For a Good Cause -- Darvy Traylor

* Story by Lolita Harper; photo by [tk]

You can’t help but tap your toes to the beat of his smooth, melodic

tunes. Each note of Darvy Traylor’s music seems to float through the

room, spreading an air of festivity.

Traylor will showcase his musical talent May 19 at a concert

benefiting the Youth Employment Services of the Harbor Area. The event

will include dinner, dance and a show.

“Dress up and be ready to party,” Traylor said.

This is not just another benefit concert, it is also Traylor’s

birthday party, and he is going to show the people of Newport-Mesa how to

get down Darvy style.

Traylor performs a wide variety of music styles, including blues,

jazz, top 40, swing, ballads, show tunes and even country, he said. He

started his musical career as a teen traveling around the country in

Gospel groups. His humble church beginnings sparked the creation of a

distinct vocal style.

His career evolved from faith-based music to appearances in Sin City,

as Traylor has performed in various Las Vegas hotels. He has also

performed at Midnight Special in Los Angeles and Dangerfields in New

York.

The Anaheim Hills resident keeps his calendar booked by playing

various Orange County dinner rooms, including venues in Laguna Beach,

Brea and Newport Beach. Those who frequent the Balboa Bay Club on Sundays

are already familiar with his vocal stylings.

The musician owns his own production company and manages four

self-proclaimed divas, who will also entertain at the benefit concert.

Traylor said he is happy to support Youth Employment Services because

the organization encourages young people to go out, find work and create

opportunities for themselves.

And what better way to bolster a good cause than by doing something

you love, he said.

FYI

WHAT: “A Celebration of Love,” supporting Youth Employment Services of

the Harbor Area

WHEN: 5 to 11 p.m. May 19

WHERE: Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center Drive

COST: $75 per person

INFORMATION: (714) 974-5207