CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT A MOSCOW 57
Jazz/ cabaret vocalist Mary Foster Conklin performs on Friday nights at MOSCOW57 ON DELANCEY (168 1/2 Delancey Street, NYC - 212-260-5775) at 8:00 pm. on Friday, January 30th the club celebrated its one year anniversary on the corner where Loisaida meets the Williamsburg Bridge. Owned by Ellen Kaye, singer/ pioneer/ force of nature, who nightly hosts the best party in town with a rotating group of artistsecalls it Hobohemia - A Rendezvous of Strangers. Mary sings a short set every Friday, with Ethan Fein on guitar and Benjamin Franklin Brown on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: IAN HERMAN & SEAN HARKNESS CELEBRATE "DUET" CD RELEASE
MIDANDA MUSIC will release a new CD "Duet" featuring pianist Ian Herman and guitarist Sean Harkness with a special event on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 pm at SUBCULTURE NYC (45 Bleaker Street, NYC). As fun as they are serious, these two stellar musicians rip it up with piano and acoustic guitar duets. Both are A-List arrangers, music directors, and accompanists for name brand artists and productions. This show is Ian and Sean sharing with you the music they compose on their own for the pure pleasure of creating. The all-original instrumental pieces are mostly composed, with ample room for improvisation. Sean & Ian met in the environment of accompanying great singers and theatre productions. Their musical and personal chemistry inspired them to explore their respective original compositions as duets. The results are extraordinary. If nothing else, it's a complete blast! Miranda Music is releasing their brand new CD both in physical CD and digital downloads at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ianhermanseanharkness There is a $35 cover. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT
NYC: CONCERT TO BENEFIT NEPAL VICTIMS - WAVES FOR WATER
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) responds to the Catastrophe in Nepal and supporting efforts to get fresh water to the victims, on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 pm & Wednesday, May 6th at 9:30 pm. Each show features a different cast of performers. On May 1st the show features Musical Director: Jon Delfin and performers Disha Daryanani, Roselyse Russo, Marina Callona, Tom Waters, Marya Coburn, Megan Jenkins, LaRita Gaskins, Strawberry Fields, David Serero, Andy Rosen, and Brenda Braxton. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. Waves For Water is mobilizing an urgent clean•water disaster relief initiative in response to the earthquake that struck Nepal. The initial goal is to help mitigate the immediate suffering by providing victims with access to safe water. The project will develop/implement long term programs that can be managed and built upon, locally. The first phase is urgent in nature and made up of multiple strategic strikes into the hardest hit areas of the disaster zone. These strikes entail providing access to clean water by distributing portable water filtration systems to community centers, refugee camps, and individual families in these areas. The second phase, though still providing relief, consists of expanding the program by implementing more long term solutions - such as rain-water harvesting systems on schools and medical clinics, restoring dead wells/pumps, and actively seeking out new regions of need beyond ground zero. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. The revenue generated from ticket sales/cover charges will go directly to http://www.wavesforwater.org/project/nepalreliefinitiative
NYC: DOROTHY BISHOP AND THE DOZEN DIVAS SHOW
Dorothy Bishop brings her 'Dozen Divas Show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, May 1st at 9:30 pm. The show is directed by John Paolillo and written by Dorothy Bishop and James Jorden. A Yale trained soprano, Dorothy's incredible versatility and outrageous sense of humor landed her as a finalist on America's got Talent Season 4. She has headlined and emcee'd events all over the world including Soloist at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops, First Broadway National Tour of Master Class (Starring Faye Dunaway) Her own headline act (Viva la Diva) on the world's top luxury liners - Queen Mary 2, Royal Caribbean, Regent Seven Seas, and is presently touring with her own musical comedy The Dozen Divas Show. She has played the ultra fabulous and top chic clubs of NYC including Broadway's New Klub Kazino and 42nd Streets hottest new nightclub - XL. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: NYC: GRATEFUL ... FOR THE SONGS OF JOHN BUCCHINO - NYCGMC
A tribute to composer John Bucchino (It's Only Life, A Catered Affair) featuring members of The New York City Gay Men's Chorus and musical direction by Jimmy Horan, will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, May 1st with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. John Bucchino is a recipient of the Johnny Mercer Songwriter, ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons, Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation, and Kleban Awards, and two Drama Desk Award nominations. Recordings: Grateful, Solitude Lessons, On Richard Rodgers' Piano. Cast Albums: It's Only Life, A Catered Affair. Performers scheduled to appear include Tony Alberti, Jonathan Bannigan, Noah Fleischaker, Willis Goodmore, Michael Miller, Scott Morwitz, Steven Carl McCasland, and Ryan Scoble with a special guest appearance by the composer himself, John Bucchino. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SETH BISEN-HERSH'S 350TH SHOWCASE OCTOPALOOZA
This spring, Seth Bisen-Hersh will celebrate his 8th anniversary producing, emceeing and accompanying Talent Showcases at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) as he hits 350 showcases on Friday, April 24th at 7:00 pm and will present 4 additional concerts of his songs featuring 84 showcase alumni. The additional dates are Friday, May 1st; Tuesday, May 5th; Tuesday, May 12th; and Friday May 15th - all shows at 7:00 pm. Bisen-Hersh is a prolific, versatile and award-winning composer/ lyricist and performer. His musicals include Love Quirks (successful limited run in NYC, September 2014, Stanley's Party (Manhattan Children's Theatre, 2010), More to Love (2014 Winner: Best Lyrics, West Village Musical Theatre Festival), The Spickner Spin (2004 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award), and Meaningless Sex (2003 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award). He has also written and starred in 9 cabaret song cycles of his work: And Then She Dumped Me, The Gayest Straight Man Alive, Meaningful Sex, Neurotic Tendencies, Why Am I Not Famous Yet?, Writer's Block: a cabaret that was hard to write, I'll Relax When I'm Dead: a reluctantly prolific cabaret, If Adele Can Do It, So Can I: an evening of mostly sorrow and Not Your Grandma's Cabaret (unless she's really naughty). He produces two annual charity concerts of his work featuring Broadway performers (Broadway Meows and Broadway Can!), writes/ stars in the web series Every Day a Little Seth (Season 5 premieres June 2015), and by May 2015, will have emceed, produced and accompanied over 350 talent showcases at Don't Tell Mama. In addition, he recently published a memoir: Sleep. Write. Now. Emerging from a dark year of insomnia, anxiety and depression from loss. He has two Bachelors' Degrees from MIT (Computer Science & Engineering and Music Composition) and a Masters' Degree in Music Technology from NYU. There is a $12 cover and 2 drink minimum.
NYC: ROSLYN KIND RETURNS TO 54 BELOW
After a sold out debut at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) in 2014, Roslyn Kind returns for another fabulous engagement on Friday & Saturday, May 1st & 2nd at 7:00 pm. Prior to her 54 Below debut, Ms. Kind had not appeared solo on the New York club scene for 20 years. Now, expect her make a splash with her show featuring career highlights, pop songs, showtunes, and personal favorites. She will share some great stories too! Having recently toured the U.S., Canada, Europe and Israel performing with her sister, Barbra Streisand, and nephew, Jason Gould, this show features both new material & vintage "Rozzie" tunes. Back in the heyday of nightclubs in New York, Roslyn Kind played 'em all. Signed to RCA Records at the time, she played The Persian Room, The Playboy Club, The Supper Club, The Grand Finale, etc. Be there when 54 Below warmly welcomes her back to NYC nightlife! Music Direction by Alex Rybeck, Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander. With Jered Egan on Bass and Dan Gross on Drums. There is a $35-$80 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: THE SONGS OF ELI BOLIN AT 54 BELOW
The Songs of Eli Bolin will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, May 1st at 9:30 pm. The songs- like the man himself - are sincere and direct, while possessing a ramshackle, goofy quality. Bolin's tuneful (always), heart-sick (occasionally), potty-mouth (when he just can't help it) jams make for a perfect party playlist. On May 1st, take a star-studded journey through Eli Bolin's songbook, including fan favorites from last fall's hit Off-Broadway musical Found and NYMF's 'Most Promising New Musical' Volleygirls, as well as works in progress and new material that's never been performed live. Don't be fooled by those sweet cheeks and floppy curls: this man and his work are to be taken seriously. The Songs of Eli Bolin will be performed by Jennifer Damiano (Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, Next to Normal), Kevin Del Aguila (Peter and the Starcatcher), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q), Drew Gasparini (composer of Make Me Bad), Jed Resnick (Avenue Q), Jeremy Morse (Bloodsong of Love), Allison Posner (Volleygirls), Larry Hamilton (Captain Louie) and Nicholas Barnes (Skippyjon Jones). The evening is directed by Laura Pietropinto, produced by Erica Rotstein, and will feature music direction by Mike Pettry. There is a $25-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: MICHAEL FINKE RETURNS TO 54 BELOW
Award winning musical theatre songwriter, Michael Finke, comes out of "writing hibernation" and returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, May 1st at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. He will be presenting an all new and innovative theatrical concert. Audiences can expect to hear an array of new material as well as some audience favorites from musicals such as Reporting Live, Caroline and George, and Other People's Relationships. The evening will also include several songs from his upcoming operetta, Hurricane. Recent winner of the 2015 New Voices Project, Michael has had songs performed in Off-Broadway revues, cabaret venues across the country, national television, and overseas. Ranging from the hilariously absurd to the melodramatically macabre, his eclectic body of music varies from pop ballads to vaudevillian numbers to dramatic scenes and everything between. The cast is made up of both acclaimed Broadway veterans and emerging musical theatre performers as they create a theatrically explosive evening of song, story, and creative debauchery. The show features musical direction by Jeremy Lyons and is produced by Philip J. Accorso. There is a $15-$35 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: DAN FINNERTY & THE DAN BAND AT JOE'S PUB
Dan Finnerty & The Dan Band perform at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 pm. Dan Finnerty caught America's attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the box-office smash Old School, performing his now-infamous rendition of Total Eclipse of the Heart, as well as his appearance as the sleazy bat-mitzvah singer in Starsky & Hutch and again as the inappropriate wedding singer in the record breaking hit The Hangover. What started as a drunken joke for Finnerty singing I Am Woman at a karaoke bar has spiraled out of control into THE DAN BAND - a cult phenomenon that has garnered rave reviews from The New York Times, The L.A. Times, Variety, Rolling Stone among others. THE DAN BAND plays to sold out crowds from Los Angeles to New York and has appeared on numerous shows including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Last Comic Standing, The Guys Choice Awards and caught the attention of Steven Spielberg, who signed on to executive produce Dan's one hour concert special "The Dan Band: I Am Woman," directed by McG. Finnerty, a recurring correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and former member of the group STOMP, has released two CDs, "THE DAN BAND LIVE" followed by "HO - A DAN BAND CHRISTMAS," and is currently working on a third for Comedy Central Records called "The Wedding Album." There is a $22 cover.
NYC: OSEKRE & THE LUCKY BASTARDS / SAHR + RICARDO: FELA AKUSTIC
Osekre & The Lucky Bastards / Sahr + Ricardo: FELA aKUsTIc perform at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday, May 1st at 9:30 pm. The music of Osekre and The Lucky Bastards is alive with treasuring every moment. They play a hybrid of Afropop and ska, punk, and reggae that is equally indebted to Osekre's Ghanaian heritage and the Brooklyn DIY/ garage/ indie scene that thrived in the late 2000s. SAHR + RICARDO's FELA aKUsTIc is a radical reinterpretation of the music of Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti. Fela's 15-30 piece orchestra has been stripped down to a two-piece core and the songs considerably reinvented. Along with guests musicians, the project brings together vocalist Sahr Ngaujah who was nominated for a Tony and Olivier in the lead role of the theatrical production Fela! with Ricardo Quinones who played guitar in the band for the show on Broadway and on its international tour which included and extended run in London, other European cities and a special engagement in Lagos, Nigeria, the homeland of Fela Kuti. Both artists have extensive international careers. Sahr has worked with Bill T. Jones, Gerrit Timmers in Rotterdam, Falk Ritcher of Berlin and Walter Chakela in Johannesburg. Ricardo has collaborated with many artists including Alicia Keys, Sade, India Arie, Anthony David and Luther Vandross. In August 2014 SAHR + RICARDO, who are in the process of recording material for the FELA aKUsTIc album, were the opening act for four dates on the northeast leg of Ms. Lauryn Hiil's tour. Artist Dwayne Rodgers, who most recently collaborated with fellow artist Kehinde Wiley on a video installation which has been touring museums with Wiley's World Stage Israel project, is the executive producer and creative director of FELA aKUsTIc. There is a $15 cover.
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