CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 6/15/14

Saturday, June 21, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR WEST COAST FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR WEST COAST FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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PALM SPRINGS: CHRISTINA BIANCO IN "DIVA MOMENTS" AT FEINSTEIN'S

Acclaimed performer & YouTube sensation, Christina Bianco brings her versatile vocals and celebrity impressions to the West Coast and THE COPA (244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021) on Saturday, July 21st at 8:00 pm. Her show 'Diva Moments' is made up of songs that made divas out of the women who sang them. From Barbra Streisand to Celine Dion to Judy Garland, no celebrity is safe! Musical Direction is by Michael Orland. Praised for her work in Forbidden Broadway and Newsical The Musical, Drama Desk Award nominated actress Christina Bianco will perform these beloved songs in her own voice, as well as impersonating the great divas themselves! Song selections range from Broadway classics to well-known standards and popular hits, including: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, What Did I Have That I Don't Have, Last Dance and a few Forbidden Broadway gems. There is a $50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

LOS ANGELES: CHAMBERS, HERBERT, & ELLIS AT THE GARDENIA

Pierre Chambers, Lisa Herbert, and Mitch Ellis will perform at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st at 9:00 pm. The vocal trio have struck a mother lode of unique and exhilarating musical material through exhuming, creatively re-working, and re-inventing works of legendary jazz artists through the nearly lost art of "vocalese": assigning what would generally be considered instrumental riffs to the human voice. Creating an impact reminiscent of The Manhattan Transfer, the group's repertoire pays homage to the vocal treatments of Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross, many of which were themselves based on Ellington or Basie big band arrangements. Their popularity continues to increase as word of mouth spreads, and the "buzz" surrounding them is well-deserved. If you have yet to experience the musical excitement this unique trio consistently generates, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better time or a better place. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND WITH LOVE IS CRAZY! AT FEINSTEIN'S

After sold-out performances in New York and Paris, FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) presents cabaret legend and "trans-genre" artist Justin Vivian Bond with "Love is Crazy" on Saturday & Sunday, June 21st & 22nd at 7:00 pm. "Love is Crazy" is an evening to celebrate love and all its complications. Under the musical direction of Lance Horne, audiences can expect the unexpected with a mix of original songs from Mx Bond's records "Dendrophile" and "Silver Wells," along with songs associated with v's stage and film appearances, including John Cameron Mitchell's "Shortbus" and the recent off-Broadway hit Bertolt Brecht's A Man's A Man. There is a $35-$55 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: BOBBY CALDWELL AT YOSHI'S

From blue-eyed soul to pop, R&B and standards singer/songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is truly one of the most respected members of the music industry. Caldwell will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, June 20th at 8:00 pm & Saturday, June 21st at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Bobby Caldwell's live performances are always electrifying! Drawing from his vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Bobby has the ability to entertain at any venue, for fans of all ages. In Japan and throughout Asia, he enjoys a feverish popularity, selling out shows and achieving gold and platinum status for his releases in those countries. In addition to heavy touring, Bobby starred as Frank Sinatra in the David Cassidy/Don Reo theatrical production "The Rat Pack Is Back" in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bobby received rave reviews for his performance, both from industry critics and from his loyal fans. Bobby has been featured on The CBS Second Cup Cafe, The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, BET Jazz Central, and has made numerous national and local network appearances. There is a $27-$35 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: "A SWELL PARTY!": THE WIT AND WISDOM OF COLE PORTER

Barry Lloyd, San Francisco's "Crown Prince of Cabaret" returns to SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm with an evening of the songs of Cole Porter, "A Swell Party!". From sassy to sophisticated, the songs of Cole Porter weave a spell of romance and laughter which are always sure to entertain as well as enlighten. Mr. Lloyd, a leading interpreter of Porter, invites you to A Swell Party! Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTH - MID-WEST FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NEW HOPE, PA: NATALIE DOUGLAS IN CONCERT: "SCRAPBOOK 2.0"

Seven-time MAC award winner, Natalie Douglas will bring her show 'Scrapbook 2.0" to THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027) on Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm. She is joined by Musical Director Michael Holland. Natalie has performed at the Birdland Jazz Club, Carnegie Hall, The Cafe Carlyle, Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The RRazz Room and all around the world. "Scrapbook 2.0" is guided by the inspiration of The Eagles, Dr. Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln, Carly Simon, Nancy Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, Shirley Horn, Louis Armstrong, Mabel Mercer, Lena Horne, Judy Garland, Alice Faye, Ella Fitzgerald, Fred Astaire, and many more. Call for cover/minimum information.

WASHINGTON, DC: KARRIN ALLYSON AT BLUES ALLEY

Jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Saturday, June 19th through 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Music lovers and critics have been shouting Allyson's name from the rooftops, marveling at the range of this extraordinary musician, who moves with such ease and authority from the Great American Songbook of Gershwin and Porter to the Great American Jazz Songbook of Duke and Thelonious and Miles and Dizzy, jet-setting to Rio and Paris and swinging back home to pick up Bonnie Raitt and Joni Mitchell and Jimmy Webb. What unites this wide world of music - brings it together and makes sense of it all - is Karrin Allyson's warmth and depth. She's not just singing a lyric, she's telling you her story. And then that becomes your story. Call for cover/minimum information.

BETHESDA, MD: COMEDY NIGHT AT BETHESDA BLUES

Host Joe Clair, along with fellow comics Eddie Bryant, Timmy Hall and Jay will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Saturday, June 21st at 9:00 pm. Clair, from WHUR's Frank Ski Show, brings a fabulous group of national comedians to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Stage. There is a $15 cover.

THREE OAKS, MI: MENZIE & MICHAEL - "MUSIC - AS SEEN ON TV"

Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael bring their show "Music - As Seen on TV" to ACORN THEATER (107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI - 269-756-3879) on Saturday, June 21st at 8:00 pm. In the show, Menzie & Michael explore how television brought some of the most memorable musical moments right into our homes. From variety & talk shows, celebrity TV specials, American Bandstand to American Idol and much more, it'll be "a really big show!" Call for cover/minimum information.

CHICAGO: KAREN MASON AT DAVENPORT'S 2 WEEKENDS

Broadway & Cabaret's Karen Mason returns to her native Illinois and will be performing at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) where she will reprise her show "Secrets of the Ancient Divas" which pays homage to some of Karen's personal idols. She will be doing 6 performances - Thursday through Saturday, June 19th through 21st and Saturday through Monday, June 28th through 30th all at 8:00 pm except the Sunday show at 5:00 pm. She will perform the songs of such iconic singers as Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand, and more. There is a $37 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CHICAGO: KT MCCAMMOND & BOB SUTTER: FROM GERSHWIN TO GAGA

KT McCammond & Bob Sutter will perform their show 'From Gershwin to Gaga' at KATERINA'S CLUB (1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592) on Saturday, June 21st at 6:30 pm. The club will be closing at the end of June, and the owners have asked KT and Bob to help say farewell to this wonderfully eclectic musical venue. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, NEW ENGLAND & CANADA FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, NEW ENGLAND & CANADA FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NEW YORK STATE: FORT SALEM THEATER INAUGURATES ITS SUMMER SEASON WITH YESTON & KOPIT'S PHANTOM

The MAINSTAGE AT FORT SALEM THEATER (11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200) is delighted to open its summer Mainstage season with the Rose Center Theater production of Tony winners Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston's romantic musical, Phantom, running one weekend only, Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm and Sunday, June 22nd at 2:00 pm. Fort Salem's Phantom is directed by part-time Salem resident Tim Nelson, artistic director at The Rose Center Theater in Westminster, California. Shortly after winning their Tony Award for Nine, Best Musical of 1982, librettist Arthur Kopit and songwriter Maury Yeston adapted Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel, Phantom of the Opera, into a Broadway-style musical. Just as their producers set out to announce plans for a Broadway opening, they were ambushed by British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, fresh and financially fortified by the success of Cats, who produced his own version, Phantom of the Opera, first in London and then in New York. Kopit and Yeston lost both their investors and their interest in the project until Kopit turned the show, without songs, into a four-part miniseries for NBC. Call for cover/minimum information.

BOSTON: THE REGATTABAR PRESENTS ALEXI

Singer/ songwriter Alexi performs at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Saturday, June 21st at 7:30 pm. Alexi's music harkens back to the days of Marvin and Stevie, when soul and pop combined, creating mainstream music that touched the body and moved the soul. It's music with a message; music that not only sounds good, but feels good. This human touch has been lost in contemporary soul music. Alexi is bringing it back. Alexi began writing songs at age eleven. His early influences included Motown and Elvis Presley, but he discovered gospel music through Langston Hughes' Black Nativity at the Tremont St. Temple in Boston. At Newton North High School, he began performing in and composing for their Jubilee Singers Gospel Choir. While at Tufts University, he assisted with a number of local gospel choirs, including Tufts' Third Day Gospel Choir and the Harvard Kuumba Singers, and, upon graduating, became the Assistant Director of Boston College's "Voices of Imani." He currently is a choral director and educator at the Noble and Greenough School, piano teacher at the Butterfly Project, and keyboardist at the Myrtle Baptist Church. He continues to rise on the Boston soul scene, headlining local soul music venues and playing at festivals in and around the area. There is a $15 cover.

TORONTO: TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL: MARK McLEAN FEATURING KELLYLEE EVANS

One of the most dynamic and versatile studio and touring drummers in the jazz, R&B and pop realms over the past 15 years, Mark McLean, will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, June 19th through 31st at 8:00 pm. McLean had a single criterion when it came time to expand his horizons beyond the groove and record his long awaited breakout as a powerhouse composer and lyricist: it had to Feel Alright. In an industry that often prefers pigeonholing to expansive creative expression, the multi-talented artist breaks all the rules on this eclectic 11 track CD, sharing his love for everything from old school soul, down and dirty blues/funk and traditional jazz to Southern folk-pop with a zydeco twist, Rat Pack-like swing, edgy pop/rock and New Orleans brass band music. While a complete one-eighty in vibe and vision, Feel Alright is the follow-up to McLean's acclaimed 2010 indie recording Playground, an all-instrumental showcase for his band of the same name whose tracks earned significant airplay on both traditional jazz and urban jazz stations. The new album is produced by Grammy winning engineer and producer Steve Bigas, well known for his previous work with Taj Mahal and Ziggy Marley and for his long association with Daniel Lanois. Tickets: $30 MUST BE PURCHASED FROM TICKETMASTER or by calling 1-855-985-5000.

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CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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MANHATTAN: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC Cabaret/Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays, June 14th, 21st & 28th 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: THE RAVI COLTRANE QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

The Ravi Coltrane Quartet featuring: David Virelles (piano), Dezron Douglas (bass), and Kush Abadey (drums), will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, June 17th through 21st with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. He may bear the name of jazz royalty, but saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, the son of the legendary John Coltrane and pianist Alice Coltrane, sets his own course - his own style. His latest Blue Note Records CD, "Spirit Fiction," was produced by label mate and fellow saxophonist Joe Lovano. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS: CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT

The Danilo Perez/ John Patitucci/ Brian Blade Trio performs at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, June 17th through 22nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Grammy award winner Danilo Perez is among the most influential and dynamic musicians of our time. In just over a decade, his distinctive blend of Pan-American jazz (covering the music of the Americas, folkloric and world music) has attracted critical acclaim and loyal audiences. Danilo's abundant talents and joyous enthusiasm make his concerts both memorable and inspiring. Whether leading his own ensembles or touring with renowned jazz masters (Wayne Shorter, Roy Haynes, Steve Lacy), Danilo is making a decidedly fresh imprint on contemporary music, guided, as always, by his love for jazz. He has led his own groups since the early '90s, and as bandleader has earned three Grammy nominations for his ebullient and innovative recordings. Motherland, was nominated for two Grammy Awards for "Best Latin Jazz Album," and also garnered his third win for "Best Jazz Album" from the prestigious Boston Music Awards. Motherland was named (as were his previous four releases) among the best albums of the year by such publications as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, San Diego Tribune, Billboard and Jazz-Times. In 2002, he received a nomination from the Jazz Journalists Association for "Pianist of the Year." Currently, Perez serves as UNESCO Artist For Peace, Artistic Director of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, and Artistic Director of the Panama Jazz Festival . In previous years, he served as Goodwill Ambassador to UNICEF and Cultural Ambassador to the Republic of Panama. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: PAQUITO D'RIVERA - JAZZ MEETS THE CLASSICS

Paquito D'Rivera will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Tuesday through Sunday, June 17th through 22nd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. D'Rivera defies categorization. The winner of numerous GRAMMY Awards, he is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and for his achievements as a classical composer. The Cuban jazz reedman has recorded more than 30 solo albums and founded many acclaimed ensembles dedicated to celebrating Latin music, including the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, the Paquito D'Rivera Big Band, and the Paquito D'Rivera Quintet. While D'Rivera's discography reflects a passion for jazz, bebop, and Latin music, his contributions to classical music are significant as well, having performed as a soloist with orchestras like the London Philharmonic, the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, and the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. These sets at Dizzy's Club will showcase D'Rivera at his best as Jazz Meets the Classics. There is a $40-$45 cover.

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NYC: CHICAGO REPRESENTS A TOUCH OF COWARD IN NEW YORK

A night celebrating the life and legacy of Sir Noel Coward presented by four Chicago cabaret and theatre favorites will take place on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). The show, "A Little Touch of Coward in the Night: The Words and Music of Noel Coward, will be performed bt Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award winner and Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member Robert Breuler; Jefferson Award nominated actress, winner of the After Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret Artist and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' Gold Coast Award, Suzanne Petri; After Dark Award and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Bob Moreen and Danny Boy Sing-Off winner and Helen & Tim Meier Achievement Award honoree John Eskola. They will take you underneath the music and behind the scenes of the man known as The Master as the ensemble re-imagine beloved songs, including "Why do the Wrong People Travel?" "I've Been to a Marvelous Party," "If Love Were All," "Mad About the Boy," "Mrs. Worthington," "Ziguener," "Nina," and "Matelot." There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, June 7th & 21st at 8:00 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

NYC: THE VAUDEVILLIANS AT THE BEECHMAN

The Vaudevillians, last year's smash hit returns to New York at to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for a limited run, Sunday, June 15th through Sunday, June 22nd at 7:00 pm (no show on Tuesday, June 17th). The Vaudevillians stars RuPaul's Drag Race sensation Jinkx Monsoon as "Kitty Witless" and accredited composer and musician Major Scales as Dr.Dan Von Dandy. The show has been retooled and contains some songs and material never performed in New York before! 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. Now, at long last, they are taking to the stage to reclaim their songs, performing their music as originally composed. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: JANE LYNCH IN 54 BELOW SOLO CONCERT BEBUT

Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jane Lynch comes to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Wednesday & Thursday, June 18th & 19th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm for her solo concert debut! Fresh from her iconic portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee and her Broadway debut in Annie, Jane will now provide audiences at 54 Below with four unforgettable June nights. Jane began her theatrical career and developed her comic skills at The Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre and in many church basements all over the greater Chicago-land area. In addition to Glee, Jane's TV credits include Desperate Housewives and Weeds, as well as the final season of The L Word opposite Cybill Shepherd. She has had recurring roles on Two and a Half Men, where she was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress, Criminal Minds and The New Adventures of Old Christine. With her wit and luminous stage presence, Jane served as the host for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Jane also has a long list of film credits, including Julie & Julia; Christopher Guest's For Your Consideration, A Mighty Wind and Best in Show; Talladega Nights; The 40 Year Old Virgin; Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events; and many more. There is a $75-$85 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE JULIE JAMES SHOW RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

"The Julie James Show" starring SiriusXM Radio Program Director & celebrity host Julie James returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, June 21st at 11:00 pm. Julie spills the showbiz beans with snappy stories and original songs sure to dazzle any musical theatre lover. A fast-paced romp of a variety show with hilarious new songs, long-lost Broadway gems, and an impromptu visit with celebrities in the audience, the show is a delight for Broadway fans and pop-culture geeks alike. With new songs by long-time collaborator Aaron Hagan, Julie rolls back the radio curtain on what it takes to run the only 24/7 Broadway radio station in the world while juggling jingles for Howard Stern, working the Red Carpet at the Tonys, and recording chatfests with all her theatre heroes back at the SiriusXM studios. It's a classic evening of favorite tunes with an unconventional style and surprising twists as Julie comes out to the world as the songstress, storyteller and comedian she truly is. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MELISSA MANCHESTER AT THE CARLYLE

GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester will perform at THE CAFE CARLYLE(35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) with her show You Gotta Love The Life on Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 10th through 21st at 8:45 pm, with a late show on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. This is her Cafe Carlyle debut. She will perform a selection of hits spanning her career, along with several songs from her upcoming album. She will be joined on stage by Stephan Oberhoff (keyboard, guitar) and Susan Holder (vocals, percussion). There is a $25-$130 covercopyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: SUSAN HODGDON AT DON'T TELL MAMA WITH NEW SHOW

Susan Hodgdon will sing the songs of Judy Garland in her new show "I Could Go On Singing" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, June 21st at 4:00 pm. Musical director is Daryl Kojak with additional arrangements by Bill Ziffero. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: LOONY - FRENCH VAUDEVILLE AT THE MET

Six young professional artists from Light Opera of New York present LOONY - French Vaudeville at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, June 21st at 4:00 pm. The show is a comically zany tour through the vaudeville houses of 19th century Paris, arguably the birthplace of operetta. Repertoire you think you don't know, but you'll recognize it when you hear it! No time to brush up on your francais? Tremblez pas - they will sing enough English for you to get the jokes!Light Opera of New York was founded in 2006 as a professional, not-for-profit company devoted to the performance of staged operettas and operetta concerts. Our performances have won the hearts of audiences and critics alike, and our young, stouthearted company attracts first rate talent to its roster, as well as important financial support from organizations such as the Victor Herbert Foundation and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. There si a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: STEARNS MATTHEWS PRESENTS A "SNEAK PEEK" OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM

Stearns Matthews, three-time MAC Award nominee, will bring his show "Sneak Peek" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, June 21st at 4:30 pm. Stearns has appeared twice at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and was the first-ever first runner-up in the Metropolitan Room's MetroStar Talent Challenge in 2008. After raising $17,000 in a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2013, Stearns has been hard at work with musical director Christopher Denny and producer Paul Rolnick on producing his debut album, due out in the autumn of 2014. But Stearns just couldn't stand to wait that long to unveil the arrangements on the album - that's where SNEAK PEEK comes in. The show will feature some (not all this is just a peek!) of the songs from the album as well as a few tunes that didn't make the cut due to time constraints. Consider this the "Special Features" section on the DVD: bits from the cutting room floor, commentary from the artist, and an all-around good time. Theatre composers Stephen Schwartz, Richard Rodgers, and Harold Arlen will all be represented, as well as some from the popular end of the spectrum, like Roger Miller, Burt Bacharach, and Don Gibson. Crafted together with Christopher Denny, the arrangements are at times lush and romantic, at others rousing and exhilarating. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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 EVENTS IN LONDON FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Here are today's cabaret events in London 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: ELAINE DELMAR AT CRAZY COQS

Elaine Delmar returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, June 17th through 21st at 8:00 pm. She is joined by Brian Dee on piano and Simon Thorpe on bass. Elaine is one of the greatest female jazz vocalists to have come from these shores, with an innate understanding of her repertoire and an expression of dynamic simplicity. She builds each performance with sure- footed musicianship and thrills her audiences with her sublime delivery of gems from the great American Songbook. In her return shows at The Crazy Coqs, she will be singing some songs from her London and Broadway musical appearances, including Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, The Trolley Song and Begin the Beguine, Elaine has combined successfully singing with acting, notably in London shows such as Finians Rainbow, No Strings, Cowardy Custard and Bubbling Brown Sugar, as well as Jerome Kern goes to Hollywood both in London and on Broadway.

LONDON: DAMION SCARCELLA: 'WHERE THE BOYS ARE'

Damion Scarcella presents 'Where The Boys Are', an evening celebrating one of the greatest music writing partnerships of all time - Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield - at THE PHEASANTRY(152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Saturday, June 21st at 8:30 pm. Writing together for almost 30 years, Neil's memorable melodies and Howie's unforgettable lyrics helped shaped the modern day pop song, selling millions of records all over the world. They could turn, a "Down do bee doe do", a "Wo wo wo yeah yeah yeah" and even a "Tra la la la la la" into platinum selling, Grammy award winning songs. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: SUSAN HODGDON AT DON'T TELL MAMA WITH NEW SHOW

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NYC: CHICAGO REPRESENTS A TOUCH OF COWARD IN NEW YORK

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NEW YORK STATE: FORT SALEM THEATER INAUGURATES ITS SUMMER SEASON WITH YESTON & KOPIT'S PHANTOM

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THREE OAKS, MI: MENZIE & MICHAEL - "MUSIC - AS SEEN ON TV"

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Friday, June 20, 2014

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LOS ANGELES: CHAMBERS, HERBERT, & ELLIS AT THE GARDENIA

SAN FRANCISCO: BOBBY CALDWELL AT YOSHI'S

SAN FRANCISCO: TOMMY & THE HIGH PILOTS AT YOSHI'S

Tommy and the High Pilots, plus Will Weston will perform aYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, June 20th at 10:30 pm. In Southern California, all is not as it seems. And this band, which hails from Santa Barbara, isn't making the breezy music expected to come out of a seaside town. Tommy and the High Pilots is a group of friends who have known each other for years and finally formed a band. Tommy Cantillon and his brother Michael (keys) have been playing and singing together their whole lives. Steve Libby (bass) has been a friend for over a decade. And Tommy met Matt Palermo (drums) when their previous bands crossed paths on the road years ago. Will Weston was exported with a box of pineapple from the tropics of Hawaii to forge a second home in San Francisco. His debut album, Quiet, Sirens, transposes the heartbeat of this foggy metropolis via lush guitar hooks, infectious melodies, and a healthy excess of handclaps. Half city-inspired funk, half extraterrestrial field guide to earthbound nomadism with a side of straight blues, Weston's kinetic collection of feel-good bone-rattlers raises pulses, eyebrows, and shot glasses. Backed now by a tight & talented rhythm section of the city's finest in Dan Manian, (bass) Anthony Petrocchi, (drums) Erik Strom, (guitar) and Brandon Jackson, (trumpet) Weston's quintet brings an electric dosage of rooftop-inspired melodies, a response to the sighing bus pistons and traffic tides, an intersection all his own. Open dance floor. There is a $10 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: CHRISTINA BIANCO IN "DIVA MOMENTS" AT FEINSTEIN'S

Acclaimed performer & YouTube sensation, Christina Bianco brings her versatile vocals and celebrity impressions to the West Coast andFEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Thursday & Friday, June 19th & 20th at 8:00 pm. Her show 'Diva Moments' is made up of songs that made divas out of the women who sang them. From Barbra Streisand to Celine Dion to Judy Garland, no celebrity is safe! Musical Direction is by Michael Orland. Praised for her work in Forbidden Broadway and Newsical The Musical, Drama Desk Award nominated actress Christina Bianco will perform these beloved songs in her own voice, as well as impersonating the great divas themselves! Song selections range from Broadway classics to well-known standards and popular hits, including: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, What Did I Have That I Don't Have, Last Dance and a few Forbidden Broadway gems. There is a $50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: "A SWELL PARTY!": THE WIT AND WISDOM OF COLE PORTER

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NEW HOPE, PA: NATALIE DOUGLAS IN CONCERT: "SCRAPBOOK 2.0"

Seven-time MAC award winner, Natalie Douglas will bring her show 'Scrapbook 2.0" to THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027 - http://www.therrazzroom.com ) on Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm. She is joined by Musical Director Michael Holland. Natalie has performed at the Birdland Jazz Club, Carnegie Hall, The Cafe Carlyle, Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The RRazz Room and all around the world. "Scrapbook 2.0" is guided by the inspiration of The Eagles, Dr. Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln, Carly Simon, Nancy Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, Shirley Horn, Louis Armstrong, Mabel Mercer, Lena Horne, Judy Garland, Alice Faye, Ella Fitzgerald, Fred Astaire, and many more. Call for cover/minimum information.

WASHINGTON, DC: KARRIN ALLYSON AT BLUES ALLEY

BETHESDA, MD: JR. CLINE & THE RECLINERS

Daryl Jr. Cline, with Julia Nixon & The Recliners will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday, June 20th at 8:00 pm. The passionate R&B soul sound of Jr. Cline and The Recliners will be back BB&J with special guest Julia Nixon, the famed and dynamic powerhouse singer with a four octave vocal range. The power of this ten-piece band, which includes a three piece horn section, creates an irresistible dance floor pull that you won't want to miss. Daryl Jr. Cline is one of the mid-Atlantic region's most popular and enduring award-winning musicians. Jr. Cline and The Recliners have been playing with a full brass sound for over 30 years and passionately belt out unique arrangements of classic rhythm and blues from such favorites as Jr. Walker, Wilson Pickett, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Temptations, Van Morrison and more. Dance floor available. There is a $20 cover.

CHICAGO: KAREN MASON AT DAVENPORT'S 2 WEEKENDS

CHICAGO: TECORA ROGERS AT KATERINA'S CLUB

Tecora Rogers will be performing at KATERINA'S CLUB (1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592) on Friday, June 20th with sets from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. She will be joined by Curtis Robinson on Guitar and Phil Castleberry on Bass. Katerina's has been a staple in the jazz community for some time now and due to a serious illness, Katerina has had to make the difficult decision to close her doors at the end of June 2014. Call for cover/minimum information.

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