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blue whale
123 astronaut E S Onizuka St. Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: 213-620-0908

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monday through saturday | Doors open at 8:00 pm.
Music starts around 9:00 pm.
open on some sundays

21 + over with ID

ATTENTION: Unfortunately, due to a recent inquiry with the Alcoholic Beverage Control of LA County,
we can NO LONGER ALLOW MINORS inside Blue Whale. This is without exception and regardless of the accompaniment of a parent or guardian. We thank all the amazing young fans of Jazz who have helped build blue whale and we welcome them back when they are of legal age. Thanks to all for understanding in this matter and continue to help Blue Whale thrive!

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Stuart 4.21.11 / 12pm

Do you guys have a cover? Does it change night by night?

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1. blue whale 4.23.11 / 1am
  
  cover charge changes with the act but usually $10. : )
  
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2. Fredell Pogodin 6.20.12 / 10am
  
  Can you tell me what time the show starts tongiht, 6/20? I can’t find the info up on the site.
  Thank you, Fredell
  
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  1. bluewhale 6.20.12 / 4pm
    
    tonight is a combo art reception and Nine Winds Music night.
    Art reception is free admission, open to the public and starts at 5pm.
    The music program starts at 9pm with a $10 cover.
chuck koton 4.29.11 / 6pm

What is the ticket situation for David Binney? do you take reservations? i want a seat close to the stage, what should i do?

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1. blue whale 4.29.11 / 11pm
  
  Hi Chuck,
  Sorry about getting to this just now.
  I’m sure you’ve already found out that the venue is free seating and no reservations needed.
  Hope you enjoyed the show and come back again !
  
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Kelly 4.30.11 / 8pm

how early would you recommend arriving on a sat. night for good seating?

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1. blue whale 5.3.11 / 12am
  
  the seating is free moving and is not set. come when you can and find a spot that you like.
  our doors open at 7:30pm.
  
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Sepaps 8.9.11 / 11am

Are tickets available for The Necks, Sept 22nd?

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1. bluewhale 8.21.11 / 8pm
  
  yes, this is the link to purchase tickets.
  http://thenecks-zvents.eventbrite.com/
  
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  1. david fairris 8.29.11 / 11am
    
    are tics available for steve coleman on 9/21?
  2. bluewhale 9.1.11 / 5pm
    
    please call our line 213-620-0908
bluewhale 10.3.11 / 11pm

depends on the night and the performer but usually from $5 or $10 and if there’s a notable act could cost at least $25.
cash is preferred but we do take credit cards.

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bluewhale 10.10.11 / 8pm

An older responsible relative or friend is preferred.

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bluewhale 10.14.11 / 9am

This is the link to purchase Kneebody tickets for any of the 3 night performances at BlueWhale.
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/201128

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bluewhale 10.30.11 / 1pm

bluewhale tickets are usually available on the night of the show. as long as you’re accompanying her responsibly, then yes.

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bluewhale 12.6.11 / 3pm

no tables at the Whale. all free movable seats. come early to grab that comfortable place in the audience.

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Robert Yamazaki 12.29.11 / 8pm

I and my friends just arrived from Japan today. We are a party of 4 that would like to attend your New Years Eve show. Do you still have tickets available? If so, how can we purchase the tickets. We are keeping our fingers crossed. I would appreciate it if you would reply to me on this message board as well as to my personal e-mail: globalyama@aol.com

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1. bluewhale 1.5.12 / 12am
  
  Hope you’ve enjoyed the New Years’ Eve show! 🙂
  
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George w. Harris 1.4.12 / 9pm

Hey guys! George Harris here from http://www.jazzweekly.com. Just posted the Souza review on the site. Hope you like it. Take care, George

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donna 1.5.12 / 2pm

for saturday, jan 7, what is the cover and do i need to reserve if i have about 8 people?

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1. bluewhale 1.6.12 / 2am
  
  there is no reservation at the Whale. please show up early to guarantee your entry.
  cover is usually $10 but could fluctuate to the performer’s specs.
  
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Jeff Marshall 1.16.12 / 9pm

Is there a jam session anymore? Thanks

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1. bluewhale 1.24.12 / 4pm
  
  there will be jam sessions but not on a regular schedule as before. please check the calendar for updates.
  
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George W. Harris 2.1.12 / 9am

George Harris here from http://www.jazzweekly.com. Just posted Ovespian’s great gig. Will try to cover another one this month. Love the music and vibe there. Reminds me of the original and first incarnation of the Bakery

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Rick 2.21.12 / 1pm

Hi there

Great venue!

Please send me posters to put up in our store to spread the word of your shows to the shoppers here.
Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd Hollywood CA 90028 Attn: Ricky Fry.

Cheers!!

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Carl 2.26.12 / 12pm

Is it possible to buy tickets for the show on feb 28 ahead of time? Can I buy online?
Carl

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1. bluewhale 2.28.12 / 9am
  
  Here’s the ticket purchase link to the show tonight.
  
  http://claudiaquintet.eventbrite.com/
  
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mikekiley 3.5.12 / 11am

can you get adv tix for kneebody?

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1. bluewhale 3.7.12 / 6pm
  
  advance tickets are available here. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/230777
  
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Jeff 3.5.12 / 8pm

Is it possible to buy tickets to this Sat. cd release ahead of time?

Thanks

Jeff

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1. bluewhale 3.7.12 / 6pm
  
  no presale for this show. please arrive early to purchase tickets.
  
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danny 3.7.12 / 9am

Is it possible to buy presale tickets for march 24th?

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1. bluewhale 3.7.12 / 6pm
  
  we will have presale features available soon but not soon enough for the 24th. please arrive early and purchase at the door.
  
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adelaida gonzalez 5.16.12 / 11pm

I was wondering how much of admission for Thursday may 23.

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1. bluewhale 5.19.12 / 3pm
  
  $10
  
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joyousmonologues 5.17.12 / 9pm

we have a group of 10 celebrating a bday, and want to check out blue whale this sat 5/19. is there cover and if so, how much? who’s playing? and what time do doors open/show begins? thanks!

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joyousmonologues 5.17.12 / 9pm

we have a group of 10 celebrating a bday this Sat 5/19, and want to check out Blue Whale. any cover/how much? who’s playing? what time do doors open/show begins? thanks!

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1. bluewhale 5.18.12 / 1am
  
  we got a great band this saturday > Charles Altura Quintet.[Charles Altura (guitar) Quintet with Daniel Rosenboom (trumpet) + Ruslan Sirota (piano) + Hamilton Price (bass) + Gavin Salmon (drums)] cover is $10. doors open at 8pm. first set starts around 9pm.
  
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  1. joyousmonologues 5.18.12 / 9pm
    
    thank you!! can’t wait!
r scott doran 5.19.12 / 11am

lookin forward to tonight, there’ll be 4 of us ….what time should we arrive to make sure and get seats? ….also, a bit confused, tried your phone and it says disconnected!?

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1. bluewhale 5.19.12 / 12pm
  
  come early. our doors open at 8pm and it’s all general admission, first come first serve. we will look into the phone as well.
  thanks !
  
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Stephan Artun 6.4.12 / 9pm

I would like to insure tix for this Thursday night, June 7. Will there be presale tix or purchase night of? Also, what will show time be? And lastly, when is it best to get a hold of someone there? Each time I have called there hasn’t been an answer. Thanks!

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1. bluewhale 6.7.12 / 3am
  
  sorry no presale for this show. please arrive early. doors will open at 8pm.
  
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Leticia Janiszewski 8.1.12 / 7am

Dear Sir,

I represent some Brazilian and Cuban musicians and we are planning a tour through EUA.

May we talk about a gig at your club?

Best regards,

Leticia Janiszewski

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andrew behla 8.6.12 / 1pm

Is there any presale for the Erskine show? What is the ticket cost?

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1. bluewhale 8.10.12 / 1pm
  
  it’s set at $10
  
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  1. Bighorn 8.10.12 / 1pm
    
    Xx Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
Harpolio Slappy 8.20.12 / 5pm

Did the parking situation change there recently? I thought parking was free to BW patrons? Thanks

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1. bluewhale 8.26.12 / 11am
  
  sadly not anymore. parking rates have risen and we cannot provide that service.
  
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PJ Oliva 9.3.12 / 4pm

Would like to book the Afro Cuban Jazz Project, and Grafitti (Dennis Chambers) artists at Blue Whale. Who is the contact for this, and where do I send epks? Thank you. PJ Oliva

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Donald Stanley 9.8.12 / 8pm

Please add me to your email list.

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Glenn Gordon 9.15.12 / 11am

June…great meeting you and John, a fantastic night of jazz with Christian Scott. It’s nice to discover places like Blue Whale, my son and his friend had a blast. Take care, Glenn

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katkarimi 1.22.13 / 3pm

Do you know yet if there will be a special show on Friday, Feb 8? I was thinking of taking my boyfriend there for his birthday. Thanks!

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1. bluewhale 1.23.13 / 8am
  
  we have this on the 8th…anthony crawford – virgil donati – dennis hamm – katisse buckingham – shemika secrest ($10)
  
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chet 1.29.13 / 8pm

Have tickets gone on sale for the Sara Gazarek show on Feb 26?

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1. bluewhale 1.29.13 / 11pm
  
  no presale for this show. door admission only.
  see you there!
  
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George Harris 3.15.13 / 9am

Just posted a review on http://www.jazzweekly.com. for Julian Lage’s HOT show from 03.14.13. George Harris

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Tim 4.23.13 / 6pm

Will there be pre sale of the Larry Goldings 5/22 show? I’m a little nervous about scheduling the trip (airfare+hotel) unless I feel I am going to make the show.

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1. bluewhale 4.23.13 / 8pm
  
  no presale as of now… sorry but most of our shows are door admission
  
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Sonya 5.2.13 / 10am

We have a group of 6 or more coming in to see Larry Golding on the 22nd, what’s the best way to ensure all of us can get in?

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1. bluewhale 5.3.13 / 11pm
  
  please come early when door opens. thank you 🙂
  
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  1. tim 5.4.13 / 8am
    
    so, doors for LG on the 22nd are 8pm? I’m assuming I should get there at 7 to get in line for a ticket?
  2. bluewhale 5.16.13 / 4am
    
    arrive early to secure your seating!
Arvind Shah 5.3.13 / 11pm

Any pre-sale tickets for the Miguel Atwood Ferguson show on 5/4/13? Will there be tickets at the door?

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Tom Bartolac 5.13.13 / 12pm

Joon – Thank you for letting me video record The Cat Pack on 5/12. I know this performance was very important for these four lovely ladies, and now, thanks to your kind heart and flexibility on the set-up, they have a video recording of their show that they can enjoy for many days.

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paradisetal 5.16.13 / 4pm

Is Jeff Parker there only tonight?

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1. bluewhale 5.16.13 / 4pm
  
  yes only tonight!
  
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Clark Sommers 7.23.13 / 11am

Hi Joon-
My name is Clark Sommers and David Roitstein recommended I contact you about booking my group at the Blue Whale.
I play bass with Kurt Elling and will be performing at the Brubeck Institute on November 6th and 7th with my group Ba(SH). It is a dynamic trio that consists of Dana Hall(www.danahallmusic) on drums and Geof Bradfield(www.geofbradfield.com) on saxes. I am inquiring about the possibility of booking the group at the Blue Whale on Sunday, November 10th. We will be playing at Cal Arts the following day. The group has a new cd coming out on Origin Records in September and we are in the process of booking a tour around the release. For more information about myself, the group and to hear sound clips please visit my website… http://www.clarksommers.com
Thanks in advance for your time.
My Best-
Clark

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Laura Gottwald 7.31.13 / 10pm

How can I see your August Schedule?

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1. bluewhale 7.31.13 / 11pm
  
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bsquare7 8.9.13 / 10am

can i buy Gretchen P. ticketz ahead of time?

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1. bluewhale 8.11.13 / 12pm
  
  there are no presales for Gretchen’s show. come early!
  
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