An Exclusive Performance By Van Hunt In Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA (Clubberblog.net) — Grammy award winning recording artist Van Hunt will be performing an exclusive concert at BB King’s Blues Club and Restaurant on December 2nd as part of the Hpnotiq Soul Concert Series. This intimate venue performance is not to be missed as Van Hunt, who has been described as “supremely talented” by All Music Guide, gives fans a preview of songs from his upcoming album, “Popular,” due out on January 15th, from Blue Note Records.

Van Hunt began his career in the late 90s as a songwriter and guitarist/keyboardist for former Arrested Development frontwoman Dionne Farris. During this period, Van Hunt’s song “Hopeless,” performed by Farris, appeared on the “Love Jones” soundtrack, and Lenny Kravitz performed “Mean Sleep,” co-written by Van Hunt and Cree Summer. After a successful stretch as a songwriter, Van Hunt signed with manager Randy Jackson, now a judge on American Idol, and in 2004, music fans were finally treated to Van Hunt’s own voice with his critically acclaimed debut album, “Van Hunt.” The album featured hit singles “Down Here in Hell (With You),” “Dust,” and “Seconds of Pleasure,” showcasing the synthesis of Van Hunt’s original sound with influences as diverse as Prince, Sly Stone, and David Bowie. “Dust” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance.

In 2006, Van Hunt’s sophomore album, “On the Jungle Floor” expanded on the themes of his debut, including the R&B smash “Character,” and his own take on “Mean Sleep” (a duet with Nikka Costa). The album featured everything from Van Hunt’s trademark neo-soul to a cover of The Stooges’ punk classic “No Sense of Crime.” The Boston Globe called “On the Jungle Floor” “ambitious and compelling,” assuring its readers that “this funky soul singer is in it for the long haul.”

If there had ever been any doubt about that last statement, Van Hunt dispelled it last year, when he took home a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, along with John Legend and Joss Stone, for their cover of Sly & The Family Stone’s funk anthem, “Family Affair.”

2006 also saw Van Hunt duet with Nikka Costa again, this time on “If I Had No Loot,” for Sam Moore’s (of Sam & Dave fame) first solo album in over 35 years, “Overnight Sensational.” This July, Van Hunt gave fans a preview of his own upcoming album with four-track digital EP, “The Popular Machine.”

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster for $20, or at the door for $25. VIP tickets are $40. BB King’s features live music every night, and offers concertgoers an extensive selection of food and drinks, ranging from barbecue wings and beer to fine New York Steak. The venue is located on the second floor of famous Universal City Walk, just off the 101 freeway in Universal City, next to Hollywood.

Venue Information:

B.B. King’s Blues Club
1000 Universal Center Dr.
Universal City, CA 91608
818.622.5464
http://la.bbkingclubs.com/