Musically and visually Ryan brings energetic stage performances and authentic sound. Ryan is simply one of the best pianist, organist, keyboardist and vocalist in Texas.

Mesmerizing and Endlessly Surprising - a songwriter's songwriter. Playfully prodding the human condition through an idiosyncratic pop ingrained with folk and NOLA jazz instincts, the singer/guitarist/pianist tosses off tunes with a mixture of simplicity and gravity." - Austin Chronicle "Tone poems - a cure for auto-tune" - no depression "A prolific singer-songwriter who draws heavily upon jazz overtones, Marks makes music that is refreshingly all over the map" - Austin American Statesman

Derrick Becker, formerly on tour with the Zac Brown Band, returns to the Elephant where it all began for him!

Always thinking and experimenting with the form, Henri is not content standing still. "I like trying to push it forward," he notes. "For me, it's mainly about the groove, trying to find new ways to play that beat, new rhythms that are still exciting, finding elements that have not been pushed forward and bringing them out."

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.

No cover Sunday-Wednesday

HAAM DAY The Elephant Room joins forces with MONKS JAZZ and PARKER JAZZ CLUB closing out a marathon of jazz for HAAM from 9pm-1am featuring Beto & the Fairlanes, Jazzmanian Devil, Times Ten, the Elephant Room All-Star Jam plus the Young Guns hosted by JON BLONDELL and Dr. Jim Rose.

“Sarah Sharp's soft-spoken singing style and quiet instrumentations offer a living room, fireside closeness that keeps her away from the lounge-singer stereotypes of similarly jazz-influenced performers." — @nprmusic, All Songs Considered

The Sarah Sharp Quartet performs every Tuesday evening in the basement, featuring John Fremgen, Masumi Jones, Oliver Steck, and Mitch Watkins.

No cover Sunday-Wednesday

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 Blondie can do.

John Fremgen Trio features original compositions and virtuoso performance from UT professor of jazz bass performing with elite jazz musicians.

Austin's own Miles Davis

Come celebrate Adrian Ruiz' coming home party! Congratulations to Adrian for his new teaching position. He will be back down in the basement!

TRIP TRIO performs groovy tunes to help you leave work behind and get your Happy going!

Gerry Gibbs is a Grammy nominated Drummer, Producer, Band Leader, Composer & Arranger. He will be performing with Diego Rivera, Ephraim Owens, Jerry Espinoza, Ross Margitza and Mike Porter.

Always thinking and experimenting with the form, Henri is not content standing still. "I like trying to push it forward," he notes. "For me, it's mainly about the groove, trying to find new ways to play that beat, new rhythms that are still exciting, finding elements that have not been pushed forward and bringing them out."

"Born in Germany and raised in South Carolina, trumpeter Jeff Lofton has risen as a cornerstone of the Austin scene. He switches easily from NOLA swing to the birth of cool earning rave reviews for his Miles Davis tribute performances with the Jeff Lofton Quintet." - Austin Chronicle

Best Jazz Band '10-'11 and Best Horn Player ’13-’14 Austin Music Awards / Austin Chronicle Music Poll

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.

Violet Crown Revue performs every second and fourth Wednesday evening in the basement.

No cover Sunday-Wednesday

March down the stairs on second Tuesdays to the second line sounds from the Boss Street Brass Band, Austin's own funky, horn-driven contemporary ensemble in the New Orleans tradition of "Phatt" Tuesdays every month!

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 Blondie can do.