Blue Thursdays Live at Bar Volvér

Reserve via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-thursdays-live-at-bar-volver-tickets-16187656717?aff=efbevent Jazz It Up Philly presents Blue Thursday Live at The Kimmel Center's Bar Volvér, a musical journey taking you from classic Blues right up to the soulful styling of today's R&B! The show features both up-and-coming and seasoned musicians with vocalists from the Philadelphia area. Come see these incredible artists, who revel in the unbridled fun, energy, and musicianship that capture the essence of the Blues, as we present R&B music that has defined many generations.. With performances from Laura Cheadle and The Family Blues Band and Philadelphia's own "Son of Song" Drew Nugent, this 2 hour production will fill your soul with precious memories and vibrant echoes of timeless songs that influenced the entire world. A deeply soulful evening of R&B with jazz undertones in the a breathtaking space is classical in form and spirit. Here’s your chance to become part of vibrant music scene that is Philadelphia. Our goal is to support local artists as well as to bring national acts to The City of Brotherly Love. Join us as we all strive to keep the Blues alive! Bar Volvér Experience “Bar Volvér is the venue – a place for a drink and a snack, whether your favorite band is in town or you just want to indulge among friends. Please come as you are and join us for a drink any time.”- Chef Jose Garces From cocktails and a bite before a show at the Kimmel Center, to an evening spent sharing champagne and snacks among friends, Bar Volvér is a gorgeous setting for our beverage team’s exciting, artful cocktails, wines and beers, complemented by Chef Garces’ ambitious menu of globally influenced small plates. Our wide-ranging beverage menu includes more than 30 wines by the glass, a variety of craft beers from around the world, exceptional hand-crafted cocktails and 50+ bottles of sparkling wine and champagne. Small plates include tartares, tartines, charcuterie, cheeses and an array of petit fours. All dishes are available a la carte, and reservations are not required. LAURA CHEADLE FAMILY BLUES BAND WINNER 'BEST BLUES BAND OF THE YEAR' 2014! Dividing time between Philly and NYC, Laura Cheadle Family Blues band''s award winning blues is gaining national and international attention. Keeping it in the family is their forte with accomplished musician James "Papa" Cheadle on the keyboards, his son, "Jimmy Lee" Cheadle on lead guitar and the beautiful star of the show: singer-songwriter: Laura Cheadle on vocals and rhythm guitar. Not just a thoughtful singer-songwriter, and not just a soulful funk diva, BLUES musician Laura Cheadle offers audiences a lively performance filled with upbeat introspection. James "Papa Cheadle" has played and recorded with Don Cornell, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Four Aces, Grover Washington Jr. and The Soul Survivors,Jaco Pastorius and Peter Erskine to name a few and is certainly his offsprings main inspiration. Laura Cheadle Family Blues Band have many accomplishments under their belt opening for: The Jonas Brothers, Sister Hazel, Spin Doctors, Ryan Cabrera, Kasim Sulton, Terrence Simien, Garland Jeffreys, John Oates/Hall and Oates, Average White Band, Clarence Clemons III for Bruce Springsteen's After Party and Constantine Maraoulis of American Idol. These South Jersey Natives and current Philadelphia residents have toured nationally and internationally everywhere from the East Coast/West Coast to London. The Cheadle's have appeared on 6ABC's "Tuned In" as the very first viewers choice, The "NBC 10" Show, the National reality show 'Next Great Family Band" on NBC/Cosi TV. Laura Cheadle was named a "Super Woman" in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work. A very recent accomplishment: Laura Cheadle Family Blues Band just recently won "Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band of The Year" 2014 at Tri State Indie Music Awards sponsored by WXPN. The Band currently has 5 Albums out with their critically acclaimed NEW Bluesy Album "Bruised & Soothed" now available on lauracheadle.com & on iTunes. Drew Nugent Don't you ever want to take a trip back to the culture and sound of the roaring 20's? Drew Nugent gives you that opportunity everytime he performs. Drew, a 1920's connoisseur, has the ability to turn any party into a blast from the past. Drew boasts vintage suits and instruments while serenading you with classical renditions of piano, horns, and vocals. For Drew Nugent this is not an act, it is a way of life. His main instruments are piano, trumpet and vocals. Nugent attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance on trumpet. Although Drew is still a young man, he has already added several brightly colored feathers to his cap. In 2005, Nugent performed on Garrison Keillor's world renowned radio program, “A Prairie Home Companion” for their Talent From 12-20 Competition. He has been featured on NPR 4 times since then as a soloist and with ensembles. During the summer of 2006, Drew worked for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, playing piano and singing aboard the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. During his college years, Drew organized several “Hot Music” ensembles and concerts for his fellow students listening and dancing pleasure. He played with the Dukes Of Dixieland as a guest soloist aboard the steamboat Natchez in New Orleans,LA. He also played with the Benny Goodman Orchestra for their recreation of the 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert on it's 71st anniversary. Drew Nugent is currently playing club dates, parties, dances and more around the Philadelphia area and beyond and is available for your listening and dancing pleasure. “I play this music because it speaks to me,” says Nugent, “It makes you feel alive.”