BLUE JAY LISTENING ROOM

WHERE EVERY TICKET IS A BACKSTAGE PASS

About

Music is a deep passion of mine.  It runs through my veins and I'm not sure if there's anything that quite fulfills me more.  It has gotten me through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Writing, playing and listening to music has been the one constant in my life and since I first picked up a guitar at age 13, it’s been the only outlet I could truly lean on no matter the time, place or instance. When you can’t find a friend, you’ve still got the radio, ya know?

For years, I've wanted a place where I could go and listen to live music. Not just any place. An artist centric place intended solely for listening. I wanted to sit on a comfy couch and without distraction, listen to artists share their stories and inspirations. I wanted to be able to clearly hear their lyrics and see the expressions on their faces. I wanted to meet them and have the opportunity to thank them.  I grew tired of going to see my favorite local artists at bars and restaurants where they’re shoved in a corner, forced to sing covers and sneak in only an original or two.  I wanted more than being one of thousands of people in an arena or theater, where the band is only able to really be seen on the screen behind them. I wanted to be up close and personal. I wanted interaction.  I wanted connection. I wanted to create the ideal listening environment for show-goers and the ideal storytelling environment for artists. And thus, the dream of Blue Jay Listening Room became a reality.

As a musician, I know the heart, soul and time that artists put into writing their own songs. I know what a special thing it is to be able to bare your heart and soul and share those stories with people who actually want to hear them.  For some, Selling out a stadium is one side of the dream, but having an intimate, quiet room full of intent listeners who sincerely care what you have to say is something so magical it’s impossible to put into words.

Blue Jay Listening Room is a beautifully sacred, intimate music venue with a carefully curated environment allowing you the space to listen, expand your musical knowledge and share in an experience you will never forget. It gives you an opportunity to take a deep breath, connect and feel inspired. Blue Jay Listening Room encourages community and togetherness through the gift of live music.

If this sounds like something that may interest you, please come visit us. Bring a friend, a few friends, a date, or just come by yourself and experience a chill, safe environment meant to allow you to sit back, relax, and truly be present. I invite you to come have a glass of wine or a local craft beer, let the worries of the world melt away and just...listen. You need it. We all do. Trust me on this one.

 

For the love of music,

Cara

{Cara} is pulling off something brilliant for this city and the artists in it and I can’t wait to see what grows out of this. Cara did an amazing job creating this unique and amazing atmosphere for audience and artist to connect. Her story and her passion are so moving and inspiring…..it’s nights like that which remind me why I am doing what I’m doing, and that sort of connection with an audience makes all the struggle that goes along with being a local artist worth it. Our city needs more people like Cara and places like Blue Jay.”
— Jessica Pounds, Singer-Songwriter