NYC: WILLIAM BLAKE IN LABOR DAY SHOW AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso presents William Blake in concert as part of the Broadway at Birdland series on Monday, September 6th at 7:00 pm atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ). Joining him for his Labor Day show will be musical director Michael Thomas Murray (Fender Rhodes), Jeff Ganz (bass), Doug Mikula (guitar), and Jakubu Griffin (drums). The set will feature classic R&B and soul songs. William Blake, a native of Dallas, Texas, made the move to New York City in early 2007. After performing in clubs since the age of 19, he made his Carnegie Hall debut in March of this year as a guest vocalist in "Standard Time With Michael Feinstein." He has also appeared in the city at Don't Tell Mama, Uncle Charlie's and the Metropolitan Room. In 2005, he released his first studio album, "Day Dreamer." He also appeared on the fourth season of "American Idol," where he competed in Hollywood. As an actor, his regional theatre credits include The Who's Tommy (Cousin Kevin), Chicago (Mary Sunshine), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff) and Pageant: The Musical (Bible Belt). There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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