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Thursday, April 12, 2012

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

"Broadway Sessions" is an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring new Broadway guests each week. The show takes place every Thursday evenings at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). It is hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and features composer/musical director Will Van Dyke on piano. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. Open Mic party goes til 12:00 am featuring. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NEW ORLEANS: DARYL SHERMAN AT SNUG HARBOR FOR CD RELEASE SHOW

NEW ORLEANS: DARYL SHERMAN AT SNUG HARBOR FOR CD RELEASE SHOW

Manhattan mainstay singer-pianist Daryl Sherman will be celebrating the release of her CD "Mississippi Belle" recorded in New Orleans last year at New Orleans' Premier Jazz Club SNUG HARBOR (626 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA - 504-949-0696) on Thursday, April 12th, with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The recording is a collection of Cole Porter songs with a Crescent City slant. Daryl will be joined by several local musicians including special guest Banu Gibson. The show will include lots of other jazz classics. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: NEW WEEKLY SHOW FROM SCOTT SIEGEL "THE BROADWAY HOOTENANNY"

NYC: NEW WEEKLY SHOW FROM SCOTT SIEGEL "THE BROADWAY HOOTENANNY"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents "THE BROADWAY HOOTENANNY," a new weekly show produced, created and hosted by Scott Siegel in an open-ended run on Thursdays at 11:00 pm . Jesse Kissel serves as Musical Director. THE BROADWAY HOOTENANY will offer approximately four different stars each week who will sing Broadway's greatest songs. Guest performers this week are: Patrick Page (The Green Goblin in Spiderman); Morgan James (Godspell); Colleen McHugh (award-winning vocalist); Jessica Hendy (Cats, Aida, etc.). There is a $15-$25 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: DANGEROUS CABARET WITH FRANK LOMAN - FINAL SHOW OF SERIES

NYC: DANGEROUS CABARET WITH FRANK LOMAN - FINAL SHOW OF SERIES

After a succesful US debut, Frank Loman returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) with "Dangerous Cabaret" on Thursday, April 12th, both shows at 7:30 pm with a show by three of his favorite composers: John Bucchino, Brett Kahr, and Stephen Sondheim. Musical Director is Michael Ferreri. An established cabaret artist, actor, and musical theater performer, Frank Loman has performed in Berlin, Vienna, and London in shows such as Les Miserables, Dance of the Vampires, and Titanic. Together with Ellen Verenieks he made his US cabaret debut in 2011 as one half of the Lyrical Linguists from London. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

SF: THE BENNY GOLSON QUINTET FEATURING NNENNA FREELON

SF: THE BENNY GOLSON QUINTET FEATURING NNENNA FREELON

Multitalented and internationally famous jazz legend - a composer, arranger, lyricist, producer - and tenor saxophonist of world note, Benny Golson, will perform at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) Wednesday through Friday, April 11th through 13th at 8:00 pm. Golson has played in the bands of world famous Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Earl Bostic and Art Blakey. Golson is the only living jazz artist to have written 8 standards for jazz repertoire. He has recorded over 30 albums for many recording companies in the US and Europe under his own name and innumerable ones with other major artists. The Quintet is made up of Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Nnenna Freelon (vocals), Jason Marsalis (drums), Ray Drummond (bass), Mike LeDonne (piano). Six-time GRAMMY Award-nominee Nnenna Freelon is hailed as the "international voice of Jazz." A standing ovation from 20,000 in her star-making a cappella appearance on the Grammy Awards telecast! She has shared the stage or recordings with Jessye Norman, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Take 6, Al Jarreau, the Count Basie Orchestra and more! Phenomenal performances at Carnegie Hall to The Hollywood Bowl, the Monterey Jazz Festival to the Newport Jazz Festival, and from Montreaux to London! There is a $40-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: O SOLE TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: O SOLE TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

O SOLE TRIO, David Shenton's new vocal group has been performing to sold-out houses recently at various venues in the NYC area. They will be appearing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, April 11th at 9:30 pm. "O Sole Trio" is a new, vibrant musical ensemble featuring singers Erin Shields and Giuseppe Spoletini and David Shenton on piano and violin. Their shows feature unique arrangements of some of the most famous Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs and classic jazz standards, with a concentration on the Italian language. From Louis Prima and Connie Francis to Puccini. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: TAXES & TUNES WITH THE SINGING CPA AT DON'T TELL MAMA

NYC: TAXES & TUNES WITH THE SINGING CPA AT DON'T TELL MAMA

Come do your taxes and be entertained with hilarious tax parody songs from The Singing CPA, Steve Zelin at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Wednesday, April 11th at 7:00 pm. As an artist and tax expert, Steve can answer any tax questions that especially pertain to working artists. Come bring your 1099s, receipts, expenses, and tax forms and Steve will help you complete your taxes in a fun group setting. To make it less painful he will break into song from time to time to make it more fun to get through this sometimes overwhelming process! He understands the business of show business. Steve has received wide acclaim from the Wall Street Journal, CFO Magazine, and has been featured on Nightline. For more information, see http://www.thesingingcpa.com/ . There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: TOM VAUGHN MAKES HIS LAURIE BEECHMAN DEBUT

NYC: TOM VAUGHN MAKES HIS LAURIE BEECHMAN DEBUT
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Tom Vaughn debuts at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, March 20th; Friday, March 30th; and Wednesday, April 11th, all shows at 7:00 pm. after debuting "Trail of Cheers" at the Metropolitan Room in January 2012. The evening features arrangements of standards and Broadway classics, folk-pop ballads and Tom's original music. Joining Tom is special guest, Broadway actress and MAC and Bistro Award winner, Raissa Katona Bennett. Musical Direction is by Jeff Cubeta. The band also features guitarist Chris Conly, Jacob Silver on bass and Mary Rodriguez on drums. Tom most recently portrayed the roles of "Sister Hubert" in NUNSENSE AMEN and "Miles Gloriosus" in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, produced by Fire Island Pines Arts Project. Additional regional credits include, Kiss me Kate, Rigoletto, and On the 20th Century. Tom's background vocals can also be heard on the Lucie Arnaz CD "Latin Roots" musically produced by Ron Abel and Lucie Arnaz. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: BARB JUNGR REPRISES "MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT"

NYC: BARB JUNGR REPRISES "MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT"
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Barb Jungr's acclaimed all-Bob Dylan show, "Man in the Long Black Coat," returns toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for a three-week theatrical run Tuesdays through Saturdays, April 10th through 28th at 7:00 pm (Saturdays at 9:30 pm). "Man in the Long Black Coat," premiered in October, 2011. Best-known for her eye-opening deconstructions of songs by American rockers, Jungr has been attracting growing international attention for boldly adding new names to the Great American Songbook, names like Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, David Byrne, Neil Diamond, Hank Williams and Elvis Presley. And Bob Dylan. By stripping these songwriters' of their recorded accoutrements, the British singer lays them bare, proving that many of these rockers are not a breed apart from predecessors like Gershwin, Kern, Mercer and Berlin. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BOB DIAMOND IN "THIS FUNNY WORLD"

NYC: BOB DIAMOND IN "THIS FUNNY WORLD"
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Bob Diamond returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) to reprise his new show, "This Funny World", for twomore performances: Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 29th at 7:00 pm. Gretchen Reinhagen directs. At the piano will be Musical Director, David Jarvis. "This Funny World" explores Bob's sojourn with his love of the movies, music, the Met and more, featuring the Great American songs of this ever spinning, funny, funny world. The show includes a significant amount of new material for Diamond, including the wonderful title song, written by the great team of Rogers and Hart. Bob Diamond spent many years as a TV Director, directing "The Joe Franklin Show", and many others. Additionally, he served as Director of Supernumeraries and Children at the Metropolitan Opera. As an actor, he appeared on "All My Children" as well as various off-Broadway shows. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: GRACE COSGROVE RETURNS WITH A TIME FOR GRACE

NYC: GRACE COSGROVE RETURNS WITH A TIME FOR GRACE

Bistro Award winner, Grace Cosgrove returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, April 29th at 7:00 pm; Monday, April 30th at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm; Friday, May 4th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, June 8th at 7:00 pm with her new show TIME FOR GRACE. The show is a collection of passionate Laura Nyro songs and exceptional standards from the American Songbook with innovative arrangements by legendary singer Marilyn Maye, who directs; and master musical director Don Rebic with Sean Harkness on guitar. Later this year Grace will release her first solo CD on her own label CHANTOOZ. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JANICE HALL IN NEW SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - FINAL PERFORMANCE

NYC: JANICE HALL IN NEW SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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Janice Hall, internationally renowned opera singer and 2011 Bistro Award winner, is presenting her new show, I'd Rather Be Doing This ..., at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for three performances, Sunday, February 12th at 4:00 pm; Monday, March 5th at 7:00 pm; and Wednesday, April 18th at 9:30 pm. In I'd Rather Be Doing This ... , Janice takes the audience on a tour of her favorite things, places, and composers, presenting fresh and imaginative renditions of songs that range from the sophistication of Cole Porter and Cy Coleman to the raw emotion of Piaf's "L'Accordeoniste" and the taut drama of Kurt Weill. In addition, Janice premieres the deliciously risque title song written especially for her by her musical director, Matthew Martin Ward, with lyrics by her director, Peter Napolitano. The show is a winning combination of wit, wisdom, and seriously beautiful singing, by a world-class performer who is as at home in the world of cabaret as she has been on the international opera stage. I'd Rather Be Doing This... also features Tony Romano on guitar. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

NYC: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS BARBARA COOK IN "LET'S FALL IN LOVE" - OPENS TONIGHT

NYC: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS BARBARA COOK IN "LET'S FALL IN LOVE"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents return engagement of Tony Award winning Broadway legend and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook, Tuesdays through Saturdays, April 10th through 21st at 8:00 pm, with additional performances on Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 pm. Her latest show "Let's Fall In Love" will be comprised of her signature mix of songs pop standards, jazz classics and Broadway staples. Musical Director Eric Barnes will lead an all-star band. Cook, considered "Broadway's favorite ingenue" during the heyday of the Broadway musical, launched a second career as a concert and recording artist soaring from one professional peak to another. Her silvery soprano, purity of tone, and warm presence have delighted audiences around the world for more than 50 years. She received the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors, along with Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma and Sonny Rollins. A leading star during the Broadway musical's "golden age" of the 50s and 60s, her many Broadway credits include the creation of three classic roles in the American musical theatre: Cunegonde in Leonard Bernstein's Candide, Marian the Librarian in Meredith Willson's The Music Man (Tony Award), and Amalia in Bock and Harnick's She Loves Me (Drama Desk Award). Last year she returned to Broadway for the first time in 23 years and received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Sondheim On Sondheim. Her latest CD is You Make Me Feel So Young, recorded last year live at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. There is a $60-$100-$135 cover plus a cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: CLINT HOLMES RETURNS TO THE CAFE CARLYLE - OPENS TONIGHT

NYC: CLINT HOLMES RETURNS TO THE CAFE CARLYLE

THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) is pleased to welcome Clint Holmes back for a return three-week engagement, Tuesdays thorugh Saturdays, April 10th through 28th, all shows at 8:45 pm. Mr. Holmes, who made his debut last fall with "Remembering Bobby Short," will offer an all new program entitled "This Thing Called Love." Using the words and music of Cole Porter and Paul Simon, Holmes will explore, examine and compare the two songwriters' views on the universal subject of love. The evening will include such tunes as Porter's "Get Out of Town" juxtaposed with Simon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover," and Simon's contemporary classic "Slip Sliding Away" alongside the Porter standard "I Concentrate on You," among others. Mr. Holmes will be accompanied by a band led by his Musical Director/Arranger Jeffrey Neiman. The evening will be directed by Larry Moss. There is a $75 music charge ($45, bar) for the Tuesday-Thursday performances and an $85 music charge ($40, bar) for the Friday and Saturday performances.

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NYC: BARB JUNGR REPRISES "MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT" - OPENS TONIGHT

NYC: BARB JUNGR REPRISES "MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT"
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NYC: "SKYSCRAPERS AND MOUNTAINTOPS ... THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS" SUNDAY APRIL 15th

NYC: "SKYSCRAPERS AND MOUNTAINTOPS ... THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS"

Jazz cabaret duo Ann Osmond and Dennis Yerry return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) with their show "Skyscrapers and Mountaintops ... the best of both worlds" on Wednesday, April 4th & Sunday, April 15th, both shows at 9:30 pm. This newly-minted show celebrates the vibrancy and cacophany of cultured city life and the contrasting serenity of life lived in tune with the rhythms of nature. The program spans many decades and styles, including songs by Billy Strayhorn, Irving Berlin, Abbey Lincoln, Frank Loesser, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Rodgers & Hart. Ann Osmond is a singer and actor with roots in the theatre and Dennis Yerry is an accomplished jazz pianist and composer. Their compelling arrangements of jazz standards, The Great American Songbook and more - and a vocal blend that is a rare treat - add up to a signature sound that brings fresh energy to much-loved songs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN DIAMONDS AND RUST APRIL 14th, 21st & 28th

NYC: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN DIAMONDS AND RUST
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Lucille Carr-Kaffashan returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her latest show, Diamonds and Rust: Female Singer- Songwriters of the 1970's. With her long-time musical director, David Brunetti, on piano, and Frank Wagner on bass, Lucille will perform the show on three Saturdays in April: April 14th, 21st, and 28th, all shows at 5:00 pm. With thoughtful and sensitive direction by Eric Michael Gillett, Diamonds and Rust revisits the cultural climate of the 1970's through the voices of ten talented women whose songs both reflected and inspired a generation. Lucille celebrates the work of Carole King, Laura Nyro, Joan Baez, Carly Simon, Janis Ian and other artists whose words and music explored the huge societal shifts associated with the civil rights, women's liberation, and anti-war movements. Their songs challenge, soothe, and entertain us, all the while illuminating an emotional history of America during an era that changed our culture and the way we viewed the world. Lucille performed for a number of years in the regional productions of the New Jersey-based Entertainers Theater before developing her first cabaret act. Since her Don't Tell Mama debut in 1999, she has presented seven different one-woman shows at clubs in New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including Mama Rose's, The Encore, Helen's, Odette's, The Stockton Inn, and Bob Egan's Cabaret Supper Club. She has also appeared as a guest performer in special productions at both the Laurie Beechman Theater and the Metropolitan Room. Lucille is the recipient of the prestigious Hanson Award, presented each year to one individual by the Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs. Her most recent cabaret outings were the critically acclaimed shows, Finding Home and In My Life, A Celebration of Beatles Music. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: LONDON'S MICHAEL OMER AT DON'T TELL MAMA APRIL 13th & 20th

Composer/ singer/ songwriter Michael Omer continues his New York City cabaret debut at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Fridays, April 13th & 20th, both shows at 7:00 pm. Michael Omer is a former regular at London's legendary Pizza on the Park and currently at The Pheasantry in Chelsea. A brilliant pianist, he evokes many musical moods: his original "Making (Royal) Whoopee" (new lyrics about the Royal Wedding); the noir-ish, moody "The Not American Beauty"; to jaunty musical monologues "I Don't Remember Names", his lament at a party. Other song titles include "Mr McGee," a specialty number about a topic familiar to many New Yorkers; "Sexy Samba (Decaffinato)" and Dave Frishberg's jazzy "Blizzard of Lies". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT CELEBRATES THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM FRIDAYS IN APRIL

NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT CELEBRATES THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM

THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) presents award-winning director and vocalist Eric Michael Gillett, with special guests Cookie Stark and Melanie Vaughan, in his new show "I Won't Sing a Sondheim Song ... Or Will I?" for six performances, on Fridays, April 13th, 20th & 27th at 7:00 pm, and Wednesdays, May 9th &; 23rd, also at 7:00 pm. The show celebrates the work of the Tony and Academy Award winning composer/lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. Along with his long-time collaborator and musical director, Jeff Cubeta, Gillett will put his unique stamp on the wildly diverse catalogue of music by one of the theater's most popular and acclaimed contemporary songwriters. Eric Michael Gillett is a MAC and Bistro Award winning vocalist whose shows have included "Cast of Thousands - Gillett Sings Carnelia," "It Takes Two - The Duets of Stephen Sondheim" (with Melanie Vaughan), and his critically lauded collection of radio songs of the past forty years, "Hook, Line & Singer." Eric Michael has been seen on Broadway in the casts of Kiss Me, Kate, Sweet Smell of Success, and The Frogs. Television appearances include "Law & Order," "Ed," and "Law & Order: SVU," and he was also seen in the feature films Maid in Manhattan, My Brother, The Third Testament and The Producers (on-screen and on the soundtrack). For twelve years, Eric Michael appeared as the Ringmaster of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, touring the continental United States and appearing on countless television and radio programs. There os a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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Monday, April 9, 2012

CHI: CLAUDIA HOMMEL IN SOPHISTICATED LADIES AT THE SHOWCASE

CHI: CLAUDIA HOMMEL IN SOPHISTICATED LADIES AT THE SHOWCASE

Bethany Pickens, Marlene Rosenberg, Sarah Allen perform "The Ladies Who Swing" at THE JAZZ SHOWCASE (806 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL - 312-360-0234) on Monday, April 9th, with sets from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Special guests are Ava Logan, Tecora Rogers, Gretchen Marsh along with the series' regular singers: KT McCammond, Elizabeth Doyle, Claudia Hommel. Jazz women come out swinging in a jam session featuring some of Chicago's finest vocalists and instrumentalists. "The Ladies Who Swing" will be led at the piano by Bethany Pickens, bassist Marlene Rosenberg and drummer Sarah Allen. There is a $15-$25 cover.

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NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES and SCANDALS" open-mic at IDO SUSHI (29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. On Monday, April 9th, Bronwyn will present another "Frolics Follies Gaieties" event with a surprise co-host, and Jerry Scott at the Piano. Calling all singers, songwriters, actors, poets, comics, magicians, comics, madmen and lovers! Everyone is invited to drop in, sing a song, meet new friends and have a fun time in the Village. No cover.

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NYC: KAREN MASON & BRENT BARRETT IN "SING HAPPY!"

NYC: KAREN MASON & BRENT BARRETT IN "SING HAPPY!"

Karen Mason & Brent Barrett will combine their spectacular voices to celebrate the music of their lives, with a special emphasis on the songs of the great songwriting team Kander & Ebb atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, April 9th at 7:00 pm. Karen Mason is a ten-time MAC Award winner and has won the MAC Award for Major Female Vocalist of the Year for six consecutive years. She has also won the 2006 Nightlife Award for Major Female Vocalist and has three Bistro Awards. Ms. Mason most recently originated the role of The Queen of Hearts in the Broadway production of WONDERLAND. She originated the role of Tanya on Broadway in Abba's MAMMA MIA!, and was awarded a 2002 Drama Desk nomination as Best Actress. Her other leading roles include Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD, which she performed to critical acclaim and standing ovations on Broadway and in Los Angeles for three years; Velma von Tussel in the final Broadway company of HAIRSPRAY; "Monotony" singer, Mazeppa in JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY; Rosalie in CARNIVAL (another Drama Desk nomination); plus featured roles in Broadway's TORCH SONG TRILOGY; and PLAY ME A COUNTRY SONG. Brent Barrett has entertained millions of fans around the world from the stages of Broadway, the West End, concerts halls, recording studios and television. He most recently reprised his role as Billy Flynn in the Tony Award winning hit, CHICAGO-The Musical, for which he received a LA Drama Critics Award. Brent relocated to Las Vegas where he was asked to open the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular. Barrett starred in the title role in the brand new 40 million dollar theater, at the Venetian Hotel, for two years of sold-out houses. Brent received an Olivier Award nomination for his starring role in the London premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate. His acclaimed performance was recorded for broadcast on PBS and is available on DVD. He also starred in the City Center Encores! production of The Pajama Game and as King Arthur in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Camelot. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL & THE AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL & THE AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill will be performing on Sundays through March atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with shows at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. O'Farrill was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O'Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley's Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte. After leading his late father's orchestra for many years, Arturo formed his own band, The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra in order to explore his and other compositions in the panoply of Afro-Latin music. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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SF: HALLELUJAH!: A CELEBRATION OF REBIRTH WITH CHARMAINE CLAMOR

SF: HALLELUJAH!: A CELEBRATION OF REBIRTH WITH CHARMAINE CLAMOR

Filipino-American recording artist and cultural trailblazer Charmaine Clamor will perform Hallelujah!: A Celebration of Rebirth on Easter Sunday, April 8th at 7:00 pm at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ). Charmaine Clamorhas earned her Queen of Jazzipino crown. With signature elegance and emotion, Charmaine Clamor, the acclaimed Queen of Jazzipino, delivers a non-denominational program of "soulful" music, celebrating, rebirth, renewal and the spirit of Spring time. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": MUSIC OF BILLIE HOLIDAY

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": MUSIC OF BILLIE HOLIDAY
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This Sunday, April 8th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring the music of the Billie Holiday. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows tooldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

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