Welcome To The Studio : T-Smidi

Terry Smidi of Vibe Session Productions 
"WELCOME 2 DA’ STUDIO" 

STARRING T. SMIDI AND FEATURING KENNI SKI, GREEDY DANIELS, YOUNG CIRE, RACHEL LYNN AND BRENT LABRADA WITH DJ CHRIS CUTS. 

LEGENDARY SURPRISE GUEST SCHEDULED TO APPEAR! 

House Of Vibe :Q. When is a House not on land and not on water?

A. When it's on fire!

House Of Vibe mos def set the roof ablaze with fierce funk, rock & reggae, jazz, hip-hop and r&b. A night of some of the Westside's best players and rappers jam and celebrate music all night long!

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top to bottom:

Phil & Colin 

Greg & Chris

Asa, Deploi, Colin & Brew

Miss Willie Brown : Setting The Westside On Fire

Kicking ass is a pastime Miss Willie Brown excel in. 

That they proved Thursday night at Harvelle's. 

Amanda sported a brand new guitar on it's maiden performance. With Kasey by her side, singing her heart out, it's an ultimate musical sight to behold. 

Miss Willie Brown is going places, catch them locally while you can.

(shout out to Kayleigh)

Bongo Fury Tuesday : The Rules

The first rule of Bongo Fury? 

Do not talk about Bongo Fury. 

Tuesday nights at Harvelle's is the reason I started going there in the first place. A therapy of sorts of it's own, it's many a man and woman's burlesque fantasy come to life. It's a Tuesday wake-up call, a chance to fall in love, or more casually, have a drink with friends.

The inspirational retreat, led by the incomparable Walter Davis, features the exotic beauty of burlesque-style dancers, latin afro-samba jazz, and the intoxicating aroma of cocktails. 

A treat for all the senses. 

DJ Daylite spins classic acid jazz, soul & funk and hip-hop into the night for your dancing pleasure.

The second rule of Bongo Fury?

Shhhhhhhhhhhh...

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-Victor Orlando/Walter Davis/Asa (on drums)/Miss Dakota

-Victor Orlando bongos it up.

-DJ Daylite spinning the wax

Kevin Moore Invitational Blues Jam : 15 Years Gone... Now Back Here At Harvelle's

Kevin Moore's homecoming last week, was a hell of a way to start his Monday night residency at Harvelle's.

The Invitational Jam's (which will continue through the end of December) featured guests included vocalists Ty Taylor (The Ghosthounds) and the smooth soulful Heather Lauren. 

Kevin and the band ripped through awesome versions of "Love & Happiness", "It's A Real Mutha For Ya", "Born Under A Bad Sign" "The Christmas Song" and his own "Shave Yo Legs". 

His monster backup band tore through some gut-crunching blues-funk, blues-rock and blues-soul and had the Monday night crowd dancing in the aisles. With his easy going style onstage and obvious audience rapport, Kevin demonstrated his incredible guitar prowess and proved why he is at the top of his game.

THE Toledo Show!!

The Toledo Show. The Toledo Show! Sunday night at Harvelle's. Toledo and The Dames are here to entertain you in their own dark-funk cabaret style. Read the recent story on Toledo, The Toledo Show and Harvelle's in the L.A. Times.

(all photos : Ringo H.W. Chiu / Los Angeles Times)