Caught the Dan Rodriquez performance at the Blue Jay on Thursday evening. This was my first visit and definitely not my last. The room is comfy, intimate and focused on the performer. Great acoustics and drinks! Dan's voice is warm, versatile, and emotionally engaging. Impressive vocal range with natural ease from low to high notes. Great sense of humor as well. read more

First time in this place! My husband saw the ad about Bombargo coming to this place and bought tickets. Is an intimate place with seats and a bar. I really enjoyed, just be aware the music is loud. Definitely I'll be checking it out their calendar for other events. Service at the bar was good. read more

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I went here for the first time to see a comedy show, and really liked it. The seating is set up so every seat has a pretty good view. The decor overall is very cool and detailed, even in the bathrooms! They serve beer and wine, and also have THC drinks. The service was fast, and I liked that you could order from your table. It's a really neat little spot to go see a show! read more

Blue Jay Listening Room - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

May have found my new favorite venue to listen to live music. Super cozy, crazy good vibe and well, great acoustics too! Service was great.. beer, wine, and creative wine based cocktails. Can't wait for the next one! Oh Kara Frazier knocked it out of the park. Alyse Dione was a fabulous opener. So so much talent there as you will listen to! read more

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From the moment we arrived until the moment we left everyone at this venue made my wife and I feel like we had been there a million times. A great way to appreciate musicians and their art. There were 3 musicians playing acoustic music of Jerry Garcia and throughout the performance they showed the ability to take on a solo, harmonize perfectly, and give some narrative about the songs. read more

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My wife and I were excited to see our favorite band at this venue, but a few days before the show she injured her foot. Since we had standing-room-only tickets, I tried to contact the venue to see if there was any seating available. I sent a message through the website, left a voicemail, and called several more times. I never received a response, and the voicemail box eventually became full. Because we couldn't reach anyone, my wife stayed home while I made the two-hour drive alone. When I arrived, I found open seats at the bar and was told by the bartender they weren't reserved and anyone could sit there. It was incredibly disappointing to realize my wife missed her favorite band because we couldn't get a simple answer before the show. A quick response from the venue would have made all the difference. read more

Although I haven't been there in years, the couple times I have gone have been very pleasurable. It is small and cozy perfect for listening to live music of all varieties with friends or a date. read more

This place is a little gem in Jacksonville Beach that's really dedicated to experiencing and enjoying live music.

It was a little challenging finding the entrance to Blue Jay but just follow the little blue bird to the second floor and look for the blue glow for the entrance. I have to say I haven't been to a place like this in Jacksonville where you can hear local talent in such a stylish setting in- I don't know how long! The people are welcoming, the drinks are carefully crafted, and the ambiance is artsy with whimsical decor, but well thought out lighting and recycled wood flooring. You can tell it's a product of love to bring locals together to share and celebrate the arts. read more

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Loved the atmosphere!!! And music wasn't my favorite bit I did enjoy !Looking Forward to next time !! read more

This place is very underrated and it shouldn't be! I finally made it to Blue Jay after having intentions to go for a few years. We went to one of the singer/songwriter nights and the four performers were such a treat. The venue is cute, cozy, and very functional. There's a nice sized bar at the entrance and couches along with tables and chairs in front of the stage. This is an intimate setting for both the performers and the audience. They serve drinks only, no food. The bar menu includes beer, wine, seltzers, ciders, dealcoholized wine, non-alcoholic beer, sodas, coffee, and tea. During the show, they encourage customers to turn on a little tea light to indicate that they want to order a drink. This is really a wonderful place that supports and promotes live music. I look forward to returning. read more

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This place is such a hidden gem. I 1000% think more people should know about this place. The service is amazing, the staff super friendly, and the evening is well laid out. The musical guests we saw were so good and engaged the audience. I was pleasantly surprised. They do not serve food but the drinks are top notch. (Beer and wine cocktails; no spirits) read more

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What a wonderful venue! The music was awesome. Drinks were terrific. Staff was amazing.

Came here last month since I won tickets from X99.5 to see Justin from Blue October perform acoustically. The venue is located upstairs in a little corner. While I was up there, I actually passed out while waiting outside. I didn't eat breakfast so it was my fault. The staff were great and let me inside and had me sit down. They gave me a wet rag for behind my neck to cool down. I also had a water and coke to bring up my blood sugar. The bar was nice and we sat to the side of the stage since it was closest to the door. JFRD came to make sure I was okay, and I was by that time. I asked Justin what his recommendations were to those suffering from mental illness. After the performance we got photos with him. The restroom was clean when I used it. The drinks were served in small wine glasses. It was a lot of fun and I super appreciate the staff for helping me too. read more

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This is a great little intimate venue to hear music along with beer and wine. We were impressed with the staff and the service - very friendly and on top of their game. The owner is present and works along with the staff to make sure you have a good time. We went to hear a musician friend with a jazz trio and the acoustics were excellent. A hidden gem! read more

First concert experience here and we really enjoyed the small intimate listening experience. The seating felt like we were in our living room watching an amazing musical performance! Very cool vibes that the owner and staff appear to take pride in giving people a cozy cool atmosphere to share in a wonderful evening of fantastic entertainment! read more

I was so fortunate to get invited to a songwriter night for a benefit at this venue. I loved the the ambiance, a very boutique intimate feel. It was an amazing evening enjoying four very talented singer/song writers as well an wonderful artist, Jolene Dubray (scarletsorrowsart.com) that was painting an incredible picture for a benefit raffle. I do hope I have the opportunity to hear all artists again: Elyse Berlin, James Kinne, Celia Tice and Matthew Monroe, and also to return to the Blue Jay Listening Room. read more

I visited Blue Jay for the first time to see Alyse Doty. I LOVED this venue, I think it's my new favorite. Everyone who works here was so nice, the drinks I had were really good, and the atmosphere was cozy and intimate. I look forward to many more visits and recommend everyone visit! read more

To feel right at home. As a guest in someone else's house, while listening to live music is a unique and blessed experience. Tonight's event was all that and more. For several weeks my excitement had built up immensely in anticipation for tonight's performance at Blue Jay. My first visit and first to time here to see the husband and wife duo named "Calahoney". I was overwhelmed with the warm and inviting family atmosphere inside this venue. The band along with the venues management were amazingly gracious, friendly and welcoming. Special shoutout to Cara the owner of Blue Jay and her staff that helped make this visit a wonderful one. What a great location near many retail shops and eateries. Very close to the beach and you can smell the ocean in the air. The interior is super comfortable, decorated nicely., has great lighting, and relaxing vibes throughout. Large bar area that overlooks the stage is well stocked with many types of adult drinks and alcohol free drinks. I plan on many more visits to enjoy the live music that's showcased here. Was a fun and memorable night. Can't wait to return! read more

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My wife and I drove from GA to watch John Cruz from Hawaii perform! As soon as we walked in we knew it was gonna be a great experience! The ambience was amazing the service was GREAT, and the people made it special. The Blue Jay Listening Room is the perfect place to enjoy live music!! Thank you guys!! ONELOVE read more

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Wow, talk about a hell of a venue. It's completely hidden from the outside world, literally and metaphorically. Blue Jay Listening Room is a must for any live music aficionado. I've been meaning to come here for a while now. We jumped at the opportunity to attend an acoustic show last Saturday night. Local artists Pamela Elaine, my buddy Rick Kennedy from Strangerwolf, and Tampa artist Kelly White graced the stage for a singer/songwriter spotlight. All three musicians were on stage sitting on barstools. One would play a song, then pass it off to the following artist, and so on. Pretty neat concept to shake things up and keep things interesting. I believe they call this Nashville style, but I could be completely mistaken. What I enjoyed the most about the night? I grew up listening to cassettes and CD's of my favorite band's MTV Unplugged recordings. This was the closest thing to mirror that experience. The artists spoke about the inspiration of each song they were about to perform. It was intimate, at times melancholy, and utterly enlightening to be inside the artist's vulnerable state of mind. On top of all that, the space is immaculately well-maintained. Extremely eclectic room filled with unique sofas, chairs, bar with beer & wine, and spotless bathrooms. I'd say 60 seats in the entire venue, but you can easily double that number if it were a standing room only show. It felt as if the artist was merely performing to me, with no one else in close proximity. I can't believe it took me this long to come here. I hope to attend more shows in the future at this one-of-a-kind venue in Jacksonville. Located right above Casa Maria, you'd probably never know it was there. Can't recommend the space enough! read more

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I'm wondering about the ADA compliance of this venue. It was our first time visiting last night and I saw no handicapped parking. We also could not locate an elevator and had to climb stairs with a broken handrail. When we finally located the venue, we discovered there were no seats for us, although we had pre-paid tickets. We were told the show was sold out and seating was first come, first served. That should not mean there was literally not a chair to be had! The hostess suggested we wait until the band took a break and seating might open up. We were only able to stand and enjoy a few songs, before we were forced to leave, as standing for long periods is not comfortable for us. We were extremely disappointed, as we had driven all the way from Amelia Island and even booked an overnight stay in order to enjoy one of our favorite bands. It ruined our much anticipated Valentine's evening! read more

Second visit did not disappoint! Great beverage selection. Great show. Comfortable seating. Ate at casa Maria down stairs for convenience. Food sos so. Wouldn't go there other than for convenience. Great staff. Good seating set up. Chairs behind first se if couches are comfortable but aisle difficult to navigate, especially in center off row. read more

Wow. WHAT. A. GEM. I've heard mystical stories of a little 'hole in the wall' place called Blue Jay Listening Room but never felt like I had a reason to go. SHAME ON ME. What a magical little place. It's a speakeasy style little joint with super cute retro / prohibition type / musical decor all over. Comfortable seating is available (I totally expected to stand!) and tables are placed near each seat for your beverage enjoyment convenience. I love the cozy atmosphere and the 'no talking during the show' rule - BJLR is serious about showcasing local talent and giving artists the respect they deserve! This is such a neat way to experience music and talent here locally and I'll definitely be back for more often. Tuesday jazz night, anyone?! read more

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Amazing place to go and watch live intimate music!!! No matter who's playing it's always an awesome time. I would highly recommend you check it out. read more

I'm fascinated by cosplay. You know. Those people who dress up like comic book characters. Or video game figures. Or tv show people. Or whatever else it is that they want to create. I say dress up. But that's an understatement. These people spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars creating the costumes and buying the make up. They really become the characters. They are passionate about their craft. And that's kind of how I felt when I finally got to see a show at the Blue Jay Listening Room. The owners are passionate about what they've created. No, I wasn't dressed up as Jirou Kyouka (from My Hero Academia) when I went. I was just me. There to hear some great music by Coles Whalen (as an aside, Coles is a phenomenal singer. See her! Buy her music! She's fantastic!) The main thing to keep in mind if you do want to see a show at Blue Jay? It's not a big space. So buy your tickets early! The show we went to was sold out! Great for Blue Jay Listening Room. Not so good if you walk up the day of the show hoping to get in. Get the tickets early! Now, The space. Not so easy to find. Fear not. In the little shopping center. Go upstairs. Yes there is an upstairs. And there are signs. Once you do find it? Small. Intimate. Seats range from stools to chairs to couches. It's open seating so be prepared to sit pretty much anywhere. What I truly found amazing were the acoustics. Before the show started some people were talking behind me. I thought they were yelling at first. But they were just having a regular conversation. I don't know squat about acoustics and how to effectively design a space for great listening, but they certainly did that here. Once Coles began singing the sound was fantastic. I can't say enough about enjoying the music because the room really made it enjoyable. And that's part of the passion that the owners of the Blue Jay Listening Room have about their space. The audience is told at the start to silence cell phones and to not talk during the show. You are truly there to just listen to the music. And the audience was respectful of that request. No phones. No talking. Just listening and enjoying. Beer and wine are sold at the little bar at the front. The variety was impressive. Silver Oak? Seriously? Most restaurants don't even have that in stock. Good for them! They also did a good job of making sure drinks were served quickly and efficiently. Overall it was a great show put on in a wonderful performing space. Now, I'll probably never dress as Naruto Shippuden Annabu or the Kaname Kuran Vampire Knight. Honestly, i have no idea who any of these characters are, I just googled cosplay costumes. But what I will do? I will go back to the Blue Jay Listening Room to see more fantastic artists in a space that truly celebrates music. read more

There is no food to review. This is a listening room. You can sip wine or drink a beer while you listen to live musicians make awesome music. Very relaxed atmosphere. Very comfortable seating. It's a very intimate setting that really allows you to hear the music. The service is great, in this small, intimate setting, the staff don't disturb your experience and still manage to get you what you need. We, me and my husband, really enjoyed it. read more

The ambience is very unique! Make sure to plan ahead and know their schedule before going. Worth a try!

Blue Jay Listening Room should be part of every local's or tourist's itinerary while in Jacksonville and the Beaches! It is such an amazing venue for ultimate ambiance and good music. I highly recommend this venue for date night or a group outing. read more

In a place where "listening is everything " your ears are in for a treat as the Blue Jay Listening Room is a new place that's sure to continue to grow in popularity with the kind, friendly bartenders (Eric) and the amazing, original live music. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to just relax at the end of a long day and hear new music by talented artists. Chris and Jake tonight were two young guitarists who played a variety of greats and we were just blown away by their talent. Couldn't believe we didn't have to pay a cover. They were very versatile with a mix of music and vocals. *NOTE* You will find them upstairs over Casa Maria Mexican restaurant. read more

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This place is amazing. If you really love music, songwriters and learning more about the artist, this is the place. This truly is a beautiful listening room with great sound and lighting. They also have an eclectic selection of beer and wine for those interested. read more

Blue Jay Listening Room - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Great intimate spot for something unique and fun. The sound is great and the staff is friendly.

This place is adorable and romantic! It is a smaller listening room that sits maybe 100. There are couches and tables. The stage is pretty wide but not deep...so you feel like you are close no matter where you sit. The sound quality was quite good for a small space. The owner is charismatic and friendly. Definitely a locally owned well run place to have a night of music and arts. There is a wine bar and they offer wine cocktails. Great wine selection, the bartenders were so fun and let me taste a few wines. I was in heaven. I love this place. read more

Absolutely a hidden gem. The moment I stepped in this place I felt as though I was back in Chicago at one of my favorite live music spots. A friend and I went and had the best time! Nothing but positive energy and great live music. I'll definitely be visiting again. read more

Went to hear Valleymaker last Friday. Such a beautiful experience. It was comfortable and people very friendly. Their was a couple who did not understand what a listening room was and that was handled professionally. I am looking forward to going again soon! read more

This place is a hidden gem in Jacksonville Beach, great live music beer and wine only casual but intimate seating. The service was excellent. read more

I have been frequenting Blue Jay Listening Room since the first week they were open. I am a big fan of live, local music, and the listening style vibe is so much more appealing to me than a background acoustic guitar in the background of a loud bar. This is the only listening room in Jacksonville, and I hope listening room culture continues to grow in Jax. It's a unique experience for anyone music fan. Although it's location is a little hidden in Jax Beach on the second floor of a building, it's worth the search. The antique wooden decor with the blue velvet curtain makes you feel comfortable. They have a small list of beer and wine, but I enjoyed the Malbec on their menu. On my most recent visit, I was there for Paul Vinson and Dylan Gerard. Both were incredibly talented, I recommend checking them out! Blue Jay's acoustics in the room made the sound smooth and carry across the entire listening room, which is quite large. Cara, the owner, has been present every time I've been there. She can be seen scurrying around doing everything she can to make every patron comfortable. She is clearly a hard worker and passionate about her industry. If you're in the area, be sure to check it out. Usually there is a door price to walk in for a show, but I've never seen it more than $20. read more

The atmosphere is great. "Ample Angst" provided the music on the night we attended... great vocals, instruments and songs. The drinks were good also, I just wished they served appetizers or snacks. We will be back there again! read more

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Bluejay is the best live music venue in Jax and Cara is an absolute delight. Besides the stunning decor, bluejay offers an intimate experience with some amazing artists. Think MTV unplugged with much fancier decor. This place offers a great opportunity to tuck the outside world away and completely immerse yourself in music the way it was always intended to be listened to. My suggestion is to always purchase tickets ahead of time as most shows sell out quickly. Missed the boat on that? No worries! Bluejay after hours has great local talent after the main show playing some rad tunes on the piano. One trip to bluejay and you'll see why this place is truly the gem of Jacksonville. read more

Great atmosphere, cool up and coming bands, superb ownership and staff and just an overall wonderful venue for a terrific way to spend an evening! read more