New Morning

What a club! Great venue, acoustics good for jazz, intimate, good bar and this entertainment with Dianne Reeves, Jazz legend.

Tickets had a 19:30 showtime, so we arrived at 18:50, expecting to get settled and enjoy a pre-show drink. Instead we were left lined up on the sidewalk in the cold waiting for the door to open, which it finally did at 19:35. We were near the front of the line, so at least we were hoping to get a good table / seat. Well, we were shocked to discover there are NO CHAIRS, NO SEATS, OR EVEN TABLES to put your drink on !!! We went to the bar where the staff seemed annoyed that we wanted anything. Got our drinks in plastic glasses, and stood for a bit, then thought well, we can sit on the steps around the stage floor. Well, that doesn't work either, as security and other guests tell you to get up. When I was finished with my drink I discovered there were no trash cans anywhere, so I had to just drop my cup on the floor. The band showed up at 20:30, with guitars still in their cases. They rushed to try to plug in, set up, tune, and do mic checks. It looked so amateur, like an open mic night. There were no explanations for the late arrival, or even an introduction. When they eventually started to play, they just kept asking for more volume, which they did NOT need. After 2 songs we walked out, and needless to say, will never return. Perhaps this could be a fun college venue, but it is definitely not a "jazz club" in my opinion.

Cool venue! The heat was an issue, even though they later turned on the AC. I found the spatial organization a bit messy!

Great music venue, seats laid out to maximise opportunities for relaxed viewing although make sure you get to the venue in good time to make sure you get a seat. Even standing is ok, as you'll have a decent view. Drinks are ok prices, overall a very good venue with a nice crowd that I've enjoyed watching Branford Marsalis and Kandace Springs.

Attended a funk gig there, the space is really cool as there is a pit in front of the stage but if you stand on top of the few stairs you have a full clear view of the stage, which is a rare thing! The gig was amazing and the staff was really nice, they served us water at the end of the concert after having danced for hours, which was highly appreciated! Thanks a lot for a wonderful night new morning!