Miramar
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)
harlem gosel travelers
Get ready for a night of joy, soul, and gospel-influenced voices (think: The Impressions), when the Harlem Gospel Travelers roll into L,V. This absolutely incredible young group is signed to funk/soul label Colemine Records and is lighting it up on the road.
Lover's Lounge
Co-hosted by Everything Nice Records, Lover’s Lounge is a member’s only night of exotic music spun on vinyl, chill vibes, dancefloor shakin’, and a roaring fireplace. RSVP Required.
Tagua Tagua
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
Piano Bar featuring Jeremy Baum
Piano Bar is our re-invention of the classic format, this time with reefer. Featuring the delightful Jeremy Baum of the Dirty Funk Contingency. Members only, no cover, RSVP required
Lover’s Lounge w/everything nice
Our member’s only, no-cover night of friend-makin’, lounge vibin’, and exotic music played on vinyl records spun clockwise by the angels from Everything Nice Records. RSVP HERE
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
Juma Sultan's Aboriginal Music Society
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.
Lover's Lounge
Our member’s only, no-cover night of friend-makin’, lounge vibin’, and exotic music played on vinyl records spun clockwise by the angels from Everything Nice Records.
Mates of State
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.
Yamba Quartet + DJ BAILEY
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
Lover's Lounge w/ everything nice records
We’re back again for the August edition of Lover’s Lounge, our no-cover, member’s only night of comraderie with the sisters from Everything Nice Records spinning vinyl records. RSVP REQUIRED HERE
Mike Dillon & Punkadelick
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.
Fred Thomas of the JBs
Funk legend Fred Thomas, bass player on James Brown's "Hot Pants" and "Papa Don't Take No Mess" returns for the dance party of the summer. DJ HARLAN spins vinyl all night
Lovers Lounge
Co-hosted by Everything Nice Records, LL is our member’s only, no-cover “lounge night” featuring DJ Prestige spinning vinyl all night. Starts at 7, ends sometime around 10. RSVP REQUIRED HERE
Mod House DAY PARTY
This your chance to party like it's 1967 upstairs at The Mod House for a DAY PARTY! Our first ever collab with Catskills Cocktail Club + pizza made on the spot from The Dale, Saturday June 8 from 3-7pm. Vinyl DJ set by Outlier Music's own Josh Druckman.
Free Entry for Active and Gold Members (use discount code via Eventbrite to RSVP for free)
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.
Stef Dag & Friends
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
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