Church on Monday w/Elias Haslanger

If Monday nights usually feel like a drag, Church on Monday with Elias Haslanger is here to flip that script with a full-on jazz revival.

On May 18, 2026 at 8:30 p.m., saxophonist Elias Haslanger and his powerhouse band Church on Monday turn an ordinary weeknight into a soulful, horn-soaked gathering of serious groove. The $10 cover gets you into a room where the players are on fire, the energy is high, and every solo feels like its own story.

• World-class local jazz: Elias Haslanger is one of the names people drop when they want to prove they know Austin jazz. His album "Church on Monday" spent 11 weeks on the national jazz charts, peaking at #14, and the band scored an Austin Music Award for Best Jazz.

• A true Monday ritual: This isn’t just a random gig; it’s a weekly tradition that has become a kind of secular service for jazz heads. Expect a tight band, deep pocket grooves, and solos that push the tunes somewhere new each night.

• Perfect for jazz fans and the jazz-curious: If you already live for Blue Note-style horn lines and swinging rhythm sections, you’ll be in your element. If you’re just jazz-curious, this is the ideal place to feel the music in an intimate, up-close setting.

• 21+ evening hang: This one’s strictly for the grown-ups, making it a great low-key date night or a sophisticated outing with friends who’d rather talk about that last tenor solo than shout over a DJ.

Church on Monday w/ Elias Haslanger is all about that timeless jazz club vibe: dim lights, big sound, and a band so locked in you’ll forget it’s only Monday. Grab your crew, bring ten bucks, and get ready to walk out humming the horn lines all the way home.