Friday, March 20, 2009

MASTA : The Edge Of Soul

The dulcet tones of Masta are what tonight is all about at Harvelle's. He recently performed at the club during the Monday night invitational jam residency as a guest of Kevin Moore.
His repertoire is deep and his dress is sharp! Come down and experience it yourself. It's Friday night. The bar is open and the dance floor is empty. Take advantage of both.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Just Dave : The Understated Dave Bernal

Just Dave is an understatement. 

Dave Bernal and his band are hardly "just" anything. He was "just" on American Idol the other night. Tonight - it's his gig.

Check it out. 
Check it out live.

Harvelle's is at 4th and Broadway in Downtown Santa Monica.
But you knew that.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

House Of Vibe All-Stars :
The Baadasss Funkateers


Not just the funky, but the reggae, the jazz, the rock and soul are interpreted by the Westside's favorite rhythm and blues crew. That is the House Of Vibe All-Stars. That's every Wednesday night. If you haven't seen 'em, this crew lay it deep in the pocket all night long (or at least until last call). 

The sparkling SaMo crowd is all about the music and down to party mid-week with the All-Stars and their humble leader Anthony Brewster (aka Brew).

The HOV Allstars party wouldn't be complete without the Westside Tribe's Deploi and John Swift.

Awesome musicians and singers are always sitting in. Brew invited these baadasss funkateers  Valerie (dr), Bana(bs) (left) and Amy Lou (above) on congas and percussion a couple of weeks back. They blew minds and turned it out.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

J.D. Bernal Shines on American Idol


Just Dave aka J.D. Bernal aka Dave Bernal played his wild -style blues harmonica for the world to see tonight on American Idol™. Mr Bernal backed aspiring "idol" Michael Sarver on a version of Garth Brook's "Ain't Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up". See video above!

J.D. will be appearing at Harvelle's Thursday night. 
Come down and check him out live!

Bongo Fury : The "Bongo" Blog


I've been accused of devoting much of this blog to Tuesday night's Bongo Fury, so much so that it has been suggested I call this the "Bongo Fury Blog". To those critics, you are correct sir, i love the Bongo Fury show and think everyone should experience it. 

There's nothing like it. 

The incomparable Walter Davis leads the band, who coax the women out onto the stage, who dazzle the audience. Men and women alike are enchanted by the beauty and movement of these dancers; burlesque beauties who entertain with their bodies in motion.

A sight to behold.

Monday, March 16, 2009

The Monday Night Jam

Monday nights at Harvelle's  is becoming something of an industry hot spot. Some of the finest musicians anywhere are stopping by to jam, and evidently the crowd approves. If you need something to do, or somewhere to go, this low-key night is all about the music. 

Just Dave : American Idol?

Dave Bernal of Just Dave will be recording and playing live on American Idol this week. One of the aspiring singers on the show is singing the Garth Brooks song "Ain't Goin' Down Til the Sun Comes Up" and Mr Bernal will be providing the harmonica, soloing somewhere off center stage! Maybe the camera will pan over to him. 

It will air Tuesday night.

Just Dave/Dave Bernal will be appearing at Harvelle's, this coming Thursday, March 19th.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

David Raven : Bluesin'

Dave Rave and his guys play "Bluesin;" live at Harvelle's.

David Raven : Migrating North for Summer

David Raven, Harvelle's resident soundman and guitarist extrordinaire, leaves beautiful Santa Monica to return to his native Toronto. Dave, your Canadian wit, your knowledge of music, and of course your guitar prowess, will be sorely missed. The nights hanging out drinking Crown Royal — well....  you schooled ME on that! 

Good luck with everything and don't forget to include a return visit to 4th St. in your travels.