Jimmy Z : Friz-iday Niz-ight

There’s a reason legendary blues Diva Etta James calls Jimmy Z her "Hootchie Cootchie Man" and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics calls him"the best harmonica player in the world." Jimmy attracts attention. Jimmy Z’s blazing harmonica and soulful saxophone make him one of the most in-demand players around. Jimmy Z regularly draws a large and ready-to-party crowd.

The Luminous Movement : Freewheelin'

Freewill and co., aka The Luminous Movement, come to Harvelle's 4th St. blues joint tonight, Thursday. Justified and ancient as life itself, the freewheelin' Luminous Movement will chill-ax you into a sonic bluster of time and space. As funky as they are conscious, the live band known as Higher, provides the backbeat to the hip-hop soundtrack fronted by Freewill and his cast of rappers, musicians and singers.

Come early.  Dig the vibe.

The Luminous Movement : Thursday Night

House Of Vibe : The Line-Up

The House Of Vibe is a local group of gifted musicians and talented producers that combine their formidable unique talents into versatile musical styles. Their Wed night residency at Harvelle's is one of the most exciting live music performances in L.A. The featured players are:
Anthony Brewster - Keyboards/Vocals
Phillip Fisher - Drums
Colin Wolfe - Bass
Chris Hawkins - Guitar
Greg Raymond - Keyboards
Shaunte Palmer - Trombone
Dan Boissy - Sax
Sebastian Ledger - Trumpet
Bill Barrett - Sax
Steve Graber - Sax
Derek Breakfield - Vocals
Ejoma N'Jaka - Vocals
Jon Swift - Vocals
Joey Lopez - Vocals

HARVELLE'S CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Apologizing for the inconvenience, the management of Harvelle's informs me the club will be closed Tuesday (tonight). They will re-open Wednesday for House Of Vibe at their regularly scheduled time. Bongo Fury fans will reconvene next week.

Bongo Fury : Music To Watch Girls By

This Tuesday, rain or shine, Harvelle's will host it's weekly Bongo Fury party. Rich afro-cuban jazz-funk, beautiful burlesque dancers and DJ Daylight spinning funk and brazilian beats entertain like nobody's business. The incomparable Walter Davis leads the band, plays the sax and directs the action.


(thanks to Jeff Cranford for the pix)

Paul Warren : Mister Valentine

Valentine's Day at Harvelle's always brings out the loved, the lost, and the lonely.  Paul Warren brought the jams! (photo by David O.)

If It's Sunday, It Must Be Toledo

Internationally known, The Toledo Show graces the stages of Harvelle's every Sunday night. This electric live cabaret is filled with hot dancing dames, horn-fueled jams and heavy funk. The man - Toledo - holds court, and directs the controlled chaos like a cross between P.T. Barnum and Petey Wheatstraw! One show not to miss.