... The GrapeFruit Kings -- live music with a New Orleans funk - in Maryland, DC and Virginia.   Check our calendar, and be sure to arrive early, as this energetic band packs a standing room only crowd at the Cat's Eye. The "Grapefruit Kings" consists of regulars: Bob Ourlian on keyboards, Nelson Jervis on drums, Jamie Hopkins on bass, Don Mark on sax, and Pat Todd (Detroit Slim) on guitar.

The GrapeFruit Kings are available for bookings at your restaurant, pub, casino, bowling alley, executive retreat or private party. The GrapeFruit Kings are an immensely popular blues band with a New Orleans' funk -- consisting of professional musicians whose goal is to (a) fill the house (b) fill the dance floor and (c) have your patrons asking for more! We are prompt, professional and know how to work a crowd! Listen to our demos - to see the GrapeFruit Kings performing LIVE. Don't delay -- for bookings, call 301-520-4472 or email info@grapefruitkings.com.


Come'on out and listen to the GrapeFruit Kings live. Check our schedule for a location near you. Sample our sounds on YouTube.

Jamie Hopkins on bass & vocals

Bob Ourlian on keyboards

Nelson Jervis on drums

Detroit Slim on guitar & vocals

Detroit Slim has been expressing a spontaneity and unbridled passion for music for over forty years. Originally from Detroit, Michigan - Slim began his music career energizing crowds playing guitar with a soul-felt Motown funk band touring western Michigan with gigs in bars, country clubs, medium security prisons.

In the 1980's Slim headed east, entertaining crowds in Boston MA and in New York City - then settling into his unique blues-jazz style with rough-cut inspired vocals. Moving south in the early 1990's - Slim landed in Baltimore / Washington DC metro area - where he is currently performing with The GrapeFruit Kings.

Gene Meros on sax & flute

Rock'in the house