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About Blue Dog
Blue Dog is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow, Glasgow. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Blue Dog books Jazz, Blues, Lounge, Piano acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
Blue Dog is a New York-inspired piano bar at 151 West George Street in Glasgow city centre (G2 2JJ), open since December 2003. A baby grand anchors the room, with live music every evening from Tuesday to Sunday — guest pianists and singers blending jazz, blues and smooth lounge sets late into the night until 3am. Alongside the music it pours one of Glasgow's most ambitious drinks menus, with house cocktails and curated classics and bartenders who'll build bespoke drinks. A long-established city favourite, its PA-equipped stage suits both original performers and standards, drawing an after-work and weekend crowd.
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151 W George St, Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 2JJ
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Blue Dog books Jazz, Blues, Lounge, Piano. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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151 W George St, Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 2JJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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