Stef Dag & Friends
Rising star comedian Stef Dag is bringing a cadre of comedians to Velma! Stef hosts the “Hot & Single” web series. She has performed at The Stand, SF Sketch Fest, Union Hall, The Bell House, or at New York Comedy Festival, and written sketches for Michael Che & Colin Jost, Bill Hader, & Rebel Wilson
New Jazz Underground
New Jazz Underground , an American trio, have been described as “an innovative and ultra creative collective striving to establish themselves as a defining voice for the genre of Jazz and beyond”. Their music signals a merging of traditional sensibilities in Jazz with the modern influence of swing, hip-hop, house/afro-beat, and afro-cuban music.
The Brother Moves On
The Brother Moves On is a South African performance art ensemble based in Johannesburg, Gauteng creating truly unique jazz, blues, gospel, and Nigerian street music . The group was founded somewhere between the years 2008 and 2010 by broad-based artist Nkululeko Mthembu and his brother Siyabonga Mthembu.
The Big Takeover
Fronted by the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Nee Nee Rushie, The Big Takeover is a 7 piece Jamaican pop, reggae, rocksteady, ska band! They are devotees of Desmond Dekker and the way the old school did it. Get ready for a reggae dance party
PUFF PUFF PASSION f/ Kendra McKinley + DeeDee Dame
Celebrate 420 at Love, Velma with a special full band performance by Kendra McKinley and a dance party with DJ DeeDee Dame of Wet Noise fame
Kendra McKinley is a captivating, addicting, groovy AF songwriter and performer who self describes as "music for smoking weed with your bra off." She released her brilliant debut LP last year and we are obsessed.
DeeDee Dame is best known for her work with Wet Noise, the queer dance party all about funk and she'll be DJing throughout the evening and into the wee hours
Lover’s lounge f/everything nice
Lover’s Lounge is our member’s only, no cover lounge night featuring Everything Nice Records DJs playing vinyl all night. We offer an exclusive cocktails and cannabis menu ONLY available at Lover’s Lounge, with limited edition strains and more elaborate cocktails. Free RSVP here
Katie Martucci + Margo Ross
Possessing a full range, angelic, breathy voice straight from the gods, Katie Martucci, along with a full-body Gibson Epiphone and various musical configurations, is one of New York City’s most musically gifted rising stars.
Lady Moon & the Eclipse
Led by founder, singer and songwriter Ngonda Badila, Lady Moon & the Eclipse is an Oakland-based, 7 piece band that does cosmic-tinged R&B/afrobeat-influenced rhythms with soaring vocals. They have toured with the likes of Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, Amanda Palmer, Maxi Priest, and Tank & the Bangas. "Neosoul with a cross-genre bent that manifests through Afrobeat, gospel and funk. The result is charmingly retro"- New York Times.
Lover's Lounge featuring DJ Prestige
Lover's Lounge is our no-cover, member's only lounge night featuring all-vinyl DJ Prestige. It's a great place to meet new friends and chill to amazing music, outstanding cocktails, and an expanded cannabis menu.
Free RSVP Required Here.
BigYuki
Masayuki Hirano - better known as BIG YUKI - is a ground-breaking songwriter and virtuoso keyboard player who blends jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica to create a sound that’s wholly his own. Alongside releasing his own inimitable music, BIG YUKI is highly sought-after as a performer and collaborator by the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Kamasi Washington and Lauryn Hill.
THE DU-RITES
The Du-Rites are an NYC-based funk combo of Jay Mumford on drums, keys + percussion and Pablo Martin on guitar, bass guitar, + synthesizer. 7 albums and numerous singles deep, The Du-Rites have been paired with a wide rage of talent, from Ghostface Killah; to Eddie Palmieri; to members of Sun Ra Arkestra; to Robert Glasper. Get ready to get down! Tickets on sale now for all members here.
MOLLY TIGRE
Ethiopian jazz/funk mixed with a heady stew of undulating rhythms, dynamic African percussion, a tight rhythm section, and brilliant sax/flute up front.
Lover's Lounge featuring vinyl sounds from Everything Nice's Jess Bonkers
Lover’s Lounge is a member’s only, no-cover, cocktails and cannabis lounge night where we listen to exotic, recorded music by a roaring fireplace. Perfect for new members and those looking to meet new friends. RSVP HERE