Alfonso Velez is an old soul. The former frontman from Monopoli recently stepped out of the indie rock scene and into the past, drawing upon various folk and blues influences in his solo career. He has the demeanor (and hair) of a young Elvis, the storytelling stylings of Bob Dylan, and the gritty vocals of George Harrison. These are but a few of the names that come to mind as you watch him on stage….

Luke Brindley’s music is what Jammin’ Java’s stage is best suited for, a raw acoustic sound amplified through a dimly lit room of people who want to hear the intricacies of the lyrics and the subtlety of strumming patterns. Of course when you own the place, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. We last saw Luke in a more intimate setting at The Red & The Black, where we enjoyed his performance. But…