Koffeehouse Sessions : Jessie Payo

Koffeehouse Sessions is every first Thursday of the month at Harvelle's. It's a time and place where up-and-coming artists have the chance to perform in a great club with a world class sound system.

Tonight's bill : Jessie Payo, Cliff Beach, Lost In Los Angeles and Terry Illous. The evening kicks off at 6:30 PM with an open mic.

Jessie Payo (left) is young and hip. Her image hangs high inside the walls of Harvelle's, she's been doing her thing here for years and she's guaranteed to charm, and make your night beautiful. (photo used by permission of J.P.)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Harvelle's hosts Zac Harmon, blues guitar legend, bringing you the greatest TGIF party on the West Side! Come join in, get some stank on your hang low, and say YES to the oldest, darkest, coolest bar around.

Strange Brew : Koffee House Of Vibe

Every Wednesday, the musical gang known as HOVAS (House Of Vibe All Stars) celebrates with a cheap time at a place where everybody knows your name.

If you've been, you know.

If you've never been, and you like funk, r&b, reggae, rock and soul performed by the funkiest crew west of Detroit, (or at least north of Abbot Kinney) tonight's the night.

Harvelle's pics (top) the beautiful smile of Ijeoma Njaka and HOV leader Brew 'pon da mic.

AND SPEAKING OF BREW:
Koffeehouse Sessions is upon us. The first Thursday of every month is the singer/songwriter showcase that has the industry buzzing. The good people at Spin PR are sponsoring the night, which features Harvelle's "pin-up girl" Jessie Payo, Lost In Los Angeles, Terry Ilous and Cliff Beach. An open mic kicks things off at 6:30.

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The Koffeehouse Rules

First Thursdays mean one thing : Koffeehouse night at Club Harvelles.

I would define Koffeehouse night as a singer/songwriter's paradise. While the doors swing open around 7, several stalwart ernest musicians line-up to perform at the "open mic" portion of the evening. A kudos to this portion of the show's Rick Cornette, who impressed me with his singing voice.

Shortly following, a series of more established acts - acts that stretch the boundries of the genre - performed. Sets by Nikki & Rich, Chris Accardo, Red Arrow Messenger and Frentik's Emily Jaye were warmly received by the lively crowd.

Photos :
from top - Emily Jaye of Frentik, Nikki & Rich, Chris Accardo and Red Arrow Messenger.
below - Anastacia Roark, the night's awesome emcee.


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Location:4th St,Santa Monica,United States

Koffeehouse. Sessions. BOOM!

The first Thursday of the month at Harvelles is Koffeehouse, which encompasses an open mic starting at around 7, followed by sets by up and coming singer/songwriters.

Tonight's roster included the Dylanesque Ken Will Morton, the enormously popular Brock Baker (pictured below),


The Other Side Of Morning, who brought their heavy psychedelic folk - complete with a flying-V guitar - to roaring applause of approval,



and Boom Boom Boom who brought their original all acoustic bluesy flava and proved their songwriting and musical ability. And minimally too - percussion/upright bass/guitar (+harmonica) - three pieces, no electricity. You could understand all the words too.




Sponsoring the night was the Fender Music Foundation - a non profit that gives instruments to music education programs. Publicly supported, their website is well worth checking out. (Shout-out to CJ!)


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Location:Santa Monica,United States

Kup of Koffee?

Every first Thursday of the month Harvelle's hosts a night dedicated to the art of the singer/ songwriter. These "Koffeehouse" sessions feature the hottest purveyors of the genre around.

Juliet Roberts (Myspace)

Josh Smith

Josh Smith (Myspace)

Songstress Sarah Agajanian and dancer extraordinaire Phil.

Da guyz in da hood. D and J.

In the house tonight was Kim K, Anastacia, Michelle G, Guy, Ernesto, Sarah A, J (from CT), Brian Allen and the spirit of Elizabeth. Thanks to Dave and Harvelles, Kim K and Christopher.

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Friday night : Harmonica blues with Gary Allegretto.

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Location:4th St,Santa Monica,United States

Koffeehouse Sessions at Harvelle’s

The first Thursday of the month, some of L.A.'s up and coming singer/songwriters gather in mutual admiration and pure celebration. Harvelle's hosts this night, produced by Koffeehouse Music Productions and SpinPR.

This month's sessions include performances by Lost in Los Angeles, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Stereofox and Chris Accardo. Open mic jam from 7-8:30PM.

Koffeehouse Sessions at Harvelle’s

Once again, Koffeehouse welcomes some of LA’s most talented emerging artists and bands, including two new bands this month.

The rock bands Hypnogaja (11PM) and Thick as Thieves (Midnight) will play stripped down acoustic sets to round out the night that features Koffeehouse favorite Shawn Hlookoff with special guest and world renowned cellist Tina Guo (9PM) and a encore set by Peter Goetz (10PM).

Doors open at 7PM with an open mic/jam session from7:15PM – 9PM and free pizza courtesy of Joe’s Pizza!

Entry for open mic artists is free if you arrive before 8PM; sign-ups for the open mic are on a first come first serve basis (we already have 10 artists).

Koffeehouse Sessions

Doors open at 7PM - open mic from 7:15PM - 8:45PM, followed by Samantha Stollenwerck at 9PM, Stereofox at 10PM, Peter Goetz (full band) at 11PM and Rob Michaels at Midnight!

KoffeeHouse Music/Spin PR Present :SESSIONS at Harvelle's

Tonight : Keaton Simons, Leila Broussard, Ernie Halter and Eric Macek. Come to Harvelle's tonight and see what's happening in the world of up and coming singer/songwriters.