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Saturday, March 9, 2013

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NEXT WEDNESDAY AT THE BEECHMAN: NYC: MATCHMAKER BRINGS THE BUSINESS OF LOVE TO THE STAGE

NYC: MATCHMAKER BRINGS THE BUSINESS OF LOVE TO THE STAGE
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CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

"Dear Charlie" will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesdays, February 20th and March 13th at 7:00 pm. What do you get when you combine New York's favorite Matchmaker with a night of song? You get "Dear Charlie". Do you remember being on a date and not knowing what to say next? Do you feel lost looking for love in the big city? Charlie will offer an engaging evening of song, advice, and cunning humor as he takes you down Lovers' Lane. Joined by Musical Director David Andrews Rogers, who has led national tours of Fiddler on the Roof, Cats, and Chicago, "DearCharlie" will guide you on a whirlwind tour through the ins and outs of love. With his new cabaret show, Charlie will bring his matchmaking secrets center stage, allowing love to carry the evening as he offers advice on communication, first dates, special moments, and achieving lifelong love. "Dear Charlie" is bound to leave you asking: what is love all about? Charlie The Matchmaker, Charlie Maffei, is a singer who has performed at both cabaret venues and stadiums throughout the New York Metro Area and Atlanta. As a matchmaker, Charlie has worked with hundreds of clients to help them find love in the most romantic city on earth: New York. Charlie is also a contributing writer for The Huffington Post and My Lifestyle Magazine. He has been seen and heard on numerous TV and radio shows. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Reservations athttp://dearcharlie.eventbrite.com

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NEXT SATURDAY AT 54 BELOW: NYC: HELL OR HIGH WATER WITH JAMES JACKSON, JR.

NYC: HELL OR HIGH WATER WITH JAMES JACKSON, JR.
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Performing artist James Jackson Jr., presents an evening of gender-defying songs, ramblings from the pages of his diary, and an evening like no other at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, March 16th at 11:00 pm. His razor-sharp wit, talent and on & off stage persona have made him an artistic force to be reckoned with. Elliot Roth leads the band featuring some of the hottest musicians in town. Shaleah Adkisson and LaDonna Burns on back-up vocals. Directed by MAC and Bistro Award winner Gerry Geddes. A self-described "sucker" for song interpretation and storytelling, James' unique sense of humor is now aimed at changing the face of the cabaret stage. James Jackson, Jr. was undergraduately reared by lesbians in the New England Bekshires after artistically growing up in Boston under the soul-food tutelage of a deep southern family. After being deposited in New York City over a decade ago, the real work began. Dance belts, regional stage yelts, demanding Brits, and a rather unfortunate stop in Branson, Missouri lead to his discovery of artistic truth on prestigious stages like Radio City Music Hall as well as Carnegie Hall. His highly emotional, devastatingly funny cabaret act has been seen at Joe's Pub, Duane Park, DROM, The A.R.T.'s Club Oberon, and Los Angeles' Lyric Theatre. James' razor-sharp wit, unique sense of humor, talent, and on & off stage persona have become an artistic force to be reckoned with as well as a voice people want to hear as he changes the face of the concert stage. There is a $15-$25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: CHASIN' THE BLUES AWAY - 2013 Honoring the legacy of Marianne Challis

NYC: CHASIN' THE BLUES AWAY - 2013
Honoring the legacy of Marianne Challis
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Join Scott Barnes, Kevin Dozier, Daryl Kojak, Laurie Krauz, Reagan Stone, and Lisa Viggiano for two shows, Monday, March 11th and Friday, March 15th at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) to raise money for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/ ) in loving memory of Marianne Challis. Both shows are at 7:00 pm. Being a theater professional through the 80s, 90s, and 00s, Marianne saw many of her peers and friends taken by AIDS, and raising funds for BC/EFA was a passion for her. Marianne Challis was a friend, colleague and Vocal Coach for the performers in this show - and many others. She was a spectacular teacher, amazing performer, great mother, and a complete and total joy to spend time with and learn from.  She passed away last year and her loss has been profound for the entire cabaret and jazz community. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SF: AN EVENING OF SOLO GUITAR WITH OTTMAR LIBERT

SF: AN EVENING OF SOLO GUITAR WITH OTTMAR LIBERT
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095 - ) presents Ottmar Libert with an evening of solo guitar Thursday through Sunday, March 7th through 10th to celebrate his latest CD "Dune." Showtimes are 8:00 pm on Thursday, 9:00 pm on Friday, and 7:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday, with an additional performances on Saturday at 9:00 pm. Liebert - the six-time Grammy nominated guitarist and composer - is considered to be one of the most talented, creative and influential guitarists of all time. His legendary debut release, the double-platinum Nouveau Flamenco is the biggest selling guitar album in history. Liebert has released over 20 albums and received more than 30 gold and platinum awards. There is a change in the weather and sound for Ottmar Liebert's release entitled "Dune." Magic men are said to be drawn to the desert sands. Sometimes they come as sculptors like Christo that put up strange and beautiful environments that inspire. Sometimes they come as Native American medicine men or old Japanese Kyoto masters to meditate and postulate. And sometimes, just plain and simple great artists disguised as guitar players. Liebert's new release "Dune" sits firmly in the crosshairs of it all. Random beauty - airy, rhythmic and sometimes funky; sounds to put you inside of full and empty spaces, at the same time. Ottmar is always exceptionally brilliant and mysterious. There is a $45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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MW: BARB JUNGR AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB - CLOSES TONIGHT

MW: BARB JUNGR AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

International cabaret star Barb Jungr will perform at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169 - ) on Friday & Saturday, March 8th & 9th at 8:00 pm. With rave international reviews and two prestigious New York awards (2008 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and Best International Artist 2003 Backstage Award), Barb Jungr is renowned for her unique vocal style, interpretation of song and radical approach to arrangements. Her acclaimed releases on Linn Records and Naim Label, and "revelatory" live performances have brought her to audiences all around the world. The CD The Man In The Long Black Coat - Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan was released in May, 2011 to excellent reviews. She toured throughout the UK and the USA in autumn 2011, performing in LA and Austin with return appearances in San Francisco and a two week run in New York. Her earlier Dylan collection, Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan: Every Grain of Sand was called "the most significant vocal album of the 21st century thus far," by the Wall Street Journal. In 2012, Barb worked on and completed her long awaited new release Stockport To Memphis with collaborators Simon Wallace and Jenny Carr. The album, released in October 2012, is biographical, drawing on Jungr's northwestern upbringing and celebrates elements of her musical and geographic journey. Born and raised in Rochdale and Stockport, Barb has worked with many of the finest musicians and composers in the UK, has toured all over the world with the British Council in the 1990s (Malawi, Cameroon, Yemen, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Cote D'Ivoire, Sudan), appeared in Australia (2006, 2007 and a sellout tour in 2010), toured across Norway and Holland and performs regularly in New York and across the United States (several seasons at The Cafe Carlyle and Metropolitan Room and Joe's Pub, New York). There is a $35, $45, $55 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

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FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE COLONY = CLOSES TONIGHT

FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE COLONY
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) presents Steve Tyrell on Tuesday through Saturday, February 26th through March 9th at 8:00 pm. Steve Tyrell is returning for his fifth engagement in the Royal Room, where he made his debut in January 2008. The Grammy Award-winning vocalist is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. His hits "The Way You Look Tonight," "The Simple Life," "Crush On You" and "The Sunny Side of The Street," have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances. He's held top positions at Standards, Swing, and Big Band outlets with a devoted following at key Adult Contemporary Radio. He has appeared with The Boston Pops, twice with The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, and The Houston Symphony on several occasions. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City's Cafe Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed in 36 years. Now Steve has become a fixture in New York and has played the Cafe Carlyle to record crowds for the last 6 years. As an artist, all 7 of his American Standards albums have achieved top 5 status on Billboard's Jazz charts, and his first album "A New Standard" was amongst the best selling jazz albums for over five years. Tuesday through Thursday: $135 dinner/show ($75 show only) and Friday & Saturday: $145 dinner/show ($85 show only).

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DC: BLUES ALLEY PRESENTS PETER WHITE

DC: BLUES ALLEY PRESENTS PETER WHITE
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Guitarist Peter White will appear at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Friday through Sunday, March 8th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. During a 20-year tenure with Al Stewart, White co-wrote many songs, including Stewart's 1978 top-ten hit "Time Passages". In the late 1980s, White accompanied Basia on a series of acclaimed albums. In 1996, Basia was featured on White's album Caravan of Dreams, with vocals on the single "Just Another Day". Peter White won the award for best Smooth Jazz Musician in the 2007 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. He was named the Best Guitarist at the National Smooth Jazz Awards for four consecutive years from 2000-2003. In 2000, White won three Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards. White's latest CD Good Day, marks his eleventh solo release. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: MARILYN MAYE PREMIERES "MAYE-DEN VOYAGE" AT 54 BELOW

NYC: MARILYN MAYE PREMIERES "MAYE-DEN VOYAGE" AT 54 BELOW
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents cabaret and theatre legend Marilyn Maye and the debut of her new show "MAYE-DEN Voyage" for a two-week engagement, Tuesdays through Saturdays, March 5th through 16th. Showtime is 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, and 8:00 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. From her first appearance in the spotlight as a tiny pre-teen vocalist in a series of amateur contests in Topeka, Kansas to being dubbed "A National Treasure," Marilyn Maye continues to entertain audiences with her skill of performing. With a Grammy nomination in the mid-Sixties as Best New Artist, a bevy of awards reflecting her showmanship, her illustrious singing career is still going strong after a life-time spent entertaining audiences. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE CEDAR WALTON TRIO AT BIRDLAND

NYC: THE CEDAR WALTON TRIO AT BIRDLAND
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

The Cedar Walton Trio will perform atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, March 5th through 11th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Master pianist Cedar Walton has enjoyed an up-tempo career for over fifty years. Maintaining an active touring schedule, Walton has accompanied an ever-increasing list of jazz greats while also leading his own successful groups. From his native Dallas, Texas, Walton ventured to New York and began working locally with Lou Donaldson, Gigi Gryce, Sonny Rollins and Kenny Dorham before landing his first touring job with J.J. Johnson. During a three-year association with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in the early 1960s, Walton emerged as a composer, contributing originals like "Mosaic" and "The Promised Land" to the group's recordings for the Blue Note and Riverside labels. From there, Walton embarked on a variety of projects with artists such Ron Carter, Billy Higgins, Harold Land, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller, Buster Williams and Billy Higgins, Milt Jackson, Frank Morgan, Dexter Gordon, vocalists Ernestine Anderson and Freddy Cole, and The Trumpet Summit Band. One of the most influential musicians active today, many of his original compositions such as "Bolivia," "Clockwise" and "Firm Roots" have become part of the standard Jazz repertoire. Cedar regularly receives praise from critics, fellow musicians and audiences around the world, and was inducted into the National Endowment for the Arts class of Jazz Masters in January of 2010. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, continues on Saturdays, at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE MARIA GUIDA QUARTET AT THE METROPOLITAN

NYC: THE MARIA GUIDA QUARTET AT THE METROPOLITAN
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

A very appealing singer with a warm voice and the ability to express the hidden beauty found in superior lyrics, Maria Guida will perform atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, March 9th at 7:00 pm. Maria recently recorded her debut CD, Soul Eyes. Throughout this impressive and highly enjoyable set, the beauty of Maria's voice is equaled by her understanding of the words and the creative spirit of her musicians. In fact, there was such an immediate communication between all of the participants that Soul Eyes was recorded in its entirety in one day. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: REBECCA KILGORE & HARRY ALLEN QUARTET PREMIERES "I LIKE MEN"

NYC: REBECCA KILGORE & HARRY ALLEN QUARTET PREMIERES "I LIKE MEN"
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore, and the Harry Allen Jazz Quartet return to New York with a new show, "I Like Men: Songs about Men from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway," for five nights atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), from Wednesday through Sunday, March 6th through 10th at 9:30 pm, with an added performance on Sunday the 10th at 7:00 pm. Kilgore, known in jazz circles for her airborn and erudite stylings, is making her Metropolitan Room debut. Portland Oregon based, Kilgore has been a standout in the Northwest jazz scene since the mid '80s, where she has led her own quintet, and performed and recorded with John Miller, Portland's Tall Jazz Trio, and Dave Frishberg among others. With The Harry Allen Jazz Quartet, she has made regular appearances in New York, notably at Feinstein's for the past three years. Swing Bros. recording artist Harry Allen, tenor sax, is a NY Nightlife Award-winning performer who also records extensively, notably with John Pizzarelli. In 2010 Allen and Kilgore collaborated on "Some Like it Hot: The Music of Marilyn Monroe," an eye-opening reassessment of screen siren Marilyn Monroe's musical abilities. Allen's quartet features Ehud Asherie on piano, Kevin Kanner on drums and Joel Forbes on bass. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DARYL SHERMAN AT KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL

NYC: DARYL SHERMAN AT KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Daryl Sherman will perform atTHE KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL (33 University Place, NYC - 212-228-8490 - ) on Fridays & Saturdays, March 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th (call for set times). For 14 years Ms. Sherman played and sang for savvy New Yorkers and international visitors at the Waldorf Astoria's famed Cole Porter Steinway. Last June, she headlined the annual Cole Porter Festival in his hometown of Peru, IN. Sherman has performed at The Algonquin's Oak Room, Feinstein's, Rose Hall with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Dizzy's Coca Cola and 59E59 Theaters where she was lauded for her band singer role in a centennial tribute to Artie Shaw. As a sparkling mainstay of Manhattan's nightlife, there's hardly jazz joint, supper club, Chinese restaurant or hotel that Daryl has missed. Her many recordings are in regular national rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius/XM Radio. She was presented the 2010 MAC Award "Best Major Recording" for her Johnny Mercer Centennial CD - which was used in a Mercer documentary produced by Clint Eastwood. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday nights March 9th & 23rd at 8:00 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

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NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT: 1 GREAT SONGWRITER, 4 MAGICAL NIGHTS, 30 INCREDIBLE WOMEN!


NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT: 1 GREAT SONGWRITER, 4 MAGICAL NIGHTS, 30 INCREDIBLE WOMEN!
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

On four magical nights at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ), 30 incredible women will pay tribute to one great songwriter in The Amanda McBroom project, directed by Eric Michael Gillett, with musical direction by Jeff Cubeta. On Fridays & Saturdays, March 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th at 7:00 pm The Laurie Beechman will host a rotating cast of phenomenal theatrical and cabaret talent as they join together to sing the songs of Amanda McBroom in four unique evenings celebrating the career and music of one of the country's best-loved artists. From "The Rose" and "The Portrait" to "Ship in a Bottle" and "Erroll Flynn," Ms. McBroom's songs have thrilled audiences for decades. Now, hear them as never before, as well as little-known gems from her vast catalogue. Performers include, in alphabetical order: Karen Akers, Stacey Logan, Raissa Katona Bennett, Rosemary Loar, Erin Wegner Brooks, Kelly McDonald, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Tanya Moberly, Juliana Davis, Carolyn Montgomery-Forant, Shana Farr, Marieann Meringolo, Terese Genecco, Marissa Mulder, Jillian Gottlieb, Christine Reisner, LaTanya Hall, Danielle Erin Rhodes, Elise Holman, Sarah Rice, Leah Jennings, Marta Sanders, Eva Kantor, Jennifer Sheehan, Valerie Lemon, Sonja Stuart, Adriane Lenox, KT Sullivan, Lorinda Lisitza, and Melanie Vaughan. Amanda McBroom has been called "the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song "The Rose" hit number one all over the world. But it was Amanda's performance of her own songs on the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, and the Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as a songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, The Manhattan Transfer, and Donny Osmond. Her love of and background in musical theater (she starred in the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and European productions of "Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris," on Broadway in "Seesaw," and in "Sweeney Todd," "A Little Night Music" and "Mame") compelled her to create a musical based on her songs. "Heartbeats" made its debut in Los Angeles and the play has enjoyed over 15 regional theater productions around the U.S. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: SCOTT EVAN DAVIS'S SHOW: PICTURE PERFECT AT THE DUPLEX


NYC: SCOTT EVAN DAVIS'S SHOW: PICTURE PERFECT AT THE DUPLEX
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Composer/Lyricist Scott Evan Davis will present the first-ever staged revue of his music in March at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 9th and Sundays, March 17th & 24th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Titled Picture Perfect, the show's riff on relationships of every kind is summed up in the opening line of the title song: "If you think the perfect picture hangs on someone else's wall, look a little closer, until you can see it all ..." Picture Perfect draws on new, original material as well as Davis's debut recording, Cautiously Optimistic: The Music of Scott Evan Davis, released in 2011 by Sonic Landscapes Music. He has assembled an exciting group of performers to interpret his compositions, staged in group and solo arrangements. They are Joshua Dixon, Jaime Hartmann, Vicky Modica, Erik Sisco and Kim Grogg. Picture Perfect is Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction and arrangements by David Snyder. Scott Evan Davis is a self-taught pianist who attended Emerson College and AMDA. In 2011, though he was a virtual unknown at the time, his debut recording featured such theater and cabaret luminaries as Faith Prince, Liz Callaway, Jason Graae and Natalie Douglas. In a period of two years on the New York scene, Davis's music has become lauded and sought after internationally. Last spring he was the recipient of a Courage in Theater Award from Musical Theater International for the musical A Powerful Day, which he wrote with autistic students at the Spectrum School in Manhattan under the auspices of Arts Connection. He recently performed a concert in the UK with esteemed composers Georgia Stitt and Michael Patrick Walker. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY "THE SONGS OF RUSS KASSOFF" AT 12:30 PM TODAY

NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY "THE SONGS OF RUSS KASSOFF"
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

THE NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY ) established in 1980, continues it's 2011-2012 Season on Saturday, March 9th at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC) with "The Songs of Russ Kassoff". The event opens at 12:30 pm with a flea market where you can buy and/or trade sheet music and memorabilia. The show runs from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. The performance features Russ Kassoff. Russ is an accomplished jazz pianist, conductor, composer, orchestrator and arranger whose varied talents are valued in the music world. Deirdre Broderick, lyricist and sometimes writing partner will join him. Catherine Dupuis, jazz vocalist, will be on hand to sing the songs that they have recorded. You can join the society online at http://www.nysms.org for only $50 per year, entitling you to nine fabulous programs/meetings and nine lively newsletters from October through June. Non-member guest fee is $10.

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PICK OF THE DAY: NYC: SCOTT EVAN DAVIS'S SHOW: PICTURE PERFECT AT THE DUPLEX

NYC: SCOTT EVAN DAVIS'S SHOW: PICTURE PERFECT AT THE DUPLEX
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Composer/Lyricist Scott Evan Davis will present the first-ever staged revue of his music in March at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 9th and Sundays, March 17th & 24th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Titled Picture Perfect, the show's riff on relationships of every kind is summed up in the opening line of the title song: "If you think the perfect picture hangs on someone else's wall, look a little closer, until you can see it all ..." Picture Perfect draws on new, original material as well as Davis's debut recording, Cautiously Optimistic: The Music of Scott Evan Davis, released in 2011 by Sonic Landscapes Music. He has assembled an exciting group of performers to interpret his compositions, staged in group and solo arrangements. They are Joshua Dixon, Jaime Hartmann, Vicky Modica, Erik Sisco and Kim Grogg. Picture Perfect is Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction and arrangements by David Snyder. Scott Evan Davis is a self-taught pianist who attended Emerson College and AMDA. In 2011, though he was a virtual unknown at the time, his debut recording featured such theater and cabaret luminaries as Faith Prince, Liz Callaway, Jason Graae and Natalie Douglas. In a period of two years on the New York scene, Davis's music has become lauded and sought after internationally. Last spring he was the recipient of a Courage in Theater Award from Musical Theater International for the musical A Powerful Day, which he wrote with autistic students at the Spectrum School in Manhattan under the auspices of Arts Connection. He recently performed a concert in the UK with esteemed composers Georgia Stitt and Michael Patrick Walker. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Friday, March 8, 2013

SF: DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATA AT YOSHI'S - TONIGHT!

SF: DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATA AT YOSHI'S
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Friday, March 8th at 10:30 pm. Afrika Bambaataa was an important rap-music pioneer who became a forgotten elder statesman as rap evolved. Bambaataa, who took his name (which means "affectionate leader") from a movie about Zulu warriors, quit the notorious Black Spades street gang in the mid-1970s and formed Zulu Nation, a music-oriented "youth organization." Among the members who became minor rap luminaries were DJs Red Alert, Jazzy Jay, and Whiz Kid, as well as Afrika Islam, who went on to work with Ice-T. There is a $28 cover.

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SF: AN EVENING OF SOLO GUITAR WITH OTTMAR LIBERT THROUGH SUNDAY

SF: AN EVENING OF SOLO GUITAR WITH OTTMAR LIBERT
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095 - ) presents Ottmar Libert with an evening of solo guitar Thursday through Sunday, March 7th through 10th to celebrate his latest CD "Dune." Showtimes are 8:00 pm on Thursday, 9:00 pm on Friday, and 7:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday, with an additional performances on Saturday at 9:00 pm. Liebert - the six-time Grammy nominated guitarist and composer - is considered to be one of the most talented, creative and influential guitarists of all time. His legendary debut release, the double-platinum Nouveau Flamenco is the biggest selling guitar album in history. Liebert has released over 20 albums and received more than 30 gold and platinum awards. There is a change in the weather and sound for Ottmar Liebert's release entitled "Dune." Magic men are said to be drawn to the desert sands. Sometimes they come as sculptors like Christo that put up strange and beautiful environments that inspire. Sometimes they come as Native American medicine men or old Japanese Kyoto masters to meditate and postulate. And sometimes, just plain and simple great artists disguised as guitar players. Liebert's new release "Dune" sits firmly in the crosshairs of it all. Random beauty - airy, rhythmic and sometimes funky; sounds to put you inside of full and empty spaces, at the same time. Ottmar is always exceptionally brilliant and mysterious. There is a $45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CHI: SUZANNE PETRI WITH "A LITTLE TOUCH OF COWARD IN THE NIGHT"

CHI: SUZANNE PETRI WITH "A LITTLE TOUCH OF COWARD IN THE NIGHT"
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress and winner of the After Dark Award for "Outstanding Cabaret Artist" and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gold Coast Award, Suzanne Petri brings " A Little Touch of Coward in the Night" toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on the first 4 Fridays of March, the 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd at 8:00 pm. She is joined by Musical Director Bob Moreen, with Director Bob Breuler and special guest John Eskola. In a career that spanned two world wars and seventy-five years, Coward was an English composer, lyricist, playwright, screenwriter, actor, Las Vegas cabaret star and more, publishing more than 50 plays and composing hundreds of songs during his lifetime. Throughout all, he maintained what he considered his greatest talent: his charm. Suzanne's passion for his work has spanned most of her performing career and she is therefore very excited to bring his words and music to new audiences for the first time at Davenport's. She and her cohorts will perform some of his many songs, including "Why do the Wrong People Travel?" "I've Been to a Marvelous Party," "If Love Were All," "Mad About the Boy," "Mrs. Worthington," "Ziguener," "Nina," "Matelot," as well as scenes from his brilliant plays. There is a $20 cover charge with a two-drink minimum.

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INDIANAPOLIS: BARB JUNGR AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB - 2 SHOWS ONLY

MW: BARB JUNGR AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

International cabaret star Barb Jungr will perform at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169 - ) on Friday & Saturday, March 8th & 9th at 8:00 pm. With rave international reviews and two prestigious New York awards (2008 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and Best International Artist 2003 Backstage Award), Barb Jungr is renowned for her unique vocal style, interpretation of song and radical approach to arrangements. Her acclaimed releases on Linn Records and Naim Label, and "revelatory" live performances have brought her to audiences all around the world. The CD The Man In The Long Black Coat - Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan was released in May, 2011 to excellent reviews. She toured throughout the UK and the USA in autumn 2011, performing in LA and Austin with return appearances in San Francisco and a two week run in New York. Her earlier Dylan collection, Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan: Every Grain of Sand was called "the most significant vocal album of the 21st century thus far," by the Wall Street Journal. In 2012, Barb worked on and completed her long awaited new release Stockport To Memphis with collaborators Simon Wallace and Jenny Carr. The album, released in October 2012, is biographical, drawing on Jungr's northwestern upbringing and celebrates elements of her musical and geographic journey. Born and raised in Rochdale and Stockport, Barb has worked with many of the finest musicians and composers in the UK, has toured all over the world with the British Council in the 1990s (Malawi, Cameroon, Yemen, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Cote D'Ivoire, Sudan), appeared in Australia (2006, 2007 and a sellout tour in 2010), toured across Norway and Holland and performs regularly in New York and across the United States (several seasons at The Cafe Carlyle and Metropolitan Room and Joe's Pub, New York). There is a $35, $45, $55 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

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PALM BEACH, FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE COLONY - LAST 2 DAYS

FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE COLONY
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) presents Steve Tyrell on Tuesday through Saturday, February 26th through March 9th at 8:00 pm. Steve Tyrell is returning for his fifth engagement in the Royal Room, where he made his debut in January 2008. The Grammy Award-winning vocalist is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. His hits "The Way You Look Tonight," "The Simple Life," "Crush On You" and "The Sunny Side of The Street," have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances. He's held top positions at Standards, Swing, and Big Band outlets with a devoted following at key Adult Contemporary Radio. He has appeared with The Boston Pops, twice with The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, and The Houston Symphony on several occasions. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City's Cafe Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed in 36 years. Now Steve has become a fixture in New York and has played the Cafe Carlyle to record crowds for the last 6 years. As an artist, all 7 of his American Standards albums have achieved top 5 status on Billboard's Jazz charts, and his first album "A New Standard" was amongst the best selling jazz albums for over five years. Tuesday through Thursday: $135 dinner/show ($75 show only) and Friday & Saturday: $145 dinner/show ($85 show only).

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DC: BLUES ALLEY PRESENTS PETER WHITE THROUGH SUNDAY

DC: BLUES ALLEY PRESENTS PETER WHITE
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Guitarist Peter White will appear at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Friday through Sunday, March 8th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. During a 20-year tenure with Al Stewart, White co-wrote many songs, including Stewart's 1978 top-ten hit "Time Passages". In the late 1980s, White accompanied Basia on a series of acclaimed albums. In 1996, Basia was featured on White's album Caravan of Dreams, with vocals on the single "Just Another Day". Peter White won the award for best Smooth Jazz Musician in the 2007 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. He was named the Best Guitarist at the National Smooth Jazz Awards for four consecutive years from 2000-2003. In 2000, White won three Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards. White's latest CD Good Day, marks his eleventh solo release. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: MARILYN MAYE PREMIERES "MAYE-DEN VOYAGE" AT 54 BELOW THROUGH MARCH 16th

NYC: MARILYN MAYE PREMIERES "MAYE-DEN VOYAGE" AT 54 BELOW
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents cabaret and theatre legend Marilyn Maye and the debut of her new show "MAYE-DEN Voyage" for a two-week engagement, Tuesdays through Saturdays, March 5th through 16th. Showtime is 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, and 8:00 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. From her first appearance in the spotlight as a tiny pre-teen vocalist in a series of amateur contests in Topeka, Kansas to being dubbed "A National Treasure," Marilyn Maye continues to entertain audiences with her skill of performing. With a Grammy nomination in the mid-Sixties as Best New Artist, a bevy of awards reflecting her showmanship, her illustrious singing career is still going strong after a life-time spent entertaining audiences. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: WALKING THE LINE: TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH TONIGHT

NYC: WALKING THE LINE: TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Walking The Line will be performed at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, March 8th at 11:00 pm. Playing the most loved hits and some rare gems of the Johnny Cash songbook, while recreating the look, feel, and flow of a Johnny Cash concert, Walking the Line celebrates material from every decade of Cash's legendary career. Playing the part of Johnny Cash is Tom Cavanagh of Broadway's Rock of Ages. If you love the music of Johnny Cash but never got to see him live, this is as real as a fan can get. And if you were lucky enough to see Cash live, you'll appreciate Walking the Line all the more when you see and hear this most accurate recreation. Best of all, the seven-piece band comes complete with three Carter Sisters. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE CEDAR WALTON TRIO AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SUNDAY

NYC: THE CEDAR WALTON TRIO AT BIRDLAND
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

The Cedar Walton Trio will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, March 5th through 11th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Master pianist Cedar Walton has enjoyed an up-tempo career for over fifty years. Maintaining an active touring schedule, Walton has accompanied an ever-increasing list of jazz greats while also leading his own successful groups. From his native Dallas, Texas, Walton ventured to New York and began working locally with Lou Donaldson, Gigi Gryce, Sonny Rollins and Kenny Dorham before landing his first touring job with J.J. Johnson. During a three-year association with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in the early 1960s, Walton emerged as a composer, contributing originals like "Mosaic" and "The Promised Land" to the group's recordings for the Blue Note and Riverside labels. From there, Walton embarked on a variety of projects with artists such Ron Carter, Billy Higgins, Harold Land, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller, Buster Williams and Billy Higgins, Milt Jackson, Frank Morgan, Dexter Gordon, vocalists Ernestine Anderson and Freddy Cole, and The Trumpet Summit Band. One of the most influential musicians active today, many of his original compositions such as "Bolivia," "Clockwise" and "Firm Roots" have become part of the standard Jazz repertoire. Cedar regularly receives praise from critics, fellow musicians and audiences around the world, and was inducted into the National Endowment for the Arts class of Jazz Masters in January of 2010. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT BIRDLAND
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

The David Berger Jazz Orchestra performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Fridays at 5:00 pm. Jazz composer, arranger and conductor David Berger is recognized internationally as a leading authority on the music of Duke Ellington and the Swing Era and big band music. Conductor and arranger for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from its inception in 1988 through 1994, Berger has transcribed more than 750 full scores of classic recordings including over 500 works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Mr. Berger maintains a close working relationship with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE SOPHISTICATES - STRIP AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE TEASED

NYC: THE SOPHISTICATES - STRIP AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE TEASED
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Starring master of ceremonies Bastard Keith and burlesque headliner Madame Rosebud, and featuring a rotating constellation of guest stars, THE SOPHISTICATES play at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) at 11:30 pm on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Specializing in classic burlesque, "The Sophisticates," is a retroglam ride into a thrilling nightclub reality that nods to the past while winking to the present. Each night features a new line-up of four highly distinguished striptease artists performing two numbers each throughout the evening. Keeping the festivities inching along at an appropriately brisk pace is Bastard Keith, a showman with a soft spot for tradition combined with a yen for brainy post modern conceptual humor. Madame Rosebud has performed coast to coast and overseas with stops at the London Burlesque Festival, the New York Burlesque Festival, and competing at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. (over 21 please)

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THROUGH SUNDAY - NYC: REBECCA KILGORE & HARRY ALLEN QUARTET PREMIERES "I LIKE MEN"

NYC: REBECCA KILGORE & HARRY ALLEN QUARTET PREMIERES "I LIKE MEN"
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore, and the Harry Allen Jazz Quartet return to New York with a new show, "I Like Men: Songs about Men from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway," for five nights atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), from Wednesday through Sunday, March 6th through 10th at 9:30 pm, with an added performance on Sunday the 10th at 7:00 pm. Kilgore, known in jazz circles for her airborn and erudite stylings, is making her Metropolitan Room debut. Portland Oregon based, Kilgore has been a standout in the Northwest jazz scene since the mid '80s, where she has led her own quintet, and performed and recorded with John Miller, Portland's Tall Jazz Trio, and Dave Frishberg among others. With The Harry Allen Jazz Quartet, she has made regular appearances in New York, notably at Feinstein's for the past three years. Swing Bros. recording artist Harry Allen, tenor sax, is a NY Nightlife Award-winning performer who also records extensively, notably with John Pizzarelli. In 2010 Allen and Kilgore collaborated on "Some Like it Hot: The Music of Marilyn Monroe," an eye-opening reassessment of screen siren Marilyn Monroe's musical abilities. Allen's quartet features Ehud Asherie on piano, Kevin Kanner on drums and Joel Forbes on bass. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE FRIDAYS AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE FRIDAYS AT THE BEECHMAN
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Dallas DuBois hosts DISTORTED DIZNEE, an outrageous take on some of the most beloved animated classics, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Fridays, March 8th, 15th & 22nd at 10:00 pm. DuBois and a troupe of fabulous drag queens will present a twisted - and very adult - journey, catapulting you back to your childhood into a Magical Kingdom where dreams come true. This 70-minute extravaganza features high-energy dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies". Starring Dallas DuBois, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Shenea DeDranke, and more! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" ADDS DATES AT THE DUPLEX

NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" ADDS DATES AT THE DUPLEX
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

"Not as Cute as Picture", a GLAAD-Media Award Nominee for Outstanding Theater: Washington DC, played to sold out houses in January this year and returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) for two additional performances, Fridays, March 8th & 22nd, all shows at 9:30 pm. The semi-autobiographical "Not as Cute", written and performed by J.D. Cerna, directed by Nick Demos (Oklahoma), partner in Demos/Bizar Entertainment (producer of Tony-Award winner, Memphis), first ran in Washington, DC. The play is set in 1994, a time when young gay men's pursuit of purpose was often obstructed by the crashing reality of AIDS. J.D.Cerna is a gifted writer/actor who uses a wicked sense of humor and his personal life experiences and perspectives to amplify the discussion around important LGBT issues and in particular, his own observations as a gay man. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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ONE NIGHT ONLY: NYC: RYAN GREER JAZZ GROUP AT SOMETHIN' JAZZ CLUB

NYC: RYAN GREER JAZZ GROUP AT SOMETHIN' JAZZ CLUB
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Vocalist Ryan Greer leads his quintet in a premiere set freshly taking on blues form and modern jazz at SOMETHIN' JAZZ CLUB (formerly MILES CAFE) (212 East 52nd Street, 3rd floor, NYC - 212-371-7657 - ) on Friday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. The quintet consists of Ryan Greer, vocals; Alex DeZenzo, piano; John Feliciano, bass; Josh Schusterman, drums; amd Stephanie Wells, keyboards, percussion. The experimental jam session includes two original compositions by Ryan Greer, an imaginative B-flat pairing of "Blues Connotation" by Ornette Coleman with "Freedom Jazz Dance" by Eddie Harris, the easy funk of "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by Roy Ayers, a vocal rendition of Wayne Shorter's hard-bop ballad "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" as well as new arrangements of standards by Kaper and Washington, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vince Guaraldi, Chick Corea and Freddie Hubbard. There is a $10 cover.

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NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN RETURNS WITH LIFE IS A BITCH - LAST SHOW TONIGHT!

NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN RETURNS WITH LIFE IS A BITCH
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Mary Foster Conklin returns to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with her acclaimed show LIFE IS A BITCH on Fridays, March 1st & 8th at 7:00 pm. She is joined by John diMartino on piano, with Greg Ryan on bass and special vocal guest John diPinto. The show is a collection of songs by Fran Landesman, the self-proclaimed "poet laureate of lovers and losers," best remembered as the lyricist of The Nervous Set, the world's first (and only) beatnik musical, which premiered in St. Louis in 1959 and later flopped on Broadway. Two numbers from the show, "All the Sad Young Men" and "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" were widely recorded and became jazz standards. The evening will consist of a musical assortment of Landesman collaborators, including Tommy Wolf, Alec Wilder, Bob Dorough, Roy Kral, Simon Wallace and John Simon, with a special nod to past singers who were champions of Fran's songs, like Jackie and Roy and Suzannah McCorkle. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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OPENS TONIGHT: NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT: 1 GREAT SONGWRITER, 4 MAGICAL NIGHTS, 30 INCREDIBLE WOMEN!

NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT: 1 GREAT SONGWRITER, 4 MAGICAL NIGHTS, 30 INCREDIBLE WOMEN!
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

On four magical nights at  THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909), 30 incredible women will pay tribute to one great songwriter in The Amanda McBroom project, directed by Eric Michael Gillett, with musical direction by Jeff Cubeta. On Fridays & Saturdays, March 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th at 7:00 pm The Laurie Beechman will host a rotating cast of phenomenal theatrical and cabaret talent as they join together to sing the songs of Amanda McBroom in four unique evenings celebrating the career and music of one of the country's best-loved artists. From "The Rose" and "The Portrait" to "Ship in a Bottle" and "Erroll Flynn," Ms. McBroom's songs have thrilled audiences for decades. Now, hear them as never before, as well as little-known gems from her vast catalogue. Performers include, in alphabetical order: Karen Akers, Stacey Logan, Raissa Katona Bennett, Rosemary Loar, Erin Wegner Brooks, Kelly McDonald, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Tanya Moberly, Juliana Davis, Carolyn Montgomery-Forant, Shana Farr, Marieann Meringolo, Terese Genecco, Marissa Mulder, Jillian Gottlieb, Christine Reisner, LaTanya Hall, Danielle Erin Rhodes, Elise Holman, Sarah Rice, Leah Jennings, Marta Sanders, Eva Kantor, Jennifer Sheehan, Valerie Lemon, Sonja Stuart, Adriane Lenox, KT Sullivan, Lorinda Lisitza, and Melanie Vaughan. Amanda McBroom has been called "the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song "The Rose" hit number one all over the world. But it was Amanda's performance of her own songs on the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, and the Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as a songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, The Manhattan Transfer, and Donny Osmond. Her love of and background in musical theater (she starred in the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and European productions of "Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris," on Broadway in "Seesaw," and in "Sweeney Todd," "A Little Night Music" and "Mame") compelled her to create a musical based on her songs. "Heartbeats" made its debut in Los Angeles and the play has enjoyed over 15 regional theater productions around the U.S. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

SF: AN EVENING OF SOLO GUITAR WITH OTTMAR LIBERT

SF: AN EVENING OF SOLO GUITAR WITH OTTMAR LIBERT
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095 - ) presents Ottmar Libert with an evening of solo guitar Thursday through Sunday, March 7th through 10th to celebrate his latest CD "Dune." Showtimes are 8:00 pm on Thursday, 9:00 pm on Friday, and 7:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday, with an additional performances on Saturday at 9:00 pm. Liebert - the six-time Grammy nominated guitarist and composer - is considered to be one of the most talented, creative and influential guitarists of all time. His legendary debut release, the double-platinum Nouveau Flamenco is the biggest selling guitar album in history. Liebert has released over 20 albums and received more than 30 gold and platinum awards. There is a change in the weather and sound for Ottmar Liebert's release entitled "Dune." Magic men are said to be drawn to the desert sands. Sometimes they come as sculptors like Christo that put up strange and beautiful environments that inspire. Sometimes they come as Native American medicine men or old Japanese Kyoto masters to meditate and postulate. And sometimes, just plain and simple great artists disguised as guitar players. Liebert's new release "Dune" sits firmly in the crosshairs of it all. Random beauty - airy, rhythmic and sometimes funky; sounds to put you inside of full and empty spaces, at the same time. Ottmar is always exceptionally brilliant and mysterious. There is a $45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: BAILEY & BROURMAN RELEASE NEW CD AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: BAILEY & BROURMAN RELEASE NEW CD AT THE GARDENIA
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Wendy Lane Bailey and Michele Brourman will be celebrating the release of their CD Breathing in the place where it all started, THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on March 7th at 9:00 pm. In love with music & lyrics, Wendy Lane Bailey has a powerful classic pop voice (think Ronstadt crossed with Adele with a bit of Patsy Cline thrown in for good measure), and a rather cavalier attitude towards the idea of "genre". Fusing elements of pop, jazz, country, folk, and musical theatre into a sound that is lush and romantic yet thoroughly contemporary, she makes the old sound new, and the new sound timeless. She firmly believes that a great song never really goes out of style, but can be reinterpreted to reflect changing times. Michele Brourman's songs have been featured in movies and television and the children's series "The Land Before Time" for which Brourman co-wrote and produced all the songs. As a pianist/musical director, Michele has worked with wonderful artists, including Dixie Carter, Bernadette Peters, George Ball, Lesley Ann Warren, Annie Potts and more, and played piano in Bob Dylan's band. She is best known for her song "My Favorite Year" which has become a standard in the world of cabaret. Call for cover/minimum information.

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THROUGH SATURDAY IN PALM BEACH FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE COLONY


FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE COLONY
CELEBRATING MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) presents Steve Tyrell on Tuesday through Saturday, February 26th through March 9th at 8:00 pm. Steve Tyrell is returning for his fifth engagement in the Royal Room, where he made his debut in January 2008. The Grammy Award-winning vocalist is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. His hits "The Way You Look Tonight," "The Simple Life," "Crush On You" and "The Sunny Side of The Street," have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances. He's held top positions at Standards, Swing, and Big Band outlets with a devoted following at key Adult Contemporary Radio. He has appeared with The Boston Pops, twice with The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, and The Houston Symphony on several occasions. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City's Cafe Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed in 36 years. Now Steve has become a fixture in New York and has played the Cafe Carlyle to record crowds for the last 6 years. As an artist, all 7 of his American Standards albums have achieved top 5 status on Billboard's Jazz charts, and his first album "A New Standard" was amongst the best selling jazz albums for over five years. Tuesday through Thursday: $135 dinner/show ($75 show only) and Friday & Saturday: $145 dinner/show ($85 show only).



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TREAT FOR THE FOLKS IN DC: AZIZA MILLER AT BLUES ALLEY

DC: AZIZA MILLER AT BLUES ALLEY

Aziza Miller will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Thursday, March 7th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Aziza is a composer, arranger, pianist, poet, vocalist and music educator and a Yamaha endorsed keyboard artist. She is a long time associate and former musical director and pianist for Natalie Cole. Aziza's first platinum song is La Costa, recorded by Natalie Cole and Ahmad Jamal. She was one of the musicians in The Color Purple on Broadway and Alicia Keys H.S. music teacher. Call for cover/minimum information.

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