Soul Funk! : The Return Of Mayia Sykes
My night started off with Coq Au Vin. Two days before Thanksgiving and she wanted to prepare Coq Au Vin. And who can say no to Coq Au Vin? Seriously. Good food is a ripe aphrodisiac for a haughty musical exploration, and as luck would have it, my favorite ec

Sometimes, The Blues Is All There Is...

Weekend At Harvelle's : Plan Accordingly
Friday :: Gary Allegretto - rip-roarin' harmonica bluesSaturday :: The Meters Experience feat. Leo NocentelliSunday :: The Toledo Show - If you don't know by now...

Harmonica Blues Is Back!!!
Harvelle's - est. 1931 - still going strong as THE showcase spot for the blues and jazz on the Westside; it's a true love thang when it comes to the blues - be it from the windy city, the deep South, or the San Fernando Valley. Tonight it's my main m

Kirk Fletcher's Blues Gang
Kirk Fletcher's gang of blues musicians including drummer James Gadson came full force and kicked the week off for me. Drinking Blue Moon and O.J. the funk was all around. Here's a few pix of the night. I'm making some changes to the blog, so if it looks a little anemic right now, that should be corrected shortly.