Harvelle's : Ultimate New Year's Eve Spot

Ringing in the new year at Harvelle's seemed like the right way to start off 2011. The music, the people, the patrons, the staff - everyone is there for a good drama-free time. And that's what they deliver. Yes, there's party favors and a champagne toast at midnight, but you can get that anywhere. What makes Harvelle's special is the live music.

This year Guitar Shorty, Jimmy Z (sax, harmonica, vocals), Kirk Fletcher (guitar/vocals) and Jeff Young (keys and vocals) formed a sort of blues supergroup with power to spare. They rocked the crowd until way past midnight with the crowd still cheering for one more song!

Well now, we've all got another 365 days ahead to make some changes, change some vices and maybe pick up a few new ones.

You never can tell.

Happy new year to all the readers of this blog.

Blowin' Smoke : What A Lovely Way To Burn!!

First time I've seen the Blowin' Smoke since Canadian guitarist Dave Rave's return to the lower 48 and specifically the glamour of L.A.(!).

Possibly buoyed by the prescence of Guitar Shorty, Dave played the Strat. He sliced and diced it every which way he could. Hail! Hail! Dave Rave!! Blowin' Smoke is big and baaad and always showcases these amazing women singers. It's a one-of-a-kind blues experience!

Also in the house : Jimmy Z!

Guitar Shorty Runnin' The Joint

As sometimes happens at Harvelle's, Guitar Shorty is paying a visit.

Guitar Shorty (born in 1939 in Houston, Texas) is a blues guitarist's guitarist and is considered "among the leading live acts on the blues scene" - but he's also a living legend and one of the greatest blues guitarists you will ever see or hear! 

It's a Friday night so come out to the West side for a funky good time with a true blues genius.

Guitar Shorty : Walks The Walk

Guitar Shorty runs the place, as this video proves.

Guitar Shorty don't mess around.

You want real live blues?

Here it is. 

Guitar Shorty.

Saturday night calls.

Harvelle's answers.