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Saturday, May 28, 2016

CABARET ORGANIZATION SPONSORED CABARET EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ST. LOUIS, MO.: 2016 ST. LOUIS CABARET CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL - JULY 16-24

The ST. LOUIS CABARET CONFERENCE, the nation's longest running training program in the art of song performance gives you yet another stellar faculty roster of professionals to guide you. Award winning Broadway and cabaret stars, show business legends, American Idol coaches and the finest music directors in the business - these dynamic artists are at the top of their game and are committed to helping you to achieve your goals. Scheduled to take part are Ann Hampton Callaway, Karen Mason, Marilyn Maye, Peisha McPhee, Faith Prince, Tedd Firth, Christopher Denny, Jeff Harnar, Michael Orland, Alex Rybeck, Lee Lessack, Tim Schall, and Billy Stritch. The Conference also announces a new home for the event through an exciting, new partnership with St. Louis University, one of the Midwest's most esteemed institutions of higher learning. All master classes and housing will take place on this beautiful urban campus in the heart of St. Louis within walking distance to all of the St. Louis Cabaret Festival performances. The Conference, which runs from Saturday, July 16th through Sunday, July 24th, offers in-depth training to adult singers at all stages through the 5-day Traditional Track, 7-day Next Step Track and 8-day Professional Track. The newly launched 4 day High School Sessions give the next generation of singers their own program of high level mentoring. No other program of its kind offers this depth of tiered training. The Conference also continues it's unique partnership with the ST. LOUIS CABARET FESTIVAL, a 6-day public performance series held from Tuesday, July 19th through Sunday, July 24th, that showcases the faculty and participants of the Conference in 3 beautiful state of the art venues in St. Louis' Grand Center arts district. Use the above links to find out more information.

PROVINCETOWN, MA: 12TH ANNUAL PROVINCETOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2016 ANNOUNCED - OPENS AUGUST 11th
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

The 12th Annual, 2016 Provincetown Jazz Festival (ProvincetownJazzFestival.org ) will be held in two venues this year. The first event, on August 11th at 7:00 pm at THE CROWN & ANCHOR (247 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA - 508-487-1430 - https://onlyatthecrown.com ) with the second event held on August 15th, with performances at 7:00pm & 9:00 pm at the THE COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS (4404 Route 28 - Falmouth Road - Cotuit, MA - 508-428-0669 - http://www.ArtsOnTheCape.org ). For 11 years the Provincetown Jazz Festival has presented jazz musicians from the United States, Canada, South America, United Kingdom, Europe, and New Zealand. This year they will feature four jazz musicians making their Provincetown Jazz Festival debut:

Billy Stritch sings the Mel Tormé Songbook, a tribute to one of the legendary jazz singers of all time and features some his greatest arrangements. Billy is one of the premier singer-pianists on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scene and accompanies & arranges for Liza Minnelli, Linda Lavin, Marilyn Maye, and many others. He will be accompanied by Ron Ormsby on bass and Bart Weisman on drums.

Evan Christopher, who has created a highly personal brand of "contemporary early-jazz" that strives to extend the legacy of the New Orleans clarinet style. Charismatic and versatile, Christopher was drawn to New Orleans from his native California in 1994 by the rich musical landscape in the birthplace of Jazz. He tours extensively in the United States and Europe and has performed at the Newport Jazz Festival. Appearing with Evan will be Fred Boyle on piano, Nicki Parrott on bass and Bart Weisman on drums.

Nicki Parrott, a world renowned double bassist & jazz vocalist and was voted by Japan's Swing Journal to be the Best Jazz Vocalist in 2007 & 2008. Born in Australia, Nicki relocated to New York and was bassist & vocalist for the legendary Les Paul for over 10 years. She performs regularly at most of the world's top jazz festivals and venues.

Scott Avidon, a jazz sax player, composer and educator from New Jersey, accompanied by Fabiano de Castro from Brazil on piano, Ron Ormsby on bass and Bart Weisman on drums.

For full schedule and reservation instructions, see http://www.ProvincetownJazzFestival.org




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Cabaret performers, producers and venues are always ready to support a needy and/or important cause. In this section we spotlight special cabaret benefit events that we feel are worthy of your attention - and support. In most cases, if you cannot attend the event, there are instructions how tosend your donation directly. Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send a press release - listings in this section are FREE for members!
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NYC: THE SIXTH ANNUAL "NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS" AT MERKIN CONCERT HALL- JUNE 6th
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

The sixth annual "Night Of A Thousand Judys" the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center presented by The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, will take place at the MERKIN CONCERT HALL at the KAUFMAN CENTER (129 West 67th Street, NYC - 212-501-3330) on Monday, June 6th. "Night Of A Thousand Judys" will honor the iconic Judy Garland with special skits, tributes and songs from her legendary career as movie star, recording artist and stage performer. There will be a pre-show VIP reception at 6:30 pm and the performance at 8:00 pm. The evening is written and hosted by Justin Sayre and directed by Peter James Cook. Lance Horne serves as the event's music supervisor. "Night Of A Thousand Judys" is produced by Dan Fortune and Adam J. Rosen, with Dan Fortune serving as executive producer. Special guests will be announced. "Night Of A Thousand Judys" is a special presentation of The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/ variety show known for a signature blend of outrageous comedy, politics, culture and everything in between. The Meeting* is currently enjoying a successful monthly run at Joe's Pub, which hosted the first "Night of a Thousand Judys" in 2011. The Ali Forney Center is the nation's largest and most comprehensive organization dedicated to homeless LGBT youth. AFC's goal is to provide them with the support and services they need to escape the streets and begin to live healthy and independent lives. Tickets are $45 (Balcony), $60 (Regular), $75 (Prime), $100 (VIP) and $500 (Ruby Slipper VIP). The $100 seats include a VIP pre-show reception at 6:30 PM, a deluxe gift bag and preferred seating. The $500 seats include a ticket to Rufus Wainwright at Carnegie Hall, in addition to a gift bag, premium seating and an exclusive poster signed by the cast. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.KauffmanMusicCenter.org/



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NYC: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT'S CD "ANOTHER KIND OF LIGHT"!

"Another Kind of Light", Raissa Katona Bennett's latest CD is available now - perfect for relaxed listening and a great gift for any time of year that keeps giving joy and pleasure all year round! It's a pop-contemporary spin on several well known standards, combined with new songs, a mix of jazz, pop, and theatre, that intelligently explore the human condition and strike a universal chord. On this CD, three songs were written expressly for Raissa - two by Michael John LaChiusa: "Torch Song for Raissa" and "Bye, Bye, Ingenue", and onw by David Caldwell: "i carry your heart". Two other songs received their first commercial recording here: Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan's "Waiting for a Westbound Train," and "How Could I Not?" is from the David Spencer/cAlan Menken musical, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ. On Broadway: Raissa was "Christine Daae" in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and performed in CHESS, as a benefit for the Actor's Fund. First National Tours: "Jellylorum/Griddlebone" and "Jennyanydots" in CATS, and as "Lizzie Phagan" in PARADE, where she worked with the original creative team of director Harold Prince, choreographer Patricia Birch, author Alfred Uhry, and composer Jason Robert Brown. In NYC, Raissa has headlined at: Feinstein's, Metropolitan Room, Iridium and The Laurie Beechman Theatre. She has guest starred at: The Supper Club, Rainbow Room, 88's, Don't Tell Mama, Chita's, The Algonquin, and Radio City Music Hall. She has soloed with many symphony orchestras and was guest soloist at the estate of the legendary Cal Ripken, Jr. She was featured at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble in their Any Wednesday series, performing selections from her CD, What I Was Dreaming Of. Her newest CD, Another Kind of Light, was released through LML Music, August, 2012, and can be purchased there or on Amazon and iTunes. For details and to order, CLICK HERE!

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DALLAS, TX: CAROLYN LEE JONES RELEASES NEW CD AT THE KITCHEN CAFE!

Texas based Carolyn Lee Jones will release her latest CD - In A Long White Room - on Friday, June 10th at THE KITCHEN CAFE (17370 Preston Rd #415 - 972-818-3400). Carolyn Lee Jones's influences and choices of genre are as broad as her vocal styling is rich. She makes standards sound new and the new sound standard. It is something of an audio calling card, the perfect representation of who she is and the musicians in her band. Her musical journey began as a child while growing up in Nebraska. During her formative years Carolyn sang in her school choirs and studied voice. Both of her parents were gifted musicians. After graduation, the lure of a bigger city drew her to Dallas, Texas where she pursued a successful 1st career in retailing for luxury stores. Carolyn traveled the world and continued to seek out music-related opportunities by producing and performing jazz shows while on the road. In 2008, she made the decision to pursue music full time as a jazz vocalist and band leader. With influences ranging from Julie London, Anita O'Day and Shirley Horn to Tony Bennett, Diana Krall and Laura Nyro, Carolyn Lee Jones is a melodic jazz-pop singer-stylist with a combination of rich and expressive vocals. A vibrant vocalist with a love of both jazz and modern music, Carolyn's eclectic repertoire includes beautiful renditions of familiar standards from the Great American Songbook, the evolution of vintage retro pop songs into the jazz context and new material. Carolyn performs with her ensembles at a variety of venues, festivals, and for corporate and private events. Her extensive repertoire, combined with an outstanding band of musicians are her ingredients for a successful performance. Call for showtime, reservations and information.

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NYC: AN EVENING WITH SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI IN NYC JUNE 8th

Sandy and Richard Riccardi will perform their original, all-comedy show 'An Evening With Sandy And Richard Riccardi; at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, June 8th at 9:30 pm. Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 4 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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BALTIMORE, MD: AN EVENING WITH SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI IN BALTIMORE JUNE 9th

Sandy and Richard Riccardi will perform their original, all-comedy show 'An Evening With Sandy And Richard Riccardi; at THE CABARET AT GERMANO'S PIATTINI (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515) on Thursday, June 9th - dinner served at 6:00 pm. Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 4 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

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NYC: ILENE GRAFF and THE BEN LANZARONE BIG BAND: "IT'S BETTER WITH A BAND!"
The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents Grammy-nominated recording artist, television and Broadway star Ilene Graff, along with her husband, ASCAP-Award winning musical director Ben Lanzarone, with their big band show "It's Better With A Band!" at  BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. For the first time in New York, Ilene Graff and Ben Lanzarone will present their big band show: "It's Better With A Band," featuring Ben's one-of-a-kind arrangements of songs from Broadway, the movies, and the pop world played by twelve of the best musicians in town. Also appearing with them special guest, their daughter and Broadway performer, Nikka Graff Lanzarone. Ilene Graff is a Grammy-nominated recording artist (for her CD "Baby's Broadway Lullabies") who is best known as the mom on the TV comedy, "Mr. Belvedere." Most recently, she was a recurring character on the CW's "Hart of Dixie." Broadway work includes runs in Promises, Promises (pit singer; Fran Kubelik), and the original production of Grease (Sandy). The highlight of her Broadway career was creating the role of Cleo in the Cy Coleman-Michael Stewart musical, I Love My Wife. She co-starred with Glenn Close in the Disney film version of "South Pacific," and also has appeared in concerts for The Actors Fund honoring Harold Arlen, Kander and Ebb, Jule Styne and the late, great Cy Coleman. Ilene has performed for the Crystal Cruise line, recently sold out a concert at Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club, headlined at the legendary Birdland as well as the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan, and along with her family The Graffs, at New York's, 54 Below. Married to composer Ben Lanzarone, they are the proud parents of Nikka Graff Lanzarone, a Broadway musical theatre performer. Ben Lanzarone (Musical Director), a winner of ASCAP's Most Performed Composer Award, is an arranger, conductor, pianist, and musical director who has composed hundreds of hours of music for television shows. He conducted and played piano for the original Broadway production of Grease, and conducted, played and arranged for some of the biggest names in the business including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darn, Peter Nero, Art Garfunkle, Mary Travers, Anthony Newley, Petula Clark, Lainie Kazan and Mason Williams. He has also played on countless records, jingles and movie scores and recorded his own piano album, In Classic Form produced by the legendary Bob Crewe. His work on wife Ilene Graff's CD Baby's Broadway Lullabies helped it earn a Grammy nomination Nikka Graff Lanzarone has followed the family onto the stage, performing in the following: Broadway: Chicago (Velma Kelly), Women on the Verge ... (Marisa, Lincoln Center Theater). Off-Broadway/NYC: Hello Again (The Whore, Transport Group), Zorba (Encores!) Seussical (Lucille Lortel Theatre). Las Vegas: Peep Show (dir/chor Jerry Mitchell). Favorite Regional: The Jungle Book (Goodman/Huntington Theatres), My Paris (dir/chor Kathleen Marshall, Long Wharf) A Chorus Line (Bebe, Paper Mill Playhouse) Into the Woods (Baltimore Centerstage/Westport Country Playhouse), Carnival (Paper Mill), Tommy (Bay Street), Nine (Carla, Chance Theatre). Film: Bandslam. TV: "Unforgettable," "Smash," "Live from Lincoln Center." Recordings: "Women on the Verge ," "Seussical" cast albums. BFA: The Boston Conservatory. Podcast: The Ensemblist. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ELAINE BRIER IN PUT YOUR FUNNY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS - JUNE 19th

Elaine Brier brings her new show 'Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is' to THE CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 pm. Elaine Brier is a singer/ comic who has been entertaining people with inappropriate material for longer than she cares to remember. A native New Yorker from the Bronx, she attended the High School of Music and Art to study vocal music and did not dance on a table even once. She started her performing career in the 90's, singing in local New York City piano bars and practicing the fine art of shtick. Elaine has done many other things over the years such as voice overs, commercials, television, corporate gigs, birthing babies, etc., but performing for a live audience is still where her passion lies. She won the Backstage Bistro Award in 2003 for her one woman show, "Jirque du Soleil," and was given the MAC Award for "Best Piano Bar Performer" in 2015. She has been a staple at Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar for over 20 years and is very happy to have it as her second home. Elaine has three kids and hopes to write some songs that they are allowed to listen to some day. Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is is Elaine's first venture out of the piano bar since her children usurped her life. Through musical comedy, she reflects upon motherhood, divorce, returning to college after 25 years, religion, and shamelessly lowering her standards. This show contains all new material and she is very excited to inflict it upon the masses. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CABARET PICK FOR TODAY!

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CABARET PICK FOR TODAY!

Here is today's CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CABARET PICK FOR TODAY! Chosen by the editor/staff of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE from press releases submited for this date. Your event missing? You must send a press release to be considered
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NYC: MELBA MOORE LIVE! COVERING ICONIC LEGENDS!

American Rhythm & Blues singer and actress Melba Moore will perform her tribute to iconic legends of song at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, May 28th at 7:00 pm. She will be celebrating Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Babs, Nancy Wilson & More. Moore is a four-time Grammy nominee and the winner of the 1970 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, for her performance as Lutiebelle in Purlie. With a total of eleven top ten U.S. hits on the Billboard charts over the past 40 years, both singles and albums, Melba Moore continues into the 21st century as one of pop music's most enduring artists. There is a $40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.




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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

Here are today's cabaret events performed/produced by members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send a press release - listings in this section are FREE for members!
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NYC: "JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN!" AGAIN!!- MAY 28th

"Judy and Liza Together Again", starring internationally acclaimed entertainers Rick Skye and Tommy Femia, named "BEST DUO"in 2012 by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC), are returning through the Spring Season at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Remaining performances are scheduled for Saturday, May 28th at 8:00 pm. Musical Director: Ricky Ritzel (as Mort/Pappy). Teaming up for an evening of "Just POW!", these MAC and Bistro Award winning performers 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 (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 a multi award winning performer, who has written a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka" (Bistro Award winning performance), "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" (performed with his indefatigable co-star - the one and only Madame), "Barbra and Liza LIVE!" (Leicester Theater and Dublin Theatre Festival) and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" (MAC Award - Best Impersonation) 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". "Judy and Liza Together Again" premiered at The Rising Action Theater in Ft Lauderdale to great acclaim and has since toured the Richmond Triangle Theater, Actors Theater of Minnesota, The Palace Theater in Danbury, Connecticut and Martini's Over Eighth in San Diego. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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LONDON: GARY WILLIAMS: HOLLYWOOD SWINGS! A TECHNICOOUR CELEBRATION OF THE SILVER SCREEN

Hot on the heels of last year's sell out, star of the West End's 'Rat Pack' Gary Williams returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, May 24th through 28th at 8:00 pm with a brand new show, 'Hollywood Swings! A Technicolour Celebration Of The Silver Screen". Gary says he's been working on this show for almost ten years. The show is packed with memorable movie moments and promises something everyone with songs from Saturday Night Fever, Singing in the Rain, James Bond, Born Free, Breakfast At Tiffany's, Toy Story, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 101 Dalmatians, Brigadoon, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, to name just a few. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

LONDON: LONDON RED RETURNS TO THE CRAZY COQS

The jazz band London Red returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Saturday, May 28th, at 10:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Jazz Series. With an average age of just 20, this talented jazz band has a string of prestigious gigs under their belts and red braces. Venues include Ronnie Scotts - London, The Spice of Life, The Madinat Jumeirah Hotel - Dubai, The Surrey Heritage & Food Festivals, Trinity Jazz Night. They can boast sell-out gigs here at Crazy Coqs, as well as Pizza Express, Dean Street and have become regulars at The Hideaway in Streatham. Private bookings include The Spectator party and charity nights for MS and The Neuro Foundation. Their music reflects latin, soul and funk versions of jazz standards mixed with their own compositions. On keys, Greg Evain specialises in boogie-woogie and blues. A graduate of Nantes Conservatoire, he is now pursuing a post-graduate diploma at Trinity Laban here in London and is much in demand as a performer with several groups including Winnet, Blue 7 and Trinity Jazz Ensemble. On bass, Benjamin Crane also studies at Trinity Laban. His eclectic tastes in music cover the full spectrum from jazz to folk, rock 'n' soul and funk. He plays bass with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, who will be appearing this month with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra. On drums, James Dancer studies jazz performance at Trinity Laban. He plays with Out of the Loop as well as London Red and, recently, he was delighted to be asked to play for Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet. On trumpet & vocals, Freddie Benedict, has sung solos at the Royal Festival Hall, Krakow Filharmonia and Glyndebourne. He has a choral scholarship to Kings College London, where he sings with the King's Big Band and All the King's Men acapella group. He is part-time vocal coach and holds the chair as lead male singer with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Band leader & on sax, Alex Dugan has reached diploma level on soprano, tenor and baritone sax. His sax quartet became Pro Corda National Champions in 2012, the same year he became Trinity Musician of the Year. Now studying at the L.S.E., he plays with the University of London Big Band. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.



OTHER AREA CABARET VENUES - NO PRESS RELEASES RECEIVED (MAY BE CLOSED OR PRESENTING NON-CABARET EVENTS):
THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017)

BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004)

RONNIE SCOTT'S JAZZ CLUB (47 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 4HT - 44 (0)20 7439 0747)

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Friday, May 27, 2016

CABARET CDs AND VIDEOS ADVERTISED ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE THIS WEEK

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The following cabaret CDs and Videos are being advertised on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
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NYC: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT'S CD "ANOTHER KIND OF LIGHT"!

"Another Kind of Light", Raissa Katona Bennett's latest CD is available now - perfect for relaxed listening and a great gift for any time of year that keeps giving joy and pleasure all year round! It's a pop-contemporary spin on several well known standards, combined with new songs, a mix of jazz, pop, and theatre, that intelligently explore the human condition and strike a universal chord. On this CD, three songs were written expressly for Raissa - two by Michael John LaChiusa: "Torch Song for Raissa" and "Bye, Bye, Ingenue", and onw by David Caldwell: "i carry your heart". Two other songs received their first commercial recording here: Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan's "Waiting for a Westbound Train," and "How Could I Not?" is from the David Spencer/cAlan Menken musical, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ. On Broadway: Raissa was "Christine Daae" in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and performed in CHESS, as a benefit for the Actor's Fund. First National Tours: "Jellylorum/Griddlebone" and "Jennyanydots" in CATS, and as "Lizzie Phagan" in PARADE, where she worked with the original creative team of director Harold Prince, choreographer Patricia Birch, author Alfred Uhry, and composer Jason Robert Brown. In NYC, Raissa has headlined at: Feinstein's, Metropolitan Room, Iridium and The Laurie Beechman Theatre. She has guest starred at: The Supper Club, Rainbow Room, 88's, Don't Tell Mama, Chita's, The Algonquin, and Radio City Music Hall. She has soloed with many symphony orchestras and was guest soloist at the estate of the legendary Cal Ripken, Jr. She was featured at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble in their Any Wednesday series, performing selections from her CD, What I Was Dreaming Of. Her newest CD, Another Kind of Light, was released through LML Music, August, 2012, and can be purchased there or on Amazon and iTunes. For details and to order, CLICK HERE!

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DALLAS, TX: CAROLYN LEE JONES RELEASES NEW CD AT THE KITCHEN CAFE!

Texas based Carolyn Lee Jones will release her latest CD - In A Long White Room - on Friday, June 10th at THE KITCHEN CAFE (17370 Preston Rd #415 - 972-818-3400). Carolyn Lee Jones's influences and choices of genre are as broad as her vocal styling is rich. She makes standards sound new and the new sound standard. It is something of an audio calling card, the perfect representation of who she is and the musicians in her band. Her musical journey began as a child while growing up in Nebraska. During her formative years Carolyn sang in her school choirs and studied voice. Both of her parents were gifted musicians. After graduation, the lure of a bigger city drew her to Dallas, Texas where she pursued a successful 1st career in retailing for luxury stores. Carolyn traveled the world and continued to seek out music-related opportunities by producing and performing jazz shows while on the road. In 2008, she made the decision to pursue music full time as a jazz vocalist and band leader. With influences ranging from Julie London, Anita O'Day and Shirley Horn to Tony Bennett, Diana Krall and Laura Nyro, Carolyn Lee Jones is a melodic jazz-pop singer-stylist with a combination of rich and expressive vocals. A vibrant vocalist with a love of both jazz and modern music, Carolyn's eclectic repertoire includes beautiful renditions of familiar standards from the Great American Songbook, the evolution of vintage retro pop songs into the jazz context and new material. Carolyn performs with her ensembles at a variety of venues, festivals, and for corporate and private events. Her extensive repertoire, combined with an outstanding band of musicians are her ingredients for a successful performance. Call for showtime, reservations and information.

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NYC: AN EVENING WITH SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI IN NYC JUNE 8th

Sandy and Richard Riccardi will perform their original, all-comedy show 'An Evening With Sandy And Richard Riccardi; at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, June 8th at 9:30 pm. Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 4 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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BALTIMORE, MD: AN EVENING WITH SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI IN BALTIMORE JUNE 9th

Sandy and Richard Riccardi will perform their original, all-comedy show 'An Evening With Sandy And Richard Riccardi; at THE CABARET AT GERMANO'S PIATTINI (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515) on Thursday, June 9th - dinner served at 6:00 pm. Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 4 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

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NYC: ILENE GRAFF and THE BEN LANZARONE BIG BAND: "IT'S BETTER WITH A BAND!"
The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents Grammy-nominated recording artist, television and Broadway star Ilene Graff, along with her husband, ASCAP-Award winning musical director Ben Lanzarone, with their big band show "It's Better With A Band!" at  BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. For the first time in New York, Ilene Graff and Ben Lanzarone will present their big band show: "It's Better With A Band," featuring Ben's one-of-a-kind arrangements of songs from Broadway, the movies, and the pop world played by twelve of the best musicians in town. Also appearing with them special guest, their daughter and Broadway performer, Nikka Graff Lanzarone. Ilene Graff is a Grammy-nominated recording artist (for her CD "Baby's Broadway Lullabies") who is best known as the mom on the TV comedy, "Mr. Belvedere." Most recently, she was a recurring character on the CW's "Hart of Dixie." Broadway work includes runs in Promises, Promises (pit singer; Fran Kubelik), and the original production of Grease (Sandy). The highlight of her Broadway career was creating the role of Cleo in the Cy Coleman-Michael Stewart musical, I Love My Wife. She co-starred with Glenn Close in the Disney film version of "South Pacific," and also has appeared in concerts for The Actors Fund honoring Harold Arlen, Kander and Ebb, Jule Styne and the late, great Cy Coleman. Ilene has performed for the Crystal Cruise line, recently sold out a concert at Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club, headlined at the legendary Birdland as well as the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan, and along with her family The Graffs, at New York's, 54 Below. Married to composer Ben Lanzarone, they are the proud parents of Nikka Graff Lanzarone, a Broadway musical theatre performer. Ben Lanzarone (Musical Director), a winner of ASCAP's Most Performed Composer Award, is an arranger, conductor, pianist, and musical director who has composed hundreds of hours of music for television shows. He conducted and played piano for the original Broadway production of Grease, and conducted, played and arranged for some of the biggest names in the business including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darn, Peter Nero, Art Garfunkle, Mary Travers, Anthony Newley, Petula Clark, Lainie Kazan and Mason Williams. He has also played on countless records, jingles and movie scores and recorded his own piano album, In Classic Form produced by the legendary Bob Crewe. His work on wife Ilene Graff's CD Baby's Broadway Lullabies helped it earn a Grammy nomination Nikka Graff Lanzarone has followed the family onto the stage, performing in the following: Broadway: Chicago (Velma Kelly), Women on the Verge ... (Marisa, Lincoln Center Theater). Off-Broadway/NYC: Hello Again (The Whore, Transport Group), Zorba (Encores!) Seussical (Lucille Lortel Theatre). Las Vegas: Peep Show (dir/chor Jerry Mitchell). Favorite Regional: The Jungle Book (Goodman/Huntington Theatres), My Paris (dir/chor Kathleen Marshall, Long Wharf) A Chorus Line (Bebe, Paper Mill Playhouse) Into the Woods (Baltimore Centerstage/Westport Country Playhouse), Carnival (Paper Mill), Tommy (Bay Street), Nine (Carla, Chance Theatre). Film: Bandslam. TV: "Unforgettable," "Smash," "Live from Lincoln Center." Recordings: "Women on the Verge ," "Seussical" cast albums. BFA: The Boston Conservatory. Podcast: The Ensemblist. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ELAINE BRIER IN PUT YOUR FUNNY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS - JUNE 19th

Elaine Brier brings her new show 'Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is' to THE CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 pm. Elaine Brier is a singer/ comic who has been entertaining people with inappropriate material for longer than she cares to remember. A native New Yorker from the Bronx, she attended the High School of Music and Art to study vocal music and did not dance on a table even once. She started her performing career in the 90's, singing in local New York City piano bars and practicing the fine art of shtick. Elaine has done many other things over the years such as voice overs, commercials, television, corporate gigs, birthing babies, etc., but performing for a live audience is still where her passion lies. She won the Backstage Bistro Award in 2003 for her one woman show, "Jirque du Soleil," and was given the MAC Award for "Best Piano Bar Performer" in 2015. She has been a staple at Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar for over 20 years and is very happy to have it as her second home. Elaine has three kids and hopes to write some songs that they are allowed to listen to some day. Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is is Elaine's first venture out of the piano bar since her children usurped her life. Through musical comedy, she reflects upon motherhood, divorce, returning to college after 25 years, religion, and shamelessly lowering her standards. This show contains all new material and she is very excited to inflict it upon the masses. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

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NYC: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT'S CD "ANOTHER KIND OF LIGHT"!

"Another Kind of Light", Raissa Katona Bennett's latest CD is available now - perfect for relaxed listening and a great gift for any time of year that keeps giving joy and pleasure all year round! It's a pop-contemporary spin on several well known standards, combined with new songs, a mix of jazz, pop, and theatre, that intelligently explore the human condition and strike a universal chord. On this CD, three songs were written expressly for Raissa - two by Michael John LaChiusa: "Torch Song for Raissa" and "Bye, Bye, Ingenue", and onw by David Caldwell: "i carry your heart". Two other songs received their first commercial recording here: Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan's "Waiting for a Westbound Train," and "How Could I Not?" is from the David Spencer/cAlan Menken musical, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ. On Broadway: Raissa was "Christine Daae" in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and performed in CHESS, as a benefit for the Actor's Fund. First National Tours: "Jellylorum/Griddlebone" and "Jennyanydots" in CATS, and as "Lizzie Phagan" in PARADE, where she worked with the original creative team of director Harold Prince, choreographer Patricia Birch, author Alfred Uhry, and composer Jason Robert Brown. In NYC, Raissa has headlined at: Feinstein's, Metropolitan Room, Iridium and The Laurie Beechman Theatre. She has guest starred at: The Supper Club, Rainbow Room, 88's, Don't Tell Mama, Chita's, The Algonquin, and Radio City Music Hall. She has soloed with many symphony orchestras and was guest soloist at the estate of the legendary Cal Ripken, Jr. She was featured at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble in their Any Wednesday series, performing selections from her CD, What I Was Dreaming Of. Her newest CD, Another Kind of Light, was released through LML Music, August, 2012, and can be purchased there or on Amazon and iTunes. For details and to order, CLICK HERE!

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SAN DIEGO, CA: AMY & FREDDY IN "CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'"

The incredibly talented duo of Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen returns to MARTINI'S ABOVE FOURTH TABLE & STAGE (3940 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA - 619-400-4500) on Thursday, May 26th at 8:00 pm for a great night of fun! You'll definitely laugh. You'll probably cry. Your toes will tap and your fingers will snap. But through it all, his musicianship and HER VOICE will absolutely blow you away!!! Amy, with a voice like an angel and a mouth like a sailor, and Freddy, with his myriad talents, have a rare ability to captivate, amuse and enchant… don't miss it! Quite possibly, Amy & Freddy can lay claim to one of the longest running gigs in show biz, as headliners for 16 consecutive years on one of the world's highest profile cruise line companies, RSVP Vacations. Amy is the unforgettable sassy, brassy, saucy, plus-sized chanteuse who belts, bowdlerizes, boogies, and bares her soul at the microphone. Freddy, Pianist and Music Director, sometimes joins her in song as the patience-of-a-saint, ivory-tickling sidekick. Based in Chicago, music and comedy legends Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen have graced the stages coast-to-coast, both large and small, and in over 20 countries with their one-of-a-kind wit and musical prowess. They have had the pleasure of opening and sharing the spotlight with some familiar (and some not so familiar) names including Kathy Griffin, Mary Wilson and the Supremes, Phyllis Diller, Bea Arthur, Jennifer Holiday and Judy Gold, to name a few. In 2009, Amy & Freddy were featured on national TV on Entertainment Tonight as part of their work with the NBC reality show America's Got Talent. They remain dedicated to their community involvement, having presented numerous charity concerts over the years, raising over $15 million for LGTB charities worldwide. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: AN EVENING WITH SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI IN NYC JUNE 8th

Sandy and Richard Riccardi will perform their original, all-comedy show 'An Evening With Sandy And Richard Riccardi; at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, June 8th at 9:30 pm. Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 4 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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BALTIMORE, MD: AN EVENING WITH SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI IN BALTIMORE JUNE 9th

Sandy and Richard Riccardi will perform their original, all-comedy show 'An Evening With Sandy And Richard Riccardi; at THE CABARET AT GERMANO'S PIATTINI (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515) on Thursday, June 9th - dinner served at 6:00 pm. Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 4 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

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NYC: ILENE GRAFF and THE BEN LANZARONE BIG BAND: "IT'S BETTER WITH A BAND!"
The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents Grammy-nominated recording artist, television and Broadway star Ilene Graff, along with her husband, ASCAP-Award winning musical director Ben Lanzarone, with their big band show "It's Better With A Band!" at  BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. For the first time in New York, Ilene Graff and Ben Lanzarone will present their big band show: "It's Better With A Band," featuring Ben's one-of-a-kind arrangements of songs from Broadway, the movies, and the pop world played by twelve of the best musicians in town. Also appearing with them special guest, their daughter and Broadway performer, Nikka Graff Lanzarone. Ilene Graff is a Grammy-nominated recording artist (for her CD "Baby's Broadway Lullabies") who is best known as the mom on the TV comedy, "Mr. Belvedere." Most recently, she was a recurring character on the CW's "Hart of Dixie." Broadway work includes runs in Promises, Promises (pit singer; Fran Kubelik), and the original production of Grease (Sandy). The highlight of her Broadway career was creating the role of Cleo in the Cy Coleman-Michael Stewart musical, I Love My Wife. She co-starred with Glenn Close in the Disney film version of "South Pacific," and also has appeared in concerts for The Actors Fund honoring Harold Arlen, Kander and Ebb, Jule Styne and the late, great Cy Coleman. Ilene has performed for the Crystal Cruise line, recently sold out a concert at Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club, headlined at the legendary Birdland as well as the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan, and along with her family The Graffs, at New York's, 54 Below. Married to composer Ben Lanzarone, they are the proud parents of Nikka Graff Lanzarone, a Broadway musical theatre performer. Ben Lanzarone (Musical Director), a winner of ASCAP's Most Performed Composer Award, is an arranger, conductor, pianist, and musical director who has composed hundreds of hours of music for television shows. He conducted and played piano for the original Broadway production of Grease, and conducted, played and arranged for some of the biggest names in the business including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darn, Peter Nero, Art Garfunkle, Mary Travers, Anthony Newley, Petula Clark, Lainie Kazan and Mason Williams. He has also played on countless records, jingles and movie scores and recorded his own piano album, In Classic Form produced by the legendary Bob Crewe. His work on wife Ilene Graff's CD Baby's Broadway Lullabies helped it earn a Grammy nomination Nikka Graff Lanzarone has followed the family onto the stage, performing in the following: Broadway: Chicago (Velma Kelly), Women on the Verge ... (Marisa, Lincoln Center Theater). Off-Broadway/NYC: Hello Again (The Whore, Transport Group), Zorba (Encores!) Seussical (Lucille Lortel Theatre). Las Vegas: Peep Show (dir/chor Jerry Mitchell). Favorite Regional: The Jungle Book (Goodman/Huntington Theatres), My Paris (dir/chor Kathleen Marshall, Long Wharf) A Chorus Line (Bebe, Paper Mill Playhouse) Into the Woods (Baltimore Centerstage/Westport Country Playhouse), Carnival (Paper Mill), Tommy (Bay Street), Nine (Carla, Chance Theatre). Film: Bandslam. TV: "Unforgettable," "Smash," "Live from Lincoln Center." Recordings: "Women on the Verge ," "Seussical" cast albums. BFA: The Boston Conservatory. Podcast: The Ensemblist. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ELAINE BRIER IN PUT YOUR FUNNY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS - JUNE 19th

Elaine Brier brings her new show 'Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is' to THE CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 pm. Elaine Brier is a singer/ comic who has been entertaining people with inappropriate material for longer than she cares to remember. A native New Yorker from the Bronx, she attended the High School of Music and Art to study vocal music and did not dance on a table even once. She started her performing career in the 90's, singing in local New York City piano bars and practicing the fine art of shtick. Elaine has done many other things over the years such as voice overs, commercials, television, corporate gigs, birthing babies, etc., but performing for a live audience is still where her passion lies. She won the Backstage Bistro Award in 2003 for her one woman show, "Jirque du Soleil," and was given the MAC Award for "Best Piano Bar Performer" in 2015. She has been a staple at Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar for over 20 years and is very happy to have it as her second home. Elaine has three kids and hopes to write some songs that they are allowed to listen to some day. Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is is Elaine's first venture out of the piano bar since her children usurped her life. Through musical comedy, she reflects upon motherhood, divorce, returning to college after 25 years, religion, and shamelessly lowering her standards. This show contains all new material and she is very excited to inflict it upon the masses. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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LONDON: OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE CRAZY COQS - MAY 26th

Harold Sanditen, jazz-cabaret singer and veteran theatre producer, is host of Open Mic Night at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) every Thursday at 10:30 pm, ably supported by regular musicians Michael Roulston on piano and Jonty Fisher on bass. It is always an entertaining evening full of fun and surprise. Aimed at both the jazz and theatrical communities, The Crazy Coqs Open Mic Night welcomes all singers, composers and musicians, up & coming and established, who want to do a turn, performing new material or old favourites. For the audience, come and catch that proverbial 'rising star' (or possibly a famous West End name) in the intimate, "jewel-box" surroundings of The Crazy Coqs. Call for cover/minimum information.
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LONDON: GARY WILLIAMS: HOLLYWOOD SWINGS! A TECHNICOOUR CELEBRATION OF THE SILVER SCREEN

Hot on the heels of last year's sell out, star of the West End's 'Rat Pack' Gary Williams returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, May 24th through 28th at 8:00 pm with a brand new show, 'Hollywood Swings! A Technicoour Celebration Of The Silver Screen". Gary says he's been working on this show for almost ten years. The show is packed with memorable movie moments and promises something everyone with songs from Saturday Night Fever, Singing in the Rain, James Bond, Born Free, Breakfast At Tiffany's, Toy Story, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 101 Dalmatians, Brigadoon, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, to name just a few. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

LONDON: OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE CRAZY COQS - MAY 26th

Harold Sanditen, jazz-cabaret singer and veteran theatre producer, is host of Open Mic Night at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) every Thursday at 10:30 pm, ably supported by regular musicians Michael Roulston on piano and Jonty Fisher on bass. It is always an entertaining evening full of fun and surprise. Aimed at both the jazz and theatrical communities, The Crazy Coqs Open Mic Night welcomes all singers, composers and musicians, up & coming and established, who want to do a turn, performing new material or old favourites. For the audience, come and catch that proverbial 'rising star' (or possibly a famous West End name) in the intimate, "jewel-box" surroundings of The Crazy Coqs. Call for cover/minimum information.
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OTHER AREA CABARET VENUES - NO PRESS RELEASES RECEIVED (MAY BE CLOSED OR PRESENTING NON-CABARET EVENTS):
THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017)

BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004)

RONNIE SCOTT'S JAZZ CLUB (47 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 4HT - 44 (0)20 7439 0747)

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