For a quarter of a century, the Unurban Coffee House in Santa Monica has been the place to be, a sizzling hub of creativity where the air crackles with talent! Forget your average open mic night – we’re talking about a legendary venue that’s played host to a dazzling array of top-tier performers. Over 25 years, the Unurban has welcomed a constellation of stars: soulful singers who can bring the house down, masterful musicians whose melodies weave magic, and poets whose words paint vivid pictures in your mind. It’s a vibrant tapestry of artistry, a place where legends are made and unforgettable moments unfold.
…Here are our wonderful magical friends
Tom Marion
Tom moved to Los Angeles in 1976, and plunged into the music scene there, playing with Brad Kay’s Majestic Dance Orchestra, crack ragtime ensemble The Hollywood Red Hots, legendary entertainer Nick Lucas, The Knotts Berry Farm Entertainers (with whom he toured Japan in 1981), and, over the years, countless other gigs and bands. In the late ’80s, Tom began a lasting association with crooner Johnny Crawford, which combination gave fortunate listeners the chance to experience a vocal-with-guitar sound not heard since the days of Bing Crosby and Eddie Lang. This may still be found each month at L.A.’s Atlas Supper Club, and is not to be missed, co-founded the Parlor Boys with Janet, is a unique musician. He is the last of the old-time Italian string players. He plays guitar, banjo and mandolin with equal grace, and in a style that virtually disappeared before World War II.
Bill Burnett is one of LA’s most respected singer-songwriters. He has written songs and special material for Bette Midler, Patti Lupone, Tim Curry, Dean Stevens, Pebbles Flintstone, Bamm Bamm Rubble and Casper the Friendly Ghost, to name but a few. Like everyone else, Bill was deeply inspired by the celestial songwriting of Leonard Cohen and is honored to be included in this special tribute radio broadcast.
Oliver
EathereaIist & Enigmatic Guitar player, extraordinaire
Zane Tatum
Jenny Williams
Melinda Rose Skilondz
Steve F’dor
Geneva Simmons
Harvey Sid Fisher
Pamela Stollings: Dancer extraordinary & comic
Daniel the Crooner
Phil Crosby
Emilio Borello
Michael Sandoval
Justeen Ward
Mitta Wise
Mike Saul
Catherine Alison
Rob Milhander Boogie Woogie Piano Early influences include Johnnie Johnson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Memphis Slim, Fats Waller and Albert Ammons. Memphis Slim
Deb and Leonora Vukovitz
Peter Coca
Sunday Songbirds 