hannah marks quartet
Hannah Marks is a bassist and composer living in New York City. She currently leads a risk-taking acoustic jazz quartet that features NYC’s most in-demand sidemen, and her Jason Moran produced new album Feed the Fire just dropped on Endectomorph. She’s played jazz festivals around the world and has been turning heads and ears among NYC’s most influencial jazz heads. Doors 7pm, one set 8-9:15. Ticket holders are admitted free to Lover’s Lounge immediately following. MEMBERS TICKETS
Lover's Lounge f/DJ Catsilk
Immediately following the Hannah Marks jazz show is Lover’s Lounge featuring DJ Catsilk. Ticket holders and guests for Hannah Marks are admitted free. Lover’s Lounge is our monthly night of exotic music, good vibes, and dancefloor bliss. DJ Catsilk is a proven ignitor of dancefloors; known to transport her legions with a sophisticated stew of other-worldly tropicalia, kind-buddian dancejoy, and succulent grooves that feel like having your nipples licked on a bed of marshmallows.RSVP / GUESTTICKETS
Sam Fribush Organ Trio + KENDRA MCKINLEY
Sam Fribush Organ trio plays crispy, wah-wah driven funk and soul/jazz with hip-hop beats and the grooviest organ jams. Fribush has been tearing up the funk/jam/roots world with recent collabs with Charlie Hunter, Corey Fonville, and Hiss Golden Messengers. Kendra McKinley is a soulful vocalist and multi-instrumentalist we ADORE. Set 1 doors 7:00pm, Kendra at 8:15, Sam Fribush set 1 at 9. Set 2 doors 10pm, music at 10:30 . MEMBERS TICKETS
JUMA SULTAN ABORIGINAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Juma Sultan has been a potent contributor and sometimes instigator in some of underground music’s most important moments since the 1960s. Clutch in launching Jimi Hendrix onto the stage (and with him at Woodstock), a fixture in the 1970s loft jazz scene, and has collaborated with the likes of Albert Ayler, Pharoah Sanders, James “Blood” Ulmer. His band is packed with vibrant young bloods performing what they call world beat garage jazz.
Kassa Overall
“Sharing a common ancestor, jazz and hip-hop ought to be a natural fit — but nobody has ever quite made this fusion feel like theirs. Enter Kassa Overall, the soft-spoken drummer, producer and M.C., who plays a different game.” —New York Times. MEMBERS TICKETS HERE
8pm doors, set 1 9:00-10:00. Set 2: 10:30-11:30
lady Moon & the eclipse
"Neosoul with a cross-genre bent that manifests through Afrobeat, gospel and funk. The result is charmingly retro"
- New York Times
Los Cumpleaños
With an unmistakable, freewheeling style, Los Cumpleaños mixes tropical rhythms and experimental sounds into an energetic, danceable, free-form musical experience. Citing influences as diverse as Colombian accordion legend Lisandro Meza, free jazziconoclast Sun Ra and genre-defying tastemakers like Flying Lotus and Tame Impala, Los Cumpleaños is a group that could only emerge from the cultural landscape of New York City.
5 Year anniversary party with DJ Bailey
Holy smokes, we're 5! Come celebrate a half decade of the jazz and joy we’ve created together. Featuring DJ BAILEY and JESS BONKERS from Everything Nice Records. Doors at 8. Free for members, $20 for guests of members. RSVP HERE
WAYNE TUCKER & the BAD MOTHAS
Wayne plays Miles! Brilliant trumpeter Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas pay tribute to Miles Davis in celebration of his 100th birthday. This date is exactly 5 years since Wayne and co played our second Love, Velma in 2021, and the band is a house favorite. The legacy of Miles Davis shines brightly on our taste and curation, and his contributions to modern music become more and more evident with each passing generation. Doors for Set 1 - 8pm. Set 1 begins at 9:00. Doors for set 2 at 10pm, music at 10:30-11:30.
Kolumbo
Frank LoCrasto’s Kolumbo lays down funk, Caribbean, and lounge and tropical vibes of the 1960s and 70s. Think Les Baxter, Marcos Valle, Haroumi Hosono, and Tom Jobim all wrapped into one. Doors 8pm, Set 1: 9-10, Set 2 doors 10pm, music 10:30-11:30
Lover's Lounge f/DJ Harlan
The funkiest lounge scene in The Catskills! Lover’s Lounge is our monthly night of vinyl records, dance-floor poppin’, and good vibes. Featuring DJ HARLAN. Free for members, $20 for guests of members. 8pm doors. RSVP / GUEST TICKETS
Lover's Lounge f/JOSH DRUCKMAN
Lover’s Lounge is our monthly night of exotic music, body movin’, fireplace chillin’, and good vibes. Featuring Outlier Music’s JOSH DRUCKMAN on the decks. Doors 8pm
James Brandon Lewis
James Brandon Lewis is “one of the fiercest sounds in jazz today” (The Guardian) with a “penchant for unbound exploration” (Pitchfork). Informed by the rhythms and textures of hip-hop and funk while remaining rooted in jazz, his trio features veteran bassist Josh Werner (Lee “Scratch” Perry, Bill Laswell) and Chad Taylor (Chicago Underground, Marc Ribot). Set 1 doors 7pm, music at 8:30. Set 2 doors 9:30, music at 10. MEMBERS TICKETS
Lover's Lounge featuring DJ LEAH BETH
Lover’s Lounge is our monthly night of exotic music, body movin’, fireplace chillin’, and good vibes. Tonight featuring soul/funk vinyl sounds of DJ LEAH BETH! Doors at 8. Free for Members, $20 for guests of members. DOORS 8PM RSVP / GUEST TICKETS
Fred Thomas of the JBs
Funk legend, bass player for James Brown and The J.B.'s, Fred Thomas returns to heal us all. You know him from hits like Hot Pants, Make it Funky, and Pass the Peas, and he’s back at L,V for the 4th time! Sets at 8:30 and 10pm. MEMBERS TICKETS HERE
Sophia Kickhofel Quartet
Sophia Kickhofel is a emerging jazz alto saxophonist based in New York City. Part of the outstanding new wave of young dazzlers tearing up NYC, her quartet consists of the incredible upright bassist Jayla Chee, drummer Eliza Salem, and pianist Esteban Castro. Sets at 8:30 and 10pm. Members Tickets
Molly Tigre
Molly Tigre marries the rhythms and melodies of African music– especially the entrancing styles from Ethiopia and Mali- with a uniquely progressive and exploratory jazz sound. Featuring the compositions of Mitch Marcus and bassist Ezra Gale (Super Hi-Fi, Aphrodesia), the band also features saxophonist Chris Hiatt (Japonize Elephants), drummer Joe Abba, and percussionist Kolipe Camara. Doors 7pm, Sets at 8:30 and 10pm
Lover's Lounge
Lover’s Lounge is our monthly night of exotic music, body movin’, fireplace chillin’, and good vibes. Kicking off 2026 is DJ CATSILK - a proven ignitor of dancefloors; known to transport her legions with a sophisticated stew of other-worldly tropicalia, kind-buddian dancejoy, and succulent grooves that feel like having your nipples licked on a bed of marshmellows. MEMBER RSVP/GUEST TICKETS HERE
New Years Eve at Velma
A New Years Eve concept party recreating the 1966 AFTER PARTY of the surrealist, erotic, psychological thriller film Belle de Jour. Featuring DJs ANDY PRY (Tiki Disco) + DJ HARLAN.
Style Guide for this epic 1966 soiree!
Lee Taylor
Lee Taylor’s got that soulful grit, vibe, and voice that we often think of when we think of Detroit, New York, and London, with equal parts jazz, punk, soul, and edgy-cabaret oozing out of her. The New York based singer/songwriter brings individuality to each genre, crafting nostalgic and fresh melodies. “A voice that cuts diamonds” -The Canberra Times. Doors 7pm, set 1: 8:30pm, Set 2: 10pm
BIG LAZY
Crime jazz fans assemble! Big Lazy has flourished for over two decades in New York’s downtown music scene, playing their singular brand of noir and twang. Big Lazy founder Stephen Ulrich scored the HBO show Bored to Death and music for This American Life. Legendary “music critic Robert Christgau once called them The Big Apple Crème de la Crème."
Doors 7pm, Set 1: 8:30 | Set 2 Doors 9:30
LOVER’S LOUNGE
Lover’s Lounge is our vinyl-only lounge night. Chill by the fire with friends, move thy booty on our dancefloor, or anything in between. Free for members, $20 for guests of members.
Julius Rodriguez
Heralded as a “prodigy” by The New York Times, Julius Rodriguez is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader, who has played with the rapper ASAP Rocky and style-bending artists like Kassa Overall and Meshell Ndegeocello. His sound is an amorphous blend of jazz, funk, gospel and R&B he simply calls “the music.” Come catch this brilliant breakthrough talent!
Kevin Oliver Jr Quartet
Incredible young sax player Kevin Oliver, Jr.‘s debut album, “OLIVER,” offers an immersive journey through diverse musical traditions, reflecting the cultural roots of Atlanta and the rich heritage of American music. Collaborating with Seth Finch on piano, Jayla Chee on bass, and Gary Jones III on drums. Get a taste of this outstanding quartet here. Doors 8pm, sets at 9:30 & 11
Adi meyerson & dark Matter
One of NYC’s most promising emerging bass players, Adi Meyerson has released two critically acclaimed albums and has played in international acclaimed festivals such as BRIC jazz fest, Guatemala Jazz festival, Center City Philadelphia Jazz fest, and has toured all over the US and central America. Dark Matter creates a sonically adventurous space for calm reflection on our immediate moment through the synthesis of lyricism and more abstract sound.
Lover’s lounge
Our monthly fete co-hosted by Everything Nice Records featuring resident DJ JESS BONKERS + featured DJ JEFF PEPSI! Lounge, dance, chat, whatever. FREE for MEMBERS with RSVP (2025 dues must be paid), $20 advanced tix for guests of members. RSVP HERE
Lover's Lounge
Our monthly fete co-hosted by Everything Nice Records featuring a rotating cast of DJs playing exotic music. Lounge, dance, chat, whatever. FREE for MEMBERS with RSVP (2025 dues must be paid), $20 advanced tix for guests of members. RSVP HERE
Echo Rhythm Band
Echo Rhythm Band layeth down deep, afro-funk grooves and melodies of vintage African diasporic music (think Fela Kuti, Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo and Salif Keita) in a wide-open context of improvising that takes listeners from dub ambience to ecstatic psychedelia. The quartet consists of Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Hailu Mergia) on guitar, Matt Bauder (Father John Misty, Jovanotti) on tenor sax and keyboards, Ben Zwerin (Anjelique Kidjo, Lizz Wright) on bass, and Aaron Johnston (Brazilian Girls, David Byrne) on drums. Doors 8pm, Set 1: 9:30-10:30. Set 2: 11pm-12am
Corey Wallace Dubtet
"Corey Wallace Dubtet Live at Love, Velma – Hudson Valley Jazz Event."
Lover's Lounge
Our monthly fete co-hosted by Everything Nice Records featuring a rotating cast of DJs playing exotic music. Lounge, dance, chat, whatever. FREE for MEMBERS with RSVP (2025 dues must be paid), $20 advanced tix for guests of members. RSVP HERE
YUMA ABE
Tokyo, Japan’s Yuma Abe is touring around his 2024 album Hotel New Yuma with a 5 piece band, his soundtrack to Japanese movies from the 1950s and ‘60s. Get ready for a groovy, funky, sexy concept-heavy set that will be a whole lot of fun. MEMBERS TICKETS HERE
PIANO BAR featuring DAVID LINARD + JACKIE EVANS
FREE TICKETS FOR MEMBERS with RSVP. $20 for guests of members. Doors at 8. Music 9-11.
PIANO BAR is back with a very special duo night bringing together Sink into our velvety lounge for a soulful piano/vocals duo performance featuring DAVID LINARD + JACKIE WEST. These two solo artists are oft-collaborators and together recorded the million-streaming single Lemons.
ABOUT David Linard - an accompished songwriter and solo artist, David is a Brooklyn-based, silky, groovy piano player, and has visited L,V several times, with WAYNE TUCKER and solo.
ABOUT Jackie West is a baroque pop artist we've been dying to book. Check out her video for Amelia here.
Lover's Lounge
Our monthly fete co-hosted by Everything Nice Records featuring a rotating cast of DJs playing exotic music. Featuring DJs JESS BONKERS & LEAH FISHMAN. Lounge, dance, chat, whatever. FREE for MEMBERS with RSVP (2025 dues must be paid), $20 advanced tix for guests of members. RSVP HERE
STACY DILLARD QUARTET
One of the top regarded tenor sax players in NYC, Stacy Dillard brings his quartet to L,V. “A young saxophonist of serious promise" (Ben Ratliff, The New York Times), Stacy has caught the attention of many with his large and rich tone, developed ideas, accurate technique, work ethic, and patience.
“This MF can PLAY!" -Wynton Marsalis
“Stacy is a one-of-a-kind musician. Seriously." —Roy Hargrove
Molly Tigre
Molly Tigre marries the rhythms and melodies of African music– especially the entrancing styles from Ethiopia and Mali- with a uniquely progressive and exploratory jazz sound. Memorably described as “Ethiopian funk drinks a progressive jazz cocktail at Miles Davis’ 1970’s loft party,” Molly Tigre’s polyrhythmic stew is music for the body and mind.
Lover's Lounge
Our monthly fete co-hosted by Everything Nice Records featuring a rotating cast of DJs playing exotic music. Lounge, dance, chat, whatever. Free for members, $15 for guests of members. FREE for MEMBERS with RSVP (2025 dues must be paid), $15 advanced tix for guests of members. RSVP HERE
Skylar Tang
19 year old trumpet prodigy Skylar Tang is about your blow your gd mind! Originally from the Bay Area, Tang has already toured Nationally and is currently attending Juillaird while gigging about NYC, where she’s creating a tremendous buzz among the city’s top players. We hear Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove…but she’s got a compositional and performance voice all her own.