Ari Melinger-Cohen and Jackson Stokes Band at The Velvet Elk Lounge

Ari Melinger-Cohen is not just a bassist and guitarist; he's a true musical mastermind. As a bandleader singer music producer and recording engineer he crafts a collection of carefully-honed genre-blending and emotive expressions in his songs. Live with his band he creates a dynamic and captivating musical journey that is sure to leave you smiling bouncing and eager to hear more. “Feathered Tides” an album 5-years in the making is his immensely entertaining debut album. From cut to cut the listener travels across musical genres and wide-ranging poetic lyrics. Introduced to a sold-out venue at Roots Music Project Boulder “Feathered Tides” is garnering positive reviews and significant attention. According to Nagamag Melinger-Cohen’s song “Shine On” is a “musical masterpiece.” Other songs featured on “Feathered Tides” are called “catchy rock melodies with very driving rhythmic force.”

When his latest solo release Passengers Volume One arrived as a contender for Rock’s Top 20 chart in October of 2023 Jackson Stokes posted another notch on his growing list of accolades. Whether as a seasoned bandleader sought-after ensemble player or valued collaborator the rock/soul singer-songwriter from St Louis Missouri continues to rise as a coveted musical commodity. And with tens of thousands of touring miles logged across four continents- including in 2023 a World Record achievement; performing 50 shows in 50 U.S. states in 49 days with the Devon Allman Project and Donavon Frankenreiter- Stokes is as well the consummate rock-and-roll road dog.

Bar opens at 5 PM and happy hour from open to 7 PM. (21+) The Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.

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