18th and Vine - the Blue Room

We went to the Blue Room on Friday night at the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District of Kansas City. There were eight of us that went, and it was each of our's virgin experience in that neck of the woods.

As soon as we arrived, the jazz was playing. There was a live band - BMW - that was there, comprised of 5 guys that got down with the Jazz within them.

The Blue Room is in part of the American Jazz Museum, and the lounge itself is reminiscent of a museum. Along the walls, memorabilia was showcased. The back wall of the bar held a timeline of events that had transpired. I was only able to take a quick look at it, but it was definitely something that I will return to look at more indepth. There were a few tables in the main lower area that had memorabilia within the actual table top. There were items with the table and then it was overlaid with glass to make it usable.

Drink specials during Indigo Hour at the Blue Room included $3 rum and cokes and the like and $3.50 mixed drinks. No cover charge either. Normally it is $10 to get in on a normal night, but happy hour on Friday (5-730) is free.

Our first experience to the 18th and Vine area was great, and I can't wait to go back. Have you ever been to the Jazz district?