hvlt

About

<p><strong>Showtimes:</strong> 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM| <strong data-start="120" data-end="132">Tickets:</strong> $40 at the door.<br /> <strong data-start="151" data-end="168">Reservations:</strong> Not necessary. We recommend arriving 20-30 minutes before showtime to secure your seat.<br data-start="227" data-end="230" data-is-only-node="" /><strong data-start="230" data-end="242">Seating:</strong> Available throughout the shows.<br data-start="274" data-end="277" /><strong data-start="277" data-end="291">Bar Hours:</strong> Open from 5:00 PM to 2am no cover.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>HVLT</strong> is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines notable songs while also presenting original music that blurs genre boundaries—balancing groove, texture, and spontaneity with intention and emotional clarity.At the center of HVLT is vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist <strong>Wes Montego </strong>whose expressive voice and conceptual vision help anchor the group’s sound. The ensemble is driven by drummer <strong>Michael Shekwoaga Ode</strong>, whose sensitivity and rhythmic authority shape the band’s dynamic range. Bassist <strong>Butler Knowles</strong> provides a grounded yet melodic foundation, while guitarist <strong>Logan Butler</strong> and pianist <strong>Wilfie Williams</strong> contribute harmonic depth, texture, and cinematic scope.Collectively, the members of HVLT have performed across nearly every facet of music, sharing stages and collaborating with artists such as Wyclef Jean, Jill Scott, Common, Roy Hargrove, Ambrose Akinmusire, Sullivan Fortner, Kenny Barron, Kenny Garrett, Wallace Roney, the Jonas Brothers, and Jeff Goldblum. That breadth of experience informs HVLT’s sound: collaborative, rhythm-forward, and deeply human—where virtuosity serves the music, genre is a tool rather than a boundary, and the ensemble always comes first.</p> <p><strong>Band Lineup:</strong><br /> <strong>Wes Montego – </strong> vocals<br /> <strong>Logan Butler – </strong> guitar<br /> <strong>Wilfie Williams – </strong> piano<br /> <strong>Butler Knowles – </strong> bass<br /> <strong>Shekwoaga Ode –</strong> drums</p>