Sometimes, The Blues Is All There Is...

She's going out of town for a couple of days...

That's how it begins.

So we're gonna have a good time before she gets on that airplane. The soundtrack? The harmonica blues of Gary Allegretto. Blues can be lonely, especially the train-like wail of the harmonica, but in the right hands, it also can make you want to drink and dance and smile. Mr. Allegretto has those hands. Check 'em out on MySpace.

Friday night... we celebrate.

We party and imbibe and have fun.

Then I'll put her in a taxi, she'll catch the red-eye, and I'll hang some more and stay out until it's late enough to go home.

J.T. Ross : Blues Power

A funky good time is guaranteed when J.T. Ross is in the building.

Harp blowing, soulful singing, J.T. wears the crown of harmonica king in lands near and far. Never underestimate the power of blues. It not only moves, it re-moves; blues has the power to heal, so if you got ailments or other conditions, such as being parched, boogie-less or without a date, consider Harvelle's your church and get saved.

JT Ross : Harmonica Boss

Harvelle's Blues Club has been open since 1931 and has had it's share of famous patrons. . .
Jim Morrison used to take a cab from Venice to drink whiskey and hear REAL blues at Harvelle's. Bob Dylan still frequents Harvelle's and Dennis Quaid's band has played Harvelle's for years.
Keb Mo was discovered by Sony Music at Harvelle's and signed on the spot !

So, Why come to Harvelle's on April 9th ?
Well, besides the fact that it's super cool inside and the amazing history of the place. . .
The band consists of LA's finest Blues musicians.

Flaco Medina (William Clarke) - On Upright Bass
Steve Mugalian (Rod Piazza, Dave Alvin) - On Drums
And Blues Guitar Cult Icon Junior Watson will be burning it up til 1:30am

Of course JT on vocals & magic chromatic lickin' sticks AKA Harmonicas.

There's gonna be crazy drink specials - poured Super Strong, Super Cheap and Super Deep just like you like em' !

Band mascot Roller girl will be there too - so get there early, get a good seat and get ready to have a rip roarin' good time for under 20 bucks !

Gary Allegretto : Huffs Puffs & Blows The House Down

Returning to Harvelle's is Gary Allegretto, electric harmonica blues at it's finest. Gary throws down unlike any other bluesman around. Mr. Allegretto's awesome back-up guys play loud and strong. The dance floor will be filled and the drinks will be flowing.

Just Dave : The Understated Dave Bernal

Just Dave is an understatement. 

Dave Bernal and his band are hardly "just" anything. He was "just" on American Idol the other night. Tonight - it's his gig.

Check it out. 

Check it out live.

Harvelle's is at 4th and Broadway in Downtown Santa Monica.

But you knew that.

J.D. Bernal Shines on American Idol

Just Dave aka J.D. Bernal aka Dave Bernal played his wild -style blues harmonica for the world to see tonight on American Idol™. Mr Bernal backed aspiring "idol" Michael Sarver on a version of Garth Brook's "Ain't Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up". See video above!

J.D. will be appearing at Harvelle's Thursday night. 

Come down and check him out live!

Just Dave : American Idol?

Dave Bernal of Just Dave will be recording and playing live on American Idol this week. One of the aspiring singers on the show is singing the Garth Brooks song "Ain't Goin' Down Til the Sun Comes Up" and Mr Bernal will be providing the harmonica, soloing somewhere off center stage! Maybe the camera will pan over to him. 

It will air Tuesday night.

Just Dave/Dave Bernal will be appearing at Harvelle's, this coming Thursday, March 19th.

J.T. Ross : The Harmonica Boss

J.T. Ross - the harmonica boss - is Chicago born but now a Los Angeleno with his own slant on the blues. Jazzy and swingy with a touch of 50’s rock, J.T. brings his contemporary message to Harvelle's tonight. A mean harpist, J.T. will impress. 

Show up ready to dance, drink and have a good time!

JT Ross : A personal note for Blues fiends

Hey EVERYBODY - Spotlight on the BLUES ! ! ! ..I've got an all star line up planned for my next JOOK NITE at W/LA's oldest live music venue Harvelle's est. 1931.....Back home for a short break from his year round world tour with the Queen of Gospel "Mavis Staples" - is my buddy Rick "LA Homes" Holmstrom on Guitar. ....On Upright Fiddle Bass is John Bazz - founding member (and still touring) of the Blasters !....My drummer Jerry Angel's bio is a who's who of musical styles. . . Carole King, Glen Campbell, Brian Setzer, Dwight Yoakam, The Divinyls, Leon Russell, The Blasters, Dave Alvin (solo), Phil Alvin (solo), The Dickies, The Weirdos, Koko Taylor, Pee Wee Crayton, Big Joe Turner and many more.....I really need your support on this one.....

Cheers,

JT Ross