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Saturday, October 26, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: HOWARD HEWETT AT YOSHI'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: HOWARD HEWETT AT YOSHI'S

Howard Hewett, former lead vocalist of the R&B group Shalamar, will perform atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Howard Hewett is the premier vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye, Howard Hewett soars to new heights and seduces his audience. It is no wonder Howard Hewett is responsible for selling some ten million records; his voice is irresistible. There is a $31 (8:00 pm) $27 (10:00 pm) cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: TONY DESARE IN "MY GENERATION" AT FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: TONY DESARE IN "MY GENERATION" AT FEINSTEIN'S

Tony Desare brings his show "My Generation" to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Friday, October 25th at 8:00 pm & Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 pm. Everyone knows the brilliance of the Great American Songbook - which has been performed for many years, and in many different ways. But that songbook has been expanding beyond 1955- and now is the time to celebrate other writers who created iconic music in the past half century. Tony has labeled this The Contemporary American Songbook, and it is a way of inducting the many great songs and songwriters into the already defined Songbook list which includes Gershwin, Berlin, Porter and Kern. Tony's new show will celebrate the genius of writers like Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Carole King, and Michael MacDonald, as well as 'adopted' American songwriters like Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Barry Gibb. As always - Tony will have some exciting new material of his own - and a few wonderful surprises to share with the audience. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: SOCIETY CABARET PRESENTS CABARET COMICO

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: SOCIETY CABARET PRESENTS CABARET COMICO

Laugh like an Italian as Lua Hadar and G. Scott Lacy host an evening of comic song with special guests Trauma Flintstone, Barry Lloyd and a surprise guest with their show 'Cabaret Comico' on Saturday, October 26th at 8:00 pm atSOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787). This evening is presented in partnership with the Italian National Festival of Comic Song, DALLO SCIAMANO ALLO SHOWMAN (From the Shaman to the Showman) and the Centro Culturale Teatro Camuno in the Vallecamonica, Italy (a UNESCO site with prehistoric rock carvings), where the comic cabaret festival, televised on Italian National TV, is in its 11th year. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS: RUNNING WITH SCISSORS PRESENTS FRED BARTON'S MISS GULCH RETURNS!

CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS: RUNNING WITH SCISSORS PRESENTS FRED BARTON'S  MISS GULCH RETURNS!

Before Hedwig got her Angry Inch, before Liza got her "Z", there was Almira Gulch! Running With Scissors invites you back to Kansas for MISS GULCH RETURNS! at MID-CITY THEATRE (3540 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA - 504-488-1460). Miss Gulch Returns! is a one-man, one-piano musical tour de force written by Fred Barton and starring Bob Edes Jr., accompanied by Jim Walpole. Performance dates are Fridays through Sundays, October 18th through 27th at 8:00 pm (Sundays at 6:00 pm. Poor Almira Gulch! In The Wizard of Oz, the crotchety cantankerous Kansan intrigued and intimidated us, but she never got to tell her side of story. Why does she ride that bike? What does she have against neighborhood girls and their little dogs, too? What becomes of her after that tornado? And most important of all: who's the real woman beneath that ferocious facade? Now, the biddy is back in all the glory Hollywood denied her! In this unforgettable metaphorical musical, Miss Gulch gives us the dirt. She lays her soul bare (and yours if you dare). And she belts a mean tune. Tickets are $25 ($20 on Sundays).
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DETROIT: AMANDA McBROOM OPENS CABARET 313 SEASON

CABARET TONIGHT IN DETROIT: AMANDA McBROOM OPENS CABARET 313 SEASON

Cabaret 313 series presents Amanda McBroom performing "Let's Fall in Love," on Saturday, October 26th at newly revitalized MADISON BUILDING (1555 Broadway, Detroit, MI - TKTS:www.cabaret313.org ). There will be shows at 7:30 and 10:15 pm with a reception and complimentary hors d'oeuvres beginning 45 minutes before each show. In "Let's Fall in Love," McBroom ponders the dark and light sides of romance. Singing a carefully chosen blend of originals and standards from songwriters such as Jacques Brel, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern, McBroom mixes in a gentle blend of personal anecdote, philosophy and, of course, humor. She offers an unusually direct and honest vision of life. McBroom's long-time collaborator and music director, Michele Brourman, will accompany her on the piano. Preferred seating is available and tickets may be purchased at www.cabaret313.org . CABARET 313! is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, organized to foster the art form of cabaret through performances and educational collaborations, while helping to deepen connections to the city of Detroit by audience members. A series of world-class cabaret singers, carefully selected to appeal to a broad range of Metropolitan Detroit audiences, will perform in varied venues around the city over the course of each year.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN MARYLAND: JAZZ KEYBOARDIST/PIANIST MARCUS JOHNSON AT BETHESDA BLUES

CABARET TONIGHT IN  MARYLAND: JAZZ KEYBOARDIST/PIANIST MARCUS JOHNSON AT BETHESDA BLUES

International Jazz Keyboardist/Pianist Marcus Johnson will perform atBETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 - ) on Saturday, October 26th at 7:30 pm. As an independent Billboard-ranked musician, producer, owner of a music label, Three Keys Music, and NAACP Image Aware nominee, Johnson has emerged as one of the young lions of the music world. Johnson's unique self-taught style of piano play has earned him distinction among his peers, praise within the media and accolades across the music industry. Johnson's testament to his perseverance began in 1995 when he decided to independently produce and distribute his first jazz album, Lessons in Love, which sold more than 40,000 units; a phenomenal success for an unknown independent artist's debut release. This album helped him launch his career as a renowned jazz keyboardist/pianist. Marcus has released more than fifteen (15) Billboard charted CDs, and his next Top 20 Contemporary jazz releases, the unique and multi-faceted Poetically Justified ( 2009) and This Is How I Rock (2011) solidified Marcus Johnson as heir apparent to the George Duke and Herbie Hancock style of funky urban groove music. There is a $25 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: WADADA LEO SMITH WITH TEN FREEDOM SUMMERS

CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: WADADA LEO SMITH WITH TEN FREEDOM SUMMERS

Wadada Leo Smith performs at ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC - 202-399-7993) on Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th at 8:00 pm. The show is in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Characterized for his brilliant compositions and refusal to be boxed into restrictive definitions of genres, Smith presents Ten Freedom Summers, his soul-searching tribute to the Civil Rights Movement paying homage to heroes including Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, Medger Evers and Martin Luther King, Jr. Forty years in the making, Ten Freedom Summers has been hailed as one of the few musical pieces to ever achieve perfect synergy between jazz and classical musical styles. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: NAJEE AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: NAJEE AT BLUES ALLEY

Najee will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) onFriday through Sunday, October 25th through 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. A native New Yorker, Najee began his iconic career playing clarinet, saxophone and flute in his hometown Jamaica, Queens New York. While in high school his tutelage included not only Jimmy Heath but Frank Foster, and Dr. Billy Taylor at the Jazzmobile in Harlem. Honing his skills as a flutist he additionally studied with Harold Jones at the Manhattan School of Music. Najee is the recipient of many music awards including the Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Artist, NAACP Image Award, & Trumpet Awards. Najee has toured extensively throughout the U.S. including Europe, Asia and Africa. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: JERRY BERGONZI WITH THE BRIAN DICKINSON TRIO

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: JERRY BERGONZI WITH THE BRIAN DICKINSON TRIO

Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, October 24th through 27th at 9:00 pm. He will be joined on stage by Brian Dickinson on piano, Jim Vivian on bass and Ted Warren on drums. Bergonzi is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. Relentless drive, inner fire, total command, awesome technique, elastic lyricism, rich resonance, world-class, a musical visionary, are among the rave reviews credited to his sound. Bergonzi's music has been applauded throughout the world at festivals, concert halls, and jazz venues and his dedication to jazz music has been well documented by an extensive discography of over 150 sides. There is a $15 cover.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN MASS: "JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY" WITH THE BOBBY DIAMOND SHOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN MASS: "JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY" WITH THE BOBBY DIAMOND SHOW

JM Productions and The Common Market Restaurant of Quincy, MA present "Jazz Meets Broadway" with The Bobby Diamond Show atTHE COMMON MARKET RESTAURANT (110 Willard Street, Quincy, MA - 617-773-9532) on Saturday, October 26th with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Bobby Diamond has been captivating "Standing Room Only" audiences in major showrooms throughout the country for over 30 years. His shows will leave you "Standing On your Feet!" Whether it is a dynamic rendition of a classic like "Delilah", or a powerful ballad like "What Kind of Fool Am I", Bobby keeps the audience at its peak. Classics from Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Neil Diamond, and even today's Top Country Hits keeps an exciting pace throughout the show promising an evening packed with energy and showmanship. Experience New England's Premier Entertainer. "Bobby Diamond". All Seats are $20.00 in advance & $30.00 at the door.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: CHARO AT SCULLERS

CABARET TONIGHT IN  BOSTON: CHARO AT SCULLERS

The legendary Charo will perform atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Only a few people in show business are recognized by just one name. Charo is one of them. Since the 70s, Charo, the musician, singer, comedienne, stage and screen performer, has been an integral proponent of contemporary Latin music. The spotlight on Charo has been shining brighter than ever since her acceptance of the Female Pop Album of the Year Award. She received this accolade at the Billboard International Latin Music Conference for her flamenco inspired platinum album, Guitar Passion. Currently, Charo is performing in her new show, Charo in Concert: A Musical Sensation, at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to sold-out audiences. She is also busy promoting her CD Charo and Guitar, a highly anticipated mixture of her patented rhythms and mastery of classical guitar. Charo and Guitar is a combination of the most exciting and original music of today and the most famous classical masterpieces in the world. Dinner/Show: $86 Show only: $46.copyright 2013 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO AT DIZZY'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO AT DIZZY'S

The Christian McBride Trio (Christian McBride, bass; Christian Sands, piano; and Ulysses Owens, Jr., drums) will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Tuesday through Sunday, October 22nd through 27th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. GRAMMY Award winning bassist Christian McBride has appeared on over 300 recordings and is already considered one of the most accomplished bassists alive. After leading the Christian McBride Band and performing in the Five Peace Band with John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett, and Vinnie Colaiuta, McBride has channeled his energy and talent into the Christian McBride Trio. This jazz trinity, featuring Christian Sands on piano and Ulysses Owens, Jr. on drums, is rooted in the simplicity of storytelling through bluesy, straight-ahead jazz, with undertones of R&B and soul. Their raw and acoustic sound pays utmost respect to the "story" of the music, focused on earnest interpretations of tunes that are beaming with expression and bound together with unparalleled chemistry. There is a $35-$45-Cover (depending on date).
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MATT SCHOFIELD AT THE IRIDIUM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MATT SCHOFIELD AT THE IRIDIUM

Matt Schofield will perform atTHE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) on Saturday, October 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Now firmly established as the freshest and most exciting blues guitarist to have emerged on the world scene for many years, Matt Schofield's powerful mix of blues, rock, and New Orleans funk is unlike anything else on the block. He is rated in the top ten British blues guitarists of all time (Guitar & Bass Magazine) putting him in the company of such iconic names as Eric Clapton and Peter Green. His band comprises long-term compatriot Jonny Henderson( Hammond organ and left-hand bass) and American Kevin Hayes on drums, who has a long list of touring and recording credits including Robert Cray, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Albert Collins and Van Morrison. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE'S 96TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE'S 96TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Dizzy Gillespie's 96th Birthday Celebration, featuring Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath & More will be presented atTHE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Monday through Sunday, October 21st through 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. History has produced its share of great artists and great people John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was both. As a performer, he left behind an incredible record of innovation and inspiration. As a composer, a broad repository of musical masterpieces, and as a man, a legion of friends, colleagues and compatriots who remember him with the same degree of love and esteem they reserve for his work. The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band and Alumni All-Star group is the direct descendant of these ventures, and happily, the tradition lives on, nurtured by Gillespie alumni and executive director, producer, and bassist John Lee. The Alumni All-Stars feature some of Dizzy's closest compatriots: senior statesmen and NEA Jazz Master James Moody and veteran Gillespie alumni Roy Hargrove, Roberta Gambarini, Cyrus Chestnut, Steve Davis, Willie Jones III, and musical director John Lee. All of them are band leaders, educators, and recording artists in their own right. There is a $20-$35 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC Cabaret/Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays in October at 6:00 pm. She is joined by her long-time bassist Jay Leonhart. Barbara Carroll's still evolving career as a jazz pianist began when she played her first New York engagement opposite Dizzy Gillespie's big band at the Downbeat Club in 1947. A thrilling if a trifle unsettling debut for a young female pianist from Worcester, Massachusetts who began playing the piano at five and who's family was wise enough to give her lessons that provided her with a basic knowledge of classical technique. In 1978, she was booked into the Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle hotel for a two week engagement - and stayed for twenty five years. It was at the Carlyle that she began to feature her singing as an integral part of her performances. Following her 25 years at the Carlyle, she is well into another long run in the famous Oak Room at New York's Algonquin Hotel, making a significant and successful effort to incorporate jazz playing into a cabaret venue. Other recent engagements have included concerts at Philharmonic Hall in Naples, Florida, the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, concerts at the Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts as well as twelve sold out performances at Dizzy's Club, at Jazz at Lincoln Center. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JAZZ VOCALIST KURT ELLING AT BIRDLAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JAZZ VOCALIST KURT ELLING AT BIRDLAND

2010 Grammy winner Kurt Elling will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ) on Thursday through Saturday, October 24th through 26th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Elling is a rarity among jazz vocalists. While planning an academic career, Elling discovered jazz and took to it naturally. Deeply influenced by singer and poet, Mark Murphy, Elling began to develop his idiosyncratic scat style in the smaller clubs of Chicago. As the natural heir to jazz pioneers Eddie Jefferson, King Pleasure, and Jon Hendricks, Elling is the contemporary voice in vocalese. Whether it be Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett, or Dexter Gordon, Elling's vocalized interpretation is flawless, and upon Blue Note's reception of Elling's demo, Close Your Eyes was released in 1995. He began to get attention from jazz press, not only for his talent and original style, but also his choice in sidemen, which include Laurence Hobgood and Paul Wertico for a time. Elling has won over jazz critics and fans alike. Kurt's 2007 release, "Nightmoves" received a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Album, and his most recent album, "Dedicated to You" earned him the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JOAN RYAN IN 54 BELOW DEBUT

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JOAN RYAN IN 54 BELOW DEBUT

Joan Ryan makes her debut appearance at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, October 26th at 11:00 pm. She will be joined by her special guest Tituss Burgess. From The Today Show to the Hollywood Bowl and the recent west coast premiere of her all-new, self-titled show, Ms. Ryan's debut at 54 Below promises an unrivaled evening of fiercely rich vocals laced with an innate sense of humor and the frank wisdom of a consummate performer. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SHOW TUNES - NOTHING BUT SHOW TUNES WITH MARILYN MAYE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SHOW TUNES - NOTHING BUT SHOW TUNES WITH MARILYN MAYE

New York's darling Marilyn Maye makes her triumphant return to 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, October 21st at 9:30 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday, October 24th & 25th at 7:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, October 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm; Monday, October 28th at 7:00 pm; Wednesday & Thursday, October 30th & 31st at 7:00 pm; and Friday & Saturday, November 1st & 2nd at 8:00 pm. This time, it's all show tunes, all the time! You can expect an evening of purely sublime music interpreted by the incomparable Lady Maye. Performing signature tunes from classic musicals such as Hello, Dolly! and Mame, cabaret's favorite diva also embraces work from tunesmiths such as Stephen Sondheim, Kander & Ebb and Frank Loesser. There is a $35-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BILL DOUGHERTY'S "ON THE RECORD" AT STAGE 72

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BILL DOUGHERTY'S "ON THE RECORD" AT STAGE 72

"ON THE RECORD", a tribute to the great vocal groups of the 20th century, is being presented at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Saturdays at 3:00 pm and Sundays at 6:00 pm through mid-December. "On The Record" is a 90 minute multi-media musical chronology of some of the most influential singing groups of the past three generations performed by 4 top notch New York performers - Bill Daugherty, Paul Kropfl, Amanda Savan and Deborah Tranelli. Backed by a combo under the direction of Doyle Newmyer they'll present over 25 gems using the Original Arrangements sung in the Original Keys! From The Boswell Sisters to The Mills Brothers ... from the Four Freshman to the Chiffons ... from the Beatles to The Manhattan Transfer audiences will hear tunes that run the gamut from Barbershop to Swing to DooWop to Rock & Roll! You'll see images of each group and hear inside information on the songs, the members and on the industry that catapulted them to fame! There is a $25 cover, 2-drink minimum. Tickets available at http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: TIM POWELL IN "TIPPIN!" AT THE DUPLEX

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: TIM POWELL IN "TIPPIN!" AT THE DUPLEX

After a long and arduous journey, Tim Powell joyfully finds his way back to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 pm with his show "Tippin!". He will be accompanied by David Schaefer on piano. Tim will share musical snapshots in a new show featuring songs made famous by Rihanna, Cole Porter, Robbie Williams, Crowded House, Naked Eyes and... Jane Russell?? There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KRISTINE MILLS SINGS NEW STANDARDS - THE MUSIC OF STING

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KRISTINE MILLS SINGS NEW STANDARDS - THE MUSIC OF STING

Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Kristine Mills returns to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206- ) on Saturday, October 26th at 9:30 pm. She teams up with her new Music Director, basist/arranger/composer Steve Doyle, to celebrate songs either written by or recorded by Sting over the past four decades. Joining Kristine for this performance will be pianist Klaus Mueller, Tim Bulkley, and bassist Matt Clohesy. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LINA KOUTRAKOS RETURNS WITH TORCH

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LINA KOUTRAKOS RETURNS WITH TORCH

Lina Koutrakos is bringing back her rave reviewed cabaret show "Torch" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 pm. "Torch" ran for 8 months at the Metropolitan Room in 2006 and a CD of the shows music was recorded immediately following. After playing exclusively with her Southern Rock band "The Low Country" for the last 6 years Koutrakos will once again lend her rich, soulful voice to an exquisite lineup of blues-drenched torch songs. She is joined by award-winning arranger and musical director Rick Jensen, with whom she came of age in New York City's nightclubs. Though its still Jensen's magnificent arrangement's and Koutrakos's hand-in-glove renditions of these iconic and rarely sung musical gems, this 2013 version of "Torch" is slightly re imagined. What hasn't changed is the intimate and inspired evening that the teaming of these two and what their life and musical experiences can bring to the stage.The show has toured nationally, with performances in Santa Fe, Chicago, Boston and St. Louis and had a stunning response in Paris last year. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

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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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DAVID DRAKE'S TAWNY TELL ME TRUE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DAVID DRAKE'S TAWNY TELL ME TRUE

Obie Award-winning playwright/performer David Drake (The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me) returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30 pm with TAWNY TELL ME TRUE. Additional performances are set for Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th at 7:30 pm. Written by and starring Drake, this drag tragicomedy with music will be directed by Robert La Fosse featuring musical direction by Lance Cruce, original music by Trevor Kuprel, and video by Ned Stresen Reuter. TAWNY TELL ME TRUE is the latest tell-all by Tawny Heatherton, a lovably eccentric showbiz survivor and "one hit wonder" of the disco zeitgeist of the early 1980s, famous for her memorable international pop hit "Run Crazy Man." Tawny brings her singular blonde-swept brand of sunny, funny optimism while singing songs and recalling stories of alien abduction, her days as a child star on "Dark Shadows," and reuniting with her long-lost aunt Joey Heatherton at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PAUL KAPLAN RETURNS WITH 'LOST & FOUND'

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PAUL KAPLAN RETURNS WITH 'LOST & FOUND'

Paul Kaplan returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with his show "Lost and Found." on Saturday, October 26th at 4:30 pm. The show includes songs and stories of what we LOSE or FIND along life's highway. Musical direction by Grammy-Nominated pianist, Dr. Joe Utterback, Direction by two-time MAC award winning, Linda Amiel Burns with up and coming talented Jesse Bielenberg on Bass. The show will feature songs by a wide variety of songwriters, Hoagy Carmichael, Bernstein/Comden and Green, Kander & Ebb, Rodgers and Hart, Sondheim, Charlap, Lerner and Loewe and others. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "MARGOH! SINGS THE BOOZE" AT THE DUPLEX - LAST CHANCE TO CATCH MARGOH!

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "MARGOH! SINGS THE BOOZE" AT THE DUPLEX - LAST CHANCE TO CATCH MARGOH!

Drag star MargOH! Channing is back atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with an all new show aptly titled "MargOH! Sings the Booze" on Saturday, October 26th, at 9:30 pm. The evening is directed by Thom Fogarty with Musical Direction by Tracy Stark. The creative team that brought you MargOH!'s highly acclaimed show Tipsy invites you back to this brand new show as MargOH! explores the depths of her gin, vodka and tequila bottles through the power of song. MargOH! will be backed by her new musical director Tracy Stark and her glitter dipped sidekicks The MargOH!-tini's. Ms. Channing is also excited to have a special guest appearance by MAC Award nominee Tym Moss. MargOH! Sings the Booze includes original songs by composer Brian Feinstein and Diana Hansen Young (Mimi Le Duck) and sloshy standards made famous by Blossom Dearie, Cleo Laine, Charles Aznavour, Andy Williams and many more. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Tickets are on sale now http://margohsingsthebooze
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TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK IN NYC: "MARGOH! SINGS THE BOOZE" AT THE DUPLEX

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK IN NYC: "MARGOH! SINGS THE BOOZE" AT THE DUPLEX

Drag star MargOH! Channing is back atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with an all new show aptly titled "MargOH! Sings the Booze". Performances are Wednesday & Saturday, October 23rd & 26th, both shows at 9:30 pm. The evening is directed by Thom Fogarty with Musical Direction by Tracy Stark. The creative team that brought you MargOH!'s highly acclaimed show Tipsy invites you back to this brand new show as MargOH! explores the depths of her gin, vodka and tequila bottles through the power of song. MargOH! will be backed by her new musical director Tracy Stark and her glitter dipped sidekicks The MargOH!-tini's. Ms. Channing is also excited to have a special guest appearance by MAC Award nominee Tym Moss. MargOH! Sings the Booze includes original songs by composer Brian Feinstein and Diana Hansen Young (Mimi Le Duck) and sloshy standards made famous by Blossom Dearie, Cleo Laine, Charles Aznavour, Andy Williams and many more. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Tickets are on sale now http://margohsingsthebooze
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DETROIT: AMANDA McBROOM OPENS CABARET 313 SEASON

CABARET TONIGHT IN DETROIT: AMANDA McBROOM OPENS CABARET 313 SEASON

Cabaret 313 series presents Amanda McBroom performing "Let's Fall in Love," on Saturday, October 26th at newly revitalized MADISON BUILDING (1555 Broadway, Detroit, MI - TKTS:www.cabaret313.org ). There will be shows at 7:30 and 10:15 pm with a reception and complimentary hors d'oeuvres beginning 45 minutes before each show. In "Let's Fall in Love," McBroom ponders the dark and light sides of romance. Singing a carefully chosen blend of originals and standards from songwriters such as Jacques Brel, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern, McBroom mixes in a gentle blend of personal anecdote, philosophy and, of course, humor. She offers an unusually direct and honest vision of life. McBroom's long-time collaborator and music director, Michele Brourman, will accompany her on the piano. Preferred seating is available and tickets may be purchased at www.cabaret313.org . CABARET 313! is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, organized to foster the art form of cabaret through performances and educational collaborations, while helping to deepen connections to the city of Detroit by audience members. A series of world-class cabaret singers, carefully selected to appeal to a broad range of Metropolitan Detroit audiences, will perform in varied venues around the city over the course of each year.
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NYC: "MARGOH! SINGS THE BOOZE" AT THE DUPLEX

Drag star MargOH! Channing is back atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with an all new show aptly titled "MargOH! Sings the Booze". Performances are Wednesday & Saturday, October 23rd & 26th, both shows at 9:30 pm. The evening is directed by Thom Fogarty with Musical Direction by Tracy Stark. The creative team that brought you MargOH!'s highly acclaimed show Tipsy invites you back to this brand new show as MargOH! explores the depths of her gin, vodka and tequila bottles through the power of song. MargOH! will be backed by her new musical director Tracy Stark and her glitter dipped sidekicks The MargOH!-tini's. Ms. Channing is also excited to have a special guest appearance by MAC Award nominee Tym Moss. MargOH! Sings the Booze includes original songs by composer Brian Feinstein and Diana Hansen Young (Mimi Le Duck) and sloshy standards made famous by Blossom Dearie, Cleo Laine, Charles Aznavour, Andy Williams and many more. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Tickets are on sale now http://margohsingsthebooze
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NYC: PAUL KAPLAN RETURNS WITH 'LOST & FOUND'

Paul Kaplan returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with his show "Lost and Found." on Saturday, October 26th at 4:30 pm. The show includes songs and stories of what we LOSE or FIND along life's highway. Musical direction by Grammy-Nominated pianist, Dr. Joe Utterback, Direction by two-time MAC award winning, Linda Amiel Burns with up and coming talented Jesse Bielenberg on Bass. The show will feature songs by a wide variety of songwriters, Hoagy Carmichael, Bernstein/Comden and Green, Kander & Ebb, Rodgers and Hart, Sondheim, Charlap, Lerner and Loewe and others. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: SOCIETY CABARET PRESENTS CABARET COMICO

Laugh like an Italian as Lua Hadar and G. Scott Lacy host an evening of comic song with special guests Trauma Flintstone, Barry Lloyd and a surprise guest with their show 'Cabaret Comico' on Saturday, October 26th at 8:00 pm atSOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787). This evening is presented in partnership with the Italian National Festival of Comic Song, DALLO SCIAMANO ALLO SHOWMAN (From the Shaman to the Showman) and the Centro Culturale Teatro Camuno in the Vallecamonica, Italy (a UNESCO site with prehistoric rock carvings), where the comic cabaret festival, televised on Italian National TV, is in its 11th year. Tickets are $10 at the door.


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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KT SULLIVAN & KAREN KOHLER WITH VIENNA TO WEIMAR - CLOSING NIGHT

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KT SULLIVAN & KAREN KOHLER WITH VIENNA TO WEIMAR - CLOSING NIGHT

Two of New York's favourite cabaret artists, KT Sullivan and Karen Kohler, join together in 'Vienna To Weimar" at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, October 22nd through 26th at 8:00 pm. The result is a provocative blend of voices and feminine sensibilities. Journey with them from 1870s Vienna and the operetta of Strauss and Lehar to 1930s Berlin and the cabaret music of Hollaender, Weill, Brecht, Spoliansky, and more. These two award-winning interpreters of the Great American and European songbooks prove that love, lust, power and illusion are as timeless today as they were nearly 100 years ago. KT Sullivan is one of America's top cabaret performers and her shimmering soprano voice and interpretive skills make her one of the hardest working and most in demand singers in cabaret, often performing at the major jazz and cabaret rooms of the world. Born in Germany, raised in New York and a Texan for 15 years, the iconoclastic Karen Kohler has won all three major New York cabaret awards: Nightlife, MAC and twice the Backstage Bistro - and has performed in cabarets, concert halls, consulates in many countries. Jed Distler will accompany them on piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA: GODFREY JOHNSON IN "MR JOHNSON PRESENTS" AT KBT - CLOSING NIGHT


CABARET TONIGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA: GODFREY JOHNSON IN "MR JOHNSON PRESENTS" AT KBT - CLOSING NIGHT

The Kalk Bay Theatre and multi award winning cabaret artist Godfrey Johnson present his brand new musical sit down comedy cabaret show, "Mr Johnson Presents" at KALK BAY THEATRE (KBT) (52 Main Road, Kalk Bay, Cape Town 7946. SA) on Wednesdays through Saturdays, October 9th through 26th at 8:00 pm. The show includes original songs about lovers, coffee, food, gym, fanatics and noses. The show will also include the work of Kurt Weill, Wolfgang Mozart, Tori Amos, The Sex Pistols, and an Elizabethan Love Song. Godfrey Johnson has appeared in numerous stage, film and television productions locally and abroad. He is particularly well known for his interpretations of the songs of Jacques Brel and recently released the CD, "The Shadow of Brel". He also recently co-starred in "The Minnie and Johnson Show" and "Coward and Cole". Kalk Bay Theatre (KBT) is a 78-seater theatre located at 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay in the old Kalk Bay Dutch Reformed Church, built in 1876 and is a heritage protected building. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Friday, October 25, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO
Here are today's cabaret events in San Francisco as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

SAN FRANCISCO: TONY DESARE IN "MY GENERATION" AT FEINSTEIN'S

Tony Desare brings his show "My Generation" to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063 - ) on Friday, October 25th at 8:00 pm & Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 pm. Everyone knows the brilliance of the Great American Songbook - which has been performed for many years, and in many different ways. But that songbook has been expanding beyond 1955- and now is the time to celebrate other writers who created iconic music in the past half century. Tony has labeled this The Contemporary American Songbook, and it is a way of inducting the many great songs and songwriters into the already defined Songbook list which includes Gershwin, Berlin, Porter and Kern. Tony's new show will celebrate the genius of writers like Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Carole King, and Michael MacDonald, as well as 'adopted' American songwriters like Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Barry Gibb. As always - Tony will have some exciting new material of his own - and a few wonderful surprises to share with the audience. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: HOWARD HEWETT AT YOSHI'S

Howard Hewett, former lead vocalist of the R&B group Shalamar, will perform atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Howard Hewett is the premier vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye, Howard Hewett soars to new heights and seduces his audience. It is no wonder Howard Hewett is responsible for selling some ten million records; his voice is irresistible. There is a $31 (8:00 pm) $27 (10:00 pm) cover.
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NEW ORLEANS: RUNNING WITH SCISSORS PRESENTS MISS GULCH RETURNS!

NEW ORLEANS: RUNNING WITH SCISSORS PRESENTS MISS GULCH RETURNS!

Before Hedwig got her Angry Inch, before Liza got her "Z", there was Almira Gulch! Running With Scissors invites you back to Kansas for MISS GULCH RETURNS! at MID-CITY THEATRE (3540 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA - 504-488-1460). Miss Gulch Returns! is a one-man, one-piano musical tour de force written by Fred Barton and starring Bob Edes Jr., accompanied by Jim Walpole. Performance dates are Fridays through Sundays, October 18th through 27th at 8:00 pm (Sundays at 6:00 pm. Poor Almira Gulch! In The Wizard of Oz, the crotchety cantankerous Kansan intrigued and intimidated us, but she never got to tell her side of story. Why does she ride that bike? What does she have against neighborhood girls and their little dogs, too? What becomes of her after that tornado? And most important of all: who's the real woman beneath that ferocious facade? Now, the biddy is back in all the glory Hollywood denied her! In this unforgettable metaphorical musical, Miss Gulch gives us the dirt. She lays her soul bare (and yours if you dare). And she belts a mean tune. Tickets are $25 ($20 on Sundays)
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - DC AREAS

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - DC AREAS
Here are today's cabaret events in the Boston - DC areas as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

BOSTON: CHARO AT SCULLERS

The legendary Charo will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - ) on Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Only a few people in show business are recognized by just one name. Charo is one of them. Since the 70s, Charo, the musician, singer, comedienne, stage and screen performer, has been an integral proponent of contemporary Latin music. The spotlight on Charo has been shining brighter than ever since her acceptance of the Female Pop Album of the Year Award. She received this accolade at the Billboard International Latin Music Conference for her flamenco inspired platinum album, Guitar Passion. Currently, Charo is performing in her new show, Charo in Concert: A Musical Sensation, at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to sold-out audiences. She is also busy promoting her CD Charo and Guitar, a highly anticipated mixture of her patented rhythms and mastery of classical guitar. Charo and Guitar is a combination of the most exciting and original music of today and the most famous classical masterpieces in the world. Dinner/Show: $86 Show only: $46.

D.C.: NAJEE AT BLUES ALLEY

Najee will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) onFriday through Sunday, October 25th through 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. A native New Yorker, Najee began his iconic career playing clarinet, saxophone and flute in his hometown Jamaica, Queens New York. While in high school his tutelage included not only Jimmy Heath but Frank Foster, and Dr. Billy Taylor at the Jazzmobile in Harlem. Honing his skills as a flutist he additionally studied with Harold Jones at the Manhattan School of Music. Najee is the recipient of many music awards including the Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Artist, NAACP Image Award, & Trumpet Awards. Najee has toured extensively throughout the U.S. including Europe, Asia and Africa. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: WADADA LEO SMITH WITH TEN FREEDOM SUMMERS

Wadada Leo Smith performs at ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC - 202-399-7993 - ) on Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th at 8:00 pm. The show is in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Characterized for his brilliant compositions and refusal to be boxed into restrictive definitions of genres, Smith presents Ten Freedom Summers, his soul-searching tribute to the Civil Rights Movement paying homage to heroes including Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, Medger Evers and Martin Luther King, Jr. Forty years in the making, Ten Freedom Summers has been hailed as one of the few musical pieces to ever achieve perfect synergy between jazz and classical musical styles. Call for cover/minimum information.

MARYLAND: JAZZ SAXOPHONIST ART SHERROD JR. AT BETHESDA BLUES

Smooth and urban jazz saxophonist Art Sherrod Jr will perform atBETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 - ) on Friday, October 25th at 8:00 pm. Sherrod grew up in Palestine, Texas surrounded by parents who made music a main part of the Sherrod household. At the age of thirteen Art joined the high school band and chose the saxophone. By the time he graduated from high school he had received numerous awards and had been recognized as an All-Area, All Region and All-State Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophonist. Art relocated to the D.C. area as he continued to develop as an artist, living his dream and sharing his passion for music. Besides alto, tenor and soprano saxophone Art plays electronic wind controller (EWI). He is an interactive performer who, during and after performances, often sits and talks with the audience. Joining Art is R&B, gospel, and dance music singer and actress Ann Nesby. She is the former lead singer of Sounds of Blackness and a songwriter with credits including hits sung by Patti Labelle and Gladys Knight. There is a $30 cover.
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CABARET-JAZZ TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET-JAZZ TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY
Here are today's cabaret-jazz events in NYC as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

NYC: JAZZ VOCALIST KURT ELLING AT BIRDLAND

2010 Grammy winner Kurt Elling will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ) on Thursday through Saturday, October 24th through 26th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Elling is a rarity among jazz vocalists. While planning an academic career, Elling discovered jazz and took to it naturally. Deeply influenced by singer and poet, Mark Murphy, Elling began to develop his idiosyncratic scat style in the smaller clubs of Chicago. As the natural heir to jazz pioneers Eddie Jefferson, King Pleasure, and Jon Hendricks, Elling is the contemporary voice in vocalese. Whether it be Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett, or Dexter Gordon, Elling's vocalized interpretation is flawless, and upon Blue Note's reception of Elling's demo, Close Your Eyes was released in 1995. He began to get attention from jazz press, not only for his talent and original style, but also his choice in sidemen, which include Laurence Hobgood and Paul Wertico for a time. Elling has won over jazz critics and fans alike. Kurt's 2007 release, "Nightmoves" received a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Album, and his most recent album, "Dedicated to You" earned him the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE'S 96TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Dizzy Gillespie's 96th Birthday Celebration, featuring Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath & More will be presented atTHE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Monday through Sunday, October 21st through 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. History has produced its share of great artists and great people John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was both. As a performer, he left behind an incredible record of innovation and inspiration. As a composer, a broad repository of musical masterpieces, and as a man, a legion of friends, colleagues and compatriots who remember him with the same degree of love and esteem they reserve for his work. The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band and Alumni All-Star group is the direct descendant of these ventures, and happily, the tradition lives on, nurtured by Gillespie alumni and executive director, producer, and bassist John Lee. The Alumni All-Stars feature some of Dizzy's closest compatriots: senior statesmen and NEA Jazz Master James Moody and veteran Gillespie alumni Roy Hargrove, Roberta Gambarini, Cyrus Chestnut, Steve Davis, Willie Jones III, and musical director John Lee. All of them are band leaders, educators, and recording artists in their own right. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: SONNY LANDRETH AT THE IRIDIUM

Sonny Landreth will perform at THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) on Friday, October 25th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Landreth's music has always been evocative, a vibrant mixture of indigenous sounds and images informed by Delta blues and Faulkner alike. But here, by eschewing lyrics and vocals, he's located something especially pure and unfettered. There is a $35 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO AT DIZZY'S

The Christian McBride Trio (Christian McBride, bass; Christian Sands, piano; and Ulysses Owens, Jr., drums) will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Tuesday through Sunday, October 22nd through 27th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. GRAMMY Award winning bassist Christian McBride has appeared on over 300 recordings and is already considered one of the most accomplished bassists alive. After leading the Christian McBride Band and performing in the Five Peace Band with John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett, and Vinnie Colaiuta, McBride has channeled his energy and talent into the Christian McBride Trio. This jazz trinity, featuring Christian Sands on piano and Ulysses Owens, Jr. on drums, is rooted in the simplicity of storytelling through bluesy, straight-ahead jazz, with undertones of R&B and soul. Their raw and acoustic sound pays utmost respect to the "story" of the music, focused on earnest interpretations of tunes that are beaming with expression and bound together with unparalleled chemistry. There is a $35-$45-Cover (depending on date).
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CABARET TONIGHT IN IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET TONIGHT IN IN NEW YORK CITY
Here are today's cabaret events in NYC as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


NYC: COLE ESCOLA IS THE DEADLIEST BABY!

'Cole Escola is The Deadliest Baby' will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Friday, October 25th at 7:00 pm, The show is an hour of magical comedy performance written by and starring Cole Escola. Characters, sketches, and banal but unique life lessons served to you through the filter of Cole's voracious appetite for attention and life-threatening need to entertain. And it's funny. Come be a part of something big. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: TYLAN (OF GIRLYMAN) AT THE DUPLEX

Tylan (of Girlyman) will appear at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Friday, October 25th at 9:30 pm. After five studio albums and ten years on the road with the internationally acclaimed folk-pop quartet Girlyman, Tylan (Greenstein) has recreated herself with a stunning debut solo CD, "One True Thing." Tylan teams up with Ingrid Elizabeth (of Coyote Grace) on cajon and upright bass for an evening of smart songwriting, passionate harmonies, and tangible chemistry. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MAH JONGG, THE MUSICAL AT DON'T TELL MAMA

Mah Jongg, The Musical will play at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Friday, October 25th at 7:00 pm. The show is a hilarious musical gathering of six women playing Mah Jongg while discussing issues pertinent to women of a "certain age". Written by Mimi Scott, Ph.D (book and lyrics) and Nathan Kaplan (composer) this show, Mah Jongg, The Musical has had immense charm for audiences thus far. Indeed, it was a winner of Best Show, Best Original Score and Best Actress at the West Village Musical Theatre Festival in June 2012. There is a $16 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: VELMA CELLI'S MIDNIGHT SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTINA BIANCO

London's most glamorous female illusionist, Velma Celli, will perform at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Friday, October 25th at midnight. Velma is hitting the big apple and you do not want to miss this! Taking "Drag" no new heights simply because of "her" incredible voice and wit she is a must see for this one night only engagement. As the only "drag show" to walk the legendary Hippodrome Casino in London's West End, Velma Celli has received countless rave reviews and accolades from not only the media in the UK but by industry royalty. Velma has a rather special guest and dear friend joining her: The one and only Christina Bianco. Known to most of the English speaking world for her hit show Diva Moments and her viral Internet videos. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: DAVID DRAKE'S TAWNY TELL ME TRUE

Obie Award-winning playwright/performer David Drake (The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me) returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30 pm with TAWNY TELL ME TRUE. Additional performances are set for Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th at 7:30 pm. Written by and starring Drake, this drag tragicomedy with music will be directed by Robert La Fosse featuring musical direction by Lance Cruce, original music by Trevor Kuprel, and video by Ned Stresen Reuter. TAWNY TELL ME TRUE is the latest tell-all by Tawny Heatherton, a lovably eccentric showbiz survivor and "one hit wonder" of the disco zeitgeist of the early 1980s, famous for her memorable international pop hit "Run Crazy Man." Tawny brings her singular blonde-swept brand of sunny, funny optimism while singing songs and recalling stories of alien abduction, her days as a child star on "Dark Shadows," and reuniting with her long-lost aunt Joey Heatherton at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE / BROADWAY / HOLLYWOOD

Dallas DuBois and her merry band of drag stars put a bawdy twist on some of your favorite pop culture icons in a series of cult hit pop culture revues whicj run on alternate Fridays at 10:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). The group presents the Magic Kindom themed DISTORTED DIZNEE, the Great White Way tribute DISTORTED BROADWAY and the new Silver Screen inspired DISTORTED HOLLYWOOD. This trio of Las Vegas-style drag extravaganzas feature drag stars Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling, Dallas DuBois and more. For the holidays, they will present DISTORTED KRISTMESS, all of your holiday favorites are run past a dirty funhouse mirror. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Tickets available at 212-352-3101 or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/495

NYC: ALINA FOX MAKES METROPOLITAN DEBUT

Alina Fox will appear at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Friday, October 25th at 7:00 pm. She has appeared in Slovenia, Switzerland, Spain, Germany and many others cities in Europe and now makes her debut at the METROPOLITAN ROOM in NYC. Since her childhood Alina has been living in the world of music, travelling a lot with her own concerts and also with a musical group which she belonged. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SHOW TUNES - NOTHING BUT SHOW TUNES WITH MARILYN MAYE

New York's darling Marilyn Maye makes her triumphant return to 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, October 21st at 9:30 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday, October 24th & 25th at 7:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, October 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm; Monday, October 28th at 7:00 pm; Wednesday & Thursday, October 30th & 31st at 7:00 pm; and Friday & Saturday, November 1st & 2nd at 8:00 pm. This time, it's all show tunes, all the time! You can expect an evening of purely sublime music interpreted by the incomparable Lady Maye. Performing signature tunes from classic musicals such as Hello, Dolly! and Mame, cabaret's favorite diva also embraces work from tunesmiths such as Stephen Sondheim, Kander & Ebb and Frank Loesser. There is a $35-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE CAST OF ONCE RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

The multi-talented cast of the Tony Award Winning 'Once' return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Friday, October 25th at 11:00 pm. They return for an evening of some of their favorite songs. Arthur Darvill, Joanna Christie, Adam Brown, David Patrick Kelly, Katrina Lenk, Anne Nathan, Lucas Papaelias, Andy Taylor, Carlos Valdes, Paul Whitty, and J. Michael Zygo bring their myriad of instruments and skills to the 54 Below stage to play songs old and new. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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