Eric Hargett leads the band down the funky steps as they debut their mix of originals & groove tunes.
All seating is first come, first serve. Reservations are neither required nor available.
Guests 21 and up only.
Daily Hours: Monday-Friday 5p - 2a
Saturday 8p - 2a
Sunday 7p - 1a
315 Congress Ave.
The Historic Swift Building
Austin, Texas
Management: aaron@elephantroom.com Music Booking: Mike@bbabooking.com
Call or Text 512-575-2925
Eric Hargett leads the band down the funky steps as they debut their mix of originals & groove tunes.
Jitterbug Vipers perform 1930s-style "viper jazz" with a rock 'n' roll twist. With Bree Romeo on vocals, Francie “Meaux Jeaux” White on stand-up bass, and Masumi Jones on drums, they’re the “original and only trippy-swingadelic 1930s rock band on Planet Earth.”
The Jitterbug Vipers perform every first and third Wednesday evening in the basement.
The Mike Sailors Nonet, labeled an "All-Star outfit" by the New York Times after their performance at the NYC Winter Jazz Fest, plays all original compositions and arrangements from Mike Sailors. Featuring the likes of Diego Rivera, Elias Haslanger, Andre Hayward, Daniel Dufour and other top call Austin Jazz musicians, this band is sure to keep your toes tapping all night. Nine great musicians on stage playing adventurous jazz music with no net!
Daniel Ramirez of Texas Lifestyle Magazine said it well, " Sharp’s intoxicating voice has been a mainstay . . . long enough to cement her place among Austin’s elite music-makers." The Elephant Room has been lucky to be a part of all that. She's an act you've got to see!
TRIP TRIO performs groovy tunes to help you leave work behind and get your Happy going!
“Elias Haslanger is the real deal, a no-nonsense modernist whose Rollins-esque rhythmatics and Coltrane-tinged harmonics surge and soar.” — @jazztimesmage
Renowned bassist John Fremgen augments his Sunday night show with singer Sarah Sharp. Mitch Watkins on guitar and Daniel Dufour on drums.
Michael Mordecai has been hosting his Monday Night Jam since 1980. When the Elephant Room opened in 1991 he found it's permanent home sweet home. Many Austin Jazz greats cut their teeth at this unassuming Monday night hang. You just never know who might show up or what musical jam moment might spark the next cool collaboration.
Fireball front man Jon Blondell gets the jam going early leading his own group—featuring Dr. Jim Rose—for a fun repertoire of songs from all over the musical spectrum brought to the jazz stage as only Blondell dare to do.
Trombonist Paul Deemer's Quintet returns to the basement.
At 13 Mitch started playing guitar with a surf band in McAllen, Texas. Years later he's traveling the world on multiple tours with Leonard Cohen. You're gonna want to hear the sounds that have endeared this master guitarist to so many and who Jazz Times Magazine calls "a man for all musical seasons".
The N.O.W. Jazz Orchestra is an 18 piece modern jazz big band based in Austin, Texas. Its repertoire comes from members of the band and national composers.
Liz Morphis and the Violet Crown Revue are the perfect way to end your work day - even the crummy ones! They have the perfect musical fix to end your day on a high note.
Daniel Ramirez of Texas Lifestyle Magazine said it well, " Sharp’s intoxicating voice has been a mainstay . . . long enough to cement her place among Austin’s elite music-makers." The Elephant Room has been lucky to be a part of all that. She's an act you've got to see!
Freddie Mendoza returns to Austin! Welcome home Freddie It will be a reunion of jazz elites.
Guitarist Aaron Frescas brings blues down to the basement.
THE BREW This band of brothers has been creating stellar Latin infused original jazz since 1980. They are no doubt an Austin treasure!
Elena Diaz is a jazz vocalist with an ability to transform any song into a sweet, touching tune that will move audiences in all contexts.