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Man wearing a hat seated on an outside bench playing a guitar.
Until 25 Sep

Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews

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Listen to Melbourne musician Ian Andrews perform bossa nova jazz, in solo guitar format on his 1951 Gibson guitar.

Ian has played professionally in Australia, the UK, China, Vietnam and Indonesia with names like Vince Jones, Alan Lee’s Hot Club, Kit Cat Club, The Kitten Club, Not Just Jazz, Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Lido Jazz Room and Black Cat Jazz Club in Jakarta.

Enjoy a glass or two of exceptional vintage wine, with tapas and share plates available, in the luxe surroundings of Melbourne's oldest hidden cellar, while listening to jazz.

Your ticket includes $30 credit towards food and drinks.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 15 May
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 29 May
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 26 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 24 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 28 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 25 Sep
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Life's Too Short Bar
Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne 3002

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Adult / general $30
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  • email address: info@lifestooshortbar.com.au
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