CABARET EVENTS FOR MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTH FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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HERNDON, VA: NEXTSTOP THEATRE SUMMER CABARET SERIES - JIM VAN SLYKE
NextStop Theatre Company has announced the next bold, new offering in their ambitious inaugural season at NEXTSTOP THEATRE (269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA - 866-811-4111). Under the leadership of Series Producer, area based performing artist Jim Van Slyke, the company will present eighteen intimate concerts, featuring a eclectic mixture of Broadway stars, nationally acclaimed cabaret artists and some of the finest local singers in the DC Metropolitan area. Running from Friday, July 11th to Saturday, August 16th in the company's 114-seat black box theatre, audiences will be invited to grab a drink or snack from the bar and be transported for evenings featuring classics from musical theatre, jazz, rock, soul and even current hits. On Saturday, August 16th at 8 pm and Sunday, August 17th at 6:30 pm, singer/songwriter/pianist and series producer Jim Van Slyke will perform at NextStop. Having lived and worked in our community for over twenty years this Grammy nominated Singer/Songwriter and recording artist will close the NextStep Summer Cabaret series with his critically acclaimed Sedaka Show. Neil Sedaka himself exclaims "I've seen many singers over the years do my songs, but nobody has moved me more than Jim. The voice - the stage presence - superb!"
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NEW HOPE, PA: RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! AT THE RRAZZ ROOM
Renowned impersonator Randy Roberts will perform atTHE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027) on Friday & Saturday, August 15th & 16th at 9:15 pm. The RRazz Room is very proud to welcome back Randy Roberts to New Hope! From the moment he walks onstage, Randy Roberts is in charge of his audience. He commands the stage with an unparalleled presence and a voice that is unmatched in the world of female impersonators. Call for cover/minimum information.
WASHINGTON, DC: THE FREDDY COLE QUARTET AT BLUES ALLEY
The Freddy Cole Quartet will perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, August 14th through 17th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Cole doesn't apologize for sounding like his brother, Nat "King" Cole. There are certain unmistakable similarities. He plays piano and sings and performs live with guitar and upright bass, just like Nat. Yet his voice is raspier, smokier, jazzier even. But he has emerged from the awesome shadow cast by his elder brother. In truth, his phrasing is far closer to that of Frank Sinatra or Billie Holiday than that of his brother and his timing swings a little more. Cole's career continues to ascend as he has moved into the front ranks of America's homegrown art form with a style and musical sophistication all his own. Call for cover/minimum information.
WASHINGTON, DC: ORRIN EVANS QUARTET AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS
Jersey born, Philadelphia raised acoustic pianist Orrin Evans, among the "Young Lions" of straight-ahead jazz who emerged in the 1990s, will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, August 15th & 16th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. His main focus is hard bop, although he has occasionally detoured into soul-jazz and R&B when backing such vocalists as Denise King and his wife, Dawn Warren. Evans studied at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ before going on to study privately with Kenny Barron and be employed as a sideman by Bobby Watson, Ralph Peterson, Duane Eubanks, singer Lenora Zenzalai-Helm and others. Evans recorded his first CD as a leader, The Orrin Evans Trio, for his own Black Entertainment label in 1994. After that, he signed with Criss Cross and recorded Justin Time in 1997, Captain Black in 1998 and Grown Folks Bizness in 1999. There is a $20 cover.
BETHESDA, MD: THE LAST SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN TOUR
The Last Southern Gentlemen Tour, featuring Ellis Marsa and Delfeayo Marsalis will be performed at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Saturday, August 16th at 8:30 pm. The Last Southern Gentlemen is a landmark recording for Delfeayo Marsalis, pairing father Ellis Marsalis, Jr. with son on a collaborative album for the first time. Marsalis' finest outing to date, the superb recording quality and meticulous production showcase his brilliant, classically trained tone as it swings effortlessly through standards and original compositions. His clarity of thought at all tempos is impeccable and telepathic communication with father Ellis is uncanny. The music is relaxed, thoughtful and provocative, acknowledging the love and respect of all people shared by Louis Armstrong and most early jazz entertainers. This sense of humanity and humility is at the center of the Southern lifestyle that birthed the original American music. Built on the intimacy of American ballads and the trombone's expressive mimicry of the human voice, The Last Southern Gentlemen is a firm acknowledgement of the existence and importance of these sweet, gentle sounds. The recording was released March 2014. There is a $30 cover.
PALM BEACH, FL: NICOLE HENRY AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Jazz vocalist Nicole Henry will appear at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) for three Saturday nights in August, the 16th, 23rd and 30th at 8:00 pm. Nicole Henry displays a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Her repertoire includes the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz titles, contemporary standards, blues, and originals. Ms. Henry's passionate, soulful voice and heart-felt charisma has earned her a 2013 Soul Train Award for "Best Traditional Jazz Performance," three Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums, and rave reviews both domestically and internationally by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more. She has wowed audiences in over 15 countries and 30 music festivals worldwide, including a recent smash run at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in Manhattan's Time-Warner Center. Call for cover/minimum information. Dinner & show: $100-$120.
