Friends and music lovers!
Happy to share some music news with you all!
First: Thank you to all who came last month for two extraordinary duos; Nathan and Jesse and Petty Chavez! Both were just outstanding! And of course big love to these talented musicians who graced the stage last month! I’ll share a few pictures of the night below.
Second: After 5 years of hosting this Songwriters Showcase (now called Rock Rhythm and Rhyme) here at Project Barley, , and after so many of you have continued to ask me to book more blues, rhythm & blues, New Orleans swampy soul music and the like, I am happy to report that we will be doing just that! Starting this coming Tuesday (May 19, 2026) we are having 5 consecutive months of all of the above! That means more dancing and just in time for summer! It’s gonna be a party every month! Scroll down to see a few of the upcoming artists.
The Mojo Monkeys are three of the busiest and most requested recording and touring musicians in Los Angeles. When they team up as the Mojo Monkeys, it’s electric! It’s swampy, soulful, New Orleans groove heavy with fun lyrics! And funky as hell! For more info on these guys go to: https://mojomonkeys.com/
Blues vocalist and songwriter Allison August will be joining the Monkeys for her first time playing here at Project Barley. Most recently nominated for best emerging artist by the Memphis Blues Foundation, she is one to watch, and listen to! For more info on Allison go to her website: https://www.allisonaugust.com/
Project Barley and Pizza Kraft serve excellent food (gourmet pizza, wings & salads), wine, and award winning beer and cocktails too! Food served till 8:30pm. No reservations https://projectbarley.com/ 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
See you there! Jodi