Wednesday nights at The Luxe Hotel

When one door closes, another one opens. I am now at the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air every Wednesday night from 7 pm - 10 pm with the great Del Casher. (For those of you who don't know, he's the guy who invented the Wah Wah pedal.  He is also an amazing guitarist.)  We're joined by the wonderful Paul Morin on bass, and man, do we have fun. Lots of laughs, plenty of requests, and since Del never plays anything the same way twice, I have to be on my toes!  This Wednesday will be our 4th outing.  Come join us! The Luxe Hotel is on Sunset Blvd, just west of the 405 freeway. $3 parking with validation, no cover, and no minimum.

Here are a few photos from the past few weeks.

Jim Henke, curator of the Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Del Casher

JL-R:  Jim Henke, Laura Pursell, Del Casher, Paul Morin

Engelbert Humperdinck (accepting an award at the hotel that evening) and Del Casher

Laura Pursell and Del Casher

Bassist Adam Cohen (on a break during the Engelbert Humperdinck event) with Laura

New Oyster House memories

I celebrated my birthday on Sunday with a few of my friends at the Oyster House in Studio City.  My friend Dave Welch took some amazing photos that night. In addition to being an incredibly talented trumpet and flugelhorn player, he also happens to be a professional photographer. I highly recommend him!! A great time was had by all, as you can see by the photos....

Laura Pursell (that's me!)

Everyone enjoyed the classy, velvety vocals of George Brittenham

Lawrence Juber surprised us all by dropping in! Here is, sitting in with Doug MacDonald

One of my favorite bass players and a dear friend - Adam Cohen

Carl Tassi sitting in on drums...how cool is this cat??

Here I am singing "The Song is You"

The band

Tony Russell singing "Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans" - Tony is always a crowd favorite!

Singing with Dori Amarillio - a fantastic player. I was so glad he dropped by. I will be doing more with Dori!

Doug MacDonald - it just doesn't get any better!

Another great shot of George Brittenham

Fabulous drummer and dear friend Frank Wilson, who subbed out his regular gig to share this night with me. Love you, Frank!

The incomparable Dori

Doing my thing with the band

Lawrence Juber - I wish he could have stayed longer, but he had a session early the next morning. Can you believe all this talent??

Jazz great Ron Anthony...an old friend who taught me half the songs I sing

Photos by Dave Welch
www.photoswithclass.com

The Oyster House - Dec. 6

My birthday is this Sunday, Dec. 6, and I have decided to celebrate it by singing at the Oyster House with all my friends! I'm hoping this will be a really fun jam session. Here are the details:

LAURA PURSELL
at
The Oyster House
Sunday, Dec. 6
(come help me celebrate my birthday!)

Music starts at 9:30 pm....kitchen closes at 10 pm!

The Band:
Laura Pursell – vocals!!
with
Doug MacDonald – guitar!!
Adam Cohen – bass!!
Frank Wilson – drums!!

The Oyster House Saloon
12446 Moorpark St (corner of Moorpark and Whitsett)
Studio City, CA 91604
818-761-8686

Don’t miss this special night of music!!