Cashmere, the first of five singles written and produced by Harvey The Snake” Mandel in his comeback project, “I’m Back,” has officially been released. “The Snake” said the song is about a sexy lady in a cashmere coat guarded by a mean dog. Check out Cashmere here: https://youtu.be/if2cxNFjZkc Harvey started work on “I’m Back” in […]
UPDATE 3/22/2024 Harvey is Still in the Fight
What can you say, Harvey is a tough dude. He’s still in the ICU. Admitted with another massive infection and swollen brain. Doctors say the worst yet. But he’s fighting to stay alive. None of the docs know which way it’ll go. But he’s still fighting. Harvey Needs Help As most of you know, Timm […]
UPDATE 3/15/2024
Bad news. Good news. Harvey was admitted to the hospital last week in critical condition with a swollen brain and massive infection. Doctors say this is the worst yet and not sure what to expect. I was not able to talk with Harvey, but Timm did, and they agreed that it was time to release […]
HARVEY UPDATE 1/27/2024
As we have written in our last updates, it is official, Harvey is working on a new album. Not just an EP. But a full 8-track record! Since our last update, Harvey has had a few infections, been back to the hospital, and had numerous eye doctor visits, trying to get a handle on blurry […]
HARVEY UPDATE 9/3/2023
Hello again! Here’s more good news… Harvey is at work on his comeback single. He says he’s glad to get back to what makes him happy – making music. Harvey began writing the music and by Saturday was satisfied with direction and committed to recording the rhythm tracks. Harvey hired a rhythm section in Chicago, […]
HARVEY UPDATE 8/24/2023
Thank you all so much for the awesome feedback – Harvey will reply to each of you, now that he can see a bit better, but it’ll take a little while, he’s still in comeback mode, but getting better every day. Yea. In our last Harvey update 8/2102023 I mentioned that Harvey is working on […]
HARVEY UPDATE 8/21/2023
Hello all, I’m really happy to report that Harvey is doing much better! His last MRI shows continued improvement, and NO cancer. And Harvey says he does not have any more of the brain “weirdness” as well. He is happy that his next “face” doctor appointment is in September. Harvey says he is seeing better. […]
New Album Who’s Calling
Who’s Calling is an astonishing and fresh-sounding album from the 77-years-young guitarist, who beat long odds just to record itWho’s Calling is the 16th album under Harvey Mandel’s name as a leader, and his second for Tompkins Square following the 2016 acclaimed comeback, Snake Pit. Joined by guitarist and co-producer Ryan Jewell (Ryley Walker, Laraaji) […]
Harvey Update, March 16, 2023
GOOD NEWS! YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PAYING OFF! Harvey is doing better health wise these last few weeks, but not financially. He needs to pay for his latest surgery, and with your help we can knock off some of his eye doc bills. Harvey has now had cataract surgery on both of his eyes, and he […]
Harvey’s Medical Mess
Harvey Mandel needs our help He was a member of Canned Heat. He played with John Mayall. He played with The Rolling Stones. In fact, he almost became a Rolling Stone. He is Harvey “The Snake” Mandel. His career has spanned over 50 years, bridging the gap between the blues, jazz and rock with his […]