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

Laura Pursell with Del Casher and band at the Sweet and Hot Jazz Festival

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"Sweet and Hot Jazz Festival" - Sept 5, 2010

I'm THRILLED to announce that I'll be performing at the Sweet & Hot Music Festival with world-renowned guitarist (and all around great guy) Del Casher.

This 15th Annual jazz bash will take place in the luxe Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel over the Labor Day Weekend, September 3, 4, 5 and 6th 2010.

My sets with Del will be on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. and at 3:30 pm. 

From the website:

"It's going to be an awesome gathering of familiar faces and brand new acts especially selected for your listening and dancing pleasure.


Nothing can beat the incredible music performed by the best of the best in an incredible world-class jazz party in combination with some of the most outstanding talents assembled in one place in a festive jazz festival atmosphere.


Music that is uniquely American drawn from the Swing, Blues, Jazz, and Big Band sounds of the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. America’s Golden Age of Popular Music our treasured musical heritage."