Yes, you can go just to the bar.
It seems to be mostly the same band every night, from what I've seen (though I expect they switch out people). They also have a woman who dances occasionally.
The food is great, I've eaten there three times. The first time in early December. The menu has changed some, but much is the same. The restaurant is only a few months old, so I'd not have been surprised if it took a number of weeks to get up and running. I think the food is better than most Disney-owned restaurants.
Denise
Denise