The most glittering award show in town takes place on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) - the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS. Just after Thursday's newsletter went out we received a list of additional performers who will entertain at this event:
Among those now scheduled to perform at Town Hall in the 2010 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS are *Kurt Elling, *Christine Ebersole, *Cheyenne Jackson, John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, *Eric Comstock & *Barbara Fasano, Tovah Feldshuh, Nellie Mckay, *Baby Jane Dexter, *Johnny Rodgers, Jay Leonhart, *Gretchen Reinhagen, *Anne Steele, Jim Caruso, Martin Vidnovic, Howard Fishman, Noah Racey & The Ny Tap Ensemble, and more! [*Denotes Winners of this year's 2010 Nightlife Awards] Winners don't make acceptance speeches - they perform in the show! I am proud to have served this year again as one of the judges in the cabaret division (about 2 dozen critics and journalists in the fields of cabaret, comedy and jazz choose the winners).
The show will be directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.) Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are $75, $50, and $25. They are available via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at TicketMaster.com. Tickets are now also available at The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, NYC between the hours of noon and 6 PM every day but Sunday.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
MAC AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 23!
MAC AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 23!
The deadline to enter your 2010 MAC Award applications has been extended to Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Applications and rules are available at www.MACnyc.com.
Please make sure you fill them out completely. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Applications are to be mailed to MAC Awards Submission, PO BOX 20113, West Village Station, NY NY 10014 or they may be dropped off at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC)
IF DROPPING OFF AT DON'T TELL MAMA, YOU MUST
- clearly write on their envelope "Attention Sidney Myer"
- send an e-mail to info@macnyc.com informing us that you have left an application at Don't Tell Mama.
This is your last chance to get your applications in! There will be no further extensions. If you've already mailed yours in, a list of completed applications will be posted on the MAC website by or on February 8. You can verify receipt of your completed application then.
The deadline to enter your 2010 MAC Award applications has been extended to Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Applications and rules are available at www.MACnyc.com.
Please make sure you fill them out completely. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Applications are to be mailed to MAC Awards Submission, PO BOX 20113, West Village Station, NY NY 10014 or they may be dropped off at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC)
IF DROPPING OFF AT DON'T TELL MAMA, YOU MUST
- clearly write on their envelope "Attention Sidney Myer"
- send an e-mail to info@macnyc.com informing us that you have left an application at Don't Tell Mama.
This is your last chance to get your applications in! There will be no further extensions. If you've already mailed yours in, a list of completed applications will be posted on the MAC website by or on February 8. You can verify receipt of your completed application then.
Friday, January 15, 2010
NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her show, which returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Friday, January 15th & Saturday, February 13th at 9:45 pm. Although she rarely performs in New York City, she clearly has a passionate following in the city judging by the quickly sold-out room for her May debut. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at Lincoln Center; the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at Jazziz Bistro and Arturo Sandoval's. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. There is a $30 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her show, which returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Friday, January 15th & Saturday, February 13th at 9:45 pm. Although she rarely performs in New York City, she clearly has a passionate following in the city judging by the quickly sold-out room for her May debut. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at Lincoln Center; the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at Jazziz Bistro and Arturo Sandoval's. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. There is a $30 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
JERRY SCOTT TO MOVE TO PADRE FIGLIO AFTER CATERINA'S CLOSES THIS WEEKEND
With the closing of CATERINA'S after this weekend, Jerry Scott will be performing at PADRE FIGLIO (310 East 44th Street, NYC) on Fridays & Saturdays, January 29th & 30th, February 12th & 13th and 26th & 27th in their new Piano Room from 8:00 pm until midnight. Jerry has just two nights left at CATERINA'S - this Friday & Saturday, January 15th & 16th, from 9:00 pm to midnight. As mentioned last issue, Jerry urges everyone who wants to attend these nights to make a reservation - he predicts the place will be packed even more than usual (especially with the legendary cabaret reviewer/writer/editor John Hoglund holding his birthday party there on Friday night).
DEADLINE FOR MAC AWARD APPLICATIONS IS SATURDAY, JAN 16th
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DEADLINE FOR MAC AWARD APPLICATIONS IS SATURDAY, JAN 16th
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SPECIAL REMINDER TO MAC MEMBERS: The application deadline to get the 2010 awards preliminary voting ballot is this Saturday, January 16th. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAIL ON THAT DATE - no "drop off" applications accepted. Download application forms and rules at http://www.MACNYC.com/ . Please read all the rules and application forms carefully. Incomplete submissions will be disqulaified. The 2010 MAC AWARDS GALA will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - ) - ticket order forms will be mailed with the final ballots to all MAC members. (2009 MAC memberships expired December 31, 2009 - you can't vote if you're not a member.)
DEADLINE FOR MAC AWARD APPLICATIONS IS SATURDAY, JAN 16th
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SPECIAL REMINDER TO MAC MEMBERS: The application deadline to get the 2010 awards preliminary voting ballot is this Saturday, January 16th. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAIL ON THAT DATE - no "drop off" applications accepted. Download application forms and rules at http://www.MACNYC.com/ . Please read all the rules and application forms carefully. Incomplete submissions will be disqulaified. The 2010 MAC AWARDS GALA will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - ) - ticket order forms will be mailed with the final ballots to all MAC members. (2009 MAC memberships expired December 31, 2009 - you can't vote if you're not a member.)
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH UPDATE
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2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH UPDATE
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Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm has announced that the very talented and popular Alex Rybek will be serving as musical director for the show. Last week it was announced that long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. Tom is currently contacting a number of performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to perform at the show, and names will be announced as arrangements are made. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala.
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH UPDATE
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Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm has announced that the very talented and popular Alex Rybek will be serving as musical director for the show. Last week it was announced that long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. Tom is currently contacting a number of performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to perform at the show, and names will be announced as arrangements are made. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala.
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE MOVES TO THURSDAY (MONTHLY)
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N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE MOVES TO THURSDAY
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BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE now moves to Thursdays every month, starting on January 14th, at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for for scheduled for this showcase include Art Mattei, Ryan Whitman, Marie Scodari, Jane Arthur, Tinamarie Nicolo, Michael Traupman, Trish Zimmerman and AJ Tyndale (celebrating the release of her new CD - "Live at the Stockton Inn!") and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE MOVES TO THURSDAY
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BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE now moves to Thursdays every month, starting on January 14th, at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for for scheduled for this showcase include Art Mattei, Ryan Whitman, Marie Scodari, Jane Arthur, Tinamarie Nicolo, Michael Traupman, Trish Zimmerman and AJ Tyndale (celebrating the release of her new CD - "Live at the Stockton Inn!") and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: SPECIAL GUEST GERARD ALESSANDRINI
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NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: SPECIAL GUEST GERARD ALESSANDRINI
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
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Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, January 14th, Seth's guest will be Gerard Alessandrini, creator of "Forbidden Broadway". Call the club after 4:00 pm to make sure show is taking place. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS!.
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: SPECIAL GUEST GERARD ALESSANDRINI
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
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Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, January 14th, Seth's guest will be Gerard Alessandrini, creator of "Forbidden Broadway". Call the club after 4:00 pm to make sure show is taking place. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS!.
ANNA'S JAZZ ISLAND CLOSES SUDDENLY - NEW BUILDING OWNER
EMAIL RECEIVED OVERNIGHT FROM ANNA DE LEON
Friends,
I am sending this out again because some folks have told me they didn’t receive it today. Please excuse any duplication.
I am writing to tell you that Anna’s Jazz Island at 2120 Allston Way is now closed. We hope to move soon to a new location. I am sorry that I could not write this sooner. The agreement with my new landlord to buy out my lease was only completed a few days ago and I needed a few days to organize my thoughts...
THANK YOU.
Thank you to you, the musicians, who have shared your gifts with us. You have been generous, wildly creative, fun, smart, good to all of us and to each other. There is nobody more wonderful than you, our local musical treasures. You poets too! Everyone, support them. Go hear them, yes, even on rainy nights. Musicians need us. And we need musicians too!
Thank you to you, the wonderful staff here. We have been friends and family. I hear over and over what I already know - you are wonderful, fun, smart, good hearted and musical. There would be no Island without you.
Thank you to you folks who have come in, who have enjoyed and supported the music. I have tried to make a place where jazz is comfortable, where there is no green room, no proscenium, no far away stage, no anonymous staff. I wanted a place where the musicians and those who come by to enjoy the music share an experience. So you are not just audience, but all part of the coming together of the music community. Thank you for being part of that.
I have been blessed by having my name on the door in Berkeley these past ten years, first on University Avenue and now on Allston Way - and even before that, on Shattuck Avenue in North Oakland! I have tried my best to do my part in bringing jazz to our community. Thousands of musicians have shared their gifts here on this Island and I am blessed to be part of that.
WHAT HAPPENED HERE?
This change has all been very sudden, just a few weeks in the making...
After happily being on University Avenue for more than five years, we moved to Allston Way, a venue twice as large with a stage big enough for a grand piano. And such wonderful acoustics! The Use Permit for the two bottom floors specifies an Arts Center and requires only cultural use. A theater was promised next door. It was to be a thrilling move for jazz and jazz lovers. I designed the Island and paid for the build out of the space.
Unfortunately, we encountered a string of broken promises on the part of the developer, and a pro-development majority on the city council, which refused to enforce the commitment to the arts. The developer rented out the theater next door to private parties. Some of you have personally experienced these rowdy and disruptive events, with armed guards at the entrance, with hundreds of young adults in the street, where the block was entirely blocked off by police cars and the “parties” closed by dozens of police officers, and where jazz lovers could not get in or out of the club. Many evenings, it has been profoundly difficult for us to present music. (For more details, Google “Gaia Building Party Police” for news articles.) For some time now, we have considered other locations.
Which leads to the present moment. The new owner wished to terminate our lease and made an offer we couldn’t refuse. We are now looking for a new space and a new partner, somebody who loves jazz, to participate in opening a new venue. We have palm trees, ten years of goodwill in the jazz community, a huge e-mail list, and a loyal audience looking for a new musical home. We know the musicians are ready to play! We shall see what life brings...
GOODBYE FOR NOW...
Have joyful new year full of music...
If you need to contact us, please e-mail
AnnasJazzIsland@earthlink.net
In Jazz We Trust!
With love,
Anna
Friends,
I am sending this out again because some folks have told me they didn’t receive it today. Please excuse any duplication.
I am writing to tell you that Anna’s Jazz Island at 2120 Allston Way is now closed. We hope to move soon to a new location. I am sorry that I could not write this sooner. The agreement with my new landlord to buy out my lease was only completed a few days ago and I needed a few days to organize my thoughts...
THANK YOU.
Thank you to you, the musicians, who have shared your gifts with us. You have been generous, wildly creative, fun, smart, good to all of us and to each other. There is nobody more wonderful than you, our local musical treasures. You poets too! Everyone, support them. Go hear them, yes, even on rainy nights. Musicians need us. And we need musicians too!
Thank you to you, the wonderful staff here. We have been friends and family. I hear over and over what I already know - you are wonderful, fun, smart, good hearted and musical. There would be no Island without you.
Thank you to you folks who have come in, who have enjoyed and supported the music. I have tried to make a place where jazz is comfortable, where there is no green room, no proscenium, no far away stage, no anonymous staff. I wanted a place where the musicians and those who come by to enjoy the music share an experience. So you are not just audience, but all part of the coming together of the music community. Thank you for being part of that.
I have been blessed by having my name on the door in Berkeley these past ten years, first on University Avenue and now on Allston Way - and even before that, on Shattuck Avenue in North Oakland! I have tried my best to do my part in bringing jazz to our community. Thousands of musicians have shared their gifts here on this Island and I am blessed to be part of that.
WHAT HAPPENED HERE?
This change has all been very sudden, just a few weeks in the making...
After happily being on University Avenue for more than five years, we moved to Allston Way, a venue twice as large with a stage big enough for a grand piano. And such wonderful acoustics! The Use Permit for the two bottom floors specifies an Arts Center and requires only cultural use. A theater was promised next door. It was to be a thrilling move for jazz and jazz lovers. I designed the Island and paid for the build out of the space.
Unfortunately, we encountered a string of broken promises on the part of the developer, and a pro-development majority on the city council, which refused to enforce the commitment to the arts. The developer rented out the theater next door to private parties. Some of you have personally experienced these rowdy and disruptive events, with armed guards at the entrance, with hundreds of young adults in the street, where the block was entirely blocked off by police cars and the “parties” closed by dozens of police officers, and where jazz lovers could not get in or out of the club. Many evenings, it has been profoundly difficult for us to present music. (For more details, Google “Gaia Building Party Police” for news articles.) For some time now, we have considered other locations.
Which leads to the present moment. The new owner wished to terminate our lease and made an offer we couldn’t refuse. We are now looking for a new space and a new partner, somebody who loves jazz, to participate in opening a new venue. We have palm trees, ten years of goodwill in the jazz community, a huge e-mail list, and a loyal audience looking for a new musical home. We know the musicians are ready to play! We shall see what life brings...
GOODBYE FOR NOW...
Have joyful new year full of music...
If you need to contact us, please e-mail
AnnasJazzIsland@earthlink.net
In Jazz We Trust!
With love,
Anna
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA
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NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA
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Multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki, and a recipient of the very first annual Julie Wilson Cabaret Performance Award (2005) given by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, makes her Feinstein's debut on Sunday, January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ). She will be performing an updated version of her very popular tribute show to Ella Fitzgerald, now titled "ELLA & ME" with news songs and arrangements added. It celebrates all the Verve & Capital Record series that she recorded. Ms. Matsuki will be joined on stage by her long-time musical director Gregory Toroian. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett the show also features Tom Hubbard (bass) & Ron Tierno (drums). There is a $30 cover plus a $25 minimum.
NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA
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Multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki, and a recipient of the very first annual Julie Wilson Cabaret Performance Award (2005) given by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, makes her Feinstein's debut on Sunday, January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ). She will be performing an updated version of her very popular tribute show to Ella Fitzgerald, now titled "ELLA & ME" with news songs and arrangements added. It celebrates all the Verve & Capital Record series that she recorded. Ms. Matsuki will be joined on stage by her long-time musical director Gregory Toroian. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett the show also features Tom Hubbard (bass) & Ron Tierno (drums). There is a $30 cover plus a $25 minimum.
NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
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Vocalist Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) with her tenth solo show, "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE" on Sunday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. She performs once again with Music Director Gregory Toroian (at the piano) and Ritt Henn on bass. Her special guest is dance partner Franklin Ayala and special guest artist is Robbyn Tongue, on alto sax. Director is Helen Baldassare. In this show she will sing, seek, and find "the something new" that recharges, refreshes and revitalizes each of our lives, through songs in English, French, and Spanish by Legrand, the Bergmans, Lasser, Kern, Mercer, Weill, the Gershwins, Pizzarelli/Molaskey, Porter, Bucchino, Aznavour, and others. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
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Vocalist Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) with her tenth solo show, "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE" on Sunday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. She performs once again with Music Director Gregory Toroian (at the piano) and Ritt Henn on bass. Her special guest is dance partner Franklin Ayala and special guest artist is Robbyn Tongue, on alto sax. Director is Helen Baldassare. In this show she will sing, seek, and find "the something new" that recharges, refreshes and revitalizes each of our lives, through songs in English, French, and Spanish by Legrand, the Bergmans, Lasser, Kern, Mercer, Weill, the Gershwins, Pizzarelli/Molaskey, Porter, Bucchino, Aznavour, and others. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
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NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S - FINAL SHOW THURSDAY
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NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY...." to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for one more performance on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Along with some surprises, "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny" will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with three outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Musical director is Jerry Scott and the show is dedicated to Joan's late husband Hal Blankenship. Joan has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway and is a veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials. She was producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe's Comedy on Sunday for over three years and she and Hal Blankenship had their own cabaret act, The Joan & Hal Show and have appeared at the prestigious Friars Club four times in addition to clubs around New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY...." to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for one more performance on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Along with some surprises, "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny" will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with three outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Musical director is Jerry Scott and the show is dedicated to Joan's late husband Hal Blankenship. Joan has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway and is a veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials. She was producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe's Comedy on Sunday for over three years and she and Hal Blankenship had their own cabaret act, The Joan & Hal Show and have appeared at the prestigious Friars Club four times in addition to clubs around New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TONIGHT AY FEINSTEIN'S FOR CD RELEASE
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NYC: JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TONIGHT AY FEINSTEIN'S FOR CD RELEASE
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Award winning vocalist Julie Reyburn returns to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:30 pm with a special CD Release Concert of "Live at Feinstein's" released by No Cover Records. Recorded live during her July engagements at Feinstein's, Julie will perform songs from the CD along with new compositions and arrangements to celebrate the evening. Joining her will be Music Director Mark Janas with Ritt Henn on Bass and Walter Usiatynski on Drums plus other special musical guests. Director is Peter Napolitano. Reyburn is a multi-award winning singer, actor and recording artist who has appeared in many of the top clubs in Manhattan. Her ability to connect to a lyric with unique interpretations has established her as one of New York's celebrated female vocalist. She is the first ever Nightlife Award recipient for Outstanding Female Vocalist in 2003 and again in 2009 as a finalist. In 2007 Julie was presented with the coveted Julie Wilson Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation "in joyful gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation she continually manifests in her classic presentations of the Great Popular Songbook". All in the audience for the show will receive a free copy of the new CD. There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TONIGHT AY FEINSTEIN'S FOR CD RELEASE
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Award winning vocalist Julie Reyburn returns to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:30 pm with a special CD Release Concert of "Live at Feinstein's" released by No Cover Records. Recorded live during her July engagements at Feinstein's, Julie will perform songs from the CD along with new compositions and arrangements to celebrate the evening. Joining her will be Music Director Mark Janas with Ritt Henn on Bass and Walter Usiatynski on Drums plus other special musical guests. Director is Peter Napolitano. Reyburn is a multi-award winning singer, actor and recording artist who has appeared in many of the top clubs in Manhattan. Her ability to connect to a lyric with unique interpretations has established her as one of New York's celebrated female vocalist. She is the first ever Nightlife Award recipient for Outstanding Female Vocalist in 2003 and again in 2009 as a finalist. In 2007 Julie was presented with the coveted Julie Wilson Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation "in joyful gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation she continually manifests in her classic presentations of the Great Popular Songbook". All in the audience for the show will receive a free copy of the new CD. There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
Monday, January 11, 2010
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KITCHENETTES PERFORMANCE CLASSES IN SAN FRANCISCO
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KITCHENETTES PERFORMANCE CLASSES IN SAN FRANCISCO
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The Kitchenettes (Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut) will offer a new series of SING OUT LOUD! PERFORMANCE CLASSES starting on Tuesday, February 2nd. The classes give each singer the opportunity to work on several songs in a master class setting, addressing interpretation of lyrics, stage presence, mic technique, verbal introduction to the song, working with instrumentalists, and "selling" the song in performance. Video may be used as teaching tool. In addition, all students are featured in a showcase performance on Saturday, March 27th, with Barry Lloyd accompanying, at the historic Cirque Room in San Francisco's prestigious Fairmont Hotel, to which family, friends, and associates are cordially invited.
KITCHENETTES PERFORMANCE CLASSES IN SAN FRANCISCO
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The Kitchenettes (Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut) will offer a new series of SING OUT LOUD! PERFORMANCE CLASSES starting on Tuesday, February 2nd. The classes give each singer the opportunity to work on several songs in a master class setting, addressing interpretation of lyrics, stage presence, mic technique, verbal introduction to the song, working with instrumentalists, and "selling" the song in performance. Video may be used as teaching tool. In addition, all students are featured in a showcase performance on Saturday, March 27th, with Barry Lloyd accompanying, at the historic Cirque Room in San Francisco's prestigious Fairmont Hotel, to which family, friends, and associates are cordially invited.
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA UPDATE
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2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH UPDATE
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Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm is currently contacting a number of performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to perform at the show, and names will be announced as arrangements are made. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.
Last week it was announced that long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala. (see related item below)
We're still looking for sponsors for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion and gala - in $100 units. As we did with our November CD show, we want to cover all our expenses in advance so that we can concentrate our efforts completely on promotion of the entire international promotion program rather than fund raising or trying to sell every last ticket to the gala at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN on March 2nd. We currently have three sponsors - the more sponsors, the bigger the promotion can be!
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH including all the benefits of sponsorship.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH UPDATE
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Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm is currently contacting a number of performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to perform at the show, and names will be announced as arrangements are made. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.
Last week it was announced that long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala. (see related item below)
We're still looking for sponsors for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion and gala - in $100 units. As we did with our November CD show, we want to cover all our expenses in advance so that we can concentrate our efforts completely on promotion of the entire international promotion program rather than fund raising or trying to sell every last ticket to the gala at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN on March 2nd. We currently have three sponsors - the more sponsors, the bigger the promotion can be!
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH including all the benefits of sponsorship.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale
SPECIAL REMINDER TO MAC MEMBERS
SPECIAL REMINDER TO MAC MEMBERS: The application deadline to get the 2010 awards preliminary voting ballot is this Saturday, January 16th.APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVER BY MAIL ON THAT DATE - no "drop off" applications accepted. Download application forms and rules at http://www.MACNYC.com/ . Please read all the rules and application forms carefully. Incomplete submissions will be disqulaified. The 2010 MAC AWARDS GALA will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - ) - ticket order forms will be mailed with the final ballots to all MAC members. (2009 MAC memberships expired December 31, 2009 - you can't vote if you're not a member.)
CATARINA'S OWNER TO RETIRE - CLUB TO CLOSE
Legendary (truly deserved appellation in this case) piano bar/open mic entertainer Jerry Scott announced Sunday that his 2-year run at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360) will come to a close this Saturday, January 16th (9-12 pm), since the owner is retiring and closing the club after 38 years. Jerry is there on Friday & Saturday, and urges everyone who wants to attend to make a reservation - he predicts the place will be packed even more than usual. Jerry is already making plans for his next piano bar home and might even make an announcement of same this week at the restaurant.
JOHN HOGLUND TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY THE OLD FASHIONED WAY - A PARTY
Just a quick note: cabaret reviewer/writer/editor, the legendary* John Hoglund, celebrates his 38th birthday yet again on Friday, January 15th. (* he makes me say that) John will be holding his annual party/revelry (I was tempted to say orgy but checked my dictionary and figured it might result in a lawsuit) at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360) starting around 8:00 pm. RESERVATIONS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY - see next item for the reason why.
CABARET AUDIENCE MEMBER TIP
CABARET AUDIENCE MEMBER TIP: Don't always believe them when you try to make a reservation for a show, and they tell you the show is SOLD OUT. First ask if your name can be added to the waiting list - it will be recorded and you should be notified if there are cancellations. I say "should be" because not all clubs follow through. Call the day of the show and double check. But, in addition, unless you have made other plans for the same evening, and if you have the time to be slightly inconvenienced, and if this is a show you particularly want to see, show up at the club a half hour early, and personally add your name to the room host's list as "standby & present." Nearly every so-called "SOLD OUT SHOW" I've been to ends up with 3 or more folks who made reservations who don't arrive - or at least don't arrive by the scheduled showtime. Those seats become available immediately at showtime and "waiting listees" are seated according to the time they signed in with the host. Even if the folks who made reservations arrive late, they will have forfeited their seats if there is no more available. Just another reason to 1) Make a Reservation and 2) show up for the show at least 15 minutes before showtime.
Winners of the 2010 Nightlife Awards are:
Winners of the 2010 Nightlife Awards are:
OUTSTANDING CABARET VOCALIST IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE
OUTSTANDING CABARET DUO OR GROUP IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN & CHEYENNE JACKSON
OUTSTANDING CABARET VOCALIST (TIE): BABY JANE DEXTER, JOHNNY RODGERS
OUTSTANDING CABARET COMEDY OR CHARACTERIZATION: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN
OUTSTANDING CABARET DUO OR GROUP: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO
OUTSTANDING PIANO BAR ENTERTAINER: ANNE STEELE
OUTSTANDING JAZZ VOCALIST IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: KURT ELLING
OUTSTANDING JAZZ VOCALIST: SHEILA JORDAN
OUTSTANDING JAZZ SOLOIST: HANK JONES
OUTSTANDING JAZZ COMBO: BAD PLUS
OUTSTANDING COMEDIAN IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: LOUIS CK
OUTSTANDING COMEDIAN: JOHN MULANEY
OUTSTANDING COMIC DUO OR GROUP: SLOVIN AND ALLEN
OUTSTANDING CABARET VOCALIST IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE
OUTSTANDING CABARET DUO OR GROUP IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN & CHEYENNE JACKSON
OUTSTANDING CABARET VOCALIST (TIE): BABY JANE DEXTER, JOHNNY RODGERS
OUTSTANDING CABARET COMEDY OR CHARACTERIZATION: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN
OUTSTANDING CABARET DUO OR GROUP: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO
OUTSTANDING PIANO BAR ENTERTAINER: ANNE STEELE
OUTSTANDING JAZZ VOCALIST IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: KURT ELLING
OUTSTANDING JAZZ VOCALIST: SHEILA JORDAN
OUTSTANDING JAZZ SOLOIST: HANK JONES
OUTSTANDING JAZZ COMBO: BAD PLUS
OUTSTANDING COMEDIAN IN A MAJOR ENGAGEMENT: LOUIS CK
OUTSTANDING COMEDIAN: JOHN MULANEY
OUTSTANDING COMIC DUO OR GROUP: SLOVIN AND ALLEN
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