Local 622 @ Birba | January 2020
Join us at Birba every Thursday for live
performances by some of the Coachella Valley’s hottest musicians.
1.2.20 - Desert Rhythm Project (Soul, Funk, Reggae)
Desert Rhythm Project is a neo-roots, reggae, funk, soul band from California's Mojave Desert. Fronted by desert natives Michael Reyes and Bryanna Evaro who have created their own unique style comprised of soulful harmonies, effortless melodic guitar techniques and smooth elemental bass rhythms. Michael Reyes' dynamic presence on lead vocal and guitar is reminiscent of the soulful and energetic James Brown combined with the appreciative ethereal consciousness of reggae legend Bob Marley. Bryanna Evaro's timeless velvety folk-roots presence on bass guitar and vocals is the crowning essential counterpart of this celebrated divine duo.
1.9.20 - Nick Sosa (Lounge, Blues, Jazz)
Nick Sosa is a live and session guitarist local to the Palm Springs, Coachella Valley and greater Los Angeles areas. His solo guitar sets include elements of pop, classic jazz, latin, fusion, blues and rnb; providing the perfect atmosphere and ambience for your next gathering or business event. Since graduating Musician’s Institute in Hollywood California he has performed, recorded and composed with many artists in a variety of styles. He has collaborated in sessions with grammy award winning producers and performs regularly as a soloist and with his band at many resorts, hotels, private parties, weddings and large scale musical functions. Most recently he was a “best instrumental performance” nominee by Coachella Valley Weekly magazine.
1.16.20 - Bob Hamilton (Gypsy Jazz, Latin Fusion)
Currently Bob performs and records with dozens of bands a year in a variety of genres. In 2017 alone, he performed at Red Rocks Amphitheater, New Orleans Jazz Fest, the Greek Theater in LA, with the Coachella Valley Symphony, as well as regular Southern California jazz clubs, festivals, and clubs. He performs regularly in Palm Springs and Coachella CA and fills in on tour with several Los Angeles based bands.
1.23.20 - Black Market Jazz (Jazz)
1.30.20 - Those Folk (Americana, Folk)
A transpacific Americana folk music duo, comprised of Lawrence & Clare, a husband and wife duo who hails from Louisiana (Lawrence) & Australia (Clare). Their worlds collided on the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland in 2012. For now they hang their traveling hats in the mountain town of Idyllwild; one of Southern California’s best kept secrets. This troubadour duo enjoy extensive touring internationally as well as across America in their ex-fire truck come band wagon. Their live shows feature effervescent vocal harmonies performed alongside accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar and keyboard. Known for their diversity and on stage charisma, Those Folk are an unforgettable act!