CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 2/16/14

Saturday, February 22, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS - CHICAGO - PALM SPRINGS - STAMFORD - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS - CHICAGO - PALM SPRINGS - STAMFORD - SAN FRANCISCO

Here are today's cabaret events in St. Louis - Chicago - Palm Springs - Stamford - San Francisco 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!

ST. LOUIS: TIM SCHALL IN "1961" AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place at THE GASLIGHT THEATER (358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10) from February 20th through April 26th - Nine long weekends, twelve artists, twenty-two performances! Tim Schall presents "1961" on Saturday, February 22nd at 8:00 pm. He is joined by Carol Schmidt, Music Director; Ben Wheeler, Bass; Ari Axelrod, Percussion and directed by Lara Teeter. In 1961 the Beatles debuted at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, Bob Dylan entered the Greenwich Village folk scene, 19 year old Carole King wrote her first #1 hit, Moon River won the Oscar for Best Song and in February of that year Tim Schall was born! Join Tim as he celebrates his birthday in a show dedicated to the music of his natal year. Tickets are $25.

CHICAGO: WITH A TWIST: TWISTED SISTERS!

After sold out runs at Davenport's and well-received performances at the Skokie Theatre, Stage 773, and the Wilmette Theatre, the With A Twist boys return to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd, and Thursday & Friday, March 6th & 7th, all shows at 8:00 pm. With A Twist is Kevin Bishop, Paul Motondo and Steve Kimbrough under the musical direction of Nick Sula. They sing songs you know and love in three-part harmony, all arranged by Nick Sula. Imagine The Andrews Sisters meet The Pointer Sisters. It's twisted! Staging by Brigitte Ditmars.

PALM SPRINGS: SPENCER DAY AT THE COPA

Velvet-voiced Spencer Day will appear at THE COPA(244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021) on Thursday through Saturday, February 20th through 22nd at 8:00 pm. Day performed at the 2007 San Francisco Jazz Festival, and has headlined several high-profile West Coast music venues, including Yoshi's, the Plush Room, the Great American Music Hall, Herbst Theatre, Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Hollywood Bowl. He earned raves for performances at the The Town Hall, the Canal Room in New York City, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A headliner in England, Japan, Australia and Indonesia, Spencer Day is a modern-day jazzy crooner who looks to the greats for inspiration. Call for cover/minimum information.

STANFORD: TRIBUTE SHOW TO PROFESSOR LEONARD A. HERZENBERG

Motema Music and iRepertoire present an evening of folk, jazz & Latin music to honor the good life of Professor Leonard A. Herzenberg (1931-2013), inventor of the Fluorescent Activated Cell Sorter, on Friday, February 21st at 8:00 pm at Dinkelspiel Auditorium at Stanford University (471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA - 650-725-2787). Performances will include The Pedrito Martinez Group, Lynne Arriale, Roni Ben-Hur, Jana Herzen, Roberta Donnay, Tammi Brown, Destiny Muhammad and more. Professor Leonard A. Herzenberg was a valued member of the Stanford Community since 1959. He won the Kyoto Prize in 2007 for having invented the Fluorescent Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) an innovative research instrument with far reaching applications in science and medicine. Dr. Herzenberg was a member of the National Academy of Scientists, a civil rights advocate, and was considered among the top researchers in his field. He is survived by his wife and long-term research partner, Professor Leonore Herzenberg who carries on their work at the Stanford Medical Center, and by his daughters Berri Michel and Jana Herzen and his sons Michael and Eric. Tickets are $30 at http://sto.stanfordtickets.org/

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT YOSHI'S

San Francisco based jazz vocalist Paula West will perform at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) in a 4-week engagement opening on Thursday, February 13th, with shows running Thursday through Sunday, through March 9th. See website for showtimes. Known for her rich, powerful contralto voice, West will present an all-new show featuring an eclectic range of songs - from memorable jazz standards by Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart, to contemporary American classics by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Accompanied by her four-piece band, West will take San Francisco audiences on a musical journey through the ages. Born into a Marine Corps family in San Diego, California, Paula West was initially exposed to classical music. It wasn't until college that West began listening to jazz singers such as Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn. After college, West moved to San Francisco, unsure of what she wanted to do with her life. Buying old records from thrift shops, she studied them and then began singing classes. As she became more secure in her talent, she ventured into jam sessions, places where an open mike gave her a chance to perform before an audience. It was at one of these sessions that she met a pianist who would join her in the climb to her own musical identity and her musical success. His name was Ken Muir, and he continues as her accompanist today. West went on to study with Faith Winthrop, developing her unique tone and delivery. She learned how to sustain a note without a vibrato, which is now almost a Paula West trademark. Tickets are $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: SING A SONG OF SONDHEIM

'Sing A Song Of Sondheim' will be presented at SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Friday through Sunday, February 21st through 23rd at 8:00 pm (2:00 pm on Sunday). Experience the music of the great American Musical Composer Stephen Sondheim. From GYPSY to INTO THE WOODS, this prolific lyricist and composer has done it all. Some of San Francisco's finest performers bring this rich songbook to life including Sandy Campbell, Christopher M. Nelson, Chloe Condon, Michael Scott Wells and Paula Heitman. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: ICONS OF FUNK AT YOSHI'S

Leo Nocentelli, Bernie Worrell, Bill "The Buddha" Dickens & Adrian Harpham bring their show 'Icons of Funk" toYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Saturday, February 22nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Leo Nocentelli was one of the original members of the Meters, a groundbreaking funk group based in New Orleans from the mid-'60s to the mid-'70s. The band, playing mostly instrumentals, stayed at the forefront of the music scene in the Big Easy and achieved a good measure of national attention with Nocentelli penning songs and contributing guitar work. He has since gone out on his own developing his style with varied elements that span blues, rock, rap, jazz, and funk, but he considers himself a funk musician, first and foremost. He and his band have performed from coast to coast across the U.S., including an appearance at New Orleans' Jazz & Heritage Festival. He has penned more than 200 songs, some of which were recorded by Robert Palmer, Etta James, the Neville Brothers, ZZ Hill and George Duke. Bernie Worrell first came to prominence as a founding member and Musical Director of Parliament/Funkadelic. While this massively influential supergroup was radically altering the course of music, Bernie was radically charting the course of emerging keyboard technology during the golden age of analog synthesis. Among the key ingredients in his sonic stew were perfect pitch and a well-honed facility with the classical canon. Upon leaving the Conservatory, Worrell served for several years as Musical Director for Maxine Brown before joining George Clinton's Parliament/Funkadelic. From fanciful forays on clavinet which leaped without warning from guttural gulps to squiggly squeals to liquid Minimoog bass lines which herded listeners to the dance floor, it all represented new musical language. All the while, his rapid advancements of the synthesizer's potential were actually traceable to his classical foundation. There is a $22-$34 cover.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

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!

BOSTON: MICHEL CAMILO AT SCULLERS

Composer and pianist extraordinaire Michel Camilo performs at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Saturday, February 22nd at 8:00 pm. Camilo is a bandleader, lecturer, and visiting professor. He is a chart-topping producer; a Grammy, Latin Grammy and Emmy award winner. He is the recipient of his native country's highest civilian honors. Michel Camilo is all of these things and more, wrapped in a human being of boundless enthusiasm, musical passion, and love of life. The artistry and virtuosity of Michel Camilo bridges the genres of Jazz, Classical, Popular and World music. He is a pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer who flavors his tunes with the spice of Caribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies. Dinner/Show: $85 Show only: $45.

BOSTON: BILL EVANS' SOULGRASS AT THE REGATTABAR

Saxophonist Bill Evans will perform at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Saturday, February 22nd at 7:30 pm. Evans first joined Miles Davis group in 1980 at the age of 22, and went on to record six records and tour the world with Davis numerous times over a four-year period. He then toured and recorded three CDs with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and later played with Herbie Hancock, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Steps Ahead and Mick Jagger, among others, garnering a few Grammy Awards along the way. The sax man has been touring almost exclusively with his own band since 1990, playing well over 100 concerts worldwide per year. He has recorded 18 solo CDs, including his latest, Dragonfly, and received two Grammy nominations for his solo releases, one for Soul Insider (2002) and the other for Soulgrass (2006). There is a $30 cover.

TORONTO: VITO REZZA AND "5 AFTER 4"

Vito Rezza And "5 After 4" perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, February 20th through 22nd at 9:00 pm. Toronto-based Rezza is known as a drummer's drummer, the kind of player who awes his peers. There is far more to Vito Rezza than superb stickhandling skills, however. He is also a bandleader and composer with a string of highly-acclaimed albums under his belt. For the past 22 years, Rezza has led Canadian ensemble 5 After 4, and the band has opened for the likes of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Spyro Gyra, Kevin Eubanks, Boss Brass, and Joe Henderson. 5 After 4 released their sixth record, Rome In A Day, last year, on the ALMA Records label. The eleven-track disc featured six Rezza original compositions, and it confirmed he's at the peak of his powers in all his different roles. Rounding out the ensemble: keyboardist Matt Horner, an accomplished and creative musician whose career spans four decades; Juno-nominated bassist Pat Kilbride, who has appeared on over 200 recordings; and the highly in-demand saxophonist John Johnson, who has worked with everyone from Aretha Franklin to Diana Krall. There is a $15 cover.

D.C.: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Kim Waters will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 20th through 23rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Kim has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in the music business. For close to two decades the saxophonist, composer and producer has been one of the premier architects of Urban Smooth Jazz and a beacon of light in contemporary jazz. He has garnered praise from critics and fans alike, amassing record sales of over a million albums and ranks among the top five best-selling instrumentalists in jazz. Kim Waters' music has fine-tuned the perfect combination of sensitivity and brawn, intellect and emotion and technique and soulfulness. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: KRIS FUNN & CORNERSTORE AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Kris Funn & Cornerstore will appear atBOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Kristopher Funn was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He began playing the trumpet at age four and took up the double bass at age 14 upon entering high school. Through the instruction of his father, Charles Funn, Kristopher performed his first professional bass gig the same year he began learning the instrument. Other early accomplishments included winning the "unsung hero" at the Fish Middleton jazz competition at the East Coast Jazz festival also in the first year of instruction. At age 18, Kristopher attended Howard University to study Computer Science while also performing in the Howard University Jazz Ensemble for two years. After graduating with an honors degree in computer science, Kristopher decided to pursue a career as a professional jazz musician, performing in several venues in the Baltimore Washington metropolitan areas. At age 23, Kristopher began touring internationally with alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Since then, he has traveled to every major jazz festival in the world touching six continents performing with artists including Bruce Williams, Nicholas Payton, Pharoah Sanders, Jeff Majors, Jeff Lorber, and many others. Kristopher has appeared on several recordings including the Christian Scott albums, "Yesterday You Said Tomorrow" and Christian aTunde Adjuah on the Concord Jazz label. He continues to perform professionally in the Washington D.C. area while touring with the Christian Scott Quintet. There is a $20 cover.

MARYLAND: THE SOUL CRACKERS WITH TOMMY LEPSON

The Soul Crackers with Tommy Lepson will perform atBETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 - ) on Saturday, February 22nd at 8:00 pm. SOUL CRACKERS has been spreading joy and making DC audiences dance to the music for 30 years now. Lead vocalist Tommy Lepson is in the Washington Area Music Association Hall of Fame, having won multiple awards for Best Vocalist, performs internationally, and was recently featured at the Montreux Jazz & Blues Festival. Soul Crackers music, including their crackerjack horn section, encompasses Memphis & Motown soul, and features timeless songs. The Soul Crackers are: Tommy Lepson (lead Vocals and guitar); Ronnie Newmyer (bass and vocals); Chuck Sullivan (drums); Spencer Hoopes (organ and vocals); Dave Egelhofer (lead guitar and vocals); Wayne Sulc (sax); and Chris Hutton (trumpet). Dance floor available. There is a $10 cover.

FLORIDA: REGIS PHILBIN MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Regis Philbin makes his club debut at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL(155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 18th through 22nd at 8:30 pm. A beloved TV personality known for his emotional outbursts and uniquely inflected speech, Regis Philbin first came to national prominence as Joey Bishop's sidekick on the comedian's eponymous late-1960s talk show. It took another decade of various on-air gigs before Philbin hit it big as the host of WABC's local Manhattan morning show in 1983. Kathie Lee Gifford joined him as co-host in 1985, and in 1988 their series, renamed Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, went into national syndication and turned them into superstars. Over the years, Philbin was tapped to host a number of other shows (Walt Disney specials, prime-time game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) and appeared as himself in countless movies and television shows. He also weathered Gifford's 2000 departure and found great chemistry with her replacement, Kelly Ripa. In 2004, after over 15,000 hours on national television, Philbin entered the record books as the most filmed personality ever. $150 for prix fixe dinner & show.

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CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

Here are today's cabaret-jazz events in NYC 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!

NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS "REFLECTIONS OF MONK"

An all-star band will present "Reflections of Monk" atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 18th through 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Band members include Tom Harrell (trumpet), Greg Osby (alto sax), Melissa Aldana (tenor sax, 2/21-22), Aaron Goldberg (piano), Ben Allison (bass) and Matt Wilson (drums). Due in part to his clever use of unorthodox harmonies and angular melodic and rhythmic twists, the iconoclastic jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk made indelible contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including "Epistrophy," "'Round Midnight," "Blue Monk," "Straight, No Chaser," "Well, You Needn't" and many more. (It's widely believed that Monk is the second-most recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington). For "Reflections of Monk," a diverse collection of composer/performers, influenced by - if not typically associated with - Monk's music, ably re-interpret the canon. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC Cabaret/Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays, February 8th, 15th & 22nd at 6:00 pm. She is joined by her long-time bassist Jay Leonhart. Barbara Carroll's still evolving career as a jazz pianist began when she played her first New York engagement opposite Dizzy Gillespie's big band at the Downbeat Club in 1947. A thrilling if a trifle unsettling debut for a young female pianist from Worcester, Massachusetts who began playing the piano at five and who's family was wise enough to give her lessons that provided her with a basic knowledge of classical technique. In 1978, she was booked into the Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle hotel for a two week engagement - and stayed for twenty five years. It was at the Carlyle that she began to feature her singing as an integral part of her performances. Following her 25 years at the Carlyle, she is well into another long run in the famous Oak Room at New York's Algonquin Hotel, making a significant and successful effort to incorporate jazz playing into a cabaret venue. Other recent engagements have included concerts at Philharmonic Hall in Naples, Florida, the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, concerts at the Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts as well as twelve sold out performances at Dizzy's Club, at Jazz at Lincoln Center. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: PATRICIA BARBER AT THE BLUE NOTE

Patricia Barber will perform atTHE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Friday through Sunday, February 21st through 23rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. From her early days leading a jazz trio in small Chicago nightclubs, Patricia Barber has drawn extravagant accolades. The praise came at first from local writers, impressed by her unique arrangements and coolly composed piano improvisations. As she added vocals to her repertoire, the praise poured in from national reviewers intoxicated by her recordings. And when (after years of international touring) she began to focus on her own compositions, kudos arrived from new fans, besotted by her lapidary lyrics and her often indelible imagery. Since Barber doesn't consider herself a poet - and since she didn't want to be a jazz pianist in the first place - you'd have to say things turned out pretty well. There is a $20-$30 cover.

NYC: CASEY ABRAMS AT THE IRIDIUM

21-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and American Idol finalist Casey Abrams performs at THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Thursday through Saturday, February 20th through 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Casey proves he is here to stay with his self-titled debut album on Concord Records. Casey Abrams' story is that of a born natural, but it's also the story of a person who studied diligently and worked extremely hard, striving toward his dream of a life in music. He was born in Austin, Texas to professionally accomplished, extraordinarily creative parents. Casey's mother, Pamela Pierce, a screenwriter and teacher, also plays piano and sings. His father, Ira Abrams currently teaches at Idyllwild Arts Academy, the distinguished private school in the mountains above Palm Springs, California that proved instrumental in shaping Casey's musical life. There is a $25-$40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: RENEE ROSNES QUARTET AT DIZZY'S

The Renee Rosnes Quartet (Renee Rosnes, piano; Steve Nelson, vibes; Peter Washington, bass; and Lewis Nash, drums) will perform atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, February 20th through 23rd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. One of the premiere pianists and composers of her generation, Renee Rosnes has toured and recorded with legendary musicians James Moody, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, JJ Johnson, Bobby Hutcherson and the SFJAZZ Collective. She frequently performs in a two-piano setting with acclaimed pianist and husband Bill Charlap, and is also currently a member of the Ron Carter Quartet. Rosnes' other honors include four JUNO Awards (the Canadian GRAMMY), as well as being named SOCAN's 2003 Composer of the Year. Her compositions have been recorded and performed by JJ Johnson, Phil Woods, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra among others. A New York City staple for years, every member of her all-star quartet has an equally impressive resume. The repertoire will include Rosnes' originals, plus a combination of classics and pieces by such artists as Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, and Billy Strayhorn. Come find out why these musicians are some of the most in-demand players in jazz today. There is a $35-$45 cover.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

NYC: RAISED ON RADIO: A NIGHT OF MUSIC WITH ERIN McANDREW

New York singer/songwriter Erin McAndrew will perform a selection of original music and covers of Broadway and rock hits in her show 'Raised on Radio: A Night of Music' atTHE DUPLEX CABARETTHEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm. She will be joined on stage by friends Dan Nelson, Jake Glickman, Jeff Alan, and Joseph Post. There is no cover, just a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: GARY HILL & FRIENDS: A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Gary Hill performs songs from his latest CD, "The 'EP' Project" as well as new material to celebrate his birthday at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, February 22nd at 9:30 pm. Since this is a birthday celebration, what's not a party without having a few friends to join in on the fun. Helping to celebrate his birthday is Richard Louis-Pierre on piano and guitar and a very special performance by songwriting sensation, drag phenomenon and Queen of the Bears herself, Candy Samples. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JAMIE HARTMANN MAKES METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT

Jamie Hartmann performs atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, February 22nd at 4:00 pm. Hartmann is a professional singer/actress who has peformed all over Southern California with such performers as Susan Egan, Matthew Morrison, Danny Gurwin and Michael Miguire. She comes from a very musical family and you could say performing is in her blood. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: DENNIS DAY AT THE MET

Dennis Day will perform atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm. Day is no newcomer to the jazz scene. Since his New York debut in the 80s, his performances, vocal stylings, and the quality of his musical collaborations with world-class musicians have distinguished him as a solid performer of soul-jazz and standards. Day has performed New York's major jazz venues, as well as at the Vancouver Jazz Festival; Live! at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza in Washington, DC; Harlem Week; and the Portland International Jazz Festival. At the Metropolitan Room Dennis Day will perform music from his Grindie Award winning CD Dennis Day- All Things in Time awarded Best in Jazz vocal Instrumental music for independent Internet Radio 2009. The versatile singer is backed by a world class band : Billy Kaye d. who has backed Thelonius Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and George Benson, Carlton Holmes, p.who has performed and recorded with Lionel Hampton, Max Roach, Kenny Garrett, Stevie Wonder and Dianne Reaves and for the Martha Stewart' Home For The Holidays Special. Paul Beaudry, b. Paul has toured and recorded with Clark Terry, Eddie Henderson, Roy Hargrove and Dave Valentine., Elijah Shiffer, Alto sax, winner of Downbeat and ASCAP awards for young artists. 2010 has appeared with Jimmy Heath, Wycliff Gordon, and Lou Donaldson. Ethan Mann, G. is a much sought after guitarist as an accompanist and groove setter for some of the city's finest venues singers and bands, Ethan can be heard each Monday night at the Carlyle Hotel. His recent CD "Acoustic Project" has received critical acclaim a graduate of MSM he has performed in The Montreal Jazz Festival and appearances in Japan and Brazil. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JOAN RIVERS: LIVE IN TIMES SQUARE!

Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, February 22.d at 7:30 pm. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. A full dinner menu and bar are available, and pianist Will Hall plays from the time doors open until Joan takes the stage. Net proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. A full dinner menu and bar are available. Tickets are $45 and should be purchased at http://www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. There is a $15 per person food/drink minimum.

NYC: TAMMIE BROWN: WALKING CHILDREN IN NATURE

RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars alum Tammie Brown makes her New York debut at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd at 7:30 pm with WALKING CHILDREN IN NATURE. The show features many of Tammie's original songs, including "Clam Happy," "Love Pinata," and "Disco's Undead." Tammie Brown is a gay American singer, actor and drag performer, perhaps best known for his appearance as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 1 and RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars. Currently, he is a fixture in the Southern California Drag scene. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tammie started his auspicious career performing as Cha Cha in the musical "Grease," and as the Wicked Stepmother in "Into the Woods." He first started performing drag at Club Divas in Corpus Christi, Texas. There is a $22-$40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Tickets at http://www.spincyclenyc.com/

NYC: LINDA EDER RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

One of the world's most beloved and versatile voices, Linda Eder, returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, February 20th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd at 8:00 pm. Linda is forever linked to Broadway history via her Theatre World Award winning performance in Jekyll & Hyde. She's a best-selling recording artist with fourteen solo albums to her credit. There is a $65-$85 cover plus a $30 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SOLEDAD BARRIO & NOCHE FLAMENCA AT JOE'S PUB

The world-renowned Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca celebrates 15 years at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) with a career retrospective that features the company's best-known works as well as selections from Antigona, a brand new piece commissioned by Joe's Pub as part of the New York Voices series. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 18th through 22nd at 7:00 & 9:30 pm, with an additional performance on Saturday the 22nd at 2:00 pm. Noche Flamenca was founded by artistic director Martin Santangelo and his Bessie award-winning wife Soledad Barrio. Writing in the New York Times, the chief dance critic Alastair Macaulay has called Barrio "an intensely dramatic dancer", noting that her skilled footwork expresses "the brilliance and color of flamenco rhythm". Although deeply rooted in the beautiful Flamenco culture of Madrid, Noche Flamenca's authentic gypsy heritage was reborn in New York City. The company maintains the essence, purity and integrity of one of the world's most complex and mysterious art forms, creating powerful performances that radiate off the Joe's Pub stage. "There is an intimacy we can achieve in terms of the work, the audience, the partnership, at Joe's Pub which could not exist anywhere else," said Santangelo. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE GARDENIA

CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE GARDENIA

Craig Pomranz returns to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) with his new show 'Here's To The Ladies: An exploration of women's names in song...' on Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd at 9:00 pm. After moving to New York from St. Louis, where at the age of 12 he made his professional debut as "Tom of Warwick" in the St. Louis Municipal Opera production of Camelot, (with John Cullum and Sally Ann Howes,) Mr. Pomranz became a studio singer and a regular headliner in the cabaret and jazz rooms of Manhattan, including The Ballroom, The Horn of Plenty, and Caroline's. For over a month played to sold-out audiences at three clubs at once: Freddy's, East Five Three, and Mickey's. He has worked with Teddi King, Murray Grand, Betty Buckley, and Nancy LaMott, has recorded with Barbara Cook, Kaye Ballard, and Faith Prince. Mr. Pomranz received the New York MAC Award for Best Male Vocalist in 2012. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

Chris Barrett will be performing at THE WICK THEATRE (7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL - 561-995-2333) on Thursday through Saturday. Chris' show, 'Barrett's Broadway', will commence after the final curtain call of the evening's production, approximately 10:00 pm. At that time, the lobby will have been transformed into an intimate cabaret / piano bar. He will be performing until midnight. Cocktails will be served. The shows are open to the public.

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MATINEE CABARET TODAY IN NYC: JAMIE HARTMANN MAKES METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT

MATINEE CABARET TODAY IN NYC: JAMIE HARTMANN MAKES METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT

MATINEE CABARET TODAY IN NYC: "SORDID LIVES" BY DEL SHORES - 3:30 pm SHOW TODAY

MATINEE CABARET TODAY IN NYC: "SORDID LIVES" BY DEL SHORES - 3:30 pm SHOW TODAY

3A Productions presents: "Sordid Lives" by Del Shores (*licensed by Samuel French, Inc.) at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, February 22nd at 3:30 pm; and Monday & Tuesday, February 24th & 25th at 6:30 pm. The show is directed by Andrew Loren Resto. Del Shores' rollicking comedy of trailers, sinners, tuna fish casserole with Lays potato chips, fatal accidents in motel rooms while committing adultery, conversion therapy, and Jane Hathaway and the "precious precious memory" of Tammy Wynette. The 90 minute show features a 14 member cast: (in order of appearance), Mary Lou Barber*, Marc McBarron Kessler, Barbara Mundy*, Ronni Valentine*, JC Sullivan,Kathryne Langford, Lisa Faith Phillips, David Purves*, Bruce-Michael Gelbert, John Van Ness Philip* Tina Kobas, J. Michael Reeds*, Daniel M. McHenry and JC Sullivan. (*appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association). There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE GARDENIA

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE GARDENIA

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

Chris Barrett will be performing at THE WICK THEATRE (7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL - 561-995-2333) on Thursday through Saturday. Chris' show, 'Barrett's Broadway', will commence after the final curtain call of the evening's production, approximately 10:00 pm. At that time, the lobby will have been transformed into an intimate cabaret / piano bar. He will be performing until midnight. Cocktails will be served. The shows are open to the public.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: RAY SHELL AT THE PHEASANTRY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: RAY SHELL AT THE PHEASANTRY

Street Angels Productions Present Ray Shell at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 18th through 22nd at 8:30 pm. Musical Director is Ian Vince-Gatt. The show will include music from: Starlight Express, Kinky Boots, Phantom Of The Opera & More, plus quotes from his internationally acclaimed novel & Feeding Miranda • his coming new novel. The show is staged and directed by Dollie Henry-Jenkins. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KATE DIMBLEBY AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KATE DIMBLEBY AT CRAZY COQS

Acclaimed singer and storyteller Kate Dimbleby, accompanied by Naadia Sheriff on piano performs at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd at 8:00 pm. In this highly commended show, Kate explores the extraordinary songbook and life story of cult favourite Dory Previn, the queen of 70's confessional songwriters, who died on Valentine's Day 2012, 40 years after the release of her most successful album Mythical Kings and Iguanas. Kate and Naadia roam freely across great songs from the heart, songs of emancipation and sweet revenge, and the life of a vastly under-appreciated songwriter with a relevant story for today. Kate is a national radio regular and with several albums to her credit, including the hit Songs of Dory Previn. A natural born performer and drawn to music from a young age, she grew up in a family where performing was the norm. Her father is the broadcaster David Dimbleby and her mother is a trained classical singer. Her uncle on her mother's side played jazz piano, trumpet and blues harp, and inspired her with his collection of gramophone records. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Friday, February 21, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN PALM SPRINGS - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET TONIGHT IN PALM SPRINGS - SAN FRANCISCO

PALM SPRINGS: SPENCER DAY AT THE COPA

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT YOSHI'S

SAN FRANCISCO: SING A SONG OF SONDHEIM

SAN FRANCISCO: JON McLAUGHLIN AT YOSHI'S

Pop-rock singer/songwriter & pianIst Jon McLaughlin will perform atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, February 21st at 8:00 pm. Just four years ago, McLaughlin's Island Records debut propelled his song "Beautiful Disaster" up the charts, with "Beating My Heart" following quickly after. Hollywood immediately took notice of the young songwriter and didn't stop at just using several of his songs for films and commercials. McLaughlin himself was offered a role in the hit film Enchanted, performing a song that was later nominated for an Academy Award. In 2008, he found himself onstage at the Oscars reprising the tune in front of 32 million US viewers. In between the hit songs and television appearances, true to his hardworking Midwestern roots, McLaughlin spent his nights opening for the likes of Sara Bareilles and Kelly Clarkson, recording with Jason Mraz and writing for other artists. There is a $23 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA - ST. LOUIS - CHICAGO

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA - ST. LOUIS - CHICAGO

FLORIDA: REGIS PHILBIN MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

FLORIDA: PRISCILLA BAGLEY SINGS THE GREATEST LADIES OF THE 80'S

'Priscilla Bagley Sings The Greatest Ladies Of The 80's' will be presented atTHE VENUE (511 Virginia Drive Orlando, FL - 407-412-6895) Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd at 8:00 pm. Priscilla Bagley is amped to be bringing primo vocals to those wicked cool tunes sung by 80's MTV babes who were totally rad, like Pat Benatar, Sheena Easton, Whitney Houston, Irene Cara and Cyndi Lauper. Musical Director Justin Martin is totally boss on guitar and vocals heading up The Jam Band. Priscilla Bagley was most recently seen locally as Featured Soloist with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra for both their "Holiday Pops" concert at Bok Tower Gardens and the "Liberty Weekend Fanfare". She will next be performing her cabaret "When Will I Be Loved?: The Linda Ronstadt Hall of Fame Campaign Victory Tour" in New York City at The Metropolitan Room, in March 2014. There is a $20 cover.

ST. LOUIS: KEN PAGE OPENS THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place at THE GASLIGHT THEATER(358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 -http://www.LicketyTix.com ) from February 20th through April 26th - Nine long weekends, twelve artists, twenty-two performances! Star of stage and screen, Ken Page opens the series on Thursday & Friday, February 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm with his show 'Old, New, Borrowed and Blue'. He is backed by Henry Palkes, Music Director with Vince Clark on Bass and James Jackson on Percussion. A veteran of Broadway's original casts of Cats, Ain't Misbehavin', The Wiz, Ain't Nothin' But The Blues, and Guys & Dolls, Ken is one of Broadway's and the MUNY's favorite players. Film audiences know Ken from Dreamgirls, Torch Song Trilogy, and as the voice of Mr. Oogie Boogie in the Tim Burton cult classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. In Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, look for Ken to include a range of songs from Old Broadway, New Broadway, his favorite artists, and the blues. Tickets are $35-$40.

CHICAGO: WITH A TWIST: TWISTED SISTERS!

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND

BOSTON: DONAL FOX INNOVATIONS DUO AT THE REGATTABAR

Acclaimed pianist, composer and improviser Donal Fox will perform atTHE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Friday, February 22nd at 7:30 & 10:30 pm joined by Warren Wolf on Vibraphone. Fox has forged a unique amalgam of jazz, Latin, and classical music. Combining deep grooves with sophisticated contrapuntal lines, he and his quartet create a striking musical collage that is at once stirring, visceral and intellectually satisfying. Like a great DJ digging in the crates for forgotten gems, Fox mines the rich resources of jazz and classical literature, crafting an expanding repertoire of original compositions seamlessly wedded to the undeniable pulse of Afro-Cuban jazz. Donal has recorded as composer and pianist for New World Records, Evidence Records, Music & Arts, Passin' Thru Records, Yamaha's Original Artist Series, and Wergo Records. His works are published by Margun Music, G. Schirmer, and Leonellis Music. There is a $30 cover.

BOSTON: LEA DeLARIA AT SCULLERS

One of the break out stars of Orange Is The New Black and Warner Jazz and Classics recording artist Lea DeLaria will be performing her signature quirky Jazz classics, SWEENEY TODD, CALL ME, ALL THAT JAZZ plus new tracks from her up coming record HOUSE OF DAVID (delaria+bowie=jazz) at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday, February 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Lea DeLaria, who already enjoyed a career as a Broadway singer and stand-up comedian, made her recording Warner Bros. debut in 2000. 'Play It Cool' confirmed Lea as one of the best jazz singers of our time. •Her second album, 'Double Standards', received rave reviews in the UK and US press. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

TORONTO: VITO REZZA AND "5 AFTER 4"

D.C.: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY

D.C.: KRIS FUNN & CORNERSTORE AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Kris Funn & Cornerstore will appear at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Kristopher Funn was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He began playing the trumpet at age four and took up the double bass at age 14 upon entering high school. Through the instruction of his father, Charles Funn, Kristopher performed his first professional bass gig the same year he began learning the instrument. Other early accomplishments included winning the "unsung hero" at the Fish Middleton jazz competition at the East Coast Jazz festival also in the first year of instruction. At age 18, Kristopher attended Howard University to study Computer Science while also performing in the Howard University Jazz Ensemble for two years. After graduating with an honors degree in computer science, Kristopher decided to pursue a career as a professional jazz musician, performing in several venues in the Baltimore Washington metropolitan areas. At age 23, Kristopher began touring internationally with alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Since then, he has traveled to every major jazz festival in the world touching six continents performing with artists including Bruce Williams, Nicholas Payton, Pharoah Sanders, Jeff Majors, Jeff Lorber, and many others. Kristopher has appeared on several recordings including the Christian Scott albums, "Yesterday You Said Tomorrow" and Christian aTunde Adjuah on the Concord Jazz label. He continues to perform professionally in the Washington D.C. area while touring with the Christian Scott Quintet. There is a $20 cover.

MARYLAND: JOE LOUIS WALKER'S ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Joe Louis Walker's Album Release Party will be held at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday, February 21st at 8:00 pm. In 2013, when The Blues Foundation inducted award-winning blues master Joe Louis Walker into The Blues Hall Of Fame, the recognition was humbling. And he does indeed live up to the honor. Simply put, Joe Louis Walker is one of the greatest bluesmen of his generation. He is known worldwide as one of the genre's top musical trailblazers - a mesmerizing guitarist and soul-testifying vocalist. On his dynamic new CD, Hornet's Nest, Walker's music is equal parts rock 'n' roll fire and blistering, passionate blues. His always-inventive guitar playing is matched note-for-note by his fervent vocals. From menacing, hard rocking electric blues to cool Memphis funk to R&B rave-ups to Sunday morning gospel, Walker's blues - fierce and untamed, adventurous and fun - continue to define the genre. Walker picked up the guitar as a child, and by the time he was 16, was an in-demand musician on the local club scene, regularly backing touring blues artists rolling through town. These ear-opening surroundings explain the ease with which Walker blends blues, rock, gospel, jazz and country, making it seem as if the walls between the genres never existed in the first place. There is a $25 cover.
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CABARET - JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS "REFLECTIONS OF MONK"

An all-star band will present "Reflections of Monk" at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 18th through 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Band members include Tom Harrell (trumpet), Greg Osby (alto sax), Melissa Aldana (tenor sax, 2/21-22), Aaron Goldberg (piano), Ben Allison (bass) and Matt Wilson (drums). Due in part to his clever use of unorthodox harmonies and angular melodic and rhythmic twists, the iconoclastic jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk made indelible contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including "Epistrophy," "'Round Midnight," "Blue Monk," "Straight, No Chaser," "Well, You Needn't" and many more. (It's widely believed that Monk is the second-most recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington). For "Reflections of Monk," a diverse collection of composer/performers, influenced by - if not typically associated with - Monk's music, ably re-interpret the canon. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. 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!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: PATRICIA BARBER AT THE BLUE NOTE

NYC: CASEY ABRAMS AT THE IRIDIUM

NYC: RENEE ROSNES QUARTET AT DIZZY'S

The Renee Rosnes Quartet (Renee Rosnes, piano; Steve Nelson, vibes; Peter Washington, bass; and Lewis Nash, drums) will perform atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, February 20th through 23rd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. One of the premiere pianists and composers of her generation, Renee Rosnes has toured and recorded with legendary musicians James Moody, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, JJ Johnson, Bobby Hutcherson and the SFJAZZ Collective. She frequently performs in a two-piano setting with acclaimed pianist and husband Bill Charlap, and is also currently a member of the Ron Carter Quartet. Rosnes' other honors include four JUNO Awards (the Canadian GRAMMY), as well as being named SOCAN's 2003 Composer of the Year. Her compositions have been recorded and performed by JJ Johnson, Phil Woods, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra among others. A New York City staple for years, every member of her all-star quartet has an equally impressive resume. The repertoire will include Rosnes' originals, plus a combination of classics and pieces by such artists as Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, and Billy Strayhorn. Come find out why these musicians are some of the most in-demand players in jazz today. There is a $35-$45 cover.
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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Friday, February 21, 2014