club. He has recently appeared at the Inverloch and Port Fairy Jazz Festivals.
Dates: 26 FEB, 12 MAR, 23 APR, 28 MAY, 26 JUN, 23 JUL, 27 AUG
Location: Tribeca Arcade, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC, Australia
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Life's Too Short Bar, Tribeca Arcade, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC, Australia, 412 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Australia
AUD 31.34
