Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club

What Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club does

Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is a premium live-entertainment venue and restaurant located in a restored 1905 building at 135 Congress Street in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The venue operates as part of The Labrie Group, a multi-concept hospitality operator founded by brothers Michael and Peter Labrie that also runs The Atlantic Grill, The River House, and Water View Grill Tequila Cantina. Jimmy's pairs world-class jazz and blues performances — featuring Grammy Award-winning artists, NEA Jazz Masters, and Blues Music Award winners — with full table-side service of a New England-inspired menu driven by Executive Chef Brian Stuart. Its premises span multiple floors including the Main Stage (3rd floor), Casablanca, Sky Bar, Library Room, Elle's Mezzanine, and Elle's Balcony (4th floor), with The Gallery at Jimmy's on the first floor providing an additional contemporary-art event space subdivided into the W.J. Paine Room, Goodman Room, and Atrium.

The company's core technology stack includes a state-of-the-art L'Acoustics professional sound reinforcement system engineered for acoustic performance, a six-camera video system for livestreaming and event recording, strategically placed TV monitors for digital connectivity, and standard hospitality AV equipment including theater and projector capabilities. Operational integrations include Ticketmaster (primary online ticketing), Toast Tab (digital gift card commerce), Triple Seat (private event booking), and Google Calendar/iCal/Outlook 365 (event subscription). The infrastructure supports a hybrid in-person and remote attendance model that extends the venue's reach beyond its physical footprint.

Jimmy's revenue model is multi-stream: live performance ticket sales (Standard Reserved Seating, Reserved Table Seating, General Admission, and GA Standing/SRO) sold via Ticketmaster and an on-site box office; food and beverage service during performances (appetizers $12–$18, entrées $18–$38, cocktails $14–$20, wine by the glass $12–$25); private event hosting (weddings, corporate functions, celebrations, and venue buyouts) handled by a dedicated sales team; a membership program with priority access and exclusive perks; physical and digital gift cards with no minimum purchase beyond $5; and a seasonal Sunday Jazz Brunch (currently on hiatus, returning October 2027). Customer segments span individual music enthusiasts attending ticketed shows, couples planning weddings, corporate event organizers, and personal celebration hosts. The company is privately held under The Labrie Group, has 51–100 employees, and has earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).

Name

Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club

Legal name

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Website

https://jimmysoncongress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club operates a premium jazz and blues venue and restaurant in Portsmouth, NH's restored 1905 building, offering live performances, New England dining, private events, and memberships under The Labrie Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue & Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Jazz blues performances
• Private event hosting
• Upscale dining service
• Fine wine program

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Live Performance Ticket Sales: The club sells tickets for live jazz and blues shows across multiple ticket tiers including Standard Reserved Seating, Reserved Table Seating, General Admission, and GA Standing/SRO. Tickets are sold through the Jimmy's box office (in-person, phone) and online via Ticketmaster. The venue hosts 1-2 shows per evening.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Full table-side food and beverage service during performances. The venue features a full bar with cocktails, wine (including a Wine Spectator Award-winning list), craft beers, and non-alcoholic options. A full dinner menu is served before and during shows with prices ranging from $12 (appetizers) to $38 (premium entrees). Kitchen accepts orders until approximately halfway through each show.
3. Private Event Hosting: Revenue generated from hosting private events including weddings, corporate functions, celebrations, and buyouts. Event spaces include The Library, Elle's Balcony & Bar, The Gallery at Jimmy's (W.J. Paine Room, Goodman Room, Atrium), and full-venue buyouts. Booking is handled via a dedicated event sales team and event inquiry form.
4. Memberships: The club offers membership programs that provide exclusive perks and benefits for members, including priority access to shows and special member-only experiences.
5. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards sold at the box office. Gift cards carry no expiration and can be used for tickets, food, drinks, and merchandise.
6. Sunday Jazz Brunch: Seasonal Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring live music in the Sky Bar with a chef-driven grand buffet. Currently on hiatus, returning October 2027.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club operates a live music venue and full-service restaurant in a restored 1905 building in Portsmouth, NH, hosting world-class jazz and blues performances paired with elevated New England cuisine. The venue sells tickets for live shows, offers private event hosting (weddings, corporate functions, celebrations), and provides ancillary services including memberships, gift cards, and seasonal Sunday Jazz Brunch.

Product overview

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is a premier jazz and blues music venue and restaurant located in a restored 1905 building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The venue offers live music performances as its core product, complemented by an upscale dining experience featuring New England-inspired cuisine. Additional offerings include private event hosting (weddings, corporate events, celebrations), gift cards, memberships, Sunday Jazz Brunch (seasonal), The Gallery at Jimmy's art space, and professional livestreaming of performances. The venue features multiple distinct spaces including Main Stage, Sky Bar, Library Room, Elle's Mezzanine, and Elle's Balcony for varied seating configurations and event types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Gallery at Jimmy's: A contemporary gallery and event space on the first floor featuring rotating local artwork with three distinct spaces: W.J. Paine Room, Goodman Room, and Atrium.

Products and services

• Live Music Performances World-class jazz and blues concerts featuring Grammy-winning artists, jazz legends, NEA Jazz Masters, and local performers in a state-of-the-art venue with L'Acoustics sound system. Hosts 1-2 shows per evening with four ticket types: Standard Reserved Seating, Reserved Table Seating, General Admission, and GA Standing/SRO.
• Dining Experience New England-inspired cuisine with southern influences, crafted by Executive Chef Brian Stuart featuring locally sourced ingredients. Full table-side food and beverage service during performances, with a full bar (cocktails $14-$20, wine from $6, craft beer), and a dinner menu ($12-$38) served before and during shows.
• Private Events Full-service event hosting for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and venue buyouts. Event spaces include The Library, Elle's Balcony & Bar, The Gallery at Jimmy's (W.J. Paine Room, Goodman Room, Atrium), and full-venue buyouts. Booking is handled via a dedicated event sales team (Rachel Huddleston and Ella Janko) through the Tripleseat party request platform.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards available for purchase with a minimum of $5, redeemable for tickets, food, drinks, and merchandise. Physical gift cards available at the box office; digital gift cards purchasable online via Toasttab platform. Cards carry no expiration.
• Memberships Membership program offering exclusive perks and benefits for members, including priority access to shows and special member-only experiences.
• Sunday Jazz Brunch Seasonal Sunday brunch featuring live jazz performances and chef-driven buffet dining in the Sky Bar. Currently on hiatus with planned return in October 2027.
• The Gallery at Jimmy's Contemporary art gallery and event space on the first floor featuring rotating local artwork, available for private rentals with three cohesive spaces: W.J. Paine Room, Goodman Room, and Atrium.
• Livestream Performances Professional livestream service allowing remote viewers to watch performances, with six-camera video system and strategically placed TV monitors for high-quality broadcasts of select shows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — 3 consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smoke Jazz Club: NYC jazz supper club combining live jazz performances with full dinner service. Operates a near-identical business model of ticketed live jazz plus tableside dining.
• Blues Alley: Washington DC's premier jazz and blues supper club. Directly comparable as a ticketed live music venue with dinner service that focuses on jazz and blues programming.
• Dimitriou's Jazz Alley: Seattle-based jazz club featuring world-class jazz artists paired with dinner service. Operates a comparable premium ticketed jazz venue model with restaurant integration.
• Blue Note: Premier jazz club chain with locations in NYC, Napa, and international outposts. Blue Note is the most direct comparable — a premium ticketed jazz venue pairing world-class talent with dining, operating a similar business model to Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club.
• Birdland: Legendary NYC jazz venue featuring Grammy-level artists with full dining service. Closely comparable to Jimmy's as a jazz-focused music venue that monetizes both ticket sales and elevated F&B.
• Yoshi's: Oakland-based jazz club and Japanese restaurant featuring Grammy-winning jazz, blues, and soul artists. Combines ticketed live music with full-service dining, paralleling Jimmy's hybrid venue model.
• The Iridium: NYC jazz club known for booking legendary jazz and blues artists with food and drink service. Comparable premium positioning and artist-driven programming.

Regional players

• Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club: Iconic London jazz club pairing world-class jazz acts with dinner service. Operates a comparable business model in a different geography, making it a strong regional/benchmark peer rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• House of Blues: National live music venue chain (owned by Live Nation) with restaurant integration. Comparable as a broader live music plus dining concept, but operates at much larger scale and across more genres.
• The Fillmore: Iconic large-format concert venue operated by Live Nation. Adjacent comparable as a live music venue, though at significantly larger capacity and different programming tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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