Damn Troublemakers!!!

Vintage Trouble. Right now. Live! @ Harvelle's!





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Location:4th St,Santa Monica,United States

Harlow Gold : Booty Buffet

The third and fourth Thursdays at Harvelle's is one of the best kept secrets in town. Known as Harlow Gold, the burlesque troupe is exclusive to Harvelle's and stars some of the hottest and most sensual dancers in the biz.

It's a cool night that's heating up.

Get on board.

Reservations are highly recommended.

photos by Phil Holland

The Return Of Rachel Lynn

Rachel Lynn has been traveling the world - mostly Asia - for the past year and a half. Tonight she returned to share adventures of her travels, singing songs of love, anger, desire and temptation.



A year and a half ago she stood on this same stage and belted out her movie theme tour-de-force "On A Dark And Stormy Night". Co-written by Anthony Brewster - leader of the House Of Vibe- the sweeping drama was showcased among some of RL's great originals and is one of my favorite tunes in her set.


Now she's back and all business. Her voice is so much stronger and emotive, she is a true pleasure to listen to.

I'm sure we'll be seeing more of her now that she's back in the lower 48.


House Of Vibe took over from there and provided the SRO Wednesday night crowd something to cheer and dance to.
(Pictured below: Kris on guitar and Pete on the drums.)


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special thanks to David and Cevin

love to cast and crew : Mika and Candise, Ernesto, Stan, Joseph and Guy

big shout-outs to Sebastian, Jon Swift, Pete Antunes, Tony Tarasco, Raphael, Shaunte and RL!!!

The Toledo Show : Family's Running Deep

This is Toledo Diamond

This is Jessie Payo

That's Tom McNalley backing up Toledo

Walter Davis with unknown Dame

Like some kind of Ambien™ hazed Bootsy Collins nightmare-on-wax, The Toledo Show peeled itself back - like a royal purple onion - revealing family, friends and funk; spectacularly - Harvelle's darling Jessie Payo reuniting with Mr Toledo Diamond himself front and center; familiarly - the return of the forever vocals of Rachel Lynn to So Cal; and funkily - the knock-down drag-out rhythm section of Brian Allen on bass plus (any and all drummers including Asa Watkins &) Punky!! (also of note: the appearance onstage of SoulFunk vet, guitarist Tom McNalley).

Toledo and Jessie reunited

That's Rachel Lynn

(Come check her out solo on Wednesday night before House Of Vibe)

Rosie Ledet : Rolling with some Cajun Queen

The return of Rosie!!! Rosie Ledet! The zydeco princess rocked the house and then some. Her sonic battalion of musical heavyweights surrounds her like bodyguards. This is no coincidence. While certainly strong enough and badass enough to take care of herself, having a band of large guys has it's advantages as Rosie is very popular with men in the crowd.


The enthusiasm in the room was palpable.

The air on the dance floor was thick.

Full of excited dancing singles and couples, there were also a fair amount of those *apparently* surprised - those who had never seen such acts of brazen yet feminine funkiness - they bounced around uncontrollably, mouths ajar. Her drool inducing performance is unlike anything else. Singing and squeezing her accordion across her abdomen, she's quite a sight!

Rosie rocks!

Rosie rolls!

Rosie rules!

Watch video of her @ Harvelle's performing her song "You Can Eat My Poussiere"

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Rosie Ledet : Born On The Bayou

Zydeco's cajun princess, Rosie Ledet, is at Harvelle's tonight! Start the weekend with rollicking good time funky zydeco. This will be a wild night full of dancing and great music by the sexy and talented Ms Ledet!

9:30 Showtime!

Rosie Ledet : Eat My Pouissere

Rosie Ledet is Louisiana born and bred and is one of Zydeco's most exciting performers. The young accordion playin' cajun princess was here a few months ago, and she shook up the night, bringing flavors and sonics all her own. Check out her Myspace profile for a sample.

To watch this woman sing and squeeze the instrument situated on her hip is pure joy. The music itself is made for dancing. Rosie is one of the freshest, most vibrant players on the scene, and this should be a great show tonight.