CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANDY ABRAHAM AT THE PHEASANTRY
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Saturday, May 10, 2014
CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANDY ABRAHAM AT THE PHEASANTRY
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Friday, May 9, 2014
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Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!
NASHVILLE, TN: NYC-NASHVILLE CULTURAL EXCHANGE COMPETITION CONCERT
A partnership between NYC's METROPOLITAN ROOMand Nashville's ABSINTHE: A BROADWAY CABARET(http://www.abcab.net) has resulted in the first 'NYC - Nashville Cultural Exchange Competition Concert" at THE HERMITAGE HOTEL (213 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, TN) on Friday, May 9th at 7:30 pm. Four contenders from NYC (Jerry Costanzo, Sue Matsuki, Julia B. Simpson & Tracy Stark) will perform in Act 1! In Act 2, fourteen contestants from Nashville will compete for 4 spots for a NYC debut show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM later this year! Musical Direction by Tracy Stark. There is a $10 cash cover.
FLORIDA: JEFF HARNAR AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Jeff Harnar will appear at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, May 2nd & 3rd and 9th & 10th in the show Does This Song Make Me Look Fat? (Lighter Fare for a Spring Night), which will highlight the wit of Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Comden & Green, Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman, Stan Freberg, Rick Crom and more. The show comes directly from a sold-out run at London's The Crazy Coqs following a critically acclaimed run at The Laurie Beechman Theater in New York City. Broadway conductor and pianist Randy Booth will lead his trio featuring Paul Shewchuck on bass and Dana Cyr on drums. Harnar is the winner of the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award. New York engagements include The Algonquin Hotel, Feinstein's at The Regency, Birdland, The Metropolitan Room, and Off-Broadway at 59e59 Theaters. Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas. Jeff was artistic director and host of the three seasons of "The American Songbook in London" at The Jermyn Street Theatre and Pizza on The Park. Television credits include "The 1959 Broadway Songbook" (PBS). Jeff tours nationally with Shauna Hicks in their symphony "Pops" concert "I Got Rhythm: Mickey & Judy's Hollywood." Jeff has released four solo CD's and is the winner of three MAC Awards and three Back Stage Bistro Awards. Call for cover/minimum information.
SAN FRANCISCO: WESLA WHITFIELD, WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL DUO
The beloved Bay Area cabaret singer Wesla Whitfield, joined by her husband, pianist and arranger Mike Greensill and John Wiitala on bass, will debut their new show, Who Cares (What Banks Fail in Yonkers!), at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) for two performances only on Thursday & Friday, May 8th & 9th at 8:00 pm. The challenges of the world can make it tough to keep a smile in place. Wesla and Mike's new show promises to take you on a delightful journey through the Great American Songbook that will re-unite you with your hopes and dreams. Rarely do two shining stars come together and stay together in the way that Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill have done. Mike studied piano in England, and Wesla began singing at home in Santa Maria, California, thousands of miles apart. Destiny brought them both to San Francisco, where they met and began to share the music they both loved. Each is a major talent - together they interpret and perform some of the greatest popular music ever composed in a style and with substance seldom encountered. A relaxed, unpretentious performer, Wesla's clear, exquisite voice, riveting style and sardonic wit are matched superbly with Mike's sophisticated arrangements and elegant phrasing. She inhabits that magical zone where jazz and cabaret meet, with her deft timing and uncanny ability to connect with the emotional truth in a lyric. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
SAN FRANCISCO: BENN BACOT WITH "4LOVE OF ABBEY"
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BOSTON: MR. HO'S ORCHESTROTICA AT THE REGATTABAR
Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica will perform at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Friday, May 9th at 7:30 pm. This concert will feature new music from the quintet's 2013 album, Where Here Meets There, and new compositions from Kyrgyzstan and beyond! Referencing the exotica of composers ranging from Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich to George Gershwin, Martin Denny, and John Adams, Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica - as a vibraphone quintet - performs global jazz and exotic chamber music with world-music flavors sourced from Asia, the Middle East, the Balkans, and Latin America. Led by multi-percussionist, vibraphonist and composer Brian O'Neill, the group also features bass flute/woodwinds (Geni Skendo), percussion (Shane Shanahan), acoustic bass (Brad Barrett), and oud/tanbur/resonator guitar (Tev Stevig). The quintet focuses on original music written by O'Neill that is highly influenced by his fifteen-year career as a multi-percussionist in symphony orchestras, jazz groups, and world music ensembles. There is a $16 cover.
BOSTON: RAMSEY LEWIS AT SCULLERS
Legendary jazz artist Ramsey Lewis will appear at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Nearly a hundred years old, jazz is now a deep musical tradition. No one understands that better than Ramsey Lewis, a pioneer in this musical form since the 1950s. Lewis scored major chart hits with funky interpretations of pop songs from "Hang on Sloopy" and "The In Crowd"; he went notoriously electric in the 1970s by collaborating with Earth, Wind, & Fire; and he's collected a shelfful of gold records and Grammys. His passions range from Chopin to Duke Ellington, from gospel to Charlie Parker. Dinner/Show: $85 Show only: $45.
TORONTO: JAZZ BISTRO'S YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN
Rising star in the Toronto Jazz scene, Patrick Hewan, will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th at 6:00 pm as part of the club's Young Artist series. Patrick's energetic virtuosic playing captivates and moves his audiences. He draws on the vast vocabulary of the legendary jazz pianists who came before him and adds his own spirit and passion to create a unique sound and style. Drawing heavily on influences such as: Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Hiromi Uehara, Oscar Peterson, and Phineas Newborn while studying under the tutelage of legendary pianists such as Mark Eisenman, Brian Dickesnon, Richard Whiteman, Robi Botos, and Hilario Duran it's no secret where Patrick developed his unique, high-octane style that still clearly adheres to the art forms tradition. Patrick began studying classical piano at the age of four and was later introduced to the saxophone where he developed a great love for jazz music. His education includes York University and Humber College and he is a recipient of the Berklee World Tour Scholarship for both sax and piano. No cover charge.
TORONTO: DAVE YOUNG & MICHAEL DUNSTON TRIBUTE TO DONNY HATHAWAY
The Juno Award winning Canadian Jazz bassist Dave Young and vocal stylist Michael Dunston will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th at 9:00 pm. Together they will pay tribute to the many compositions of Donny Hathaway - an extremely talented R&B and Gospel singer/songwriter of the 60s and 70s. They are joined on stage by Kevin Turcotte - trumpet, Perry White - tenor sax, Reg Schwager - guitar, Bernie Senensky - piano and Mark Kelso - drums. Dave has performed and recorded with many of the world's finest jazz musicians, including Oscar Peterson, Cedar Walton, Tommy Flanagan, Ellis Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut, and Oliver Jones sings classic favourites with a powerfully earthy sound which will move any audience. There is a $20 cover.
WASHINGTON D.C.: THE AZAR LAWRENCE QUINTET AT BLUES ALLEY
The Azar Lawrence Quintet will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Saxophonist, Azar Lawrence's musical studies began at age five. A classically trained violinist and pianist his formal instruction were under the direction of his late mother, music teacher and educator, Ima Lawrence. Born in 1952 at home on Los Angeles' famed Central Avenue, the vibe of that scene clearly seeped into his musical consciousness. While performing for years with Elvin Jones he headed up Fantasy/Prestidge Records, and several years he a member of McCoy's Quartet, during the (Enlightenment period) and also at that time he began doing studio work for Capitol Records as a songwriter. He is joined by Eddie Henderson, Benito Gonzalez, Essiet Essiet & Brandon Lewis. Call for cover/minimum information.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: BOHEMIAN CAVERNS PRESENTS CHRISTIAN SCOTT
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NYC: JANE IRA BLOOM ALL BALLADS LIVE AT KITANO
Award winning soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom returns to JAZZ AT KATANO (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119) on Friday, May 9th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. She and her quartet will perform an evening of ballads from her 2014 Grammy nominated CD Sixteen Sunsets. Longtime band-mates Matt Wilson (drums), Cameron Brown (bass), and Dominic Fallacaro (piano) join Bloom for an evening of long lines and deep edges playing songs from the American songbook and beyond. Sixteen Sunsets has been receiving critical acclaim since its release in January. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE
Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS THE MARIA SCHNEIDER ORCHESTRA
The famed Maria Schneider Orchestra will perform atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Thursday through Saturday, May 8th through 10th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Maria Schneider is an American composer and big-bandleader. Her 2004 album Concert in the Garden won a GRAMMY for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. Her 2007 composition, Cerulean Skies won a GRAMMY for Best Instrumental Composition. In 2013, Schneider released an album Winter Morning Walks featuring soprano Dawn Upshaw, The Saint Paul and Australian Chamber Orchestras, bassist, Jay Anderson, pianist, Frank Kimbrough, and multi-instrumentalist, Scott Robinson. In 2014 it won three GRAMMY Awards: Best Classical Contemporary Composition for the work Winter Morning Walks written to poetry by US Poet-Laureate, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Ted Kooser. Dawn Upshaw received a GRAMMY for her vocal performance on the same recording, and producer, David Frost, and engineers, Tim Martyn and Brian Losch all received GRAMMYs for Best Engineered Album, Classical. The album fan-funded through ArtistShare is surely one of the first, if not the first album by major American orchestras to be fan-funded. There is a $35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ BAND WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive, will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, May 6th through 11th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. The Band: Eddie Palmieri, piano; Anthony Carrillo, percussion; Luques Curtis, bass; Camilo Molina, percussion; Vicente "Little Johnny" Rivero, percussion. Special guests: Alfredo de la Fe, violin; Donald Harrison, sax; Joe Locke, vibes; Ronnie Cuber, baritone sax. Palmieri has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, Mr. Palmieri has been awarded Nine Grammy Awards. Born in Spanish Harlem in 1936, Eddie began piano studies at an early age, as did his celebrated older brother, the late Salsa legend and pianist, Charlie Palmieri. For Latin New Yorkers of Eddie's generation, music was a vehicle out of El Barrio. At age 11, he auditioned at Weil Recital Hall, which is next door to Carnegie Hall, a venue as far from the Bronx as he could imagine. Possessed by a desire to play the drums, Palmieri joined his uncle's orchestra at age 13, where he played timbales. Eddie Palmieri, a restless, yet instinctive artist, embraces the future of his music by unapologetically blazing a distinctive musical path to the delight of fans across the globe. A true powerhouse of brilliance, known for his astute arranging skills and historic compositions, Mr. Palmieri has shown that time is infinite with respect to his repertoire as he continues to thrill audiences throughout the world with his legendary style. There is a $35-$45 cover.
NYC: THE JUILLIARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA CELEBRATING DUKE ELLINGTON & GERALD WILSON
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NYC: THE MAY DANA LORGE VARIETY SHOW
The monthly Dana Lorge Variety Show returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, May 9th at 7:00 pm. Dana will be joined on stage by Barry Levitt on piano and Jon Burr on bass. Performers appearing include MAC and Bistro•Winner Susan Winter, Singer/ Actress Lindsay Roginski, Singer/ Recording Artist Gloria Waldman and Comic Shawn Moninger. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: FLY UP! WITH JOSHUA DIXON
Joshua Dixon, after thrilling audiences in Scott Evan Davis' PICTURE PERFECT, returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 pm and Friday, May 9th at 7:00 pm in his solo cabaret debut, FLY UP! Featuring songs by Rogers & Hammerstein, Bastille, Andrew Lippa, & Stephen Sondheim and others, the show will explore his trials, tribulations, and triumphs of growing up Mormon, or in fact, simply growing up. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: THE S.M. CABARET: SLAVES OF SALLIE MAE
The Grace Period Blog presents The S.M. Cabaret: Slaves of Sallie Mae at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Fridays, May 2nd & 9th at 9:30 pm. The show promises to be a night of song, shimmy, and debauchery that will put a smart sexy spin on the student debt crisis. A degree is included with every admission (interest-free). The Cabaret features adaptations and impersonations of classic Broadway songs and stars, as well as original songs and dances. There will be solo and ensemble works written and performed by The Grace Period Blog members: Sydney Arndt, Sarah Lucie, Gabriela Moreno, Laura Marie Mooney, and Katy Telfer. Rumor has it that the infamous Sallie Mae and the lesser known evil step-sister, The Great Lakes, may even make special appearances. There is a $7 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SETH BISEN-HERSH'S 300TH SHOWCASE EXTRAVAGANZA
As of this May, Seth Bisen-Hersh will have produced, emceed and accompanied 300 showcases. To celebrate he is putting on the 300th Showcase Extravaganza at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) consisting of six concerts of his work with 84 showcase alumni. Show are scheduled for Tuesdays, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; Friday, May 9th; and Thursday, May 22nd, all shows at 7:00 pm. Each evening will contain 20 songs from his musicals and cabarets over the years. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JINKX MONSOON: THE INEVITABLE CONCERT
After touring the world with The Vaudevillians, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Jinkx Monsoon makes her much anticipated return to New York and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with JINKX MONSOON: THE INEVITABLE CONCERT. Monsoon will appear live with her band, premiering an evening of songs from her upcoming CD, The Inevitable Album. The CD will be released the week of the show and will available to buy at the theatre. Performances are on Thursday through Sunday, May 8th through 11th at 7:00 pm. Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With ten years experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. As early as 2006, Hoffer appeared as the lead dancer in the world's largest drag queen chorus line, which made the Guinness Book of World Records. By 2012, he had advanced to roles in Seattle theaters, playing Moritz in "Spring Awakening" (produced by Balagan Theatre) and Angel in "Rent" (produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre). In 2013, Hoffer played Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (produced by Balagan Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group) and began an international tour of The Vaudevillians, an acclaimed performace piece co-created with Major Scales. Tickets are $25-$50 (VIP) at cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
After sold out runs in 2009 & 2010, Thank You For Being A Friend returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for its third limited-run engagement. Performances are Fridays, May 9th & 23rd at 10:00 pm and May 16th & & 30th at 7:00 pm. This unauthorized musical parody inspired by the beloved TV sitcom "The Golden Girls," features book by Nick Brennan, music by Jeff Thomson, and lyrics by Luke Jones and Cisco Cardenas. In the show four women over 60 (Blanchette, the varicose-veined vixen; Dorthea, the brainy ball-buster; Roz, the lovable airhead; and Sophie, the wisecracking spitfire) are spending their golden years together in a wicker-filled bungalow in Miami. But when gay pop superstar Ricky Martin moves next door, his loud outdoor sex parties keep the quartet of cheesecake-loving retirees awake. The solution pits the gays against the girls at the annual Shady Oaks Retirement Home Talent Show: if the women win, then no more sex parties; if the gays garner top prize, the sassy seniors must serve as the party's clean-up crew. Singing, dancing and hilarity ensues! This newly revised production will feature original cast members Chad Ryan, Luke Jones, and Nick Brennan with newcomer John De Los Santos. The production team features Jonathan Pennington (Director), Cisco Cardanez (Assistant Director/Stage Manager), John De Los Santos (Choreographer), Luke Jones and Nick Brennan (Set Design), Timothy Hart (Lighting), Jessa-Raye Court (Costumes) and Doug Repetti (Sound). There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Reservations athttps://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/929670
NYC: GUITAR NIGHT AT STAGE 72
Award-winning jazz-rock guitarist and composer Jake Hertzog and acoustic instrumentalist Trevor Gordon Hall will perform at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, May 9th at 7:00 pm. Hertzog has just released his fourth studio album, "Throwback" [Zoho], featuring special guest jazz fusion icon Randy Brecker. His first three albums, "Chromatosphere" (2009), "Patterns" [Buckyball Records], and "Evolution" [Buckyball Records], quickly gained international regard and critical acclaim, including a five page interview in Guitar Player Magazine (June 2009) highlighting his unique technique and approach to modern jazz guitar. From the outskirts of Philadelphia PA, Trevor Gordon Hall's compositions range in style from driving rhythms to soft melodic phrases. Trevor caught the eye of 9 time Grammy winning producer Joe Nicolo (James Taylor, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, etc.), who produced two of Trevor's releases entitled "Finding My Way" and "Let Your Heart Be Light". Trevor has collaborated with various builders to redesign an instrument called the kalimba, which mounts to the surface of the guitar. Compositions inspired by the pairing of the two instruments can be heard in Trevor's Candyrat Records debut "Entelechy". Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: MARILYN MAYE REMEMBERS THE CARSON YEARS
The multi-talented Marilyn Maye appeared on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show a record 76 times, more than any singer. Her newest show at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presented on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 6th & 7th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, May 9th and 10th at 8:00 pm - plus an encore performance on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm will be both a musical salute and a compilation of many of the songs Marilyn performed on The Tonight Show. There is a $40-$65 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: THE MUSIC OF THE MARX BROTHERS AT 54 BELOW
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NYC: THE MUSIC OF THE MARX BROTHERS AT 54 BELOW
This is the 100th anniversary of the brothers getting their "O" nicknames, and 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) will celebrate the music of the Marx Brothers, Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo, and Gummo, on Friday, May 9th at 11:00 pm during MarxFest. The show will present the best songs from the Marx Brothers movies, stage shows, vaudeville days, and radio broadcasts. Join Marissa Mulder, Bill Zeffiro, Gelber & Manning, Rebekah Lowin, plus special guests. You will be taken back to the era of Wonderful Nonsense for an evening of fantastic music, laughter, and those famous Marx Brothers zingers. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: THE MAY DANA LORGE VARIETY SHOW
The monthly Dana Lorge Variety Show returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, May 9th at 7:00 pm. Dana will be joined on stage by Barry Levitt on piano and Jon Burr on bass. Performers appearing include MAC and Bistro•Winner Susan Winter, Singer/ Actress Lindsay Roginski, Singer/ Recording Artist Gloria Waldman and Comic Shawn Moninger. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NASHVILLE, TN: NYC-NASHVILLE CULTURAL EXCHANGE COMPETITION CONCERT
A partnership between NYC's METROPOLITAN ROOMand Nashville's ABSINTHE: A BROADWAY CABARET(http://www.abcab.net) has resulted in the first 'NYC - Nashville Cultural Exchange Competition Concert" at THE HERMITAGE HOTEL (213 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, TN) on Friday, May 9th at 7:30 pm. Four contenders from NYC (Jerry Costanzo, Sue Matsuki, Julia B. Simpson & Tracy Stark) will perform in Act 1! In Act 2, fourteen contestants from Nashville will compete for 4 spots for a NYC debut show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM later this year! Musical Direction by Tracy Stark. There is a $10 cash cover.
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FLORIDA: JEFF HARNAR AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Jeff Harnar will appear at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, May 2nd & 3rd and 9th & 10th in the show Does This Song Make Me Look Fat? (Lighter Fare for a Spring Night), which will highlight the wit of Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Comden & Green, Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman, Stan Freberg, Rick Crom and more. The show comes directly from a sold-out run at London's The Crazy Coqs following a critically acclaimed run at The Laurie Beechman Theater in New York City. Broadway conductor and pianist Randy Booth will lead his trio featuring Paul Shewchuck on bass and Dana Cyr on drums. Harnar is the winner of the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award. New York engagements include The Algonquin Hotel, Feinstein's at The Regency, Birdland, The Metropolitan Room, and Off-Broadway at 59e59 Theaters. Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas. Jeff was artistic director and host of the three seasons of "The American Songbook in London" at The Jermyn Street Theatre and Pizza on The Park. Television credits include "The 1959 Broadway Songbook" (PBS). Jeff tours nationally with Shauna Hicks in their symphony "Pops" concert "I Got Rhythm: Mickey & Judy's Hollywood." Jeff has released four solo CD's and is the winner of three MAC Awards and three Back Stage Bistro Awards. Call for cover/minimum information.
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SAN FRANCISCO: WESLA WHITFIELD, WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL DUO
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HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - SAN FRANCISCO: WESLA WHITFIELD, WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL DUO
HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - SAN FRANCISCO: WESLA WHITFIELD, WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL DUO
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT
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HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - FLORIDA: JEFF HARNAR AT THE ROYAL ROOM
HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - FLORIDA: JEFF HARNAR AT THE ROYAL ROOM
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT
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HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - NASHVILLE, TN: NYC-NASHVILLE CULTURAL EXCHANGE COMPETITION CONCERT
HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - NASHVILLE, TN: NYC-NASHVILLE CULTURAL EXCHANGE COMPETITION CONCERT
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT
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HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - NYC: THE MAY DANA LORGE VARIETY SHOW WITH STARS FROM CABARET
HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - NYC: THE MAY DANA LORGE VARIETY SHOW WITH STARS FROM CABARET
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT
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HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - NYC: THE MUSIC OF THE MARX BROTHERS AT 54 BELOW WITH MARISSA MULDER
HOTLINE MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT - NYC: THE MUSIC OF THE MARX BROTHERS AT 54 BELOW WITH MARISSA MULDER
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANDY ABRAHAM AT THE PHEASANTRY
CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANDY ABRAHAM AT THE PHEASANTRY
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CABARET LATE-NIGHT TONIGHT IN LONDON: BENOIT VIELLEFON'S HOT CLUB AT CRAZY COQS
CABARET LATE-NIGHT TONIGHT IN LONDON: BENOIT VIELLEFON'S HOT CLUB AT CRAZY COQS
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: SIMON GREEN WITH DAVID SHRUBSOLE AT CRAZY COQS
CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: SIMON GREEN WITH DAVID SHRUBSOLE AT CRAZY COQS
LONDON FESTIVAL OF CABARET EVENT
LONDON FESTIVAL OF CABARET EVENT
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
CABARET TONIGHT IN WASHINGTON DC - PALM SPRINGS - SAN FRANCISCO FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
CABARET TONIGHT IN WASHINGTON DC - PALM SPRINGS - SAN FRANCISCO FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!
WASHINGTON, DC: STACY BROOKS BLUES BAND AT BLUES ALLEY
The Stacy Brooks Blues Band performs at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Thursday, May 8th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Stacy started singing at the age of 5 in Zweibruken, Germany, at an Army show and after her first standing ovation there was no looking back. Fast forward to the present, with her diverse background she continues to give you toe tapping, head bobbing feel good music that crosses all barriers. Since she began her quest of the blues she has been working non-stop bridging the age gap on the blues circuit and importing fans from other genres. Her arrangements keep the integrity of traditional Chicago, Delta Blues while adding a spruce of rejuvenation.
PALM SPRINGS: VARLA JEAN MERMAN AT THE COPA
Varla Jean Merman will perform at THE COPA (244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021 - ) on Thursday, May 8th at 7:30 pm and Friday, May 9th at 8:00 pm. Jeffery Roberson aka Varla Jean Merman has refined and redefined the art of drag impersonation to new, exhilarating heights. Jeffery aka Varla Jean co- starred in the original musical Lucky Guy opposite Leslie Jordan in NY at the Little Schubert Theatre in spring 2011. Jeffery was one of leads of the feature film Girls Will Be Girls 2012 and starred as the titled character in Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads. He played the title role of Giancarlo Menotti's opera The Medium in New York at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre in October of 2012. Varla Jean had a cameo on Ugly Betty in the final season of the show and was also featured on Bravo's Project Runway Season 5 as the winning model for the show's drag challenge. He played the role of Mary Sunshine in the revival of Chicago on Broadway and also made his network television debut on All My Children in the recurring role of lady of the evening Rosemary Chicken. He shared the Outfest Film Festival "Best Actor" Award and the Aspen HBO Film Festival "Best Actress" Award with his costars Jack Plotnick and Clinton Leupp for his featured performance in the cult classic film Girls Will Be Girls (Sundance 2003) directed by Richard Day. Call for cover/minimum information.
SAN FRANCISCO: GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Thursday, May 8th at 8:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. George Clinton is one of the foremost innovators of funk music, and was the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic. Clinton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 with 15 other members of Parliament-Funkadelic. Parliament and Funkadelic captured 40 hit R&B singles, including No. 1 hits "Flashlight," "One Nation Under a Groove," "Aqua Boogie," and "(Not Just) Knee Deep." Clinton's collaborators included keyboardist Bernie Worrell, guitarist Eddie Hazel, bassist Bootsy Collins, saxophonist Maceo Parker, trombonist Fred Wesley. On stage, spectacle ruled the day, with an enormous mothership, outrageous costumes, and marathon performances. Over the past decade, Clinton has continued to play sold-out shows across the globe, while a countless number of his songs have been licensed for film and television. Currently, he is compiling new and old songs for an exclusive online-only release, fighting for artist rights through the P-Funk Initiative. Clinton also continues to support the youth through the Mother's Hip Education Foundation, and through donations to the Barack Obama Green Charter High School in Plainfield, New Jersey. There is a $40-$44 cover.
SAN FRANCISCO: WESLA WHITFIELD, WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL DUO
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!
NYC: 'BROTHERS IN JAZZ' - HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ FINAL SHOW OF THE SEASON
Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz, New York's longest running jazz concert series, concludes it's 42nd Season with "Brothers In Jazz starring the Heath Brothers (Jimmy Heath and Albert "Tootie" Heath) and Peter Anderson & Will Anderson performing Music of the Dorsey Brothers at THE TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (199 Chambers Street, NYC - 212-220-1460) on Thursday, May 8th at 8:00 pm. The show also will feature Wycliffe Gordon, plus a surprise special guest. Now in their fifth decade together, The Heath Brothers, remains one of the most enduring groups performing in jazz history. First assembled in 1975, the band, which originally featured tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath, bassist Percy Heath and drummer/percussionist Albert "Tootie" Heath (along with pianist Stanley Cowell) garnered international recognition with their debut Strata East recording Marching On. 
Sharing the bill with the Heath Brothers will be Peter and Will Anderson (Performing The Music of the Dorsey Brothers), making their third Highlights In Jazz appearance. The remarkable young siblings, have received widespread praise for their Off Broadway jazz productions Artie Shaw at 100, The Fabulous Dorseys and Le Jazz Hot. They will reprise their swinging renditions of compositions by big band giants Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey with an exciting ensemble featuring Wynton Marsalis Sextet and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra alumnus, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, who will be performing for the dedicated Highlights crowd for the fifteenth time. Tickets are $45.
NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS THE MARIA SCHNEIDER ORCHESTRA
The famed Maria Schneider Orchestra will perform atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Thursday through Saturday, May 8th through 10th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Maria Schneider is an American composer and big-bandleader. Her 2004 album Concert in the Garden won a GRAMMY for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. Her 2007 composition, Cerulean Skies won a GRAMMY for Best Instrumental Composition. In 2013, Schneider released an album Winter Morning Walks featuring soprano Dawn Upshaw, The Saint Paul and Australian Chamber Orchestras, bassist, Jay Anderson, pianist, Frank Kimbrough, and multi-instrumentalist, Scott Robinson. In 2014 it won three GRAMMY Awards: Best Classical Contemporary Composition for the work Winter Morning Walks written to poetry by US Poet-Laureate, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Ted Kooser. Dawn Upshaw received a GRAMMY for her vocal performance on the same recording, and producer, David Frost, and engineers, Tim Martyn and Brian Losch all received GRAMMYs for Best Engineered Album, Classical. The album fan-funded through ArtistShare is surely one of the first, if not the first album by major American orchestras to be fan-funded. There is a $35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ BAND WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive, will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, May 6th through 11th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. The Band: Eddie Palmieri, piano; Anthony Carrillo, percussion; Luques Curtis, bass; Camilo Molina, percussion; Vicente "Little Johnny" Rivero, percussion. Special guests: Alfredo de la Fe, violin; Donald Harrison, sax; Joe Locke, vibes; Ronnie Cuber, baritone sax. Palmieri has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, Mr. Palmieri has been awarded Nine Grammy Awards. Born in Spanish Harlem in 1936, Eddie began piano studies at an early age, as did his celebrated older brother, the late Salsa legend and pianist, Charlie Palmieri. For Latin New Yorkers of Eddie's generation, music was a vehicle out of El Barrio. At age 11, he auditioned at Weil Recital Hall, which is next door to Carnegie Hall, a venue as far from the Bronx as he could imagine. Possessed by a desire to play the drums, Palmieri joined his uncle's orchestra at age 13, where he played timbales. Eddie Palmieri, a restless, yet instinctive artist, embraces the future of his music by unapologetically blazing a distinctive musical path to the delight of fans across the globe. A true powerhouse of brilliance, known for his astute arranging skills and historic compositions, Mr. Palmieri has shown that time is infinite with respect to his repertoire as he continues to thrill audiences throughout the world with his legendary style. There is a $35-$45 cover.
NYC: THE JUILLIARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA CELEBRATING DUKE ELLINGTON & GERALD WILSON
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