Blondell

Jon Blondell is back at the Elephant Room on Tuesday, September 1, starting at 9 PM. He's the front man of Fireball, and for this set he's bringing a repertoire of songs from across the musical spectrum to the jazz stage. It's a night that fits right into the room's regular rotation: the Elephant Room celebrates him every month, so if you've been there on a Tuesday night before, this is one of those recurring fixtures you might already recognize.

Blondell is one of Austin's most versatile jazz musicians, known as both a trombonist and an electric bassist. He's been a fixture of the city's music scene for decades, and his playing blends traditional jazz with blues, funk, soul, swing, and New Orleans influences. His performances are noted for their energy, humor, and musical virtuosity, and that mix of styles is exactly what he's pulling from for this set. The repertoire reaches across the musical spectrum, so you'll hear a wide range of songs rather than a single mood or genre.

Beyond the jazz world, Blondell has played with a broad array of artists, including Willie Nelson and Sublime. That versatility is part of why he fits in so many different rooms around town, and why the Elephant Room keeps him on the calendar. The venue hosts the night, and the bill is headed by Blondell himself.

It all goes down on Tuesday, September 1, at the Elephant Room in Austin, with the music starting at 9 PM.