CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: SWING THAT MUSIC - DANNY BACHER SINGS 3 LOUIS AT THE MET
Jazz singer/ saxophonist, Danny Bacher, and his band present a tribute to the three Louis! (Armstrong/Prima/Jordan) at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 pm. This show also celebrates Danny's debut recording, "Swing That Music!" And the CD marks the recording debut of an extraordinary talent, vocalist-saxophonist Danny Bacher (pronounced: Back-er). Danny unleashes his substantial chops and signature wit to pay homage to three jazz firebrands - Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan - in a series of kinetic tunes that vibrantly reimagine classics from the three Louis' repertoire for today's audience. Danny hails from New Jersey and was raised on classic jazz and the American popular songbook. Vocally, he possesses a warm smoky tone; instrumentally, he favors a lush and lyrical soprano sax style that complements perfectly his role as storyteller. Trained in music, theater, and comedy, Danny is a born performer, perfectly poised to summon the spirit and legacies of the three Louis. Danny understands the 360 of entertainment - he's also a proven playwright and comedian who first garnered notice off-Broadway and has toured nationally and internationally with his original work. Joining Danny is an all-star lineup of jazz luminaries: Warren Vache -Cornet, Jay Rodriguez- Tenor Sax, Pete McGuinness -Trombone, Jason Teborek - Piano, Dean Johnson -Bass, Tim Horner- Drums, along with guest vocalists Gabrielle Stravelli and Charenee Wade. Marilyn Maye directs. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: MAMA'S NEXT BIG ACT - NEW 12 WEEK CONTEST!
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) opened the first annual "Mama's Next BIG Act!" on Tuesday, June 9th at 9:30 pm. The contest runs for 12 consecutive weeks every Tuesday through August 25th. The event is a bigger than average, 12-week competition that mixes styles and genres. Voted by the audience and a cavalcade of celebrity judges, the contest will invite solo, duo and group acts in the following categories: music, magic, drag, burlesque, and variety. Mama's Next BIG Act! is open to any musical act over the age of 18. Musical acts may consist of solo, duo or groups, and may be of any genre or style. Acts may use the club's pianist or bring their own. A guitar or bass may also be used. Tracks may be used, but live music is preferred. Vocal Groups, Drag Artists, Variety and Burlesque acts are encouraged to submit, as well as Solo and Duo Vocal Acts. The preliminary rounds are June 9th, June 16th, and June 23rd. Each week, contestants will be eliminated based on votes by the judges as well as the audience. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: NATHAN CHANG: NAILING IT! AT THE BEECHMAN
Bistro award winning and MAC award nominated singer/songwriter Nathan Chang performs at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 pm. Nathan is back on the scene with a brand new show packed full of brand new songs such as "Former Fat Kid" "Nailed It" and "Night Guy" to name only a few. And let's not forget about all of the STORIES .... oh, there are so many stories. Some of them scary (scary FUNNY, that is). There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: "MISTER VICTOR'S CABARET FOR HIPSTERS: SONGS OF THE 1990S"
Mister Victor's Cabaret for Hipsters: Songs of the 1990s", an exciting new cabaret show that addresses again the complaint "they don't write 'em like they used to" will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16th & 17th, both shows at 9:30 pm. As with last season's "Living Standards" (which starred Marissa Mulder), producer and director Tom Toce has created a cabaret show to explore later entries to the Great American Songbook. Songs written by living composers and lyricists. Songs that are every bit as witty, elegant, touching, and intelligent as the Gershwin/ Kern/ Porter standards of days past. Produced and directed by Tom Toce, "Mister Victor's Cabaret" stars Kyra Atekwana, Kimberly Hawkey, Stearns Matthews, Justin McEllroy, and Mikki Sodergren, under the musical direction of Madeline Smith. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. The show will include some iconic pop songs by artists such as Coldplay, Green Day, and Oasis, as well as some equally wonderful if lesser-known gems from the non-pop world (alt-county, musical theater, and, yes, cabaret) by the brilliant songwriters Julie Gold, Christine Lavin, Dar Williams, Dan Wilson, and many others. "Mister Victor's Cabaret for Hipsters: Songs of the 1990s" will include some iconic pop songs by artists such as Coldplay, Green Day, and Oasis, as well as some equally wonderful if lesser-known gems from the non-pop world (alt-county, musical theater, and, yes, cabaret) by the brilliant songwriters Julie Gold, Christine Lavin, Dar Williams, Dan Wilson, and many others. Tom Toce is a veteran theater and cabaret songwriter. His show "Hopelessly in Love: The Lyrics of Tom Toce" was one of the most successful shows at the Metropolitan Room in 2012 and 2013. Tom's song "Shalom, Santa," won the 2014 MAC Award for best special material. He previously received another special material nomination as well as one for best CD for "Hopelessly in Love." Madeline Smith is a music director, accompanist, and conductor based in Manhattan. Madeline holds a B.A. from Harvard University in Music and Classical Civilizations (Radcliffe Doris Cohen Levi Prize for Musical Theatre). There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: AIMEE ALLEN - MATTER OF TIME CD RELEASE PARTY AT THE CUTTING ROOM
The acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Aimee Allen will be celebrating the release of her latest album Matter of Time with her quartet of first class musicians, including Francois Moutin on bass, Toru Dodo on piano, and Jacob Melchior on drums, at THE CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:30 pm. They will perform a collection of highly original soulful and swinging music about love and other transformations. Matter of Time brims with Aimee's signature sensuality and introspection, but it also makes room for joy and swing. Aimee's talents as a composer and lyricist are matched by dynamic arrangements. The album takes the listener on a journey from new takes on the familiar, to fresh vistas in uncharted territory, with Aimee's warm voice and expressive phrasing as the guide. The dazzling players on Matter of Time are vibrant and energetic, with an interplay that keeps each musician inventing. Pianist Toru Dodo shows extraordinary range and intelligence with daring choices. Bassist Fran•ois Moutin contributes his signature virtuosity, and in ever-more inventive baselines, seems to both hold it down and elevate it at once. And Jacob Melchior proves sensitive and reactive as a keeper of time, bringing taste and moving dynamism to the drums. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: 55 BELOW PRESENTS CHRIS MCNULTY
Palmetto Records presents Acclaimed Australian vocalist Chris McNulty at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, June 16th at 9:30 pm. Since her emergence on the international jazz scene in 1991, McNulty has been hailed by critics as a jazz vocalist-composer with a unique vision, boundless creative energy and a distinctive style. Joined by the magnificent John Di Martino quartet and accompanied by a chamber ensemble featuring arrangements by gifted Australian orchestrator, Stephen Newcomb, Chris McNulty will present a selection of songs from her stunning new release, Eternal. For decades McNulty has been wowing audiences with her story telling prowess. Well-known to those who've had the pleasure of experiencing her live, McNulty has the rare ability to cast a spell, transporting the entire audience to another realm with her gorgeously heartfelt and emotionally moving treatments. Not only does McNulty breathe new life into well worn standards, she makes tunes like Bacharach's "One Less Bell To Answer" or Legrand's "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life" uniquely her own. Her story telling gift has you hanging on every phrase. In more robust, uptempo classics such as "On a Clear Day" her voice takes on a soaring, passionate, "Streisand" type quality. Eternal is a homage to the life of her son, Sam. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS LUCETTE VAN DEN BERG AS PART OF KULTURFESTNYC
Lucette van den Berg, one of the leading voices in the vanguard of a new generation of Yiddish singers, performs at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 pm as part of KulturfestNYC. She performed at theatres, in concert halls and at festivals throughout Europe and North America. Her debut compact disc Zing Shtil (2005) was highly praised by the critics. At the age of seven she took her first piano lessons. Her real passion however was to sing and after only a few singing lessons she was admitted to the Zwolle college of Music as a student of classical song. Following her studies she performed as a soloist singing opera, oratories and recitals of lieder. In her study at home she started singing Yiddish songs, just for the fun of it. During her studies she met and befriended the well-known author and composer Beyle Schaechter-Gottesman, who made her more aware of her Jewish roots. Van den Berg stayed on with Beyle in New York for an extended period, during which she was given new songs that had not been published yet. Lucette wrote the arrangements and recorded a compact disc, Friling, awarded third prize in the JPF Song Awards 2009 in the USA. There is an $18 cover.
NYC: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS DANIEL KAHN AS PART OF KULTURFESTNYC
Daniel Kahn, known for his band The Painted Bird, has brought his brand of "Yiddish Punk Cabaret" to rock clubs, theatres, festivals and shtetls from Berlin to Boston and Leningrad to Louisiana. On Tuesday, June 16th at 9:00 pm, they will perform at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) as part of KulturfestNYC. Kahn concocts a mixture of Klezmer, radical Yiddish song, political cabaret and punk folk music, all kept together by his amazing abilities as a songwriter, translator and performer. He is a consummate storyteller of outrageous incidents, poetically dark, tragically humorous and politically incorrect. Kahn was once described as "someone between Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits - but Yiddish." Kahn lives in Berlin. This concert will be presented in Yiddish. There is an $18 cover.
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