TODAY IN S.F.: DAVY JONES ("THE MONKEES") AT THE RRAZZ ROOM
Broadway entertainer, Tony nominee, teenage idol and international sensation, Davy Jones is finally coming to San Francisco, and the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Friday, October 8th at 8:00 pm; Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm; and Sunday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. With 70 million plus albums sold, his repertoire includes hits such as "Last Train to Clarksville," "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "I'm a Believer," "Daydream Believer" and "Stepping Stone." From vast Las Vegas stages to family amphitheaters like Disney World and Busch Gardens, his talent and appeal crosses cultural and generational boundaries. With humor and friendly familiarity, he continues to woo audiences to this day. There is a $45-$47.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.copyright 2010 - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW
Having eclipsed recent Oak Room records with her acclaimed Cole Porter show last year, Karen Akers turns her attention and her beguiling voice to the songs of supreme melodist Richard Rodgers and bittersweet lyricist Lorenz Hart in her new show, "Dancing on the Ceiling" at 
A CD Release event for the acclaimed show "Jim Speake Sings My Generation" featuring songs of the 1960's and 1970's, on Saturday, October 9th at 5:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Jim is supported by backup vocals from Wendy Russell and Lennie Watts, and is directed by Lennie Watts with Steven Ray Watkins as musical Director along with the My Generation Band. Each person attending will be given a free copy of the CD. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. 
J. Michael Reeds, Ben Misek and Luke Strandquist return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with two more encore performances of the smash hit revue WEST! Performances are set for Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 pm. Alternately beautiful, sexy, moving and hilarious, WEST boasts hot new arrangements of classic and contemporary Country and Rock, soaring vocals and witty stories of past and present. Multiple award-winner Miles Phillips directs and Wells Hanley serves as music director for the band featuring Tony Romano on guitar, Ritt Henn on bass and Brett Ripley on drums. There is a $20 Cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. 
The CD Release Party of Susan Winter's 2010 MAC award winning CD, "Love rolls on ... LIVE!" will be held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, October 15th at 9:30 pm and Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm. The CD was this year's winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, Nancy LaMott Recording of the Year. Rick Jensen, who was also Ms. LaMott's Musical Director, will be at the piano playing his inspired arrangements. Bass duties will be shared by Tom Hubbard on the 15th and Gene Perla on the 22nd. Plus there will be a special guest appearance by Geoff Stoner. Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of "Love rolls on...LIVE! Susan performs soon to be standards by contemporary writers such as Susan Werner, Carroll Coates, Dave Frishberg and Lee Wing. She also sings classics of the great American songbook by Arlen, Bernstein, Gershwin and Berlin. Directed by award winning Lina Koutrakos, Susan provides a fun-filled evening that has a few surprises in its more tender moments, such as when she brings her parents World War II love letters to life. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. 
Following a MAC Award-winning run of their debut act, "We Can Make It: The Songs Of Kander & Ebb", the vocal group Marquee Five brings a brand new show, "8-Track Throwback", to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). "8-Track Throwback" pays tribute to the singer/songwriters of the 60s and 70s with all new arrangements by Adam West Hemming with the voices of Mick Bleyer, Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein and Julie Reyburn. Remaining performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th at 6:00 pm. Featuring audience favorites from Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Leonard Cohen and more, "8-Track Throwback" is a re-imagined and joyous celebration of the music that takes you back. Directed by Joseph Ward with Musical Direction by Adam West Hemming . The show features on Piano: Mark Janas , on Bass: Matt Scharfglass and Guitarists John Benthal (9/16 & 10/16) and Tony Romano (9/23, 9/25 & 10/2). "8-Track Throwback" is produced by Fr. Jeffrey Hamblin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. 
Carole J. Bufford returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with a special encore performance of "intro" on Monday, October 18th at 7:00 pm. In her show, "intro", Carole, a bluesy singer with a penchant for any song that tells a great story, takes a soulful, fresh approach to everything from pop standards to the Great American Songbook. Her cabaret will feature the songs of Bessie Smith, Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, The Beach Boys, and many others. The show is directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction by Nate Buccieri. Recently, Bufford was featured and received rave reviews in Broadway By The Year: Musicals of 1927 and Musicals of 1966 at Town Hall and was singled out by the New York Times at the 20th Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation. She also enjoyed a run of her critically acclaimed Carole J. Bufford sings Randy Newman in Lennie Watts Under The Covers series. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. 
Award Winning Jazz Singer/Lyricist, Mark Winkler is returning to 
"Berlin, Mon Amour", a passionate, theatrical chanson voyage through the 20th Century featuring International Singing Star Adrienne Haan, will be presented at 
The 21st New York Cabaret Convention will be presented by 
Pop/jazz/blues phenom Suede returns to Provincetown for the Women Innkeeper's 26th annual Women's Week on Friday, October 8th and Thursday & Friday, October 14th & 15th at 8:00 pm. Performances will be at
The 21st New York Cabaret Convention will be presented by 
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NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie are returning to 
Jazz and cabaret singer Amanda King will make her New York City debut on Friday, October 8th at 11:00 pm at 
Alissa Hunnicutt brings her show "The Kid Inside" back to 
The 21st New York Cabaret Convention will be presented by 
Rebecca Parris will be appearing Wednesday & Thursday, October 6th & 7th at 8:00 pm at 
