News & Brews
News & Brews
We are in our 21st year of business! We have had the pleasure of hosting local and international artists as well as letting up & coming artist try our stage. We are proud to support all artists. The artwork on the walls is from amateur artists. We rotate a few times a year to keep the walls alive and hope you support them too.
We have been composting our food scraps, coffee grinds and paper products for over 18 years with Inglis Environmental (local company - literally blocks away!). Inglis takes the compostable waste to Roseridge Waste Management just outside of Morinville. https://www.roseridge.ab.ca/Compostsylvia@bluechair.ca
PJ Perry is on our stage December 3rd (CANCELED) and 10th. Always an amazing Jazz show, hope to see you there.
December 4th is a great trio of singer songwriters. They will be playing separately starting with Jody Shenkarek, John Borra and Emily Triggs. Playing a combination of originals.
October 5th Jessica and Sam Heine take the stage to kick off our annual Christmas shows. This dynamic sister and brother duo are a house favorite. They sing some original music as well as a few Christmas tunes.
We are closed at 2:30 for private function Saturday Dec 6.
The Grant MacEwan Songwriters are back December 9th. These university students play original music on stage for the public as part of their training. Come support our upcoming artists - it is free!
Open Mic with Marten Borch is the second Thursday of the month (Dec 11), sign up starts at 6 pm. The Feature Musician this month is John Marten. An accomplished songwriter, producer and musician. John's 2022 self produced album "This Could Be Our Year". He has released seven full-length albums, several EPs and singles with airplay across Canada. There is a $5 cover and Alley Kat pints are on for $6 (musicians get a free pint). Thank you Alley Kat for your sponsorship.
Borrowed and Blue is on stage December 12th. This is their annual Christmas show Mallory, Jamie, Harold and Kate will make you bop in your seats.
December 13 is Front Porch Roots Review - They were inducted into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame this year come by and see why!
The next Opera pub is December 17th there are only a few seats left!
Sam's Jams is the 4th Thursday of the month, the next one is December 18th. Sam's Jam is from 6 - 9 pm and is by donation. Sign up to sing with the band or go solo. There will be drink and food specials all night and a reminder we are family friendly for all our shows. We thank Alley Kat for sponsoring this event.
Rooster Davis Band and Dave Babcock are on stage December 19th Playing New Orleans style jazz, they are the owners pick for December.
We are excited to have Brother Ray Lemelin and The Matinee Kings on our stage December 20th.
We appreciate the support over the last year for both the restaurant and the musicains.
Operating Hours:
Mon - 8 am - 2:30 pm
Tue - 8 am - 8 pm
Wed - Thur - 8 am - 9 pm
Fri - Sat - 9 am - 10 pm
Sun - 9 am - 2:30 pm
Call us for takeout with 10% off
We appreciate your business.
Our breakfast special is from 8 am to 10 am. 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast & fruit with your choice of bacon, home made sausage or capicola ham for $12.50 great way to start the day!
We have a weekly dinner special on Friday and Saturday Nights. Our pies are home made and change weekly with a crust that melts in your mouth!
We have always been and continue to be family friendly. Our children’s menu includes breakfast and combo meals that have been recommended first hand! Please let us know if you have favorites that you would like to see on the menu.
We offer gluten and vegan friendly options, ask your server.
Keeping up the Bar
Live Music
Blue Chair has been one of Canada's premiere live-music venues for over 18 years. When we have shows with covers, we will add the charge to your tab. Please make a reservation as we do fill up quickly.
Parties of 4 or more will be asked for a table deposit of $50 and parties of 10 or more is $100 when attending our shows. This will be deducted from your tab on the evening of the show. This is not part of the cover but a deposit to hold the table.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice prior to the start of the show for a full refund of the deposit.
We have limited seating and request all reservations call for any adjustments to your party. The advanced notice is to help us accomodate your booking and allow us time to sell any extra tickets.
All Friday, & Saturday Night Shows have a cover per person and some Thursday shows. Our brunches are by donation.
Current Art Exhibition
Wiz Wensel
(She/Her)
Wiz Wensel is an Edmonton-based, contemporary, visual artist working in mixed media. As a young artist, Wiz drew wonderful inspiration from the Formalist, Color field and Abstract expressionist movements that were predominant in the art scene at the time. This early influence, meshed with her passion for textiles, modern design and exotic travel, is the impetus behind much of her creativity. Wiz’s choice of a non-representational format provides the freedom to explore and experiment as she desires.
Her courageous, uninhibited use of bold, joyful color intertwined with a playful, often energetic handling of materials is a direct expression of her soul’s essence and vitality.
www.wizwensel.com @wiz.wensel
🩷 visit Wiz’s website to see her line of Wearable Art & Home