Miramar
Nov
23

Miramar

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Miramar plays new interpretations of golden-era boleros (romantic music originating in 1950s Cuba) mixed with soul. The band is part of the Nuevo Romantico movement and carry the torch of Balada Rockmántica or Bolero-Beat, a popular genre defined by its blend of traditional boleros, psychedelic funk, and rock. YOUTUBE | INSTA

Tickets can be purchased for both sets or the late set only. Both sets Visiting Members ($45), Active Members ($33.75), Gold Members ($22.50)

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Tagua Tagua
Nov
9

Tagua Tagua

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Based in Sao Paulo and formed in 2017, Tagua Tagua is one of the most promising acts in Brazilian music nowadays, weaving tropical psychedelia, the principles of ye ye ye, and the influence of funk and soul

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Piano Bar feat. DAVID LINARD
Oct
11

Piano Bar feat. DAVID LINARD

Velma’s hedonistic reinvention of your grandma’s era hotel lounge piano bar! Chat it up with old and new friends or slither in with that certain someone. Featuring the brilliant David Linard, up from Brooklyn, who we know so well from The Bad Mothas and his own trio. Member’s Only, no cover, RSVP REQUIRED HERE |

7pm doors | Table Rezzies for Active and Gold Members | Open bar for GOLD members 7-8pm

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Juma Sultan's Aboriginal Music Society
Sep
28

Juma Sultan's Aboriginal Music Society

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Perhaps most famous for his performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival as a member of Jimi Hendrix’s Gypsy Sun & Rainbows, Percussionist Juma Sultan was an integral part of the 1970s NYC Loft Jazz scene, and has collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, Sonny Simmons, Archie Shepp, Pharaoh Sanders, James “Blood” Ullmer, Dave Burell, Sam Rivers and many more.

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Mates of State
Sep
14

Mates of State

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A stalwart indie band for 25 years, husband/wife duo Mates of State have released 7 albums, played Letterman, Conan, This American Life, Coachella, toured the entire world, and in their spare time have raised 3 daughters. Their signature keys + drums + dual vocals will be joined at Velma by a backing band.

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Yamba Quartet + DJ BAILEY
Aug
31

Yamba Quartet + DJ BAILEY

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Brooklyn's Super Yamba Quartet takes its cues from 70s/80s West-African Afrobeat and Psychedelic Funk - they look back to artists such as Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, El Rego and Gnonnas all masters of the classic Benin Afro-Funk. DJ Bailey was named one of "The Coolest DJs on the NYC Nightlife Scene" by Guest of a Guest, spinning retro, funky vinyl records all night long

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Mike Dillon & Punkadelick
Jul
26

Mike Dillon & Punkadelick

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A modern jazz/jam/funk legend, Vibraphonist/percussionist Mike Dillon has spent the last three decades playing with Les Claypool, Ani DiFranco, Galactic, Critters Buggin, Charlie Hunter, and Rickie Lee Jones, all the while innovating at a staggering pace as a band leader. Punkadelic features Dillon with organ giant Brian Haas (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey), and Nikki Glaspie on drums (Beyonce, Nth Power) and is an explosive trio that lives somewhere in the Zappa, Claypool, Galactic world of music.

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New Jazz Underground
Jun
1

New Jazz Underground

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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.

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Stef Dag & Friends
May
10

Stef Dag & Friends

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Rising star comedian Stef Dag is bringing a cadre of comedians to Velma including Savannah DesOrmeaux | Gabby Bryan | Zack Signore | Joan Glackin | Gracie Canaan + DJ Nina Tarr! 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

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PUFF PUFF PASSION f/ Kendra McKinley + DeeDee Dame
Apr
20

PUFF PUFF PASSION f/ Kendra McKinley + DeeDee Dame

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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

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Lady Moon & the Eclipse
Mar
22

Lady Moon & the Eclipse

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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.

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BigYuki
Mar
8

BigYuki

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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.

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THE DU-RITES
Feb
24
to Feb 25

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.

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MOLLY TIGRE
Feb
10
to Feb 11

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.

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