"FREE" LIVE JAZZ: in Melbourne's Historic Bluestone Cellar c1854
Get ready to groove to the soulful tunes of live jazz in for an great night of music, history, great food and fine wines, with a $30 credit
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Life's Too Short Bar, Tribeca Arcade, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC, Australia
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About this event
Live Jazz in Melbourne's Historic Bluestone Cellar c1854
Join us for a groovy night of jazz in the heart of Melbourne! Every Thursday night experience the magic of live music in the historic Bluestone Cellar, which dates back to 1854.
Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the rhythm as our talented musicians play their own unique style of jazz at Life's Too Short Bar - from cool summer jazz, jazz manouche, swing jazz, and even bossa nava jazz.
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:
Each Thursday evening a different style of jazz from 06 February to 18 December 2025.
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 is not performance volume, but quieter 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:
MARK MORAND - Cool Summer Jazz
Guitar: Gibson ES-335
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Our seasoned regular, Mark is a prolific Melbourne jazz guitarist and 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: 20 FEB, 06 MAR, 03 APR, 01 & 22 MAY, 05 JUN, 03 JUL, 31 JUL, 14 AUG, 04 SEP, 02 OCT, 06 NOV, 04 DEC
ADAM RUSSO - Jazz Manouche (Gypsy Jazz)
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: 13 FEB, 20 MAR, 10 APR, 19 JUN, 17 JUL, 21 AUG, 18 SEP, 16 & 30 OCT, 20 NOV, 18 DEC
KENNETH WHITE - Jazz Blues (plus Latin and Ska)
Guitars: Maton George Golla Starline / Eastman / Tokai
Ken has played Jazz for over 50 years, including Latin, Blues, Ska and he even sings. From winning 1970’s Battle of the Sounds to playing at the Leith Jazz Festival and everything in between, Ken has played and recoded with many Australian and international music greats including Linda George OAM, Alan Lee, Suzi Dickinson, Oscar Peterson, Bob Sedergreen, Colin Steel, Peter Uppman, John Hennessy, Ian Wilmot, Don Burrows, and Nat Adderly. In the 80’s Ken formed The Footnotes working with Bob Venier, Bob Arrowsmith, Sonya Horbelt, Matilda White, Kate Lucas, Ben Johnson, Andrew Swann, and Barry Duggan. That sure is a lot of names, and a lot of experience … which is bound to result in a great night’s entertainment. More recently Ken has been playing at RACV Club and various gigs around town.
Dates: 06 FEB, 13 MAR, 17 APR, 08 MAY, 12 JUN, 10 JUL, 07 AUG, 11 SEP, 09 OCT, 13 NOV, 11 DEC
IAN ANDREWS - Bossa Nova Jazz
Guitar: 1951 Gibson
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Ian became hooked on jazz guitar when he first heard Wes Montgomery play ‘Round Midnight’ and has been playing in Jazz and ‘Roots’ bands ever since. With a flair for smooth melodic Bossa nova, Ian has played professionally in Australia, the U.K., China, Vietnam and Indonesia with names like Vince Jones, Alan Lee’s Hot Club, Kit Cat Club, Sydney’s Bacardi Jazz Festival, The Kitten Club, Not Just Jazz, Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Lido Jazz Room and Black Cat Jazz Club in Jakarta.
Dates: 27 FEB, 27 MAR, 24 APR, 15 & 29 MAY, 26 JUN, 24 JUL, 28 AUG, 25 SEP, 23 OCT, 27 NOV
Location: Tribeca Arcade, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC, Australia
Frequently asked questions
Our events are restricted to maximise the interaction in our small, intimate venue. Generally, no additional tickets can be provided than are listed.
Around 28 back-vintage wines by the glass, a reserve cellar list, 50 cocktails, a good selection of craft beers (bottled) as well as plenty of non-alcoholic options.
Our extensive Tapas and Share Plate menu is 100% gluten-free and coeliac-safe (except for two quarantined items). It also caters for vegans, vegetarians and FODMAP. If you have other more complex dietary requirements, our friendly chefs will be happy to help you.
Life's Too Short is located in the middle of the Tribeca Plaza near the IGA, at the intersection of Wellington St and 412 Victoria Parade, or enter from 166 Albert St (past Kellee Flowers).
By tram 12 or 109 route, stop 16 - Wellington St (2 minute walk). By train Jolimont (13 minute walk) or North Richmond (10 minute walk). By Bus routes 302, 303, 304, 305, 309, 318, 350, 905, 906, 907, 908 (5 minute walk)
2-hour paid parking is available around Powlett Reserve, Darling Square, and the Fitzroy Gardens. Extended paid parking is available at Care Park at 162 Albert Street, and at Epworth Freemasons in Gotch Lane off Grey Street.
In the event of emergency the event may be rescheduled later or cancelled and tickets refunded. If you have booked a ticket and an event is amended we will contact you to make arrangements before the event.
We do understand that illness & injuries do occur, and, where possible, we do try to be as flexible. However refunds are generally not permitted within 48 hours of a catered event, and 24 hours of a non-catered event. Contact by SMS 0466 045 473 or email info@lifestooshortbar.com.au for more info.