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Saturday, January 5, 2013

FL: CLINT HOLMES OPENS 2013 SEASON AT THE ROYAL ROOM

FL: CLINT HOLMES OPENS 2013 SEASON AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Clint Holmes returns to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Thursday through Saturday, January 3rd through 5th, and Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 8th through 12th and 15th through 19th, all shows at 8:00 pm. Clint Holms is more than a singer. His powerful voice and magnetic stage presence embrace the upbeat side of life. His first break came when Joan Rivers invited him to be her sidekick and announcer on the now defunct The Late Show. This was followed by a two-year stint on Entertainment Tonight for which he served as their musical feature and event correspondent, and later landed his own Emmy winning talk/variety show entitled, New York at Night. Among his various recordings are the Top Ten smash hit Playground In My Mind (My Name is Michael). Tuesday through Thursday: $120 for dinner/show ($60 show only); Friday & Saturday: $130 for dinner/show ($70 show only).

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NYC: DONNA MCKECHNIE - SAME PLACE: ANOTHER TIME

NYC: DONNA MCKECHNIE - SAME PLACE: ANOTHER TIME
Tony-winner Donna McKechnie graces the stage of 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, January 2nd, 3rd & 6th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, January 4th & 5th at 8:30 pm, in a brand new show: a musical deja vu celebrating the scintillating 70s in New York City - the heyday of Studio 54. McKechnie, best known the world over for creating the role of Cassie in A Chorus Line, is also well-known for her Broadway appearances in State Fair, On the Town, Company, Promises, Promises and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. For these five very special performances, Donna (Broadway Royalty!) will salute this remarkable era via the music of Jim Croce, Peter Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, Billy Strayhorn, and Stephen Sondheim, with arrangements and music direction by John McDaniel. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: JAZZ AT KITANO PRESENTS JOYCE BREACH

NYC: JAZZ AT KITANO PRESENTS JOYCE BREACH
THE KITANO HOTEL'S GARDEN CAFE (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119) presents jazz vocalist Joyce Breach on Saturday, January 5th, with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The show is part of the club's "Jazz at Kitano" series. Joyce will be backed by John Di Martino, Piano; Boris Kozlov, Bass; And Warren Vache, Cornet. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

NYC: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
Jaime Hastings and some of her dearest friends present "With A Little Help From My Friends" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, January 5th at 7:00 pm. Jaime will take you on a musical journey through life's trials and tribulations, joys and jubilations. The show is a celebration through song, reminding all that friendship can sustain our faith in human kind, fill our hearts, and act as the glue that holds life together. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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Friday, January 4, 2013

NYC: MARILYN MAYE NEEDS YOUR HELP

NYC: MARILYN MAYE NEEDS YOUR HELP
Following her New Year's Eve performances at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), Marilyn Maye plans to keep the party going with an exclusive five-show run of "Marilyn by Request". Performances are Thursday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 6th at 7:00 pm, with an additional show on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:00 pm. "Marilyn By Request," in which Maye and her Billy Stritch-led band will create a new show each night based on audience requests. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DONNA MCKECHNIE - SAME PLACE: ANOTHER TIME

NYC: DONNA MCKECHNIE - SAME PLACE: ANOTHER TIME
Tony-winner Donna McKechnie graces the stage of 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, January 2nd, 3rd & 6th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, January 4th & 5th at 8:30 pm, in a brand new show: a musical deja vu celebrating the scintillating 70s in New York City - the heyday of Studio 54. McKechnie, best known the world over for creating the role of Cassie in A Chorus Line, is also well-known for her Broadway appearances in State Fair, On the Town, Company, Promises, Promises and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. For these five very special performances, Donna (Broadway Royalty!) will salute this remarkable era via the music of Jim Croce, Peter Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, Billy Strayhorn, and Stephen Sondheim, with arrangements and music direction by John McDaniel. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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FL: CLINT HOLMES OPENS 2013 SEASON AT THE ROYAL ROOM

FL: CLINT HOLMES OPENS 2013 SEASON AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Clint Holmes returns to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Thursday through Saturday, January 3rd through 5th, and Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 8th through 12th and 15th through 19th, all shows at 8:00 pm. Clint Holms is more than a singer. His powerful voice and magnetic stage presence embrace the upbeat side of life. His first break came when Joan Rivers invited him to be her sidekick and announcer on the now defunct The Late Show. This was followed by a two-year stint on Entertainment Tonight for which he served as their musical feature and event correspondent, and later landed his own Emmy winning talk/variety show entitled, New York at Night. Among his various recordings are the Top Ten smash hit Playground In My Mind (My Name is Michael). Tuesday through Thursday: $120 for dinner/show ($60 show only); Friday & Saturday: $130 for dinner/show ($70 show only).

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NYC: MICHAEL CERVERIS & LOOSE CATTLE

NYC: MICHAEL CERVERIS & LOOSE CATTLE
54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is delighted to welcome back Broadway's own Michael Cerveris for four very special performances only, featuring him and his band, the magnificent Loose Cattle. Michael Cerveris & Loose Cattle will perform on Fridays, January 4th & 18thm and February 1st & 15th, all shows at 11:00 pm. Broadway was introduced to Michael in The Who's Tommy. Since then, audiences have embraced him in leading roles in Titanic, Assassins (Tony Award!), Sweeney Todd, Lovemusik, and, among others, his current Tony-nominated performance as Juan Peron in Evita. Come join the herd after the curtain comes down in the theatre district as Michael stampedes uptown with the cattle, straight from his fancy Broadway day job. Just a rare and intimate, down-home performance by one of the Rialto's best ... getting back to his roots!

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NYC: 'I GOT IT FROM AGNES' AND OTHER INFECTIOUS SONGS BY TOM LEHRER

NYC: 'I GOT IT FROM AGNES' AND OTHER INFECTIOUS SONGS BY TOM LEHRER
'I Got It From Agnes' and Other Infectious Songs by Tom Lehrer will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, January 4th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, January 6th at 4:00 pm. The show celebrates not only the witty, pithy, macabre, and satirical songs and witty sayings (with some biting social commentary) by Mr. Lehrer but the years during which he wrote them, the 1950s and early 1960s. And if you've never heard Tom Lehrer's songs, then it's time you caught the fun. Performed by Mary Sheeran, with musical direction by Jeff Cubeta. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: DEE LUCAS WITH REBIRTH OF THE SMOOTH CONCERT

NYC: DEE LUCAS WITH REBIRTH OF THE SMOOTH CONCERT
Dee Lucas presents "Rebirth of the Smooth Concert" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Friday, January 4th at 9:30 pm. Once considered one of the country's best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas has evolved and catapulted onto the music scene. After launching his well-received 2004 debut CD, "Remembrance", a tribute to legendary saxophonist George Howard, Lucas has been greeted both nationally and internationally with stunning reviews, garnered extensive airplay, and consistently climbed the charts. Lucas has developed and polished his distinctive style by collaborating energy to his smooth infectious melodic tunes, thus branding his timeless sound in the Contemporary Jazz market. A writer, producer, arranger and performer, Lucas's career was birthed on Atlanta's jazz circuit. Since then, his passion with the saxophone has landed him in some of the country's hottest jazz festivals, corporate gigs, celebrity birthday parties and well-recognized venues across the country. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
Dallas DuBois hosts DISTORTED DIZNEE, an outrageous take on some of the most beloved animated classics, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, January 4th at 10:00 pm. DuBois and a troupe of fabulous drag queens take you on a twisted (and very adult) journey, catapulting you back to your childhood into a Magical Kingdom where dreams come true. This 70-minute extravaganza features high-energy dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies". This show may not be a Tale As Old As Time but it's certain to offer a happy ending (if you believe in fairies, that is). Starring Dallas DuBois, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Shenea DeDranke, and more. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: CABARET ROCKS THE ROCKAWAYS: A BENEFIT CONCERT

NYC: CABARET ROCKS THE ROCKAWAYS: A BENEFIT CONCERT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Singers and musicians from cabaret join together in a benefit concert on behalf of those displaced in the Rockaways by Storm Sandy at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Friday, January 4th at 11:30 pm. Performers scheduled to take part include Lauren Fox, Karen Oberlin, Emily Bergl, Heather McRae, Natalie Douglas, Marissa Mulder, Stacy Sullivan, T. Oliver Reid, Peter Calo & Ritt Henn. Musical Director is Jon Weber. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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Thursday, January 3, 2013

DC: CHRIS THOMAS KING AT BLUES ALLEY

DC: CHRIS THOMAS KING AT BLUES ALLEY
Chris Thomas King will appear at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) Thursday through Sunday, January 3rd through 6th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. King is a New Orleans Grammy Award-winning musician and actor who was initially known for his audacious fusion of blues and hip-hop. King reached a whole new audience with his film debut in the Coen Brothers film, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, not only appearing on the award-winning soundtrack, but establishing himself as a serious dramatic actor as well. Chris Thomas King has been a determined progressive, hoping to reinvigorate the blues as a living African American art with a more contemporary approach and adamantly refusing to treat it as a museum piece whose "authentic" forms needed careful preservation. King eventually modified that approach to a certain degree, attempting to create a more explicit link between blues tradition and the general musical present. Call for cover/minimum information.

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FL: CLINT HOLMES OPENS 2013 SEASON AT THE ROYAL ROOM

FL: CLINT HOLMES OPENS 2013 SEASON AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Clint Holmes returns to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Thursday through Saturday, January 3rd through 5th, and Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 8th through 12th and 15th through 19th, all shows at 8:00 pm. Clint Holms is more than a singer. His powerful voice and magnetic stage presence embrace the upbeat side of life. His first break came when Joan Rivers invited him to be her sidekick and announcer on the now defunct The Late Show. This was followed by a two-year stint on Entertainment Tonight for which he served as their musical feature and event correspondent, and later landed his own Emmy winning talk/variety show entitled, New York at Night. Among his various recordings are the Top Ten smash hit Playground In My Mind (My Name is Michael). Tuesday through Thursday: $120 for dinner/show ($60 show only); Friday & Saturday: $130 for dinner/show ($70 show only).

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NYC: ALEX BUGNON TRIO AT 54 BELOW

NYC: ALEX BUGNON TRIO AT 54 BELOW
The Alex Bugnon Trio performs at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, January 3rd at 9:30 pm. The Bugnon sound is a white hot, slow burning mixture of contemporary jazz, funk and R&B with a dash of gospel thrown in for good measure. Alex grew up in Montreux, Switzerland, home of the world renowned Montreux Jazz Festival, and has gone on to delight audiences worldwide as both pianist and composer with his sophisticated musical style - an exotic blend or rhythms with haunting, soulful refrains. His many recordings have graced the Top 40 R&B charts many times over, and he is the recipient of two Soul Train Music Awards. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: JACK KLEINSINGER'S HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ OPENS SEASON WITH "EARLY JAZZ"

NYC: JACK KLEINSINGER'S HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ OPENS SEASON WITH "EARLY JAZZ"
One NYC tradition that keeps on going and going is Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz - New York's longest running jazz concert series. The 2013 Season lineup has been announced, with all shows performed at THE TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (199 Chambers Street, NYC - 212-220-1460 ), First show for 2013 is on Thursday, January 3rd at 8:00 pm: "Early Jazz" with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Ms. Vinnie Knight and Jonathan Batiste and his New Orleans Stay Human Band. Most recently, Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks won a GRAMMY: Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media for their work on BOARDWALK EMPIRE Volume 1 - Music from the HBO Original Series CD. Vince and the band are heard and seen on Boardwalk Empire as well as USA Network series Royal Pains. New Orleans pianist Jonathan Batiste is an iconic artist, unique in this generation. With his voice on piano and dapper sense of style, he has ignited the NYC music scene. Ms. Vinnie Knight Ms. Vinnie Knight was born in Harlem, New York, and at an early age, she sang in church choirs. Her smooth, velvety, mysteriously angelic voice has the sophistication of the great Sarah Vaughan, the earthiness of Pearl Bailey, and the seductiveness of Billie Holiday. See details on all 4 shows through May at http://www.tribecapac.org/ .

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NYC: MARILYN MAYE NEEDS YOUR HELP

NYC: MARILYN MAYE NEEDS YOUR HELP
Following her New Year's Eve performances at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), Marilyn Maye plans to keep the party going with an exclusive five-show run of "Marilyn by Request". Performances are Thursday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 6th at 7:00 pm, with an additional show on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:00 pm. "Marilyn By Request," in which Maye and her Billy Stritch-led band will create a new show each night based on audience requests. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

NYC: DONNA MCKECHNIE - SAME PLACE: ANOTHER TIME

NYC: DONNA MCKECHNIE - SAME PLACE: ANOTHER TIME
Tony-winner Donna McKechnie graces the stage of 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, January 2nd, 3rd & 6th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, January 4th & 5th at 8:30 pm, in a brand new show: a musical deja vu celebrating the scintillating 70s in New York City - the heyday of Studio 54. McKechnie, best known the world over for creating the role of Cassie in A Chorus Line, is also well-known for her Broadway appearances in State Fair, On the Town, Company, Promises, Promises and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. For these five very special performances, Donna (Broadway Royalty!) will salute this remarkable era via the music of Jim Croce, Peter Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, Billy Strayhorn, and Stephen Sondheim, with arrangements and music direction by John McDaniel. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: JANUARY DATES FOR THE 2017 TONY AWARDZ, A MUSICAL PARODY

NYC: JANUARY DATES FOR THE 2017 TONY AWARDZ, A MUSICAL PARODY
Upright Citizen Brigade has announced January extension dates for The 2017 Tony Awardz, a musical parody by Stephanie Streisand and Rocco Privetera. Performances will be held at UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE THEATRE (307 West 26th Street, NYC - 212-366-9176) on Mondays, January 2nd and 9th at 8:00 pm (with future dates to be announced). Evan Greenspoon (Jest) directs a cast of seven including Stephanie Streisand (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), Michael Hartney (30 Rock, Small Time), Richard "Big Rich" Armstead, Adam Bozarth, Caroline Cotter, Matthew Frazier, and Douglas Widick. The 2017 Tony Awardz parodies everything about today's Broadway trends. The nominated musicals in 2017 have all the cliches and trends you love and love to hate! What musical will win? Will it be the Jukebox musical, the musical based on a historical figure, the musical based on a movie, or the musical that rebels against all musicals? Find out at The 2017 Tony Awardz! Tickets are $5.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT OF NIGHTLIFE AWARDS WINNERS/PERFORMERS!

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT OF NIGHTLIFE AWARDS WINNERS / PERFORMERS!

Max Weintraub & Scott Siegel Present The 11th Annual NIGHTLIFE AWARDS, The Only All-Performance Award Show in the World, on Monday, January 14th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929). This is the unique award who where there are no acceptance speeches! The winners perform to show why they were chosen! Hosted by Multiple-Emmy-Award Winner Bruce Vilanch, here is a partial list of this year's winners/performers (including new performers added this weekend):

Marilyn Maye - Nightlife Legend Winner
Emily Bergl - Outstanding Musical Comedy Performer
Faith Prince - Outstanding Musical Comedy Duo or Group
Jason Graae - Outstanding Musical Comedy Duo or Group
Julie Halston - Outstanding Comedy Performer
Jessica Kirson - Outstanding Standup Comedy Performer
James Barbour - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Carole J. Bufford - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Lauren Fox - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Mark Nadler - Outstanding Cabaret Performer
Bill Charlap - Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Kate McGarry - Outstanding Jazz Performer
Jane Monheit - Outstanding Jazz Performer
Jim Caruso - Guest Performer
Rupert Holmes - Guest Performer
More Winners and Guest Artists To Be Announced

Tickets are available now at $25-$50-$75 via TicketMaster or at The Town Hall Box Office (starting Jan. 2). For more information: email SiegelEntertainment@msn.com
The Nightlife Awards are sponsored, in part, by ASCAP, The Edythe Kenner Foundation, TheaterMania.com, Berkshire Theatre Group, Jill & Irwin Cohen, Steve Ernst, Stuart Bloom & Robert Aaron: Lightstyles LLC, Ken Geist, and Thoroughbred Records.


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Monday, December 31, 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/ - Sue Matsuki has sent us a new "Views, Reviews & News" column all the way from Cambodia! Sue is traveling in Asia with her husband for about 2 months (she left on Tuesday, December 18th). In her last column Sue presented the top-10 basics for a great cabaret show. Today, she presents her 10 Cabaret Resolutions for 2013!

Meantime, yesterday I posted a new mini-review as well. I am once more out and about - not as frequently as I would like. But I was out Friday night,December 29th to catch Anthony Marten Santelmo, Jr.'s show at DON'T TELL MAMA. See my mini-review  - as published in the MEMBERS ONLY issue of Saturday, December 29th.


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Sunday, December 30, 2012

SF: KIM NALLEY CLOSES THE YEAR - AND THE ROOM - AT THE RRAZZ

SF: KIM NALLEY CLOSES THE YEAR - AND THE ROOM - AT THE RRAZZ
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Kim Nalley will present her new show "Let The Good Times Roll" at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) Wednesday through Monday, December 26th through December 31st. Performances are at 8:00 pm on the 26th & 27th; 9:00 pm on the 28th & 29th; 7:00 pm on the 30th; and 7:30 & 10L30 pm on New Year's Eve, December 31st. Awarded "Most Influential African American in the Bay Area," vocalist Kim Nalley, is already being called "legendary" and "San Francisco institution." With an international reputation as one of world's best jazz & blues vocalists, she is known for her ability to turn a chattering cocktail-sipping crowd into a rapt audience of lifelong fans in minutes. No trip to San Francisco is complete without seeing Kim Nalley perform. Her band features Tammy Hall on piano, Michael Zisman on bass and Kent Bryson on drums. Nalley is known for her 3-octave range that can go from operatic to gritty blues on a dime, projection that can whisper a ballad yet is capable of filling a room with no microphone, and the ability to scat blistering solos without ever losing the crowd's interest or the intense swing. Her special New Year's Eve show will include party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, a countdown to 2013 and a post-show buffet. There is a $35-$45 cover Wednesday through Sunday. New Year's Eve shows: $75 for 7:30 pm & $175 at 10:30 pm. All shows have a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: JANE MONHEIT AT CATALINA JAZZ WITH NEW YEAR'S EVE SERIES

L.A.: JANE MONHEIT AT CATALINA JAZZ WITH NEW YEAR'S EVE SERIES
Jane Monheit returns to CATALINA JAZZ CLUB (6725 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-2210) Wednesday through Monday, December 26th through 31st at 8:30 pm for her annual New Year's Eve celebration shows. There is a late show at 10:30 on the 29th, and Sunday, the 30th showtime is 7:30 pm. On New Year's eve, showting is 8:00 pm. An extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs has made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds, Monheit has garnered numerous accolades in the past decade. Her first album, Never Never Land, was voted top debut recording by the Jazz Journalist's Association and stayed on the Billboard Jazz chart for over a year. Jane celebrates the tenth anniversary of her remarkable recording career with her most mature, heartfelt album yet, Home, a collection of standards that represents a passionate return to her roots as a jazz musician. The CD features the band she has worked with onstage and off for most of her career, as well as special guests such as John Pizzarelli, Mark O'Connor, and Larry Goldings. This is her first album for Emarcy/Universal and also marks her debut as sole producer of a recording. There is a $35 cover for all regular shows, with a $75 cover on New Year's Eve. There is a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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NYC: EBERSOLE & FEINSTEIN CLOSE THE YEAR AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: EBERSOLE & FEINSTEIN CLOSE THE YEAR AT FEINSTEIN'S
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) will close its Fall 2012 season with the return of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and two-time Tony Award winning Broadway and TV star Christine Ebersole from Sunday, December 23rd through Monday, December 31st, New Year's Eve at 8:00 pm, with additional 10:30 pm shows on Friday & Saturday, December 28th & 29th. Their duet show will feature classic standards and Broadway hits, in addition to rarities from the Great American Songbook. Feinstein will perform selections from The Gershwins
and Me, his new CD and book from Simon & Schuster, currently on the Los Angeles Times Best-seller list. Feinstein's longtime Musical Director John Oddo will lead the all-star band. Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer, is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. Christine Ebersole is currently starring on TBS's comedy hit, "Sullivan and Sons, has performed her solo concerts at The Kennedy Center, yearly engagements at The Carlyle, Feinstein's at Loews Regency and many concert halls and theaters across the country, including The Boston Pops (having returned in September 2012), The New York Pops, the televised Kennedy Center Honors and The San Francisco Symphony at Carnegie Hall (2008 PBS Special). There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum. SEE LISTING FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE DECEMBER 31st for special cover/minimum.

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NYC: STEVEN BRINBERG IN A VERY BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS

NYC: STEVEN BRINBERG IN A VERY BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS
The legendary Barbra Streisand (or, as she's sometimes known, Steven Brinberg) has returned to her nightclub roots to perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, December 30th at 5:30 pm. Barbra will celebrates the season as only she can with her dulcet tones, hot tea, and perfectly manicured fingernails. It's back to Brooklyn for the Funny Girl in this brand new show from Brinberg, an award-winning performer who travels the world with his spot-on impersonation of the living legend that is Barbra Streisand. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MX. JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND WITH HOLIDAY SHOW

NYC: MX. JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND WITH HOLIDAY SHOW
Justin Vivian Bond will perform for one night only at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sundays, December 23rd & 30th at 8:30 pm. This holiday season's offering from New York favorite will find Mx Bond dressed for snow to deliver a holiday Mx of songs from V's critically acclaimed records Silver Wells and Dendrophile along with a unique take on more traditional holiday fare, some spoken word (aka spell casting), razor-sharp social commentary, and the kind of glamour that makes you feel free to do just about anything. Mx Bond is no Angel, but if you're lucky you just might find yourself back in time. Brett Every on piano and Nath Ann Carrera on guitar. With Amber Martin. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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ON THE RADIO: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN:GUY LOMBARDO & HIS ROYAL CANADIANS

ON THE RADIO: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN:GUY LOMBARDO & HIS ROYAL CANADIANS
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, 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 30th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring the music of GUY LOMBARDO & HIS ROYAL CANADIANS . 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 at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

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NYC: TIM RIES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS!

NYC: TIM RIES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS!
Rolling Stones Saxophonist Tim Reis performs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday & Sunday, December 29th & 30th at 7:00 pm. Wearing numerous hats and having a deep resume with plenty of famous names on it is par for the course for top-notch pickup and session musicians. Saxophonist Tim Ries went one better by cultivating a healthy solo career through a series of well-regarded solo albums, respected compositions and arrangements. A graduate of the University of North Texas and the University of Michigan, Ries made his recording debut in 1983 on Maynard Ferguson's Live from San Francisco. His love of rock and jazz was first put to record in 1989 when he appeared on Bob Belden's Straight to My Heart: The Music of Sting. Four years later he was a featured name on the album Regards, sharing headlining credits with Franck Amsallem. Moo Records released Ries' first solo album, Imaginary Time, in 1994. In 1999 he got his biggest offer yet - to tour with the Rolling Stones, an offer Ries immediately accepted. After an extensive tour with the Stones, Alternate Side from 2001 reintroduced Ries as a solo artist, but a year later he became a founding member of the Prism Saxophone Quartet, whose debut, Real Standard Time, was released by the Innova label. Another tour with the Stones took up most of his time during 2003-2004 and inspired Ries to write his own jazz arrangements of Mick and Keith's compositions. The results were road-tested on an American tour and then released in 2005 as The Rolling Stones Project on the Concord label. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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BOS: GREG ADAMS AND EAST BAY SOUL AT SCULLERS

BOS: GREG ADAMS AND EAST BAY SOUL AT SCULLERS
Greg Adams will appear at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Sunday, December 30th with performances at 4:00 & 7:00 pm. The show will celebrate the release of his latest CD "East Bay Soul 2.0". Adam's musical journey has spanned nearly four decades. Earning both Grammy and Emmy nominations and an International Broadcasting Award from The Hollywood Radio and Television Society. Adams is a founding member of Tower Of Power, legendary for the horn arrangements that made the TOP horn section a sought out entity all its own. Greg has been a driving force to define artistry that transcends musical genres, still seeking out a course not yet traveled, is at his best when set to explore a new artistic destination. There is a $30 cover - dinner/show package is $70.

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NYC: ANTOINETTE SILICATO - I COULD WRITE A BOOK

NYC: ANTOINETTE SILICATO - I COULD WRITE A BOOK
Antoinette Silicato will be appearing atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, December 30th at 4:00 pm. Her show, I COULD WRITE A BOOK, offers a gorgeous selection of songs found in the pages of her newly released cookbook, SOULFUL SICILIAN COOKING. Centering each recipe in the music that she loves to listen to and sing, Silicato breathes new life into a plethora of great music and lyric by composers: Victor Young & Sam M. Lewis, Irving Berlin, Richard Rogers & Lorenz Hart, Hoagy Carmichael & Ned Washington, Cole Porter, Domenico Mondugno to name but a few. Music director, Mario Sprouse, who Silicato has collaborated with for over twenty-five years, will be leading the trio on piano. Antoinette Silicato is a singer/performer/author who, for more than three decades, resided in New York City and worked in Jazz Ensembles, Negro Spiritual Choirs, Gospel Choirs and Musical Theatre. As a solo artist, she has smartly amassed these musically rich experiences into a swinging style that sparkles with excitement and into a storytelling balladeer, rendering lyrics and melodies that are deeply visceral, defining her as a timeless song stylist/ chanteuse. The show will be followed by a book signing. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ADAM SHAPIRO'S GUIDE TO THE PERFECT BREAKUP
After a two year absence from the cabaret stage, Adam Shapiro will present his newest solo show Guide to the Perfect Breakup at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on  Sunday, December 30th at 4:30 pm. The evening will feature direction by 2012 MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano and music direction by Multiple award winner Barry Levitt. Adam Shapiro's Guide to the Perfect Breakup promises to be a hilarious evening of musical guidelines for the perfect breakup, whether you're the "dumper" or the "dumpee". The show will feature music by Cole Porter, Marvin Hamlisch, Alanis Morissette, and Weird Al Yankovic, just to name a few, as well as the premiere of a brand new song by Levitt/ Napolitano. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: THE ANTHONY MARTEN SANTELMO JR SHOW AT MAMA'S

NYC: THE ANTHONY MARTEN SANTELMO JR SHOW AT MAMA'S
The Anthony Marten Santelmo Jr Show will be presented at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) Thursday through Saturday, December 27th through 29th at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, December 30th at 2:30 pm. Anthony will be accompanied by Barry Levitt at piano and 2-Strings-2. He will also be joined by special guest Valerie Di Lorenzo, and "The Up Front Girls" Rebecca Weiner & Sharone Sayegh. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GABRIELLE STRAVELLI

NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GABRIELLE STRAVELLI
Bistro Award winning vocalist, Gabrielle Stravelli, will be playing her Sunday Jazz Brunch on December 9th, 23rd & 30th at LE PESCADEUX (90 Thompson Street, NYC - 212-966-0021), a lovely French restaurant in the heart of Soho. They will play three sets from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. She will be joined by Saul Rubin on guitar and Pat O'Leary on bass in this charming boite that offers a great, well-priced menu and cozy atmosphere. Reservations are strongly suggested. No cover, no minimum.

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