Adrian Hibbs & Company : Sarah Reich Taps Out!!

Adrian Hibbs brings it. He's got a sound that reminds me of some of the 70s biggest like Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs and Steely Dan and he's similar in vocal tone to British soul star Jamiroquai. All the notes are within his reach and he's as smooth as butter.  He plays the keyboards with equal ease and his originals are radio friendly slices of nice-ness. Kasi Jones has the strongest voice I've heard in sometime, and with her confident nonchalance and on-point delivery she plays a nice foil to Hibbs' sly, slick and wicked master of ceremonies.  

Sarah Reich is a professional tap dancer, who, at the very young age of 22 is at the forefront of the modern reinvention of the art form. Her mix of salsa with traditional tap in her group Tap Con Sabor, has in-effect, created a new school of tap dancing and with it, a renewed interest worldwide in this style of dance. Her performances around town with Magnolia Memoir, at The Floor, The Libertine, with Big Willie's Burlesque and tonight with Adrian Hibbs, cause audible audience expressions of joy and disbelief at the stamina and artistry of Miss Reich. The "in-demand" dancer - who's been dancing since age 5 - travels the world teaching tap in places as far off as China and Costa Rica. 

Tonight she's laying it down (see video below) as only she can!

Rounding out the band were oft-seen Harvelle's musicians Frank Abraham (The Endangered, Abbot Kinney) on bass and Vince Foster (Just Dave, Payote) on drums, along with the very funky Angie Swan (The Toledo Show, Nicole Scherzinger) on guitar.

Here's the incredible tapping of Miss Sarah Reich::

Harvelle's Santa Monica Weekend :Adrian Hibbs & Dessy DiLauroJimmy Z And The Z Tribe &The Toledo Show

It's a big weekend in Santa Monica! 

It's a Soul Double Header on Friday night. The uptown New Orleans influenced sound of Adrian Hibbs will make you feel good! Dessy DiLauro brings her distinctive jazzy sound and her amazing voice to complete the night. Saturday night is alright for fighting according to Elton John. Also alright, Jimmy Z and The Z Tribe! World famous Etta James sideman, sax/harmonica player Jimmy Z throws down the electric Chicago style blues. Jamie James opens the night with an early set at 8:30. Sunday brings The Toledo Show with their film noir soul and femme fatale cabaret - a satisfying way to end another perfect weekend. Harvelle's Santa Monica is located at 1432 4th St. Santa Monica. Ample parking in the structure just South of the club. 

Looking ahead : The week at a glance

Monday:

Ultralove plays smoothed out hip-hop flavored sexy jazz r&b with a singer/songwriter edge. Full of amazing players, they keep the dancefloor packed with a beautiful young crowd. You'll be singing Ultralove's songs on the way home cuz of the incredible hooks!! 

Tuesday:

Omar Alexander is the embodiment of the U.S Latin music artist virtuoso. Born on New York soil to a Colombian mother and an Indian father, Omar Alexander represents the fluid cultural mix of contemporary America, and manages to translate that same international cosmic blend into his music - which marries a smart, alternative Latin sensibility to a no nonsense booty-shaking funk.

Wednesday:

CHEA!! It's a Westside Wednesday with House Of Vibe All-Stars! This mid-week massive is the heart & soul of band leader Anthony Brewster. He keeps the band pumping hard through 2 incredible sets of soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop and r&b.

Harvelle's is your one-stop shop for an evening out. Located in the heart of Santa Monica's utopian downtown on historical 4th St., Harvelle's provides music, full bar*, ample dance floor, smooth dudes, kool cats, nice chicks, bitchy dames... everything you need for an unforgettable night. If you've been, you know. If you haven't - come check it out!

*no pennies or dimes

Adrian Hibbs :Cooool!! (and the Gang!!)

Adrian Hibbs stepped his game up this past Tuesday, throwing down two sets of soulful originals backed ably by a 7 piece band, whose pieces fit together like a sonic jigsaw puzzle. Keeping the dance floor stocked and the club on fire, Hibbs brought his uptight pocket grooves to the right place; keepin' it real (real funky)!!

The "gang" was stacked with players well known around Harvelle's; specifically sax man Paulie Cerra, drummer Vincent Fosset Jr and Sam Meek on guitar. Additionally, Kasi Jones rocked the house with her dynamic vocals in tandem with Mr. Hibbs, who at times channelled Donny Hathaway, singing and playing his keyboard with grace, ease and much melody. (The rest of the band included Ed Cartwright Jr, Robin Rountree and Paul Literal.)

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Please Note:

Tuesday at Harvelle's is the final Trouble Tuesday; Vintage Trouble's swan song performance before their European tour. Tuesday's just won't be the same! And tonight is the smoothed out hip-house funk of the man they call UltraLove. A grooved out Monday hang is the perfect way to ease into the week. See you there?