This is a once a month (every third Tuesday) show that is designed as a listening room for world class songwriters, many with hit songs, long touring/recording associations with music legends ETC... to play their original music in an intimate setting. NO COVER BUT DONATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURED AND GO TO THE SONGWRITERS. Project Barley serves excellent Food (Gourmet Pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads), wine, and award winning beer. Food served till 8:30pm. No reservations so arrive early to get a table. This month we are proud to present: RICK HOLMSTROM BAND, THE MOJO MONKEYS, JODI SIEGEL
RICK HOLMSTROM BAND
Rick Holmstrom has stories. Thirty-five years of hurtling around the globe in metal tubes will do that. From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T, to his 17-year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples, the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. He’s also proven prolific, releasing See That Light in early 2021 and later, returning to one of his original passions, instrumental music, with Get It!, With his long time bandmates, Steve Mugalian (drums) and Gregory Boaz (bass), Rick digs deep into his blues/soul/roots influences and always manages to play something cool and original. There are many blues/roots bands, but Rick and his band are at the top of the list; that's why Mavis Staples has toured the world with Rick as not only her music director and leader, but as a soulful guitar player and singer. After teaming with bluesman Johnny Dyer early in his career, Holmstrom released his first instrumental album, Lookout, in 1996, earning praise from the Washington Post, Playboy and LA Weekly, among others. In the years since he has released innovative albums that highlight blues, funk, roots and soul with a seeming ease, in addition to his recordings with Staples. NPR’s Bob Boilen raved; “…the band is crucial, discerning and supportive. Rick Holmstrom is her soulful guitarist – Staples calls him “Pops, Jr…” Get It! follows his 2021 release See That Light, the first on his own label, LuEllie Records, which garnered praise from the likes of Associated Press, Yahoo!, American Songwriter and No Depression. Over the years, Holmstrom has released 6 solo albums on labels including Black Top, Tone Cool and M.C. Records, as well as winning a Grammy in 2011 with Staples (You Are Not Alone) and nominations in 2015, 2013 and 2009. He has toured with Johnny Dyer, William Clarke, Rod Piazza, Booker T, and played with Staples on tours with Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt, and most recently, Trombone Shorty and Ziggy Marley. In 2014 he and Staples performed for President Obama at the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
MOJO MONKEYS
The Mojo Monkeys are a legendary trio out of Los Angeles made up of some of the most called A list session guys anywhere, who when they get together as a trio, know how to funk it up with New Orleans grooves, Texas blues and fun roots rockers. They can do it all! David Raven on drums, Taras Prodaniuk on bass and Billy Watts on guitar; they are as funky as anybody gonna every wanna be!
Mojo monkeys is the brilliantly inspired labor of love of three well known los angeles musicians: singer/drummer David Raven, bassist Taras Prodaniuk, and guitarist Billy Watts. Their individual music credits are a who’s who of great artists, ranging from Lucinda Williams to Eric Burdon, Bonnie Raitt to Keith Richards. Mojo Monkey music is swampy yet intelligent, rootsy yet original, eclectic, danceable, humorous, and soulful. Their live shows are spontaneous and entertaining, reflecting their love and joy in making music.
JODI SIEGEL
Jodi Siegel, originally from Chicago, IL, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Over the years Jodi has opened for and or shared the stage with many respected musicians including: Albert King, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, J.D. Souther, David Lindley, Fred Tacket and Paul Barrere (Little Feat) and countless others. Her songs have been recorded by Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Tommy Ridgley and Teresa James.
She has recorded two CD'S; Stepping Stone and her latest CD, “Wild Hearts,” produced by Steve Postell (Immediate Family, David Crosby, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Iain Matthews), is filled with great songs, cool grooves, intimate, smart lyrics and some of the best of the best musicians in Los Angeles today including; Mike Finnigan (organ, piano), Hutch Hutchinson, Abe Laborial Sr., Alphonso Johnson (bass), Russ Kunkel, Michael Jerome Moore, John Ferraro, Arno Lucas (drums, percussion), Joe Sublett (Saxophone) and Maxayne Lewis and Clydene Jackson (background vocals). Each song has a soulful delivery with an undeniable down-home elegance. It has received great reviews by Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers), Maria Muldaur, Walter Trout, David Mansfield (T Bone Burnett), Leland Sklar, Mike Finnigan and Doug Macleod to name a few. Jodi is in the pre-production stage of recording a new record with Grammy winning producer and friend Tony Braunagel
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