This blues and whisky night pairs live blues performances with whisky tasting in an intimate club setting. Featuring vocalist Yiko alongside a band of long-time Shanghai jazz and blues musicians, the evening combines live music, drinks, and optional dinner packages inspired by classic jazz bar culture.

About the Show

“Blues & Whisky Night” brings together blues music and whisky culture for an evening inspired by classic jazz-era bar experiences. Referencing the connection between whisky and jazz culture during the 1920s, the event combines live blues performances with whisky tasting and dining packages.

The performance centers around blues music’s raw, expressive energy alongside the bold and layered flavors of whisky. Guests can choose from single-ticket entry with whisky included, or dinner packages with reserved seating, food, and drinks.

Performers

Yiko – Vocal

Yiko is a blues and jazz vocalist who graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2014 with a degree in Vocal Performance. Since returning to Shanghai, she has served as a resident vocalist at Cotton Club and performed regularly at live music venues across China.

Gregory Smith – Guitar

Gregory Smith has been active in Shanghai’s music scene for many years and has performed at Cotton Club for 19 years while serving as music program director. Although best known for blues, he has performed across a wide range of musical styles in both Asia and the United States.

Jorland Paulino – Bass

Jorland Paulino has performed nearly 5,000 shows with Cotton Club and collaborated with internationally recognized musicians across various music styles and concert productions.

Wang Pinhuan – Drums

Wang Pinhuan is a young jazz drummer and graduate of Shanghai JZ School. He is currently the drummer for the Shanghai Molly Big Band and has studied jazz drumming, improvisation, and theory with multiple jazz musicians and educators. He regularly performs at venues including JZ Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai, and Blue Note Shanghai, and has appeared at festivals including the Shanghai Jazz Festival and Strawberry Music Festival.

Tickets

May 28, 31 – 19:30

• Single Ticket (includes 1 selected single malt whisky): 198 RMB
• Double Floor Seating Ticket (includes dinner package): 599 RMB
• Double Premium Ticket (includes premium dinner package): 699 RMB

Double Floor Seating Ticket (with dinner)

Includes:

• Two performance tickets
• Private floor seating table
• Australian ribeye steak (1 serving)
• Choice of one main dish:
  • Cream mushroom risotto
  • Basil pasta
  • Meat sauce pasta
• Choice of one snack:
  • Spicy pork chop
  • Orleans-style chicken wings
• Choice of one side:
  • French fries
  • Onion rings
  • Nachos
• Choice of two drinks:
  • Beer
  • Red wine
  • White wine
  • Gin & tonic
  • Highball

Double Premium Ticket (with dinner)

Includes:

• Two performance tickets
• Private floor seating table
• Bread appetizer
• Pan-seared chicken breast cheese salad
• Angus ribeye steak
• Halibut
• Italian panna cotta
• Cheesecake
• Choice of two drinks:
  • Beer
  • Red wine
  • White wine
  • Gin & tonic
  • Highball

Why Go

This event is suited for audiences looking for a relaxed live music night with blues, whisky, and dinner in a club atmosphere. The lineup features musicians deeply connected to Shanghai’s jazz and blues scene, while the whisky and dining packages create an experience inspired by classic jazz bar culture. It’s equally suitable for date nights, casual evenings with friends, or anyone interested in live blues music in an intimate setting.