NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS PRESENTS "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD"
Singer-songwriter and pianist Johnny Rodgers will transform THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) into a sophisticated upbeat party, taking audiences on a pleasure tour of American music on Tuesdays through Saturdays, May 11th through 29th at 8:30 pm, with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. With his boy-next-door charm and creamy crooner's voice, Johnny and his band will offer Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World", Hoagy Carmichael's playful "Huggin' and Chalkin", Johnny Mercer's "Too Marvelous For Words", Tex Williams' "Smoke!, Smoke! Smoke!," the classic "Birth Of The Blues" and Randy Newman's "You Can Leave Your Hat On." Rodgers will also include his award-winning songs "Home To Mendocino", "One More Moment", and the tribute ballad "The Best Of You In Me." The show is directed by Mark Waldrop with Brian Glassman on bass, Danny Mallon on drums and Joe Ravo on guitar. There is a $50 cover ($25 at late shows) plus $30 food/drink minimum. $60 prix fixe dinner available.copyright 2010 - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW
