CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 10/7/12

Saturday, October 13, 2012

SF: MX JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND "MX AMERICA"

SF: MX JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND "MX AMERICA"

Writer, painter and Tony nominated performance artist Mx Justin Vivian Bond returns to RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) on Friday & Saturday, October 12th & 13th at 10:00 pm and Sunday, October 14th at 8:00 pm. Mx Bond was nominated for a Tony Award for Kiki and Herb Alive On Broadway in 2007. He is the author of the Lambda Literary Award winning memoir Tango: My Childhood, Backwards and in High Heels. Justin's latest CD is called Silver Wells. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CHI: FOILED AGAIN PRESENT 3SOME: A MUSICAL SALUTE TO MUSICAL TRIOS

CHI: FOILED AGAIN PRESENT 3SOME: A MUSICAL SALUTE TO MUSICAL TRIOS

Chicago cabaret mainstays Foiled Again return toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) in October with a brand-new show, 3some. Performances are scheduled for Friday & Saturday, October 5th & 6th; Saturday, October 13th; and Friday, October 26th. All shows are at 8:00 pm. 3some promises to be a fun and eclectic evening of music from one of Chicago's favorite vocal ensembles Foiled Again; a musical love-letter from one trio to many others. The evening will include musical tributes to such famous trios as: Crosby, Stills, and Nash; Nickel Creek; Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross; Peter, Paul, and Mary; The Supremes, Wilson Phillips, The Dixie Chicks, and many many more. Foiled Again features: Allison Bazarko - singer-songwriter and the group's resident vocal arranger; Rob Lindley - Jeff-Award winning actor for Writers' Theatre's Oh Coward and recently starred in Court Theatre's Angels in America; Anne Sheridan Smith - off-loop theatre actress who recently appeared in Porchlight's A Catered Affair and is currently appearing in Pool No Water. Their musical director is the multi-Jeff award winning Doug Peck. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.v

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MW: JONATHAN GROFF GRACES AT THE CABARET ONE NIGHT ONLY

MW: JONATHAN GROFF GRACES AT THE CABARET ONE NIGHT ONLY

One of this generation's brightest new stars, Jonathan Groff, brings his solo show to THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169 - ) on Saturday, October 13th with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. The show will include a mix of funk, R&B and songs from his already extensive Broadway and television career. Known as bad boy heartthrob, Jessie St. James, on the hit FOX series Glee, Jonathan also earned a Tony nomination for his starring role in the hit Broadway musical Spring Awakening. He has also appeared in the Shakespeare in the Park productions of Hair and The Bacchae, the off-Broadway plays The Singing Forest and A Prayer for My Enemy and the Ang Lee film Taking Woodstock. There is a $45-$55-$65 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: EIGHTH ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL AT THE TOWN HALL

NYC: EIGHTH ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL AT THE TOWN HALL
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

The Eighth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival takes place atTHE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929) over three consecutive weeks in October, 2012. It begins on Saturday, October 13th at 8:00 pm with "Linda Eder: A New Life", and continues on Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm with "Broadway Originals!". The Festival concludes on Friday, October 26th at 8:00 pm with "The Best of Broadway by the Year!". The Broadway Cabaret Festival is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Performers for the festival include Linda Eder, Robert Cuccioli, Christiane Noll, Beth Leavel, Matt Cavenaugh, Tovah Feldshuh, Mandy Gonzalez, Chad Kimball, Christine Andreas, Stephen Derosa, Kerry O'malley, Alice Ripley, Lari White, Karen Ziemba, Noah Racey, Jeffry Denman, Scott Coulter, Christina Bianco, Carole J. Bufford with additional casting soon to be announced. Tickets for all three performances are $55, $50, and $45. Tickets are available now through TicketMaster, (800) 982-2787 www.ticketmaster.com, or at The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6:00 pm (except Sundays) at 212-840-2824. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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NYC: LAUREN FOX PREMIERES "CANYON FOLKIES" AT THE MET

NYC: LAUREN FOX PREMIERES "CANYON FOLKIES" AT THE MET

Lauren Fox continues to explore the music of the '60s and '70s in her new show, "Canyon Folkies," premiering at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, October 11th at 7:00 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for Friday, October 13th at 7:00 pm; Friday, October 26th at 9:30 pm; and Friday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm. She is joined on stage by musical director Jon Weber on piano, Peter Calo on guitar and Ritt Henn on bass. In "Canyon Folkies" Fox explores what could arguably be called the epicenter '60s folk rock exploration and innovation - the bucolic hills of Laurel Canyon., a commune-like enclave above the Sunset Strip, which drew the likes Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds, The Mamas & the Papas, The Eagles, and Crosby, Stills & Nash, became a veritable folk-rock sonic factory. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

Great news for lovers of the traditional piano bar experience! One of the best in the business, Chris Barrett, is back behind a NYC piano on a regular basis! Starting on Saturday, September 22nd and running every Saturday night through the rest of the year, Chris can be found entertaining young and old atSAN MARTIN RESTAURANT (143 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-832-0888) between 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Chris Barrett's performances are in the tradition of the great late-night boites of a fondly remembered era, when the likes of Hugh Shannon, Bobby Short, and Buddy Barnes manned the keyboard. There is a $10 music charge.

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OCTOBER CABARET CELEBRATIONS START TONIGHT

OCTOBER CABARET CELEBRATIONS START ON THE 13th

THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL takes place at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929) over three consecutive weeks in October, 2012. It begins on Saturday, October 13th at 8:00 pm with "Linda Eder: A New Life", and continues on Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm with "Broadway Originals!". The Festival concludes on Friday, October 26th at 8:00 pm with "The Best of Broadway by the Year!". The Broadway Cabaret Festival is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Performers for the festival include Linda Eder, Robert Cuccioli, Christiane Noll, Beth Leavel, Matt Cavenaugh, Tovah Feldshuh, Mandy Gonzalez, Chad Kimball, Christine Andreas, Stephen Derosa, Kerry O'malley, Alice Ripley, Lari White, Karen Ziemba, Noah Racey, Jeffry Denman, Scott Coulter, Christina Bianco, Carole J. Bufford with additional casting soon to be announced. Tickets for all three performances are $55, $50, and $45. Tickets are available now through TicketMaster, (800) 982-2787http://www.ticketmaster.com, or at The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6:00 pm (except Sundays) at 212-840-2824.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals) present "Our Kind of Tune" on Sunday, October 14th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm) at THE PARK WEST (322 West Armitage, Chicago, IL - TKTS: 800-514-3849 -http://www.etix.com/ ). CCP will present three awards at the event: Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree will be Marilyn Maye; Gold Coast Award Honoree will be Spider Saloff; Special Recognition Award Honoree will be The Mabel Mercer Foundation and its founder, Donald Smith, accepted by Rick Meadows of the Foundation. The show will consist of 2 parts: A "Cocktail Hour" performance begins 6:15 pm with The Gala Performance at 7:00 pm. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

THE 23rd MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION will be held Wednesday through Friday, October 17th through 19th atFREDERICK P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500). The annual New York City Cabaret Convention, conceived, launched, and brilliantly sustained for the past 23 seasons by The Mabel Mercer Foundation, will honor the founder of the organization, Donald F. Smith, who passed away in March 2012. Wednesday, October 17th: Gala Opening Night, hosted by KT Sullivan (named in April as the Foundation's Artistic Director). Includes the annual presentations of The Julie Wilson Award (to Shana Farr) and The Noel Coward Award (to Jeff Harnar). Thursday, October 18th: Salute to Cole Porter hosted by Andrea Marcovicci and Jeff Harnar. Friday, October 19th: Thanks for the Memory, hosted by Klea Blackhurst. Includes the presentation of the annual Mabel Mercer Award (to Christine Andreas) and the first annual Donald F. Smith Award (to Ms. Blackhurst). All three performances begin at 6:00 pm. Tickets priced at $100, $50, and $25 and available at Jazz At Lincoln Center's Rose Theatre box office or online athttp://www.jalc.org/ . CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

HOLIDAY CDs ON DISPLAY: Once again our special HOLIDAY CD page has been posted on the website from now through December 31st. This is the page where I display a large number of Cabaret CDs with a holiday theme with links to where they may be purchased. If you released a CD with such a theme, please check it out to make sure your's is included (I am posting last year's page to start and if your's is there but no longer available, let me know as well. The link is located on the opening page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Thursday, October 11, 2012

NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" WEEKLY REVUE FROM SCOTT SIEGEL

NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" WEEKLY REVUE FROM SCOTT SIEGEL

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) presents "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO," a weekly show now in it's 9th month, produced, created and hosted by Scott Siegel in an open-ended run on Thursdays at 11:00 pm. Jesse Kissel serves as Musical Director. THE BROADWAY HOOTENANY will offer approximately four different stars each week who will sing Broadway's greatest songs. Featured performers for Thursday, October 11th are Ryan Silverman (Rebecca star's first public performance since show's demise); Lindsay Mendez (Dogfight, Godspell); Derek Klena

(Dogfight, Carrie); Natalie Douglas (Nightlife Award winning Vocalist). There is a $15-$25 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: LAUREN FOX PREMIERES "CANYON FOLKIES" AT THE MET

NYC: LAUREN FOX PREMIERES "CANYON FOLKIES" AT THE MET

NYC: RYAN GREER & JOHN FELICIANO AT THE MET

NYC: RYAN GREER & JOHN FELICIANO AT THE MET

In a remarkable paring down of his own Ryan Greer Jazz Group, acclaimed for its reinvention of the Great American Songbook, vocalist Ryan Greer teams with bandmate John Feliciano on upright bass for a standard-bending collaboration between voice and bass at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Thursday, October 11th at 9:30 pm. Ryan and John spark a solid chemistry with their imaginative interplay on classic jazz compositions. This premiere set freshly takes on legendary tunesmiths like Richard Rodgers and Billy Strayhorn, as well as modern greats like Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, as the duo elevates the musical exchange to near-clairvoyant jam session. Greer is a self-producing artist in New York City whose body of work spans theater, dance and music all rooted in jazz. Known as a director- choreographer, Ryan finds creative catharsis as a vocalist and bandleader. John Feliciano plays on both upright and electric bass in a variety of styles for several bands in New York City. He studied jazz at the University of Rhode Island before graduating from the renowned jazz program at SUNY Purchase, mentoring with a number of musicians including David Ruffels, Kermit Driscoll and Todd Coolman. He is an original member of the Ryan Greer Jazz Group. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: VICKIE RETURNS TO DON'T TELL MAMA IN OCTOBER

NYC: VICKIE RETURNS TO DON'T TELL MAMA IN OCTOBER
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Vocalist Vickie Phillips returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Thursday, October 11th at 7:30 pm with her acclaimed show "ANOTHER HOUR... ANOTHER DAY... ANOTHER SONG". The show is an electic musical program that features varied composers, including Maltby & Shire, Tom Paxton, Randy Newman, Arthur Freed, Nacio Brown, Leiber & Stoller, Tom Paxton, Irving Berlin, Craig Carnellia, Bob Ost and others. Romance, comedy and original selections fill Vickie's program, with a few surprise political zingers as well. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

SF: THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN OF MOTOWN MARTHA REEVES

SF: THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN OF MOTOWN MARTHA REEVES

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) presents the return of Grammy nominated "Queen of Motown" Martha Reeves for one week only, Tuesday through Sunday, October 9th through 14th at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 7:00 pm. Martha will be singing all her great Motown hits such as "Dancing In The Streets," "Nowhere To Run," "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave," "A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking)," "I'm Ready for Love," "My Baby Loves Me," "Jimmy Mack," "Watch Your Back" and more. Martha Reeves is the proud recipient of the 2011 MOJO Merit Award whose voice has been acclaimed as "the sound of young America." It was 1962 that Motown's Artist and Repertoire Director William "Mickey" Stevenson first heard the young jazz/blues performer sing. She brought audiences to their feet at Detroit's famed 20 Grand Nightclub singing songs made popular by singers like Gloria Lynne and Della Reese. Stevenson invited her to audition at the new Motown Records headquarters. With her group, the Del Phi's, Martha then recorded "I'll Have to Let Him Go," and subsequently Martha and the Vandellas was born. In addition to writing and recording new music and a busy touring schedule through the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and Australia, Martha recently served a four-year run as a member of the Detroit City Council. In 2007, she testified before Congress on behalf of musicians, session singers and recording artists for better wages and royalties. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY WITH "THE OTHER WOMAN: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY"

NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY WITH "THE OTHER WOMAN: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the return engagement of Tony Award-winning actress and singer Betty Buckley Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 2nd through 27th at 8:00 pm with late night shows added on Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 pm. In this exclusive four-week run, Ms. Buckley will premiere her new collection of songs "The Other Women: The Vixens of Broadway." She will perform highlights from some of Broadway's most popular shows, but will celebrate the second female leads, who have introduced classics like "When You're Good to Mama" (Chicago), "Another Suitcase In Another Hall" (Evita), "I Know Things Now (Into the Woods), "Ribbons Down My Back" (Hello, Dolly!), "Whatever Lola Wants" (Damn Yankees) and "The Miller's Son" (A Little Night Music). Ms. Buckley - who will be joined by Christian Jacob on piano, Tony Marino on bass, Vic Juris on guitar and Todd Isler on drums - will also feature a selection from her new CD Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway, from Palmetto Records, which is based on last year's acclaimed Feinstein's show. There is a $40-$60-$75 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ANDREA MARTIN: LAUGHING MATTERS WITH SETH RUDETSKY

NYC: ANDREA MARTIN: LAUGHING MATTERS WITH SETH RUDETSKY

Comic icon Andrea Martin stars in an outrageous evening of comedy and music at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ), Tuesday through Thursday, October 9th through 11th at 7:00 pm. The incomparable Emmy and Tony-winning comedienne will present "Laughing Matters" singing Broadway tunes from her brilliant career upon the Great White Way, which has included, among others, My Favorite Year, Candide, Young Frankenstein & Exit the Kin. The songs are intermingled with her memorable SCTV characters and tales of her life & career. Seth Rudetsky, Sirius XM host and all around hero of Broadway, co-pilots the show from the piano with able direction from Peter Flynn. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ANDREA MARCOVICCI BRINGS A "SMILE" TO THE CARLYLE

NYC: ANDREA MARCOVICCI BRINGS A "SMILE" TO THE CARLYLE

Singer/actor Andrea Marcovicci brings her new show "Smile" to THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 2nd through 27th at 8:45 pm pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. She will be accompanied by her musical director Shelly Markham, with Jered Egan on bass and Jack Cavari on guitar. For over twenty-five years Andrea has watched her audiences thrill to the strains of their most beloved songs. There are certain songs that will always lift your spirits. This is a show about bringing people together - an antidote for the election jitters! There is a $75 cover Tuesdays through Thursdays and $85 Fridays & Saturdays.

NYC: TONY DESARE "MAKING LOVE SONGS" AT 54 BELOW

NYC: TONY DESARE "MAKING LOVE SONGS" AT 54 BELOW

Singer/pianist Tony DeSare will bring his show "Making Love Songs" to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 2nd through 13th at 8:30 pm (9:30 pm on the 9th & 10th). DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality. His takes on classic standards and sophisticated original compositions have earned him a reputation as one of country's hottest young singer/pianists. His sound is romantic, swinging and sensual, but what sets Tony apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and at the same time blends seamlessly with the Great American Songbook. Tony has the capability to glide from a standard by George Gershwin to a contemporary classic by Bob Dylan or Phil Collins to one of his inventive original songs with ease.

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NYC: HOPELESSLY IN LOVE: THE LYRICS OF TOM TOCE

NYC: HOPELESSLY IN LOVE: THE LYRICS OF TOM TOCE

A new cabaret revue, "Hopelessly In Love: The Lyrics Of Tom Toce" will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, October 28th at 4:00 pm; and Saturdays, November 3rd and 10th, both at 4:00 pm. The show features music by Tom and ten remarkably talented composers: Douglas Cohen, Rick Cummins, Zina Goldrich, David K. Israel, Jeff Lazarus, Shelly Markham, Peter Millrose, Kim Oler, Lew Spence and Alan Wolpert. The show features three of cabaret's brightest new stars: Carole J. Bufford, Jack Donahue and Jennifer Sheehan, and is directed by Peter Napolitano with musical direction by Matthew Martin Ward. For the opening performance, October 10th, there will be a special guest appearance by Maude Maggart. Guests for future performances will be announced. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DARYL SHERMAN MAKES KITANO DEBUT

NYC: DARYL SHERMAN MAKES KITANO DEBUT

Jazz vocalist/pianist Daryl Sherman will perform at THE KITANO HOTEL'S GARDEN CAFE (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119 - ) on Wednesday, October 10th, with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. She will be joined by Harvie S on bass and Scott Robinson on reeds. This will be Ms. Sherman's Kitano debut. A sparkling mainstay of Manhattan nightlife, singer/pianist Daryl Sherman is internationally acclaimed for a stellar 14-year run at the Waldorf-Astoria where she played Cole Porter's Steinway. She headlined two years in a row at he annual Cole Porter Birthday Festival in is native Peru, IN. Equally at home in the world of jazz and cabaret Sherman has been lauded for appearances at Feinstein's, The Algonquin's Oak Room, Dizzy's Coca Cola and Rose Hall with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Sherman's many recordings are in regular national rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius/XM Radio. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LAURY SHELLEY IN "MY TIME WITH LEGRAND"

NYC: LAURY SHELLEY IN "MY TIME WITH LEGRAND"

Lampkin Music Group is proud to present the NY Solo Debut of Singer, Laury Shelley, for two shows only; on Monday & Wednesday, October 8th & 10th at 9:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Music Director/Accompanist for these special shows is Russ Kassoff. Special Guest is Marcus Simeone. With this tribute to her mentor, Michel Lagrand, Laury Shelley says Thank You to the maestro, now celebrating his 80th birthday year, with this special show. Laury Shelley started her career as vocal soloist with Michel Legrand touring in the U.S.A. During these amazing years, Laury made her debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, while also appearing at The Sahara Hotel in Vegas, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Miami's Stars Under The Stars Concert Series at Marine Stadium and The Westbury Theatre in New York. Laury has shared stages with Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth while also performing and recording with Phil Woods, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, Randy Brecker, Marvin Strum and Joe Beck. Concentrating on songs that she performed with Legrand and some obscure selections, Laury will share her favorite stories of this time, but mostly the music, of Michel Legrand. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS 'TILL THE COWS COME HOME

NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS 'TILL THE COWS COME HOME
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Jim Speake brings his brand new show "Sings 'till the Cors Come Home" toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) on Saturdays, September 22nd & 29th at 5:00 pm and Wednesdays, October 3rd & 10th at 7:00 pm. Singing songs written by Kander and Ebb, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Cy Coleman, Barry Manilow, Stephen Bishop, Gilda Radner, Neil Sedaka, Peter Allen, Billy Joel, Dale Evans and Stephen Sondheim, Jim illustrates life experiences both serious and comic. Lennie Watts directs, with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins with the Cow Band. The inimitable Sidney Myer will make a special appearance. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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STU'S COMMENTS ABOUT THIS SHOW: "... Entertain he does, in spades, in this gem of a show that will play games with your emotions - comic to serious.... "

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

SF: THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN OF MOTOWN MARTHA REEVES

SF: THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN OF MOTOWN MARTHA REEVES

L.A.: AUDRA MAE AT ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER

L.A.: AUDRA MAE AT ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER

Ad Astra Live! is thrilled to welcome back the amazing Audra Mae toROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550 - ) on Tuesdays, October 2nd, 9th, 16, 23rd & 30th at 8:00 pm with her show "Tales of a Gypsy Girl". Audra Mae is a recording artist whose previous residencies at Rockwell: Table & Stage have played to sold-out crowds. Since the release of Audra Mae's acclaimed debut album, The Happiest Lamb, on SideOneDummy Records in May of 2010, the Oklahoma-born singer/songwriter has been igniting stages with her moving songwriting and honey-sweet vocals all around the world. Her latest album, Audra Mae and the Almighty Sound is now available for purchase online. This is a FREE show, with $10 priority seating available for purchase and free seating available on a first come first served basis. There is a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ANDREA MARTIN: LAUGHING MATTERS WITH SETH RUDETSKY

NYC: ANDREA MARTIN: LAUGHING MATTERS WITH SETH RUDETSKY

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night in September at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: LORDY, LORDY, LOOK WHO'S BITTER: FORTY YEARS OF FOOLISHNESS

NYC: LORDY, LORDY, LOOK WHO'S BITTER: FORTY YEARS OF FOOLISHNESS

Toby Blackwell turned 40 this summer - and what better excuse is there to put on a cabaret show? The result: LORDY, LORDY, LOOK WHO'S BITTER: Forty Years of Foolishness, which will be presented on Tuesdays, September 25th and October 9th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Brian J. Nash serves as musical director with Video & Show Direction by Jason Courson. This show has all the elements Toby loves to include: comedy, parody, great singing, fun videos, and a wide variety of songs, many of them in great mashups. Oh, and costume foolishness and diva madness. Blackwell has performed five full-length cabaret shows at venues in New York City, as well as performing sets and full length shows throughout the United States and Asia. He blends stand-up comedy, original song parodies, and stories from his rich life experiences with music from contemporary musical theater and pop, and has gained an audience of fans around the world. He was recently seen in RENT: THE BROADWAY TOUR, alongside original cast members Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal, as the Collins/Benny understudy and a male swing. Other theatrical highlights include his three regional theater performances as Coalhouse Walker, Jr. in RAGTIME. He currently holds the title Busiest Unemployed Person Ever (B.U.P.E.), which he won because he made it up himself. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"

NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"
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Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her new show "Shall We Dance", with long time musical director Jon Delfin, with Saadi Zain on bass. The show is directed by Aaron Morishita. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th; Monday, October 15th; Thursday, October 25th; Monday, November 12th And Thursday, November 15th, all shows at 7:00 pm. "Shall We Dance" is about how dance music and dancing impacted on Carol's life. Carol sings and shares intriguing anecdotes about magical encounters - some simply brief brushes, others life-long friendships - which enriched her journey from bookworm to cabaret singer. There's a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Monday, October 8, 2012

SF: THE FLAMINGOS FEATURING TERRY JOHNSON

SF: THE FLAMINGOS FEATURING TERRY JOHNSON

The Flamingos, featuring Hall of Fame Inductee Terry Johnson, will perform on Sunday, October 7th at 4:00 pm and Monday, October 8th at 8:00 pm atRRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189). Their innovative show consist of the timeless standards that they recorded on their 4 albums like "Begin The Beguine", "When I Fall In Love" and Terry Johnson's masterpiece arrangement of their Grammy winning hit "I Only Have Eyes For You", and also some of the greatest love songs ever written in the American songbook, like "Till", "It Had To Be You", "Ebb Tide", "I Who Have Nothing", "MacArthur Park", "Stranger In Paradise", "The Lady Is A Tramp" and "Who Can I Turn To". There is a $35-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT GARDENIA

L.A.: SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT GARDENIA

Singer/songwriter Scott Snapp will be performing at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Mondays, October 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th at 9:00 pm. Getting his start locally when at the age of eighteen he won the Monday Night Talent Contest at Ye Little Club in Beverly Hills, with its prize a week's booking, Mr. Snapp gradually began commanding SRO audiences at clubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, including the Backlot and The Gardenia, along the way working with some of today's best-known songwriters, including Ron Miller, Oscar-winner Paul Jabara, and Oscar Nominee Allan Rich. He began to hone his own writing abilities, and now has his own impressive catalogue from which his shows draw their material. At any given performance he'll be joined by a drop-in appearance from good friends Sally Kellerman, Chris Bernette, Patti Brook, Jean Shy, Cortes Alexander, Peter Pergelides, and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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NYC: HARRY ALLEN'S MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: HARRY ALLEN'S MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT FEINSTEIN'S

The Statesmen of Jazz and Arbors Records are pleased to announce that Harry Allen's Monday Night Jazz has been extended through December on the first Monday of every month atFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095), with dining and dancing from 7:00 to 8:00 pm followed by a jazz concert until 10:00 pm. Featured on Monday, October 8th is an evening of song with Lynn Roberts, Rebecca Kilgore, Nicki Parrott, Mike Renzi with Harry Allen, Joel Forbes and Chuck Riggs. Swing Bros. recording artist Harry Allen has over thirty recordings to his name. Three of Harry's CDs have won Gold Disc Awards from Japan's Swing Journal Magazine, and his CD Tenors Anyone? won both the Gold Disc Award and the New Star Award. His recordings have made the top ten list for favorite new releases in Swing Journal Magazine's reader's poll and Jazz Journal International's critic's poll for 1997, and Eu Nao Quero Dancar (I Won't Dance), the third Gold Disc Award winner, was voted second for album of the year for 1998 by Swing Journal Magazine's reader's poll. There is a $20 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS DEE HOTY: SPECIAL MATERIAL

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS DEE HOTY: SPECIAL MATERIAL

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents Dee Hoty for 2 nights only, Mondays, October 8th & 22nd at 9:30 pm. Dee Hoty has distinguished herself as one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies. She has earned Tony Award nominations for her starring roles in The Will Rogers Follies, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public and Footloose. She starred on Broadway and in eight major U.S. cities as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! and most recently, she appeared as Mrs. MacAfee in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Bye, Bye Birdie. Other Broadway shows include City of Angels (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Me and My Girl and Big River but this October, Dee takes an often funny, sometimes poignant and occasionally downright irreverent look at her life and loves, on and off stage. With direction by Lee Tannen and music direction by John McDaniel, Dee explores what it's like to live alone... and like it! There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRISTINE ANDREAS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: CHRISTINE ANDREAS AT 54 BELOW

Christine Andreas will be performing at54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Mondays, October 1st & 8th at 7:00 pm. Ms. Andreas first captured the hearts of Broadway theatregoers as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady, for which she won the Theatre World Award. She went on to star in Oklahoma and On Your Toes (receiving Tony nominations for each), The Scarlet Pimpernel and, just last season, La Cage Aux Folles. From 2006-7, she received rave reviews in the national tour of The Light in the Piazza. Ms. Andreas seduces her audience with an honesty, integrity, self-deprecating wit and scent of sexuality that would make anyone gladly fly to the moon with her. She can swing from sensual soprano to killer queen in a heartbeat, from the White House to the Great White Way. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: O SOLE TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: O SOLE TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

O SOLE TRIO, David Shenton's new vocal group has been performing to sold-out houses recently at various venues in the NYC area. They will be appearing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, October 6th at 4:00 pm and Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm. "O Sole Trio" is a new, vibrant musical ensemble featuring singers Erin Shields and Giuseppe Spoletini and David Shenton on piano and violin. Their shows feature unique arrangements of some of the most famous Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs and classic jazz standards, with a concentration on the Italian language. From Louis Prima and Connie Francis to Puccini. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SPIDER MAN STAR ROBERT CUCCIOLI AT BIRDLAND

NYC: SPIDER MAN STAR ROBERT CUCCIOLI AT BIRDLAND

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that Robert Cuccioli will be celebrating the release of his debut solo album, "The Look Of Love," by performing his concert, "A Standard Love" atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm. Cuccioli leads the audience in a touching, warm, uplifting and humorous personal journey through his loves and losses using lyrics from musical standards of the 30s and 40s. Included are such classics as: "Ain't That A Kick In The Head," "All Of You," "Love Is Here To Stay," "A Fine Romance," "I Wanna Be Around," "Once Upon A Time," "Witchcraft," "All I Need Now Is The Girl," and many more. Of course, Robert will include as an encore, his signature song from Jekyll & Hyde, "This Is The Moment." Robert Cuccioli is currently performing in Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark as Dr. Norman Osborn and The Green Goblin. Robert made his Broadway debut as Inspector Javert in Les Miserables, and, is best known for his critically acclaimed performance as the duel title roles in the Broadway hit Jekyll & Hyde, for which he received a Tony nomination, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award, FANY Award and Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Award. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: SHOWSTOPPERS! THE MUSIC OF MARVIN HAMLISCH

NYC: SHOWSTOPPERS! THE MUSIC OF MARVIN HAMLISCH
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Showstoppers! The Music of Marvin Hamlisch, A benefit for the Actors' Equity Scholarship Program will be sponsored by THE SINGERS FORUM(http://singersforum.org/ ) at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday night, October 8th at 7:00 pm. Hosted by Eric Michael Gillett and Valerie Lemon (who toured as a soloist with Mr. Hamlisch for several years) the show also features Tony Award Winner Cady Huffman, Broadway's Nina Hennessey and performances by several AEA scholarship students and teachers. The Singers Forum is a Manhattan-based non-profit organization dedicated to the vocal arts that will provide scholarships to 12 Equity Members to take thirteen weekly, private 45-minute voice lessons, including a pianist, for a significantly reduced per class fee. $50 VIP Seating/$25 General Admission plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LAURY SHELLEY IN "MY TIME WITH LEGRAND"

NYC: LAURY SHELLEY IN "MY TIME WITH LEGRAND"

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

SF: THE FLAMINGOS FEATURING TERRY JOHNSON

SF: THE FLAMINGOS FEATURING TERRY JOHNSON

L.A.: "OGLED, GOGGLED AND GOOGLED" STARRING GRANT TAYLOR

L.A.: "OGLED, GOGGLED AND GOOGLED" STARRING GRANT TAYLOR

Grant Taylor uses Broadway songs and stories about the "bears", Goldilocks goes Disney, and that ever elusive Prince Charming in his show "Ogled, Goggled and Googled" at THE ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE at the JOSLYN CENTER THEATRE (73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - TKTS: 760-325-2731 - ) on Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 pm. The show is written by Grant Taylor and David Jahn, who is also the show's director. The show is part of the popular Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels. Grown on a ranch in Northern California and harvested in Los Angeles, Grammy nominated Grant Taylor continues to nurture his crops, only now their songs where nothing is sacred and everything is fair game. From adult contemporary to rock to jazz to Broadway, and most recently some country. Grant's newest release coming in October of 2012 is entitled "Broadway For Dad" to honor his father and thank him for bringing music into his life by taking him to see all the touring Broadway shows and playing him the show albums and for his encouragement which led him to a music career. Tickets are $10.

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L.A.: BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BIG BAND JAZZ

L.A.: BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BIG BAND JAZZ

The next Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Summer Jazz Concert will be held Sundays, October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at BMPAC at BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (4305 Degnan Boulevard #101, Leimert Park, CA - 323-296-2272). The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (BMPAC) All-Stars Big 18-piece Big Band directed by Saxophonist John Stephens featuring some of the most talented players on the West Coast, along with the legendary Jazz and Blues singer, Barbara ). The Barbara ) Performing Arts Center is the only venue in Los Angeles serving up a big dose of Big Band Jazz and Blues every Sunday this summer. There is a $10 cover charge. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase.

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L.A.: KRITZERLAND: THE SONGS OF MARVIN HAMLISCH

L.A.: KRITZERLAND: THE SONGS OF MARVIN HAMLISCH

Kritzerland Upstairs at Sterling's presents "The Songs of Marvin Hamlisch - A Tribute to the Man and His Music" on Sunday, October 7th at 7:00 pm atSTERLING'S AT THE FEDERAL(5303 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA - 818-754-8700), As always, the cast includes some of the best voices in town, including Melody Hollis (Broadway: Susan, Irving Berlin's White Christmas; Annie, MusThWest); Dennis Kyle (Reprise's They're Playing Our Song; Rooster in Annie, Theater Aspen); Gia Mora (Three-time Helen Hayes Nominee; Sunset Boulevard, Signature Theatre); Leigh Ann Larkin (Broadway: Gypsy, Dainty June; A Little Night Music, Petra); Stephen Van Dorn (Gerard, Lovelace: A Rock Opera; Rutledge, 1776, Actors Co-op) with Music Director Tom Griep and special guests Kay Cole (Broadway: Original Maggie in A Chorus Line; National Tour: Les Miserables; Off-Broadway: Snoopy!) and Jason Graae (Broadway: Falsettos, Stardust, A Grand Night for Singing; Shubert, LA: Houdini in Ragtime). The late Mr. Hamlisch had been making beautiful music since the early 1960s when, as a teen, he had a song recorded by Liza Minelli on her first album and then just a few years later a smash hit with "Sunshine, Lollipops, and Roses" sung by Lesley Gore. After that, there was no stopping him - film scores, Broadway shows, the Academy Award, the EMMY, the Tony, and the Pulitzer Prize. He seemed to not have the ability to not write a memorable tune - and what tunes they were. There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum plus a $3 service charge. Reservations required.

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CHI: SCOTT GRYDER'S SIMPLY SCOTTY CELEBRATES 2 YEARS AT 3160

CHI: SCOTT GRYDER'S SIMPLY SCOTTY CELEBRATES 2 YEARS AT 3160

Scott Gryder's monthly SIMPLY SCOTTY! show atCLUB 3160 (3160 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 773-327-5969) will celebrate it's second anniversary on Sunday, October 7th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Scott will once again entertain from his self-compiled songbook of zany, heartfelt music! He is accompanied by the incomparable Nick Sula on piano, and joined at the mic by guest singers Freddie The Puppet, Laven Deer AND the legendary operatic pachyderm Placebo Dominguez. It's a "one-man parade" of musical mayhem. No cover charge - just a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

Internationally acclaimed cabaret entertainer Mark Nadler presents his most personal show, " I'm A Stranger Here Myself" at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sundays, October 7th through November 11th (no show on the 14th) at 5:30 pm. In this show, Nadler explores the depths of the European expatriate experience. Using all songs by German and French songwriters who composed during the years of the Weimar Republic, Nadler examines the lives of these composers as well as those of ordinary German citizens caught up in the most intriguing and emotionally charged period of the Twentieth Century. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: EDDIE BRUCE'S CELEBRATION OF TONY BENNETT: THE MUSIC, THE ART ... THE MAGIC

NYC: EDDIE BRUCE'S CELEBRATION OF TONY BENNETT: THE MUSIC, THE ART ... THE MAGIC

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the return of Eddie Bruce on Sunday, October 7th at 8:30 pm. Eddie will present "A Celebration of Tony Bennett: The Music, The Art ... The Magic". This original production combines beloved songs from Bennett's rich repertoire with stories and images from his amazing life as a singer, painter and philanthropist. It showcases the vocal talent of the show's creator, popular performer Eddie Bruce, who is known as one of the premiere interpreters of Bennett's music. Bruce, backed by the incomparable Tom Adams Trio, invites author David Evanier to provide a few entertaining anecdotes from his recent highly acclaimed Bennett biography, All the Things You Are: The Life of Tony Bennett. The music of Tony Bennett has been running through the soul of Eddie Bruce for most of his life. He not only sings to the audience but engages them with his personal stories about Bennett's impact on his life. He is proud to have received raves across the country for his tribute to Bennett. Bruce's selections of songs range from Bennett's earlier tunes like "Because of You" and "Just in Time" to songs like "I Got Rhythm," "If I Ruled the World" and "Steppin' Out" that reintroduced Bennett to the MTV generation. Sharing their deep respect for Tony Bennett, the musical statesman of the Great American Songbook, both Bruce and Evanier promise to delight the audience with little known stories of Bennett's life - whether tracing his deep support of the civil rights movement, his illustrious career as a painter or his dedication to arts education with the establishment of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Bennett founded with his wife Susan. There is a $30-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: SHEILA RAYE CHARLES "A TASTE OF RAY"

NYC: SHEILA RAYE CHARLES "A TASTE OF RAY"

Sheila Raye Charles will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, October 7th at 9:30 pm. Ms Charles creates her own distinct sound while delivering her intensely inspiring message of hope and love. As a talented singer/songwriter, she has found her voice in acoustic jazz and R&B with lyrics that deliver the personal journey of her own life and her relationship with her legendary father, Ray Charles. At age 19, with great courage, she defied her father's wishes and pursued a career in music. Recognizing her commitment and her talent, her father actually brought her and her band into his studio and personally produced several songs. Her music career waned as she gathered a lifetime of experiences but today Charles is called upon to provide skin tingling renditions of her father's best known songs at jazz festivals, embassy parties, clubs and places of worship. Charles is able to inspire her audiences with stories of her life challenges of drug addiction and recovery, of her spiritual journey and personal growth while at the same time delivering meaty, life giving music. With the publication of her life story, Behind the Shades, Charles provides insight into her life and her path to God. As a special treat, Charles will be vocally supported by the Tokyo Funky Women all the way from Japan. Each year, this group travels to New York City to be coached by Charles. They bring tight harmonies with rich soul to her music. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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