CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 12/2/12

Saturday, December 8, 2012

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FRANK SINATRA & FRIENDS

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FRANK SINATRA & FRIENDS
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING BROADCAST

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, is usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This Sunday, December 9th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring Frank Sinitra & Friends. HELP SUPPORT WBAI-FM & EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN! Call 212-209-2950 with Your Pledge during this EMERGENCY FUNDRAISING broadcast. For your pledge of support David will send you: "Our Tribute To NOEL COWARD" HIGHLIGHTS CD. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows tooldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives athttp://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

SF: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA "CHRISTMAS IN ITALY" AT THE RRAZZ

SF: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA "CHRISTMAS IN ITALY"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) presents the return of acclaimed singing duo Will & Anthony Nunziata for one show only on Saturday, December 8th at 3:00 pm. The brothers will present "Christmas in Italy" featuring their favorite Christmas carols, show tunes, and Italian standards with fresh takes on "The Christmas Song," "Santa Lucia," "Silent Night," and "Funiculi, Funicula." Signed copies of their debut album Make Someone Happy, an intimate collection of some of their favorite songs from Broadway and the American & Italian Songbooks, will be on sale after the show. The brothers have been enchanting audiences across the country and around the world with their acclaimed concerts singing fresh arrangements of popular music, standards, show tunes, and contemporary music, along with their fun and improvised comedic interplay. There is a $40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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FL: AVERY SOMMERS AT THE ROYAL ROOM - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

FL: AVERY SOMMERS AT THE ROYAL ROOM - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Local favorite Avery Sommers is returning to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, November 23rd & 24th; November 30th & December 1st; and December 7th & 8th at 8:30 pm. This is Avery's sixth engagement since making her Royal Room debut in August 2008. She starred on Broadway in the long running, critically acclaimed musicals Ain't Misbehavin' (where she replaced Nell Carter) and Showboat, and in two national tours: Chicago with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with Ann-Margret. A frequent co-star of Burt Reynolds (B.L. Stryker, The Man from Left Field), she also starred in Menopause, the Musical and as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. In addition, she produced and co-starred in the film Hiding Victoria with Anita Gillette. At the Monaco International Film Festival in 2010, Sommers received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Angel Film Awards. There is an $80 cover (includes dinner). $45 cover, show only.

NYC: CHARLES CASTRONOVO CD RELEASE SHOW

NYC: CHARLES CASTRONOVO CD RELEASE SHOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) enters the word of professional opera when acclaimed tenor Charles Castronovo takes to the stage for three special performances only. On Thursday, December 6th at 9:30 pm & Saturday, December 8th at 11:00 pm, he'll be jumping in a cab following his performance in Don Giovanni at the METROPOLITAN OPERA in Lincoln Center to join 54 BELOW to a celebration of his new CD, Dolci Napoli, The Neapolitan Songs, featuring new interpretations of classic songs from Italy with his band, Sweet Nectar. Charles captures the spirit of Naples in English and Italian, introducing these songs to new audiences in the same manner as the great Italian-American singers of the last generation, but with a beautiful operatic voice that does them justice. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: STACY SULLIVAN SINGS PEGGY LEE

NYC: STACY SULLIVAN SINGS PEGGY LEE

It's A Good Day, A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee, featuring Stacy Sullivan will be performed at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, December 8th at 11:30 pm. The show is a journey of discovery ... through the extraordinary musical legacy of Peggy Lee and the personal struggles of a woman whose voice captivated millions. The classic songs, intricate rhythms, and exquisite arrangements that defined her career are elegantly portrayed in this loving homage, created with. Stacy is accompanied by the seasoned jazz master Jon Weber on piano and Steve Doyle on Bass. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SEXY, CYBER, WINTER CABARET AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S

NYC: SEXY, CYBER, WINTER CABARET AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $8 OFF THE COVER

Artistic Pride Productions present a jazzy, sexy, evening of winter entertainment on Saturday, December 8th at 7:00 pm at UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097). Today winter entertainment means Christmas, Hannakah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Internet deals, day after Christmas steals and more. Singers, actors and comedians will celebrate the holidays and reminisce cuddling up with loved ones or alone with the internet on cold winter nights. Scheduled to perform are Ben Curtis, Anita Hollander, Holland Hamilton, Clare Cooper, Anthony Wills, Jr., Tanesha Ford, Matthew Hardy, Heaven Stephens, Anita Welch with Jay Tumminello on Piano. Artistic Pride Productions is a collective of thought provoking and passionate artists dedicated to promoting and cultivating their work as an extension of the work of their peers. You'll also be able to shop in a virtual shopping mall with works by Bariel Dean, Art-Life-Junction and more. $18 suggested donation plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 donation for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: RONNY WHYTE REMEMBERS BOBBY SHORT AT THE KNICKERBOCKER

NYC: RONNY WHYTE REMEMBERS BOBBY SHORT AT THE KNICKERBOCKER

Ronny Whyte Remembers Bobby Short at THE KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL (33 University Place, NYC - 212-228-8490) on Friday & Saturday, December 7th & 8th with sets from 9:45 pm to 2:00 am. He is joined by Boots Maleson, bass and David Silliman, drums. Mr. Whyte is a premiere interpreter of Classic American Popular Song, an outstanding jazz pianist and ASCAP award winning songwriter. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: DARYL GLENN & JO LYNN BURKS RETURN WITH "NASHVILLE" SHOW

NYC: DARYL GLENN & JO LYNN BURKS RETURN WITH "NASHVILLE" SHOW

Daryl Glen & Jo Lynn Burks return toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for one night only with their award winning show DARYL GLENN & JO LYNN BURKS SING ROBERT ALTMAN'S "NASHVILLE" on Saturday, December 8th at 4:00 pm. The show is the proud recipient of the New York cabaret "TRIPLE CROWN" (2009 Bistro, MAC and Nitelife Awards). The show features a full, authentic country band and faithfully recreates all of the songs from the soundtrack album of Robert Altman's 1975 cinematic masterpiece, "Nashville" including Keith Carradine's Academy Award winning song, "I'm Easy". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: FRANK DAIN RETURNS WITH THE MAGIC OF MATHIS

NYC: FRANK DAIN RETURNS WITH THE MAGIC OF MATHIS

Singer Frank Dain will reprise The Magic of Mathis with two performances atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, December 8th & 15th at 6:00 pm. The Magic of Mathis brings fresh interpretations to such Johnny Mathis signature tunes as "Chances Are," "It's Not for Me to Say," "Wild Is the Wind," "Misty" and "The Twelfth of Never." Contributing creative arrangements is Dain's frequent collaborator, Musical Director Kathleen Landis, a popular pianist who is missed by many people at the Cafe Pierre, where she entertained audiences for years. The Magic of Mathis will also include some more obscure songs, as well, such as "99 Miles from L.A.," "Yellow Roses on Her Gown," "I'll Be Easy to Find" and "Photograph," all part of Mathis's remarkable 56-year career. The show, which ran very successfully at Metropolitan Room in September, has been directed by Lennie Watts. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday nights December 8th, 15th & 22nd at 8:30 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 22nd

NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 22nd

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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NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC TONIGHT - LAST SHOW IN 2013!

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC TONIGHT - LAST SHOW IN 2013!
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Karen Mack & Michael Holland return with their very popular award-winning "Gashole Hole-O-Matic 2012" All Request Show to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday nights December 1st & 8th at 8:00 pm. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, more mash-ups, more prizes, lots more new music, more insanity and custom cocktails. Join NYC musical comedy duo Mack and Holland as they bring their multi-award winning mix of harmony and humor to the best (and worst!) of past, present and future pop. From ABBA to Queen to Kylie, expect lush vocals and comic mayhem in what is always a spontaneous and one-of-a-kind musical experience!. There is a $20 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER SPELLS OUT THE RULES OF THE ROAD

NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER SPELLS OUT THE RULES OF THE ROAD

Baby Jane Dexter's brand new show, The Rules of the Road, debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for twelve performances only beginning Friday, November 16th and running on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays through December 22nd. All shows at 7:00 pm. Sharing the stage will be her respected musical partner Ross Patterson. The Rules of the Road is the latest emotionally empowering and highly-charged show from this influential and beloved cabaret artist who never disappoints. Her shows are filled with memorable anecdotes from life and a brilliant performing career as well as totally unforgettable song choices that have helped make her the local legend she remains today. This brand new show will include compelling songs by Irving Berlin, Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh and George Gershwin as well as by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke, Rufus Wainwright and Abbey Lincoln. As always in her shows, there will be her trademark unexpected twists and turns that laugh at life as well as leaving her audiences emotionally moved. Critics and peers have honored Baby Jane Dexter through the years and she has received six major MAC Awards, two Nightlife Awards and two Back Stage Bistro Awards. A veteran of legendary war horses like Reno Sweeney, The Ballroom, Eighty Eight's, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center and Weill Recital Hall, Ms. Dexter has performed at an endless array of major venues throughout the country over the years. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Friday, December 7, 2012

L.A.: LISA PASSERO AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: LISA PASSERO AT THE GARDENIA

Lisa Passero, a founding member of the New York comedy group "The High-Heeled Women," will appear at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday & Saturday, December 7th & 8th at 9:00 pm. Lisa made her Broadway debut in Franco Zeffirelli's production of Filumena, directed by Laurence Olivier. In addition to multiple outings at The Gardenia in the 80s and 90s, she has appeared in many New York nightclubs - most recently the Metropolitan Room - and has played leading roles in a number of musicals, including the Los Angeles production of Paul Bartel's Eating Raoul (the musical.) Filmwork has included roles in Last Exit to Brooklyn, Poison Ivy, and Jimmy Hollywood, and TV credits have included roles on Who's the Boss, Quantum Leap, Beverly Hills 90210, Caroline in the City, and That's Life. Her December Gardenia shows are becoming a holiday tradition. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CHI: KT McCAMMOND AND BECKIE MENZIE IN THE DIVA IS BACK!

CHI: KT McCAMMOND AND BECKIE MENZIE IN THE DIVA IS BACK!

KT McCammond and Beckie Menzie return to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Friday, December 7th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 9th at 9:00 pm. Their show, "Deconstructing La Diva", has been Re-constructed! Featuring takes on Monroe, LuPone, Tine Turner, Peggy Lee, Dolly, Elton, Lady Gaga, Doris Day and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS TRIO SHUBERT ALLEY AT 54 BELOW

NYC: COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS TRIO SHUBERT ALLEY AT 54 BELOW

Three alumni of Broadway's Memphis, Jamison Scott, Kevin Massey and Patrick Massey, will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Friday, December 7th at 11:00 pm. They are Shubert Alley: a new country/bluegrass trio with soaring three-part harmonies and a new take on popular music. These seasoned Broadway performers lend their talent to arrangements by Michael Borth, singing an array of hits from the likes of The Beatles, Journey, Bruno Mars, and Michael Jackson, in their own unique style. Eclectic taste in music and masterful musicianship combined with their chemistry on stage promises to leave everyone wanting more. $10-20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: TOM WOPAT AT 54 BELOW

Tom Wopat will perform at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, December 7th & Thursday, December 13th, both shows at 7:00 pm. Broadway audiences adore him for his performances in City of Angels, Guys & Dolls, Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, 42nd Street, Glengarry Glen Ross, A Catered Affair, and Sondheim on Sondheim, among others, but television audiences the world over remember him as Luke Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard! His distinctive vocals can be heard in venues throughout the country and on an array of CDs, crooning the tunes of Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael, and Cole Porter, among others. At 54 Below, his show will include selections from his forthcoming CD, Consider it Swung! There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: HOT X'MESS: A HOT MESS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR!

NYC: HOT X'MESS: A HOT MESS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR!

Ring in the Holidays with sensational drag icons, Lady Bunny (DJ, celebrity and founder of the annual Wig stock event) and Bianca del Rio (actor, costume designer and improv comic extraordinaire), who will be performing a special holiday edition of their weekly cabaret extravaganza, Hot Mess, at XL NIGHTCLUB (512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999) every Friday in December at 9:30 pm. These sisters in crime have dazzled crowds both nationally and internationally and are joined by drag darlings Epiphany, Milan, Sugga Pie Koko and Skyla Versai for a hilarious holiday spectacular - Hot X'Mess! The show kicks off with special guests Carmen Electra & Martha Wash with Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz on December 7th and continues the 14th, 21th and 28th. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: RONNY WHYTE REMEMBERS BOBBY SHORT AT THE KNICKERBOCKER

NYC: RONNY WHYTE REMEMBERS BOBBY SHORT AT THE KNICKERBOCKER

NYC: NIKI LUPARELLI IN CABAR80S AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: NIKI LUPARELLI IN CABAR80S AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Boston-based Jazz Cabaret singer Niki Luparelli will perform some of the most beloved 80s New Wave hits with a Vintage Cabaret Twist at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, December 7th at 11:30 pm. The 80s were a time of big hair, big shoulder pads, big business, and most importantly, big music. It's been nearly 30 years since Frankie told us all to relax and we learned girls just wanted to have fun. If you take away the over-production, the keytars, and the bangs, many of the songs make up a diverse and beautiful collection that deserve consideration in the Great American Songbook. Niki is joined by Dan Burke on piano, Kevin Hailey on upright bass, Johnny English on Sax, and Legs and Eggs Greg on drums. Special guest is 80s singing Pan Am Pilot Charlie Cockpit. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: MOIRA DANIS RELEASES NEW CD: SOME PEOPLE'S LIVES

NYC: MOIRA DANIS RELEASES NEW CD: SOME PEOPLE'S LIVES

Moira Danis will celebrate the release of her third recording, Some People's Lives, with a special performance atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, December 7th at 7:30 pm. The show will feature songs from the CD along with selections from her previous recordings, I Wish and Beautiful Sounds. The evening will feature her music director, Wells Hanley, on piano and vocals, and Andre Montgomery and Parker Scott on vocals. Some People's Lives provides a glimpse into the lives of those around us - friends, lovers, relatives, and strangers. Each has a unique story to be told but Moira shines a light on the connections that exist between us and the similarities shared by "Anyone Who Loves", using a delightful and emotional mix of songs by established writers like Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman, Tommy Wolf and Jimmy Webb and relatively new artists like Sara Bareilles, Susan Werner and Chely Wright. On the album, she is accompanied by Hanley on piano, Ben Mars on bass, and Brian Griffin on drums with the entire band contributing vocals. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER SPELLS OUT THE RULES OF THE ROAD

NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER SPELLS OUT THE RULES OF THE ROAD

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

A new column from Sue Matsuki was posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website

A new column from Sue Matsuki was posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/- This week, in keeping with CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE's CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS promotion, Sue writes about Holiday CDs - including some dos and some Don'ts. She also reviews the recent "Barbra" show presented by Tanya Moberly with Steven Ray Watkins at DON'T TELL MAMA. She sent along a list of shows she recommends over the next few days, and some shows she is appearing in over the next few weeks.

Thursday's issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE was also posted on the website today. Meantime, our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PROMOTION is on a roll. We've been TWEETING as often as we can, promoting CDs as gifts for this festive season. And we're in the midst of adding our Holiday Decorations to the website (it's already snowing). The campaign will continue right up to Christmas Eve. Follow me on TWITTER at http://twitter.com/cabarethotline for daily CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS information

You can help spread the word! Please add the following "signature" to your e-mails: GIVE CABARET CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS - The perfect stocking stuffer gift!

Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

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SF: THE FAMILY STONE AT THE RRAZZ FEATURING ORIGINAL FOUNDING MEMBERS

SF: THE FAMILY STONE AT THE RRAZZ FEATURING ORIGINAL FOUNDING MEMBERS

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) will present Rock & Roll Hall of Fame funk/rock group, THE FAMILY STONE from Thursday through Sunday, December 6th through 9th (showtimes vary so see website). The engagement features original founding members and R&B Pioneer Award Winners, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Greg Errico. The show will also feature Alex Davis and Trina Johnson on vocals, Nate Wingfield on guitar and musical director Blaise Sison on bass. The first inter-racial / inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history bring you the hits of The Family Stone such as "I Want to Take You Higher," "Everyday People," "Dance To The Music," "Hot Fun In The Summertime," "Family Affair" and "Sing a Simple Song." Back in 1967, when the interracial, mixed-gender combo burst onto the scene with their debut album, the burgeoning rock & roll subculture was hungry for fresh kicks and different sounds. But no one was quite prepared for the magical, multi-faceted musical mix Sly and company served up. Their music was an inspired blend of rock, soul, pop, jazz, and an emerging genre soon to be dubbed funk. It packed a powerful, joyous wallop, delivering all the things one hoped to find in music: The thrill of the new, the excitement of the unexpected, a galvanizing groove, and lyrics that actually said something. The Family Stone continues giving you the musical experience that has brought them in front of over half a million people through Europe and the US; spreading the roots of funk and Rock & Roll. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: WAYNE MOORE & FRIENDS IN "LUCKY ME!" AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: WAYNE MOORE & FRIENDS IN "LUCKY ME!" AT THE GARDENIA

Singer/ Songwriter/ Pianist/ Musical Director Wayne Moore celebrates "being able to do what I love and knowing all these talented people" by continuing his cabaret series "Lucky Me!" at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, December 6th at 9:00 pm. He is joined by a stagefull of guest singers, which in the past have included Amanda Abel, Betty Bonaduce, Eric Castro, Cythia Sciacca Hooker, Joe Hui, Brenda Moore, Gilmore Rizzo, Mark Tracy, and Pat Whiteman, but you never know who may show up this time - or what Wayne will come up with next! Call for cover/minimum information.

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FL: AVERY SOMMERS - BACKAT THE ROYAL ROOM BY POPULAR DEMAND

FL: AVERY SOMMERS - BACKAT THE ROYAL ROOM BY POPULAR DEMAND

BOS: MOSTLY MERCER: NEW SHOW BY BOBBI CARREY & WILL MCMILLAN AT SCULLERS

BOS: MOSTLY MERCER: NEW SHOW BY BOBBI CARREY & WILL MCMILLAN AT SCULLERS

On Thursday, December 6th at 8:00 pm, award-winning singers Bobbi Carrey & Will McMillan, present MOSTLY MERCER at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111). They are joined on stage by Doug Hammer at the piano. The show is MOSTLY MERCER, covering some of the greatest and some of the lesser known songs of Johnny Mercer. Mercer wrote songs for 90 motion pictures, won 4 Academy Awards, wrote 6 Broadway musicals, was a top recording artist, and founded Capitol Records. Mercer's output was enormous, spanning the early days of the swing era through the 1970's. For five decades he collaborated with America's greatest composers, including Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Henry Mancini, Barry Manilow, and many others (including himself). There is a $22 Show only cover, $64 Dinner/Show package available.

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NJ: BOB EGAN'S HOLIDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT TIM McLOONES

NJ: BOB EGAN'S HOLIDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT TIM McLOONES

The next Bob Egan's HOLIDAY SHOW will be held at TIM McLOONE'S SUPPER CLUB (1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ - 732-774-1400) on Thursday, December 6th at 8:00 pm. This evening's show features Breanna, John DePalma, Demond Francis, Andrez Fredericks, Michael Esposito, Al Holmes, Matthew Kenworthy, Sharon Lasher, Karen Lee, Lou Ruvolo, and Jerry Wichinsky and more to be to be announced. Piano bar and open mic follows the show in the lounge. $10 cover at the door.

NYC: CHARLES CASTRONOVO CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

NYC: CHARLES CASTRONOVO CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

NYC: ENCORE PERFORMANCE TONIGHT! A NEW YORK ROMANCE WITH ALISON FRASER

NYC: ENCORE PERFORMANCE! A NEW YORK ROMANCE WITH ALISON FRASER

Broadway's own Alison Fraser presents a special encore performance of A New York Romance, the show that wowed the crowd during its one night only debut performance in November. The show will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 pm. Well known for her acclaimed performances in Romance/Romance, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Secret Garden and Gypsy, Alison has delighted New York audiences both on Broadway and off. Recently, she starred in David Ives' School For Lies, Charles Busch's The Divine Sister, Nora Delia Ephron's Love, Loss and What I Wore, or Tennessee Williams' In Masks Outrageous and Austere. A longtime champion of the work of gifted composer Rusty Magee, you might also recognize Alison as Aunt Heidi in the hilarious web series Jack in the Box. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" FINAL PERFORMANCE AT FEINSTEIN'S TONIGHT

NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" FINAL PERFORMANCE AT FEINSTEIN'S TONIGHT

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) presents the final performance of "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO." Jesse Kissel serves as Musical Director. THE BROADWAY HOOTENANY offered approximately four different stars each week to sing Broadway's greatest songs. Featured performers for Thursday, December 6th reunites the original cast for this final performance at Feinstein's: Carole J. Bufford, Christina Bianco, and Scott Coulter. The show, created by Scott Siegel, ran for 8 Straight Months at Feinstein's and then played elsewhere to sold out crowds and standing ovations!There is a $15-$25 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT GATHER (AT DIZZY'S ON 5TH - BROOKLYN)

NYC: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT GATHER (AT DIZZY'S ON 5TH - BROOKLYN)

Gabrielle Stravelli and band will be taking part in the opening of a new venue, GATHER {AT DIZZY'S ON 5TH} (230 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY - 718-499-1966 ) on Thursday, December 6th with sets from 7:30 to 11:00 pm. She will be joined by Michael Kanan on piano, Pat O'Leary on bass and Mike Petrosino on drums. This new Park Slope restaurant/jazz club features a full menu and bar along with a relaxed, but intimate listening atmosphere. There is a $5 cover.

NYC: SEAN HARKNESS IN DUOS, A MUSICAL TALK SHOW TONIGHT

NYC: SEAN HARKNESS IN DUOS, A MUSICAL TALK SHOW TONIGHT

Each month, guitar virtuoso Sean Harkness hosts two guests in his musical talkshow DUOS at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). This month, on Thursday, December 6th at 9:30 pm, Sean will celebrate some of the actual duet shows that have run this year. Joining Sean will be Terese Genecco (Terese & Sean took Elvis Presley's very first record and did our own thang with it in San Francisco, New York, and Cherry Grove), Brian Keane (the very first ever DUOS partner starting with my first guitar lesson in January of 1978) and special guest Velvet Alvis (his New York City stage debut will be the opener for this very special edition of DUOS.). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SCOT ALBERTSON IN LATE NIGHT SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN TONIGHT

NYC: SCOT ALBERTSON IN LATE NIGHT SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN TONIGHT

Scot Albertson makes his first appearance at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, December 6th at 11:30 pm. He is joined by Shristos Rafalides (Vibes) and Sean Conly (Bass). Music has been a constant in his life since early childhood. A choir member of the Little Singers of Norwalk (based in St. Mary's Church), Scot traveled, sang and competed internationally with the Choir for six years. Alternate paths were explored after graduating college, Scot served as a Police Officer for the City Of Norwalk, CT for six years segueing to a position as a United States Border Patrol Agent in Arizona for a year. Withdrawing from Law Enforcement, Scot returned to Connecticut to start a very successful small business which sustained for nineteen years. In the year 2000, with no specific direction other than personal enjoyment, vocal lessons were undertaken with Vocal Coach Richard Lissemore in New York City. After four and one half years of intensive study, Scot's Debut CD (Got A Date With Fate) was recorded with world renowned Bassist Mark Egan, Drummer Danny Gottlieb and Producer, Composer and Pianist Jon Werking. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

L.A.: WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, NOW!

L.A.: WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, NOW!

Two of Los Angeles' finest performers - Mary Pat Bowe ("FourPlay", "Singer, Sailor, Teacher, Tour Guide") and Donald Houtz ("Meet Me Tonight", "Even I've Got Standards") team-up at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036 - ) for a Hollywood Holiday Spectacular on Wednesday, December 5th and Thursday December 13th, both shows at 8:00 pm. The show, "We Need a Little Christmas, NOW!" is the perfect start to the holiday season. It's a toe-tapping, lap-slapping, shoe-stomping, food chomping, carol singing, bell-ringing mix of traditional holiday tunes, some not-too-traditional songs, sight gags and a whole lot of good humor. There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

SF: IRENE IS MRS. CLAUS AT MARTUNI'S

SF: IRENE IS MRS. CLAUS AT MARTUNI'S

After a long absence, Irene Soderberg is returning to MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205) for one night only. "Ms Claus" will appear on Wednesday, December 5th, at 7:00 pm. She will reprise her version of "Santa Baby" plus many other fun, some sick songs she wrote just for Christmas! It will be an evening full of fun, great music, lots of laughs, and heart-filled songs that will get you In the mood for Christmas. She will also be offering her CDs for sale at just $5 each! There is a $5 cover.

S.F.: RUSS LORENSON CELEBRATES SEVEN YEARS OF "CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCO"

S.F.: RUSS LORENSON CELEBRATES SEVEN YEARS OF "CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCO"

For the seventh year, Russ Lorenson comes home for the holidays with his annual show, "Christmas in San Francisco with Russ Lorenson & Friends," for one performance only at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5th at 8:00 pm at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189). The guest artist for this year's show is Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason. With songs by such great composers and lyricists as Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, and Frank Loesser, there's something for everyone in this swinging evening of jingle jazz. Heard each year on "The Bay Area's Official Christmas Station - 96.5 KOIT-FM" with his recording of "Christmas in San Francisco," Russ Lorenson has established a reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's leading interpreters of jazz standards, with a sound and approach that place him at the intersection of Broadway, jazz, and pop - the very essence of the Great American Songbook. Karen Mason has starred on Broadway, Off-Broadway, television, and recording and "has few peers when it comes to ripping the roof off with her amazing voice that knows no bounds!" according to TheatreScene.net. Karen is a ten -time MAC Award winner and has won the MAC Award for Major Female Vocalist of the Year for six consecutive years. She has also won the 2006 Nightlife Award for Major Female Vocalist and has three Backstage Bistro Awards. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum

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L.A.: KURT REICHENBACH'S JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO'S

L.A.: KURT REICHENBACH'S JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO'S

Kurt Reichenbach brings his show Jazz for the Holidays to UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905 - ) on Wednesday, December 5th at 8:00 pm. He is backed by Jim Cox - piano, Jeff D'Angelo - bass, Ralph Penland - drums plus special guest Bill Reichenbach - bass trombone. There is a $15 cover plus a $18 food/drink minimum.

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L.A.: CHAMBERS, HERBERT, & ELLIS AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: CHAMBERS, HERBERT, & ELLIS AT THE GARDENIA

Chambers, Herbert, & Ellis will perform at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Wednesday, December 5th at 9:00 pm. Pierre Chambers, Lisa Herbert, and Mitch Ellis have struck a mother lode of unique and exhilarating musical material through exhuming, creatively re-working, and re-inventing works of legendary jazz artists through the nearly lost art of "vocalese" - assigning what would generally be considered instrumental riffs to the human voice. Their talents spring directly from their dads: bass player Paul Chambers played on and off with Miles Davis and John Coltrane in the '50s; bassist Mort Herbert toured with the Louis Armstrong All-Stars in the '50s and '60s; and guitarist Herb Ellis played with the Oscar Peterson trio for many years and established a very successful solo career spanning decades. Creating an impact recalling The Manhattan Transfer, the group's repertoire pays homage to the vocal treatments of Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross, many of which were themselves based on Ellington or Basie big band arrangements, and features expanded treatments of original vocalese and jazz harmonies in musical arrangements played, written, or made famous by, their own fathers. Ensconced at The Gardenia the first Wednesday of every month, with each show spanking new, they are becoming increasingly popular as word of mouth spreads ... and the "buzz" surrounding them is well-deserved. Piano support for this month's Halloween special is supplied by Richard Eames, with Tim Emmons on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: SONGWRITING DUO PASEK & PAUL COMES TO 54 BELOW

NYC: SONGWRITING DUO PASEK & PAUL COMES TO 54 BELOW

New York's hottest songwriting duo, Pasek & Paul, comes to54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for one night only on Wednesday, December 5th at 9:30 & 11:15 pm/ The phenomenon known as Pasek & Paul is represented on Broadway this season with A Christmas Story! And just a few months ago, audiences delighted at their off-Broadway debut, Dogfight, at the Second Stage Theatre. The recipients of the 2011 Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre, the 2011 ASCAP New Horizons Award and the 2007 Jonathan Larson Award, Pasek & Paul are taking musical theatre by storm! Be sure to catch them at 54 Below for their first cabaret/concert in more than four years. There is a $10-$25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ELAINE ST. GEORGE SINGS JONI MITCHELL AT MAMA'S

NYC: ELAINE ST. GEORGE SINGS JONI MITCHELL AT MAMA'S

Elaine St. George brings her acclaimed Joni Mitchell show to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesdays, December 5th & 18th at 7:30 pm. The show features Ross Patterson as musical director, with Adam Armstrong on bass and Karen Waltuch on viola. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

S.F.: SHARON McNIGHT IN"TWISTED XMAS: A DRUID'S VIEW OF THE HOLIDAYS"

S.F.: SHARON McNIGHT IN"TWISTED XMAS: A DRUID'S VIEW OF THE HOLIDAYS"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) presents the return of Tony Award nominee Sharon McNight for her new Christmas show for two nights only on Monday & Tuesday, December 3rd & 4th at 8:00 pm. "Twisted Xmas: A Druid's View of the Holidays" is an irreverent look at the traditions of the season. Over the past decades, during the holidays, while Debby Boone touted a White Christmas and Bruce Vilanch roasted his chestnuts over an open fire, Sharon McNight offered an alternative choice from the expected songs. She has stockpiled myriad and outrageous, wacky musical commentaries on the 12 days of everything from Santa, Jesus, Teddy Bears, Elves, Snow, and of course ... Bette Davis. Sharon Mcnight made her Broadway debut in 1989 in Starmites, creating the role of Diva. She received a Tony Award nomination as "Best Leading Actress in a Musical" for her performance, and is the recipient of the coveted Theatre Worlds Award for "Outstanding Broadway Debut." The singer/comedienne's regional credits include Amanda McBroom's Heartbeats at the Pasadena Playhouse, and an award winning Dolly in Hello, Dolly! at the Peninsula Civic Light Opera. Sharon was Sister Hubert in Nunsense in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where she received the Bay Area Critics Circle award for "Best Performance in a Musical". She is the narrator of the documentary, There That Night, the story of the Provincetown, Massachusetts fire, and was featured in the A&E documentary, It's Burlesque, for her research on Mae West and Sophie Tucker. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CHI: 14th ANNUAL CCP HOLIDAY CABARET -PART 2

CHI: 14th ANNUAL CCP HOLIDAY CABARET
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals) present their 14th annual holiday cabaret, Merry Measures, on Monday & Tuesday, December 3rd & 4th at 7:00 pm at DAVENPORT'S(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830). Over two nights, 40 performers sing holiday classics as well as fun, new and rarely heard holiday hits. This year, all of the proceeds from both shows will go to Hands Together, Heart to Art, an organization run by the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University . Hands Together, Heart to Art is a very special summer day camp for children ages 7-14 who have experienced the death of a parent. Utilizing the performing arts and professional healing counselors, HTHTA celebrates the healing power of creative play. The cast on Tuesday, December 4th (Musical Director - Beckie Menzie, Director - Joan Curto), includes Beckie Menzie, Carla Gordon, Carol Weston, Cathy Glickman, Cheryl Szucsits, David Edelfelt, Elissa Newcorn, Jamie Brady, Jeff Dean, Joan Curto, Larry Dooley, Laura Freeman, Lori Skubich, Marianne Murphy Orland, Paul Motondo, Phillip Seward, Ron Anderson, Shelley MacArthur and Tom Michael. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DARIUS DE HAAS: IF ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT

NYC: DARIUS DE HAAS: IF ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT

Darius de Haas will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, December 4th; Sunday, December 16th; and Tuesday, December 18th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Darius has sold out critically acclaimed concerts at Lincoln Center, enthralled audiences from Carnegie Hall to London's Royal Festival Hall as well as appeared on Broadway (Rent, Carousel, Dreamgirls). But now he returns to his first love, the intimate cabaret stage, in a musically soulful, soaring evening. His most personal show, If Only for One Night melds and celebrates his musical influences from the worlds of pop, jazz and Broadway. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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), Tuesday nights December 4th & 11th 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: ALEXIS PARSONS AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: ALEXIS PARSONS AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Alexis Parsons will perform atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wedbesday, December 5th at 7:00 pm. She is a New York City based vocalist of Greek and Swedish decent. She has spent a lifetime honing a uniquely personal vocal style and fiercely independent career. The long and often arduous journey through the years has stamped her rich alto voice with warmth, wisdom and a flexibility borne of the eclectic musical roads she's traveled. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: TANYA SINGS BARBRA WITH STEVEN

NYC: TANYA SINGS BARBRA WITH STEVEN
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Tanya Loraine Moberly sings Barbra Joan Streisand with Steven Ray Watkins at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, December 4th, at 7:00 pm. The show will feature songs by Burt Bacharach, Walter Becker, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Hal David, Donald Fagen, Buddy Johnson, Carole King, Michel Legrand, John Lennon, Matthew Moore, Laura Nyro and Toni Stern. Tanya Moberly is probably best known for her cabaret work. She has been performing at Don't Tell Mama since 1998 when she co-created the"The Blonde Leading The Blonde" with partner Susan Hackett and writer/director Ilona Vellios. The show ran for 8 episodes over the course of 5 years and received a MAC Award nomination in 2000 for special production. Tanya is the 2010, 2011 & 2012 MAC Award winning producer of The Salon hosted by Mark Janas. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT! SAVE THE BUTTERFLY CLUB

Iconic Melbourne arts institution THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC, AUS - 03 96902000 - ) called for community help over the weekend for a necessary relocation from South Melbourne to a new home at 256 Collins Street in the Melbourne city centre in February 2013. Director Mr Simone Pulga said the move was due to the unbearable costs of operating in the current premises. "If we increased the cost of drinks to match the rise in rent, we'd have to charge $12.50 for a stubby. We must move The Butterfly Club to a better location ... or close it. Paradoxically, inner-city Melbourne has provided us with an affordable, long-term opportunity to create a new theatre space in an exciting unused building. The show room will be larger with more comfortable seating but the venue will remain just as intimate and quirky with the much-loved decor and regular shows moving with the venue," he said. A community fundraising campaign was launched using popular crowd-funding website Pozible.com. The campaign is embracing a cabaret twist on the 'Buy A Brick' phenomena, aptly coined: 'Cash For Kitsch'. Supporters will be able to adopt a piece of The Butterfly Club history and ensure it has a home at the new venue. The artist community including Tim Minchin, Eddie Perfect, Sammy J & Randy, Spanky (UK), Marieke Hardy, Dan Ilik, Tripod and many, many more have rallied behind the campaign, donating exclusive rewards and experiences. $130,000 is needed for the relocation, and it is hoped at least $20,000 of this can be raised via the crowd-funding campaign, which closes on January 16, 2013. CLICK HERE for more information/

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Monday, December 3, 2012