Verse & Harmony | Friday, March 13, 2009 | Photos

Herman Campos.

Josh Ronquillo.

Wiley Driskell.

Gene Keller.

Arturo Enriquez.

Rocky "Skins" Melendez.

Lawrence Barrett holding his newly published book available on Amazon.com.

Another crowded house.

James Karam.

Rita Hamwee.

Mary Mooney.

John Sansone.

Grey Croyle.

Andrew Mammei.

Dee Ogee, featuring Octavio Gonzalez and Issac Esquivel. (deeogeemusic.com)

Celina O.

Rocky Melendez on the sound board.

Ian Crowder and Andrew Latiner.

Andrew Latiner.

Ian Crowder.

Nathan Burgess.

Jorge Guzman.

Verse & Harmony concluded its run at Rulis' with another entertaining evening of music, poetry, and dance. We had our revolving group of talented regulars joined by equally talented performers new to V&H's "stage". V&H will be going on a short break, probably a couple of months, to find a more suitable larger venue for this event. We remain committed to providing a time and space for the artistic community to freely express their verse, harmony, dance, and visual art.

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

V&H is free but a minimum of $5 per person tab of food/drink is suggested. Rulis' is located at 318 N. Mesa (downtown storefront of the Cortez Building, right across from San Jacinto Park).

Verse & Harmony | Friday, February 13, 2009 | Photos

Meiko

Lorena

Jorge Guzman

Alfredo Gutierrez

Erin Hodson

Mary Mooney

Arturo Enriquez

Rocky Melendez

Mariel Valenzuela

Josh Saenz, Houston Beroteran, and Jorge Albuerto

Andrew Latimer

Gene Keller

Jay

Adam Jimenez

Richie Marrufo

Anthony Jimenez

Andrew Mammei

Rick Bechtel

Josh Ronquillo

Verse & Harmony continued the tradition of having a awesome night of music and poetry. We had another packed SRO venue. Being the day before Valentine's Day, love was in the air as many romantic poems and songs were broadcast to our enthusiastic audience. The next V&H is set for Rulis' on Friday, March 13th. Hope to see everybody there...and be sure to get there early if you want a chance of sitting down.

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.