Next Verse & Harmony | Friday, February 13th @ Rulis'

V&H is free but a minimum of $5 per person tab of food/drink is suggested. Rulis' has a wonderful changing menu of international cuisine that is reasonably-priced. Rulis is located at 318 N. Mesa (downtown storefront of the Cortez Building, right across from San Jacinto Park). Please support the members of the business community that support the local arts movement. 

Verse & Harmony | Friday, January 9, 2009 | Photos

Stage art provided by Karl Whitaker.

Al Soto, a poet.

Dee Ogee featuring Isac Esquivel & Octavio Gonzalez. (www.deeogeemusic.com)

Andrew Mammei, a V&H pioneer.

Traveling Luke Heflee from Philadelphia, PA.

Josh Nilles, his second time at V&H.

Aislin and her dad.

Raquel Lopez, a V&H regular.

Josh Ronquillo, the Hacienda Heights Unknown Revolution.

Paul Escarsega, also from Hacienda Heights.

Iva Ramirez showed her artwork and read some poetry.

Josh Saenz, 13 years old and up-and-coming.

Josh Cohen got his commercial poetic license.

Lawrence Barrett, a V&H regular.

Ray Ramos, the unplugged poet.

The talented Nancy Green.

Jesse Edwards, a V&H regular.

Mauricio Gonzalez and Nancy Green.

A jam session featuring Luke Heflee, Maurio Gonzalez (hidden), Julio, Rocky "Skins" Melendez...

...Arturo Enriquez (and Luke again).

The very animated Jay.

Herman Campos from far East.

What can I say about this month's issue of Verse & Harmony? Besides having four guys named Josh up on stage, it was another great poetic and musical show. This time we had visual art decorating the space. V&H has been on organic fire since our coffeehouse days. It was packed...SRO...with a line outside waiting to get inside. I'm sorry that everybody (including Lucille Zavala and her crew) didn't get in. All I can say is that you need to come early if you want to get in and participate in the movement. Also, be sure to support Rulis' International Kitchen who provide this really nice space by bringing them your dining business. Until next month, peace out!

FIN.

Next Verse & Harmony | Friday, January 9th @ Rulis'

V&H and is free but a minimum of $5 per person tab of food/drink is suggested. Rulis' has a wonderful menu of international cuisine that is reasonably-priced. Rulis' is located at 318 N. Mesa (downtown storefront of the Cortez Building, right across from San Jacinto Park). Please support the members of the business community that support the local arts.

Verse & Harmony | Friday, December 12, 2008 | Photos

Tree on, PA set-up, mic check, Free Expression Zone sign up. It's show time!

Al Soto (poet)

Jesse Edwards (musician/singer)

Herman Campos (poet)

Adam Jimenez (musician)

John Sansone (poet)

Ray Ramos (poet)

Raquel Lopez (musician/singer)

Josh Ronquillo (poet)

Joshua Nilles (poet)

Sheri Glennwright (poet)

Krystee (musician/singer)

Anthony Jimenez (poet/musician)

Lucille Zavala (poet)

Carl Watson (poet)

Richie Marrufo (musician/poet)

Nick Rodriguez (poet)

Freddy Gutierrez (poet/musician)

Freddy Gutierrez, Mauricio (musician), and Roberto Santos (musician)

Roberto Santos (musician/poet) with Mauricio (musician)

Meiko Merrill (poet)

Maria Gandara (poet)

Paul Glenn (poet)

Rocky Melendez (bongos/sound technician)

Amalia Castro (singer) with Edgar (musician) and Jeza (musician)

Amalia Castro (musician/singer)

December 2008's edition of Verse & Harmony was at downtown's Rulis' International Kitchen, a really cool space for our wandering cabal of musicians and poets. It was a really special night with the flashing kaleidoscope of colorful holiday displays at San Jacinto Plaza juxtaposed against our talented troop of performers and loyal audience. I can never say enough about the performers that belt out body and soul before the mics--you guys/gals make V&H awesome every month! And special thanks to our Canadian, Northern, and local visitors on two wheels. I am sorry that Homonculous Stare couldn't perform due to electrical issues and my good friends Arturo Enriquez (bass) and Rocky Melendez (bongos) couldn't play during an intermission that we just couldn't fit in. (The steaming hot plate of poetic and musical treats flowed over.) Special thanks to Rocky for making us sound good, Al for being a good facilitator (hehe), and Ruli and his staff for being a super nice host and whipping up delicious treats.

Fin.