Harvelle's Santa Monica : The Weekend Ahead

C.J. Emmons : Make It Funky... Make It Smooth....A Westside Wednesday Thang

If you haven't heard C.J. Emmons sing, you're missing out...

But you're not alone. An emerging artist in a vast wasteland of wannabes, C.J. is the real deal. This Wednesday at Harvelle's in Santa Monica, C.J. will be doing his thang!! (see video below)

With a fresh take on R & B music, C.J. Emmons uses his substantial gift for purposes of beauty, love, peace and soul. C.J. is so unique and gifted that he can't really be categorized one way or another. C.J. can sing anything, and like an ethereal reincarnation of Luther he delivers until he can't deliver any more. He'll make you sweat, he'll make you feel mighty real. (C.J.'s band is House Of Vibe's Kris Hawkins-guitar, Scott “Bugs” Allen-bass, Keith Williams Jr-drums and Marcus Johnson-keys).

Check out C.J.'s CD "Whatever Happened To Christopher Jermain"


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Soul Funk : Hot Like Summer

Last week's Soul Funk session was a mind blowing combo of old school meets new school, as C.J. Eammons took the stage and captivated right from the start. C.J. (top photo))is a one-of-a-kind vocalist with a multi-octave range. He can sing any style with heavy soul and deep passion. Joined - at one point - by the delightful diva Kim Yarbrough - it was truly happenin' !

The night's second set featured Wally Ali (playing left-handed in the photo above)and Todd Washington (on the right) on guitars, often playing off each other, as they and a variety of back line changes created an electric party that those in attendance will not soon forget.

See what maestro Ryan Cross has in store tonight. Scheduled to perform: one of the top piano players around, Ruslan Sirota who plays with Stanley Clarke, singers LaRae and Robyn Jackson and - of course Robert Miller will be laying down the groove.