BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260520T133232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T133232Z UID:10000326-1784142000-1784152800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CliffMonearCliffMonear.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260526T155417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T155417Z UID:10000330-1784228400-1784237400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Moises Borges & Ava Preston DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/moises-borges-ava-preston/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ava-moises.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260427T170854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170854Z UID:10000319-1784314800-1784325600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Gene Dunlap Band DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/gene-dunlap-band-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gene-dunlap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260427T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T185213Z UID:10000320-1784401200-1784410200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TiffanyGridironBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260527T191640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T153757Z UID:10000323-1784484000-1784498400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Bryan Eng Trio DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/bryan-eng/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bryan-eng.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T181908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T181908Z UID:10000306-1784746800-1784755800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Oliver Mayman Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/oliver-mayman-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OliverMaymanPhoto.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T182027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182027Z UID:10000307-1784833200-1784842200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kenji Lee Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kenji-lee-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kenji-lee-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T183000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T183156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151754Z UID:10000310-1784908800-1784917800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T182154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182154Z UID:10000311-1784919600-1784930400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jocelyn Gould DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jocelyn-gould/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jocelyn-gould.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T182433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182433Z UID:10000312-1785088800-1785097800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paul Vornhagen Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9662.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T182547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T234636Z UID:10000313-1785351600-1785360600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Dease Organ Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/michael-dease-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/michael-dease.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T182642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182642Z UID:10000314-1785438000-1785447000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Zen Zadravec Quintet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/zen-zadravec-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/zen-zadravec.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260424T182801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T144725Z UID:10000308-1785524400-1785535200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paxton/Spangler Septet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paxton-spangler-septet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/paxton-spangler.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260801T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260608T161821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T161821Z UID:10000331-1785610800-1785621600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chris Collins & DJF All-Stars: In Music & Spirit; John Coltrane DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/djf-all-stars/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/djf-john-coltrane.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105108 CREATED:20260603T180924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T180924Z UID:10000329-1785693600-1785702600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Todd Marcus Quintet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/todd-marcus-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Todd-Marcus-500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T181451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T181451Z UID:10000328-1785956400-1785965400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Lisa Sung Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/lisa-sung-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lisa-sung-piano.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260608T162330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T162330Z UID:10000341-1786042800-1786051800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Blou Reed DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/blou-reed-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blou-reed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T181633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134301Z UID:10000332-1786129200-1786138200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Sings the Music of Anita O'Day DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ovg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T181855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T181855Z UID:10000333-1786215600-1786226400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Shahida Nurullah & Good Company DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/shahida-nurullah-good-company-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shahida-nurullah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T182059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T182059Z UID:10000338-1786647600-1786656600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aguankó DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aguanko-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/aguanko.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T182220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T182220Z UID:10000334-1786734000-1786744800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Allen Dennard Quintet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/allen-dennard-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/allen-dennard.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T182409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T182409Z UID:10000335-1786820400-1786831200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kevin Jones and Tenth World DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kevin-jones-tenth-world/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kevin-jones.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T210000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260618T132350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T142942Z UID:10000345-1786903200-1786914000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Braxton Cook DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/braxton-cook/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260612T150003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T150003Z UID:10000344-1787770800-1787779800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aya Sekine Trio DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aya-sekine-trio-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Aya-Sekine-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T182545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T182545Z UID:10000336-1787857200-1787866200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Stephen Rush Trio DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/stephen-rush-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stephen-rush.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T182709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T142921Z UID:10000337-1787943600-1787954400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Xavier Davis Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/xavier-davis-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xavier-davis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T182814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T182814Z UID:10000339-1788030000-1788039000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ben-paterson-organ-trio-ft-randy-napoleon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-paterson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260603T183045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T183045Z UID:10000340-1788112800-1788121800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alonso Umana Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alonso-umana-quartet-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/alonso.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T105109 CREATED:20260608T160326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T160326Z UID:10000324-1791741600-1791754200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet DESCRIPTION:THURS | Jul 16 \n\n \n \n Moises Borges & Ava Preston\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories.  They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey.  These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia.  Their performances are powerful and delicate\, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy\, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion\, sax\, bass and piano. \nMoises Borges\nBased in Cleveland\, Ohio for over two decades\, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia\, Brazil\, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero\, Baião\, Xote\, Afoxé\, Frevo\, Forró\, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances\, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz. \nPerforming either solo or with his band\, Borges is a wonderful storyteller\, and a vivid\, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions\, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim\, Gilberto\, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil\, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage." \nAva Preston\nAva is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz\, blues\, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. \nAva is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner\, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joshua-redman-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/joshua-redman.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR