CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 7/21/13

Saturday, July 27, 2013

SF CABARET TONIGHT: SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA AT YOSHI'S

SF CABARET TONIGHT: SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA AT YOSHI'S

The SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA moves intoYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday & Saturday, July 26th & 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. This GRAMMY award-winning all-star ensemble is reintroducing the classic sounds of New York City Salsa. They have given birth to everything from 1960s boogaloo to mind-bending salsa. Led by world-famous pianist and arranger Oscar Hernandez, the ensemble provides a glimpse inside the history of the Nuyorican experience. There is a $34 (8:00 pm) $27 (10:00 pm) cover.

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SF CABARET TONIGHT: EMILY BERGL IN "UNTIL THE REAL THING COMES ALONG"

SF CABARET TONIGHT: EMILY BERGL IN "UNTIL THE REAL THING COMES ALONG"

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) welcomes Emily Bergl in her show "Until The Real Thing Comes Along" on Thursday through Saturday, July 25th through 27th at 8:00 pm. Emily Bergl, best known for her role on TV shows such as "Desperate Housewives" and Broadway, burst on the cabaret scene in 2011, garnering raves from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She has performed at the legendary Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, Cafe Carlyle, and across the country. Her third show, Until the Real Thing Comes Along, exposes the lengths we go to in our search for love and what we do to when we don't find it, or even more frightening, when we do. In her signature nouveau cabaret style, Bergl uses the past to illuminate the present, blending together Irving Berlin with Blondie, Rodgers and Hammerstein with Tracey Chapman, and even Noel Coward with Britney Spears. Audiences are treated not only to an evening of diverse songs, but a full cast of characters all personified by this veteran Broadway actress. For anyone looking for an evening of song that's heartbreaking, droll, and a little dangerous, this is your cabaret. The show is directed by Sarna Lapine (War Horse, Sondheim on Sondheim, South Pacific), and musical directed by Jonathan Mastro, composer and musical director for David Cromer's hit revival of Our Town. There is a $30-$45-$55 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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L.A. CABARET TONIGHT: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

L.A. CABARET TONIGHT: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

Palm Springs entertainer Les Michaels will launch a new show at AJ'S ON THE GREEN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA - 760-202-1111). Cabaret On The Green will take place on Saturdays in June from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Dinner reservations for tables in the main room are highly advised or open seating is available in the lounge. Overlooking a lake at the Date Palm Country Club, AJ's is an ideal location for live entertainment with seating for 140 and a baby grand piano that will be played by Joel Baker who has worked along side Les for nearly four years and is considered 'a singer's best friend' for his ability to accompany them in any style but mostly Standards, Jazz, Broadway, and The Great American Songbook. There is no cover charge so food and drink purchase is customary.

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L.A. CABARET TONIGHT: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

L.A. CABARET TONIGHT: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

INDIANAPOLIS CABARET TONIGHT: THE SONGS AND STORIES OF JANIS JOPLIN

INDIANAPOLIS CABARET TONIGHT: THE SONGS AND STORIES OF JANIS JOPLIN

Local theatre veteran, Karen Irwin, takes the audience on a musical journey through her own personal transformation as inspired by her musical idol, Janis Joplin at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169) on Friday & Saturday, July 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm. Joplin used her "un-girly" voice and her no-holds-barred, blues-inspired performance style to triumph over her personal and social adversities, forever changing the face of women in music. With anecdotes and Joplin songs including "Mercedes Benz," "Piece of My Heart," and "Bobby McGee," Irwin pays homage to the musical icon that changed her life. There is a $25-$35-$45 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

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PALM BEACH CABARET TONIGHT: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE COLONY

PALM BEACH CABARET TONIGHT: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE COLONY

Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano, whose electrifying combination of warmth, wit, swing and sensuality have made them the nightclub world's most celebrated team, will be making their seventh appearance at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, July 26th through August 10th at 8:30 pm. The talented couple are every bit as entertaining as they are musically savvy. The multiple MAC, Bistro and New York Nightlife Award winners - they were just honored with the 2013 MAC award for Major Duo Artists of the Year - are regular performers at New York's most prestigious clubs and concert halls. They were among the last performers to headline at the Algonquin Hotel's legendary Oak Room Supper Club, and have also performed at Carnegie Hall, The Allen Room and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, Symphony Space, New York Festival of Song, The Algonquin, Feinstein's, The Carlyle, Birdland, and the 92nd Street Y's 'Lyrics and Lyricists' series. Call for cover/minimum information.

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WASH. DC CABARET TONIGHT: MANUEL VALERA AND THE NEW CUBAN EXPRESS AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

WASH. DC CABARET TONIGHT: MANUEL VALERA AND THE NEW CUBAN EXPRESS AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Manuel Valera and the New Cuban Express will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS(2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, July 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm. Based in New York City, 2013 Grammy nominated artist, pianist and composer Manuel Valera was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. Since arriving in NYC, he has become well known in the NYC modern jazz scene, garnering national reviews and lending his talents as a pianist and composer to such notable artist as Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D'Rivera, Brian Lynch, Dafnis Prieto, Jeff "Tain" Watts, John Benitez, Samuel Torres, Joel Frahm, Yosvany Terry among many others. Manuel is also the leader of the New Cuban Express. His 6th record as a leader New Cuban Express was released in June/2012 and is nominated for the 2013 Grammys in the Best Latin Jazz Album category. He has been awarded several grants for composition most notably Chamber Music America's New Jazz Works and the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. Manuel has travelled the world performing in over 30 countries at some of the biggest international venues and festivals. Call for cover/minimum information.

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WASH. DC CABARET TONIGHT : SHANICE AT BLUES ALLEY

WASH. DC CABARET TONIGHT : SHANICE AT BLUES ALLEY

Shandice will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) Friday through Sunday, July 26th through 28th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Shanice Lorraine Wilson starred in a KFC commercial with Ella Fitzgerald at 9. Later, she was discovered by A&M Records at the age of eleven, and released her debut album, Discovery, in 1987, scored the singer a 1987 Soul Train Award nomination for Best New Artist. She signed a record deal at Motown Records in 1991. Her 1991 album Inner Child contained the popular hit single "I Love Your Smile". Also included on the album is a cover of Minnie Riperton's 1974 hit "Loving You". This and other songs like "Fly Away" helped showcase her rare coloratura soprano talent. Call for cover/minimum information.

TORONTO CABARET TONIGHT: JEANNETTE LAMBERT AND REG SCHWAGER QUARTET AT JAZZ BISTRO

TORONTO CABARET TONIGHT: JEANNETTE LAMBERT AND REG SCHWAGER QUARTET AT JAZZ BISTRO

A rare opportunity will be offered to hear Montreal jazz vocalist Jeannette Lambert singing with her brother Reg Schwager at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, July 25th through 27th at 8:00 pm. The band also includes drummer Michel Lambert, Jeannette's husband, pianist David Restivo, whose duo album with Reg has been hailed as world-class, and bassist Ron Seguin, who has recently returned to Canada after many years in Rome. The chemistry of this quintet promises to be intuitive and masterful. The band's repertoire will highlight strong group playing within cinematic and evocative jazz standards and originals, as story-telling is always at the heart of Jeannette's song selections. Born to Dutch-Indonesian parents and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Jeannette Lambert began singing professionally in coffee shops at the age of 12. Living near Queen Street, Toronto when she was a teenager, she went out regularly to listen to live performances by Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae, Betty Carter, Bill Evans, Chet Baker and Jon Hendricks and countless other important jazz artists. At the same time she also followed punk and alternative music closely, heading out to see concerts by the Clash, Gil Scott-Heron, and Billy Bragg. Now an accomplished artist in her own right, she performs internationally as well as recording regularly and moves easily from straight ahead jazz to improvised music. One of the co-founders of the Jazz from Rant music label, she's produced nine albums as a leader, including Born to Blue, a collection of jazz ballads, and Sand Underfoot, featuring Paul Bley. Call for cover/minimum information.

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BOSTON CABARET TONIGHT: THE LEGENDARY MANHATTANS AT SCULLERS

BOSTON CABARET TONIGHT: THE LEGENDARY MANHATTANS AT SCULLERS

The Manhattans, featuring Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett, will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, July 26th & 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group, with a string of hit records spanning four decades. Their best known million-selling songs being "Kiss and Say Goodbye" and "Shining Star" in 1980. The Manhattans are also in the middle of a Recording Project, so look out for the new CD sometime next year. Dinner/show $80 - show only $40.

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CONN. CABARET TONIGHT: ECHOES OF SINATRA STARRING STEVE KAZLAUSKAS

CONN. CABARET TONIGHT: ECHOES OF SINATRA STARRING STEVE KAZLAUSKAS

Echoes of Sinatra starring Steve Kazlauskas will be presented at THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE ( 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT - 203-438-5795 - ) on Saturday, July 27th at 7:30 pm. Fly away with a tribute to the Chairman of the Board! Steve Kazlauskas was inspired to become a singer by an exchange of letters with Mr. Sinatra himself. The Ridgefield, CT resident has honed his craft in a way that would have made "Ol' Blue Eyes" proud. Steve works as a solo performer, and also with big bands throughout the USA. He has performed his show "Echoes of Sinatra" at Mohegan Sun, The Count Basie Theater and various other venues from Vancouver to Los Angeles, and from West Palm Beach to New York. Featuring renditions of Frank's classic hits, and a journey into how Sinatra made this his world. He will woo the audience and bring back the days of Ol' Blue Eyes. Tickets are $35.

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NY STATE CABARET TONIGHT: KAREN MASON BRINGS BROADWAY TO SUGAR LOAF PAC

NY STATE CABARET TONIGHT: KAREN MASON BRINGS BROADWAY TO SUGAR LOAF PAC

Karen Mason will bring Broadway to theSUGAR LOAF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (1351 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, NY - 845-610-5335) on Saturday, July 27th at 8:00 pm. This event is directed by Barry Kleinbort with musical direction by Christopher Denny and is presented in Sugar PAC's intimate Pavilion theater as a cabaret setting. Karen has starred on Broadway, Off-Broadway, cabaret, television, and recording. Karen is a 10-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 Bistro Awards. Ms. Mason most recently garnered rave reviews starring as The Queen of Hearts in WONDERLAND on Broadway She originated the role of Tanya on Broadway in Abba's MAMMA MIA!, and was awarded a 2002 Drama Desk nomination as Best Actress. Her other leading roles include Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD, which she performed to critical acclaim and standing ovations on Broadway and in Los Angeles for three years; Velma von Tussel in the final Broadway company of HAIRSPRAY; "Monotony" singer, Mazeppa in JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY; Rosalie in CARNIVAL (another Drama Desk nomination); plus featured roles in Broadway's TORCH SONG TRILOGY; and PLAY ME A COUNTRY SONG. Tickets are $35-$45.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: KIM NALLEY SINGS BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE HEART OF LADY DAY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: KIM NALLEY SINGS BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE HEART OF LADY DAY

Kim Nalley Sings Billie Holiday: The Heart of Lady Day at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) Thursday through Sunday, July 25th through 28th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Awarded "Most Influential African American in the Bay Area," vocalist Kim Nalley is already being called "legendary" and a "San Francisco institution." Returning to NYC after a sold-out run in JALC's The Allen Room, Nalley packs a 3 1/2 octave range that can go from operatic to gritty blues on a dime, projection that can whisper a ballad or fill a room with no microphone, and the ability to scat blistering solos without losing her intense swing. She has been compared to all of the greats, but in the end, its Kim Nalley and no one else an unforced instrument with clarity and jazzy musicality, effortlessly delivered, and a sense of humor to boot. There is a $40 cover ($45 on Saturday).

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: IRIDIUM PRESENTS RAJDULARI

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: IRIDIUM PRESENTS RAJDULARI

New York-basedJazz vocalist Rajdulari performs at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Saturday, July 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Rajdulari inspires an engaging listening experience for music lovers. Her buoyant voice vibrates with a clear and honest joyfulness; no doubt the result of her choral upbringing in the church. Although her family relocated often, she has always found a home in music. Jazz opened up an entirely new world to an adolescent Rajdulari, when she heard Sarah Vaughan's "Shullie A Bop" and Ella Fitzgerald's "Lemon Drop" for the first time. She became fascinated, and wanted to know every nuance of each solo, scat, and harmony. At seventeen she was offered her first gig at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge and found performing to be a sensation she couldn't abandon or ignore. While attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Rajdulari shared a stage with the renowned Bobby McFerrin. In 2010 she moved to New York City and started her own solo project. Her ensemble was nominated for, and won, Best Jazz Band at the New England Urban Music Awards in 2011, and their debut release - Honeywine - remains among Amazon.com's Top 100 Most Downloaded Mp3s. In 2012, Rajdulari was selected by Visions Beauty Distributors to write and perform the theme song for their first annual Natural Hair and Health Expo. The single - entitled "Natural" - is featured on her upcoming sophomore album, Journey Of A Woman. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: ODEAN POPE SAX CHOIR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: ODEAN POPE SAX CHOIR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

The Odean Pope Saxophone Choir will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Thursday through Sunday, July 25th through 28th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Special guests will join the band nightly. The group was established by Odean in 1977 and premiered in 1985 with a Soul Note album called "The Saxophone Shop." The saxophone choir has been the realization of his southern legacy; a medium for creating the richly textured harmonic sound that has permeated his musical soul since childhood. He constructs layers of melodic sound by playing within the fourth system in different tone scales. Odean grew up in jazz rich territory with other Philadelphia notables such as: John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, Clifford Brown, Benny Golson, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy and Percy Heath et al. Coltrane chose Odean to replace him in Jimmy Smith's Group when he left for New York to join Miles Davis. Although he was close to Coltrane and continues to revere his artistry, Odean was always searching for his own musical sound. This led him to study with Ron Rubin, the principal woodwind player in the Philadelphia Orchestra. At a later time he studied at The Paris Conservatory for Music under Kenny Clarke. It was there that he received his Certificate in Orchestration, Modern harmony, African rhythms, Be-Bop Art Forms and Arrangement. In 1979, Odean joined the Max Roach Quartet as a regular member for more than two decades. It was as the tenor man with Max Roach that Odean perfected the techniques of circular breathing and multiphonics, both allowing him to stretch his solo improvisations from dazzling elevations to the throbbing, husky sounds for which he is so well known, to all kinds of delicacy in getting from one to the other. Odean won acclaim from Australia to Japan, even winning "Best Tenor Saxophone Player" at the North Sea Jazz Festival. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: THE MASTERS QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: THE MASTERS QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

The Masters Quartet: Steve Kuhn, Dave Liebman, Buster Williams & Billy Hart will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, July 23rd through 27th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Four of the leading instrumentalists in jazz come together as "The Masters Quartet." Pianist Steve Kuhn first made his mark as a sideman with John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Chet Baker and Art Farmer. He grew beyond the powerful early influence of Bill Evans to become a unique stylist with an incredible technique and sense of dynamics and lyricism. Saxophonist Dave Liebman, a 2010 "NEA Jazz Master," learned directly from jazz icons, spending extensive periods as a member of groups led by Miles Davis and Elvin Jones. As a leader, Liebman has been associated since 1970 with a succession of extraordinary groups from Open Sky Trio to Lookout Farm to Quest, each of which has framed a distinct phase of his musical evolution. Master bassist Buster Williams is an empathetic sideman known for his subtle sense of swing. He began his professional career in 1960 with saxophonist Jimmy Heath going on to play with jazz legends Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Herbie Hancock, Mary Lou Williams, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon and many others. Legendary drummer Billy Hart has been a fixture on the jazz scene for over fifty years, performing and recording along the way with jazz legends Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock, Stan Getz and Miles Davis. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: BINDERS FULL OF WOMEN'S SONGS AT 54 BELOW

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: BINDERS FULL OF WOMEN'S SONGS AT 54 BELOW

Acclaimed musical theatre writers Gretchen Cryer & Nancy Ford headline a late-night cabaret at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, July 26th at 11:00 pm featuring women composers and lyricists, presented by The Directory of Contemporary Musical Theatre Writers. Featured are a rich and eclectic mix of songs by some of today's most exciting women writers, including: Jill Abromowitz, Masi Asare, Linda Dowdell, Beth Falcone, Jenny Giering, Shaina Taub, Sara Wordsworth and many others. Presented in conjunction with City Center's new Encores! "Off-Center" series (spearheaded by Artistic Director Jeanine Tesori), which kicks off this month with their debut production, Cryer & Ford's revered I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking it On the Road. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC CABARET TONOGHT: PATTI LUPONE RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

NYC CABARET TONOGHT: PATTI LUPONE RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) welcomes back two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone on Monday & Wednesday, July 22nd & 24th at 7:00 pm; Thuesday, July 26th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm; Friday, July 27th at 8:30 pm; and Saturday, July 28th at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Patti will be performing her critically acclaimed show, 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.... played that part.' She'll perform songs from roles she coulda played, woulda played, if someone had just asked her or shoulda played, except she's not a boy. Patti will sing treasures from such classic Broadway musicals as Hair, Bye Bye Birdie, Funny Girl, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate and Peter Pan. Sondheim will be sprinkled in as well as some surprises you'd never expect her to sing because she'd never be cast in the part. Whether she's belting out those pesky high D's in Evita or caressing us with a love song, an evening at 54 Below with Patti is an experience never to be forgotten. There is am $85-$95 cover plus a $30 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, continues on Saturdays, at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: STREISAND: AN INTIMATE EVENING

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: STREISAND: AN INTIMATE EVENING

Award-winning Barbra Streisand tribute artist Carla DelVillaggio returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, July 25th and Saturday, July 27th, both shows at 7:30 pm in STREISAND: AN INTIMATE EVENING. A musical retrospective of Barbra Streisand's 50+ years in show business, this intimate evening takes you from the beginning of Barbra's career in the 1960's all the way up to today, including all of the songs you have known and loved, along with some that might not be as familiar. DelVillagio will perform such favorites as "Don't Rain on My Parade," "People," "The Way We Were," and "Evergreen." Her uncanny vocal skills and personal resemblance to Streisand makes for a startling cabaret experience. Carla DelVillaggio is one of the most successful Barbra Streisand tribute artists in the country, appearing regularly in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and around the United States. Her many awards include the Agent's Best Impressed Award (2008, 2010, 2011, Sunburst Convention, Orlando); Best Overall Celebrity Re-creation Award (2009, 2010, 2011, Sunburst); Rising Star Award (2009, The Reel Awards, Las Vegas); and the Best Showcase Gold Award (2011, Sunburst). Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYCCABARET TONIGHT: DANA LAUREN SINGS JAZZ STANDARDS AT THE MET

NYCCABARET TONIGHT: DANA LAUREN SINGS JAZZ STANDARDS AT THE MET

Jazz vocalist Dana Lauren returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, July 27th at 7:00 pm for a night of jazz standards with fresh arrangements and classic swing. Being chosen as a semi-finalist in the prestigious 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition is just one of the highlights of Dana Lauren's rising. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYCCABARET TONIGHT: VIEW FROM THE MOON - NEW SONGS FROM MARC MCBARRON KESSLER

NYCCABARET TONIGHT: VIEW FROM THE MOON - NEW SONGS FROM MARC MCBARRON KESSLER

Singer/songwriter Marc McBarron Kessler brings his show 'View From the Moon - New Songs from Marc McBarron Kessler' to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for one night only, on Saturday, July 27th at 7:00 pm. Sub-titled 'Lullabies for sleepless grownups' audience members are urged to bring a pillow, get cozy and stay awake. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: NASHVILLE STAR AARON CRITES WITH THE NEW COUNTRY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: NASHVILLE STAR AARON CRITES WITH THE NEW COUNTRY

Nashville Star Aaron Crites brings his show 'The New Country' to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for a series of 4 shows, Sunday, July 21st at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, July 24th at 9:30 pm and Friday & Saturday, July 26th (7:00 pm) & 27th (9:30 pm). Aaron Crites is a self proclaimed "Rock-a-billy" Songwriter/ Solo artist out of Nashville Tennessee. Whether he is putting a new twist on a Rock and Roll classic from the 50s and 60s, or sharing an original (with roots in Country, Rock, and Blues), Crites is sure to offer up an entertaining performance. Originally from the middle of nowhere (Casey, Illinois) Aaron arrived in Nashville in mid 2012. His unique vocal, lyric and guitar styles set his original songs in a category of their own and his spin on classics like RING OF FIRE and HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN takes these standards to a new place. OPENING ACT: Singer/Songwriter Nikki Armstrong has been compared to a wide variety of singers such as Anita O'Day, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin. She is noted for her soulful interpretations of material from blues and standards to rock. Accompanied by the immensely talented pianist Mel Nelson. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

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LONDON CABARET: STEFAN BEDNARCZYK SINGS NOEL COWARD AT CRAZY COQS - SHOW CLOSES TONIGHT

LONDON CABARET: STEFAN BEDNARCZYK SINGS NOEL COWARD AT CRAZY COQS - SHOW CLOSES TONIGHT

Stefan Bednarczyk premieres his brilliant new Noel Coward show at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, July 23rd through 27th at 8:00 pm. Concentrating on Coward during the war and post war years, BEDNARCZYK SINGS NOEL COWARD includes anecdotes and insight gleaned from people who knew and worked with the Master, including Judy Campbell, Sheridan Morley, Wendy Toye and Graham Payn, all of whom are part of this engrossing show. Bednarczyk is an actor, musical director and cabaret performer. His extensive credits as Musical Director include shows at the National Theatre, the Barbican, the Almeida, Hampstead and Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, and most recently, the British premiere of Boy Meets Boy at the Jermyn Street Theatre. As a solo cabaret performer he has enjoyed seasons in London, New York and many major European cities. His acclaimed show An Evening Of Flanders and Swann - originally commissioned by the widows of Michael and Donald - has been seen in America, Australia, the Middle East and Europe - as well as throughout the UK.

TODAY'S FLORIDA PICK: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE COLONY

TODAY'S FLORIDA PICK: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE COLONY

TODAY'S NY STATE CABARET PICK: KAREN MASON BRINGS BROADWAY TO SUGAR LOAF PAC

TODAY'S NY STATE CABARET PICK: KAREN MASON BRINGS BROADWAY TO SUGAR LOAF PAC

TODAY'S NYC CABARET PICK: NASHVILLE STAR AARON CRITES WITH THE NEW COUNTRY

TODAY'S NYC CABARET PICK: NASHVILLE STAR AARON CRITES WITH THE NEW COUNTRY

Nashville Star Aaron Crites brings his show 'The New Country' to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for on Saturday, July 27th at 9:30 pm. Aaron Crites is a self proclaimed "Rock-a-billy" Songwriter/ Solo artist out of Nashville Tennessee. Whether he is putting a new twist on a Rock and Roll classic from the 50s and 60s, or sharing an original (with roots in Country, Rock, and Blues), Crites is sure to offer up an entertaining performance. Originally from the middle of nowhere (Casey, Illinois) Aaron arrived in Nashville in mid 2012. His unique vocal, lyric and guitar styles set his original songs in a category of their own and his spin on classics like RING OF FIRE and HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN takes these standards to a new place. OPENING ACT: Singer/Songwriter Nikki Armstrong has been compared to a wide variety of singers such as Anita O'Day, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin. She is noted for her soulful interpretations of material from blues and standards to rock. Accompanied by the immensely talented pianist Mel Nelson. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

SF CABARET TONIGHT: SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA AT YOSHI'S

SF CABARET TONIGHT: SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA AT YOSHI'S

SF CABARET TONIGHT: EMILY BERGL IN "UNTIL THE REAL THING COMES ALONG"

SF CABARET TONIGHT: EMILY BERGL IN "UNTIL THE REAL THING COMES ALONG"

INDIANAPOLIS CABARET TONIGHT: THE SONGS AND STORIES OF JANIS JOPLIN

INDIANAPOLIS CABARET TONIGHT: THE SONGS AND STORIES OF JANIS JOPLIN

WASH. DC CABARET TONIGHT: MANUEL VALERA AND THE NEW CUBAN EXPRESS AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

WASH. DC CABARET TONIGHT: MANUEL VALERA AND THE NEW CUBAN EXPRESS AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

WASH, DC CABARET TONIGHT: SHANICE AT BLUES ALLEY

WASH, DC CABARET TONIGHT: SHANICE AT BLUES ALLEY

TORONTO CABARET TONIGHT: JEANNETTE LAMBERT AND REG SCHWAGER QUARTET AT JAZZ BISTRO

TORONTO CABARET TONIGHT: JEANNETTE LAMBERT AND REG SCHWAGER QUARTET AT JAZZ BISTRO

BOSTON CABARET TONIGHT: THE LEGENDARY MANHATTANS AT SCULLERS

BOSTON CABARET TONIGHT: THE LEGENDARY MANHATTANS AT SCULLERS

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: KIM NALLEY SINGS BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE HEART OF LADY DAY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: KIM NALLEY SINGS BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE HEART OF LADY DAY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: SANDI THOM - FLESH AND BLOOD AT THE IRIDIUM

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: SANDI THOM - FLESH AND BLOOD AT THE IRIDIUM

Sandi Thom will play at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Thursday, July 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. For a while most people still recalled her as the precocious next-generation talent that produced one of the defining hits of the internet age, 'I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)', this talented singer-songwriter has come a long way in the years since then. This show marks the release of Sandi's superb new album, Flesh and Blood. Recorded at Nashville's legendary 16 Tons studio, with celebrated Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson in the production hot seat, this is the fourth Sandi Thom album. Featuring a core studio band led by Black Crowe Rich Robinson, drummer Steve Gorman and fellow Black Crowe and widely travelled session star Audley Freed on guitar, respected Nashville stars Mike Webb (keys/Dobro) and James Haggerty (bass) complete the line-up along with special guest appearances from acclaimed singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte Marie and famous Rolling Stones collaborator, saxophonist Bobby Keys. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: ODEAN POPE SAX CHOIR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: ODEAN POPE SAX CHOIR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: TOMMY IGOE AND THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND EVERY FRIDAY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: TOMMY IGOE AND THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND EVERY FRIDAY

Every Friday at 5:15 pm, the "Broadway Big Band" directed by Tommy Igoe, roars into action at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), playing a thrilling and original mix of jazz, funk, Brazilian, Latin and world music for sold-out audiences. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!"Featured weekly guest artists drop-in from television bands (David Letterman, Saturday Night Live) and pop music touring bands (Rob Thomas, Rod Stewart). There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: THE MASTERS QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: THE MASTERS QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: BINDERS FULL OF WOMEN'S SONGS AT 54 BELOW

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: BINDERS FULL OF WOMEN'S SONGS AT 54 BELOW

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: PATTI LUPONE RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: PATTI LUPONE RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: THE VAUDEVILLIANS WITH JINKX MONSOON

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: THE VAUDEVILLIANS WITH JINKX MONSOON

RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Jinkx Monsoon makes her New York debut at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with the premiere of THE VAUDEVILLIANS, a musical comedy show co-starring composer and musician Richard Andriessen. Performance begin on Tuesday, July 9th with 2 shows, at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. The show continues every night through Thursday, July 18th, with additional dates on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, July 23rd, 25th & 26th, and Tuesday, July 30th. Showtimes vary each night so see the BEECHMAN website. Throughout the 1920's Kitty Witless and Dr.Dan Von Dandy toured speakeasies and burlesque theaters through the United States as THE VAUDEVILLIANS, wowing audiences with their edgy, original music. Unfortunately, one day, tragedy struck. While touring through Antarctica, they were victims of a devastating avalanche and were buried under two tons of sleet and snow - instantly freezing them alive. But thanks to global warming, they recently thawed out only to discover, that pop artists of various decades had stolen their music and passed it off as their own. Much to their shock and chagrin, songs including "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (which was originally about the woman's Suffragette movement), and "Drop it Like it's Hot" (which was originally about the invention of the electric iron) had become hits for lesser artists. Now, at long last, they are taking to the stage to reclaim their original music, performing it as originally composed. Tickets available through https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/922622 - plus there is a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE 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 Fridays at 10:00 pm. DuBois and a troupe of fabulous drag queens will present 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". Starring Dallas DuBois, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Shenea DeDranke, and more! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: NASHVILLE STAR AARON CRITES WITH THE NEW COUNTRY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: NASHVILLE STAR AARON CRITES WITH THE NEW COUNTRY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: JAZZ AT KITANO PRESENTS JOYCE BREACH

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: JAZZ AT KITANO PRESENTS JOYCE BREACH

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Joyce Breach will perform at THE KITANO HOTEL'S GARDEN CAFE (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119) on Friday, July 26th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. She is joined by John di Martino, piano; Neal Miner, bass; and Warren Vache, cornet. Joyce is an accomplished and sophisticated interpreter of classic American popular song. Before moving to New York in the 1990s, she was a well-known singer of long-standing reputation in her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA when she began to develop a more national profile with her first CD for Audiophile Records, released in 1992. In the fall of 1992, she made her New York debut at the Mabel Mercer Foundation Cabaret Convention in Town Hall. On October 25, 2002, Joyce was presented with the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret Classic award celebrating her dedication to keeping alive the art of fine singing. Joyce is a favorite at the popular Noon Concert Series at St. Peter's Church. At home in the world of jazz as well as cabaret, she recently recorded her 11th recording, Remembering Mabel Mercer, Volume Three with Keith Ingham. Her other CDs available on Audiophile Records include, Live In London, Remembering Mabel Mercer, Remembering Mabel Mercer, Volume Two, Love is the Thing with cabaret legend William Roy, Reel Songs, a collection of songs from the movies, Nothing But Blue Skies, both with Ingham, This Moment with William Roy, Lovers After All with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Confessions with Loonis McGlohon, Songbird and A Christmas Memory have all received excellent critical reviews. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Friday, July 26, 2013