CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 1/19/14

Saturday, January 25, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS - SANFRANCISCO

CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS - SANFRANCISCO

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

NEW ORLEANS: THE QUEENS OF KING: A TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING

The Queens of King: A Tribute to Carol King, starring Lisa Picone and Dorian Rush will be presented at THE ALLWAYS LOUNGE & THEATRE (2240 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-758-5590) on Thursdays through Saturdays, January 16th through 25th at 8:00 pm. Big Easy Award-winning performers Lisa Picone and Dorian Rush are the Queens of King! Accompanied by music director Natalie True, they'll pay homage to the amazing Carole King who wrote and co-wrote over 400 songs that have been performed by over 1,000 recording artists. Picone and Rush will perform the songs that King made famous ("I Feel The Earth Move", "It's Too Late", "So Far Away") and the ones she wrote that others made famous ("Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman", "You've Got A Friend").The show spans King's spectacular career, from her first big break in the 1960s up to the present day. There is a $15-$20 cover. Purchase tickets athttp://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/549840

SAN FRANCISCO: THE SPINNERS AT YOSHI'S

The Soul-infused R&B group The Spinners will perform atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday & Saturday, January 24th & 25th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. It should come as no surprise that The Spinners have always made timeless music. Their classic group sound and approach never loses its universal appeal. Throughout the years they have acquired twelve (12) gold records with hits on top of both Pop and R&B charts and they are one of the few groups who can boast of four lead singers. Today, original member Henry Fambrough is joined onstage by lead singer Charlton Washington, high tenor Harold "Spike" Bonhart and a soul-infused 5-piece band. There is a $29-$39-$65 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: SAM HARRIS "HAM: SLICES OF A LIFE"

Celebrating the release of his new book, HAM: Slices of a Life, (a collection of stories and essays - Simon & Schuster), Tony Award nominee Sam Harris will appear at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Friday, January 24th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. This will be his Feinstein's at the Nikko debut. He calls the show a "liter-usical" - a theatrical hybrid of excerpts from the book artfully interspersed with Broadway and pop songs. Sam Harris' diversified career has run the gamut from singer and songwriter to actor on Broadway, film and television to writer, director and producer. And now author. After pulling a weekly audience of more than 25 million viewers and going on to win "Star Search" in its premier season, Harris and his powerhouse pop, gospel and theater influenced vocals have never looked back. He is a multi-platinum recording artist with 9 studio CDs to his credit including "Sam Harris," "Sam-I-Am" (which both boasted top 40 hits), "Standard Time," and "Different Stages" (produced and conducted by the legendary Peter Matz, and which have been listed on numerous "Top 100 Records of All Time" lists.) Other CDs include "The Best of the Motown Sessions," "Revival," "On This Night," "Always," "Sam Harris Live! - The Best of Christmas" and, most recently, "Free." He can also be heard on numerous concert, guest artist and cast recordings. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: BARRY LLOYD LIVE!

Barry Lloyd, San Francisco's "Crown Prince of Cabaret" returns to SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Saturday, January 25th at 8:00 pm for one night only, singing selections from his MAC Award nominated CD, BARRY LLOYD LIVE!, as well as a handful of songs never before presented to his San Francisco audience. A New York staple, Mr. Lloyd is proud to return to his home town for this one evening performance. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

Here are today's cabaret events in BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA -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: DAVID SANBORN TRIO FEATURING JOEY DEFRANCESCO

Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, David Sanborn performs at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, January 24th & 25th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians while creating a body of work that spans the genres of rock 'n' roll, R&B, pop and jazz. A naturally gifted performer, Sanborn has helped define the saxophone's modern sound while influencing a generation. He is being joined by the finest Jazz Organist on the Planet, Joey DeFrancesco. Dinner/Show: $78 Show only: $38.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: LUAN PHUNG

Luan Phung will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on saturday, January 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm as part of the clubs Young Artist Brunch Series. Luan Phung (born 1991in London, England) is a Toronto based improviser, composer, guitarist, and teacher/clinician who works in a broad spectrum of musical idioms. Though his improvisational and compositional approach is often described as "complex" and "modern" his conception is deeply rooted in the classical and jazz tradition. As a result he has been described as "oustanding" and "an impact player" who "raises the bar on so many levels" by distinguished Canadian guitarists Geoff Young and David Occhipinti. His distinct music reflects his reverence of jazz artists such as Lester Young, Lennie Tristano, Warne Marsh, and John Coltrane, as well as composers such as J.S. Bach, Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, Anton Webern, Olivier Messiaen, and Pierre Boulez. His exploration of serial/dodecaphonic and spectral/overtone language within improvisational contexts, puts him on the vanguard of 'up and coming' young artists.

TORONTO: DARREN SIGESMUND SEXTET

2010 JUNO nominee and Galaxie Rising Star winner Toronto trombonist Darren Sigesmund will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday & Saturday, January 23rd & 25th at 9;00 pm.The sexett includes Darren Sigesmund - trombone, Eliana Cuevas - vocals, Luiz Deniz - alto saxophone, Michael Davidson - vibes, Jim Vivian - bass, Ethan Ardelli - drums. Sigesmund has firmly established his Strands project as one of Canada's leading national and international touring ensembles. Following up on his 2008 debut quintet CD Strands, Sigesmund released Strands II, nominated for a 2010 JUNO for Best Traditional Jazz Album. Sigesmund received the 2010 Galaxie Rising Star award for Best Composition ("Dance for Leila") at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. The music in Strands consists of Sigesmund's award-winning signature: complex musical passages, accessible melodies, wordless vocalizations and a sound that synthesizes wildly diverse influences from Latin, jazz and classical music into totally distinctive works. From the drive and passion of Argentinean Tango and Brazilian song forms, the rhythmic sophistication and fast-paced melodies of Balkan music to the lyricism and counterpoint of Western classical compositions, Sigesmund distills these influences into cutting-edge Canadian jazz.There is a $15 cover.

D.C.: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Roy Ayers performs at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Constantly performing and recording since the 1960s, he is the most well known jazz vibraphonists. He has produced some of the most loved modern soul-jazz records of all time. Classics beyond genre such as, "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", most influential afro-jazz with musician Fela Kuti, "Africa - Centre Of The World", and the most seminal jazz-funk, such as "Running Away". In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, he has produced a string of soul and funk classics that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician in hip-hop, after James Brown. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: CHRISTIAN SCOTT QUINTET AT THE BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

The Christian Scott Quintet will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, January 24th & 25th at 8:00 pm. One of the brightest jazz stars to emerge in the last few years is trumpeter Christian Scott. Steeped in the jazz tradition and intent on participating in the music's evolution, the New York-based Berklee College of Music grad is indeed a significant new voice poised to make an impact on the future of jazz. Scott is a natural. Only 29, the trumpeter has both the tone and the conviction of the great players of his instrument. He eschews cliche and gimmickry in favor of an expressive sensibility and a willingness to break rules when it makes musical sense to him. A New Orleans native, Scott represents the next generation of Crescent City horn blowers whose lineage started with the legendary King Oliver and Louis Armstrong and has continued with such marquee trumpeters as Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard and Nicholas Payton.

MARYLAND: ANTONE "CHOOKY" CALDWELL AT BETHESDA BLUES

Antone "Chooky" Caldwell will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 - ) on Saturday, January 25th at 8:00 pm. Caldwell has musically supported such renowned artists as Mariah Carey, Andrae Crouch, Macy Gray, Shirley Caesar, Darryl Coley, Heather Headley, Sisqo, Snoop Dogg, Ray-J, The Pussycat Dolls and Will I Am of the Black-Eyed Peas. In 2009 Antone' produced the contemporary jazz album entitled "New Beginnings" by Skii Johnson. The album was #1 for two weeks and in the top 5 for 2 1/2 months on Billboard. In February 2011, Chooky released his current album "Bassically Chook" live at the Kennedy Center on the Millennium Stage. The album features various genres of music with an urban contemporary jazz foundation. There is a $22 cover.

FLORIDA: STEVE TYRELL AT THE ROYAL ROOM IN JANUARY

Steve Tyrell returns in January for his sixth engagement in the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) where he made his debut in January 2008. Performances are scheduled for Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 7th through 25th at 8:00 pm.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. With his breakthrough performances in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride II, Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. 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. At the request of the Sinatra family and Quincy Jones, Tyrell was the featured performer with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at their season opening concert in which Frank Sinatra was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. Also at the request of the Sinatra family, he reprised that performance this past May at Carnegie Hall. This is one of the rare times the family has reached into the vault of original Sinatra arrangements to share them with another artist. Tuesday through Thursday: $135 for prix fixe dinner & show; $70 for show only. Friday & Saturday: $150 for prix fixe dinner & show; $85 for show only.
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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: JAY LEONHART AT BIRDLAND

Bassist Jay Leonhart performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays, January 4, 18th & 25th at 6:00 pm. Combining the skills of an old school entertainer and virtuoso jazz man, bassist, vocalist and composer Jay Leonhart has been a fixture of the New York scene for over forty years. When Jay was fourteen he started playing the bass in The Pier Five Dixieland Jazz Band in Baltimore and never looked back. After studying at The Peabody Institute, Jay attended The Berklee School of Music and The Advanced School of Contemporary Music in Toronto, before leaving school to start touring with the traveling big bands of the late 50's and early 60's. Upon moving to New York, Jay eventually began playing for many of the great jazz musicians, big bands, and singers who were to be found in New York - artists like Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Tony Bennett, Marian McPartland, and Jim Hall. Jay has now recorded 15 solo albums. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: NICHOLAS PAYTON AND ACTION AFFIRMATIVE

Nicholas Payton and Action Affirmative with Aaron Parks, Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart will perform at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, January 20th through 25th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Since 1994 when Nicholas Payton made his recording debut as a leader with "From This Moment," the trumpeter has been lauded as one of the leading young instrumental voices in jazz. Even though he started out as a "young lion," one of the new generation guardians of the swing and bebop flames, the 40-year-old Payton has devoted himself to discovering sounds outside of strict traditional confines. Having grown up in a family and community of musicians in New Orleans, Payton has built his unique voice by melding a post-bop foundation, a heavy emphasis on groove, a soulful history and various experimental elements. Payton's new ensemble "Action Affirmative" is a return of sorts - to the fiery postbox of "Nick@Night" (Verve Records, 2000) for which he has received much acclaimed - but with a new lineup of stellar collaborators. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MONTY ALEXANDER HARLEM KINGSTON EXPRESS 2

Monty Alexander Harlem Kingston Express 2 with Ernest Ranglin & Chronixx perform at THE BLUE NOTE(131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Saturday & Sunday, January 25th & 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. The Harlem-Kingston Express project combines two groups into one, seamlessly blending rocking reggae music with classic, acoustic jazz. Guitarist Ernest Ranglin's sound defines the Jamaican sound for a generation of musicians. He has worked with Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, The Skatalites, and numerous other legendary reggae musicians. In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe: Frank Sinatra, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare, among many others. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: NICK KELLIE AT THE IRIDIUM

Nick Kellie will perform at THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Friday & Saturday, January 24th & 25th with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Nick currently resides in New York City, where he plays with many local musicians and also teaches guitar. Nick is currently the guitarist with The Three Degrees (#1 hit "When will I see you again") and just toured the UK with them for 25 dates. Nick was awarded the BBC Big Band Jazz awards "John Dankworth trophy for outstanding young soloist" and recorded a special show for BBC radio 2. He was invited to become a member of the Wigan Jazz Orchestra, and has played as part of the Wigan International Jazz Festival. He has played extensive gigs which include accompaniment, reading, soloing as well as styles ranging from Soul, R&B, Blues, Rock and Jazz in locations such as London, Norway, Germany and Greece. When living in London, England, Nick was involved in many projects such as Fresh Claim, which features Nick on guitar, and Jon Plotel on Bass (Billy Ocean, The Real Thing) and Vanessa Haynes band featuring members of Jeff Beck group, Eric Clapton's Band and Allan Holdsworth's Band. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BENNY GOLSON QUARTET AT DIZZY'S

The Benny Golson Quartet (Benny Golson, saxophone; Mike LeDonne, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Carl Allen, drums) will perform atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, January 24th through 26th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Born in 1929, saxophonist Benny Golson came up through the bands of Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Art Blakey, and others. By the late 1950s, he and Art Farmer co-led the essential group The Jazztet. Many of Golson's compositions have become timeless standards, such as "I Remember Clifford" and "Stablemates," and he has maintained this high quality and reputation throughout his career as a leader in straight-ahead jazz. Golson now leads an all-star quartet, whose "stories from the past" continue to resonate with audiences today as they have throughout the greater part of the last century. There is a $40-$45 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ANNE STEELE AT JOE'S PUB

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ANNE STEELE AT JOE'S PUB

Anne Steele is back at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Saturday, January 25th at 7:00 pm with a brand new show! She will weave new stories and old stories you have never heard into an exciting night of song that will help you learn more about this charming OUT singer. Anne will be joined by a 3 piece band and back up singers including her musical director Nate Buccieri on the keys. There is a $20 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS THE SKIVVIES

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS THE SKIVVIES

Award-winning singer-actors Lauren Molina (Marry Me a Little, Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages) and Nick Cearley (All Shook Up) bring "The Skivvies" to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, January 25th at 11:00 pm. This "musically thrilling" undie-rock, comedy-pop duo don't just strip down their musical arrangements, they literally strip down to their underwear to perform their distinctive mashups and eccentric originals for cello and ukulele, with touches of glockenspiel, melodica, and a surprising array of under-used instruments. Lauren and Nick became YouTube sensations as The Skivvies, with living room videos that displayed their powerful harmonies as well as their powerful abs. Those clips led to live shows. They also have a single and music video directed by Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author of Running With Scissors. They will be joined by special guest stars who will strip down and rock out. Expect a hilarious evening of genre-hopping pop perfection. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER AT 54 BELOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER AT 54 BELOW

KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler, two of cabaret's most lauded artists, invite one and all to A Swell Party-RSVP Cole Porter on Saturday, January 25th at 8:00 pm at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551). They will be celebrating the timeless words and music of the supreme musical sophisticate of the 20th century whose witty, naughty & romantic songs continue to enthrall audiences today as they did in the Jazz Age. Among the selections are It's De-lovely, I've Got You Under My Skin, Let's Do It, In The Still of the Night, Night and Day & more. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/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: ITALIAN SOUVENIR WITH EMANUELE TOZZI

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ITALIAN SOUVENIR WITH EMANUELE TOZZI

Emanuele Tozzi, Composer-Pianist-Filmmaker, will perform his show "Italian Souvenir" atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, January 25th at 9:30 pm. He is joined by Jason Vitelli on alto sax/guitar and Courtney Bennett on drums. Tozzi was born in Italy and is currently living in NYC. His passion for music and film started spontaneously, almost instinctively, at the age of seven. After extensive study throughout his childhood, he continued his musical education during college at Milano's School of Jazz while at he same time earning a law degree. Emanuele has played extensively throughout Italy in addition to Houston, Aspen, Los Angeles, Kiev, Tel Aviv, and jazz clubs all over New York City. He has performed for Pope John Paul II, Bill Clinton, Colin Powel, and several Italian luminaries. The Road of Dreams and Italian Souvenir, his two CDs, are currently available on iTunes. In addition to music, he has directed several award-winning short movies with his brother Lorenzo Tozzi. Today he writes songs for an Italian publishing company and performs regularly in Italy and the USA. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MICHAEL RESTAINO'S STUCK IN LA

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MICHAEL RESTAINO'S STUCK IN LA

Theater chat's top pick for up and coming Broadway's youngest stars, Michael Restaino, makes his debut at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with his one man show on Saturday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. This performance features music from some of the industries most famous artists and Broadways most recent contemporary composers. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE SCREW YOU REVUE AT THE DUPLEX

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE SCREW YOU REVUE AT THE DUPLEX

Join Lady Winifred (Dewey Chaffee) and her best gal pal Miss Didi Panache (Douglas Edwards) with their unique brand of Vegas inspired, over-the-top, raunchy, improvised comedy at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, January 25th at 9:30 pm. The duo challenges the threshold of each audience by proving that absolutely no subject is taboo. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Reserve athttp://www.brownpaperticketscopyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "THE REAL MAMA AND PAPAS SING FOR MIDTOWN WEST"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "THE REAL MAMA AND PAPAS SING FOR MIDTOWN WEST"
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

"The Real Mama And Papas Sing for Midtown West" atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Thursday, January 24th at 7:00 pm & Friday, January 25th at 5:30 pm. Parents of students, from New York City schools, public and private who are career musicians, actors and dancers provide an hour of raucous and amazing entertainment to raise money for Hell's Kitchen's own Midtown West, P.S. 212. Hosted by Carolyn Montgomery-Forant. Musical Direction by Jeff Cubeta. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

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 Saturdays, January 11th & 25th 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.

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: MAUD HIXSON AT PILAR'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: MAUD HIXSON AT PILAR'S

Maud Hixson will perform her show 'Jazz Above Zero' at PILAR'S (146 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL - 407-369-8900) on Saturday, January 25th at 8:00 pm. She is joined by Rick Carlson and Kid Dutch. Maud Hixson is a singer of classic jazz and popular songs of the 20th century, based in Saint Paul, MN. She became a full-time musician after being presented as "Best New Voice" at the KBEM Winter Jazz Fest in Minneapolis in 2003, and now works with a variety of musicians, including the continental sextet French 75, which she founded with clarinetist Tony Balluff. She made her Guthrie Theater debut in "Coward's Women" in 2010 with singer Erin Schwab, performed at the New York Cabaret Convention in 2011 at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall, and in 2012 appeared in concert with the late composer and pianist Richard Rodney Bennett. The first album devoted to the music of Broadway composer Michael Leonard, with arrangements by pianist Tex Arnold, the CD also features bassist Steve LaSpina, cornetist Warren Vach•, and guitarist Gene Bertoncini. Recorded at Nola Recording Studios in Steinway Hall, New York City, the CD was released May 1st, 2013. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

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TONIGHT'S SPECIAL CABARET PICK - NYC: KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER AT 54 BELOW - ONE NIGHT ONLY

TONIGHT'S SPECIAL CABARET PICK - NYC: KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER AT 54 BELOW - ONE NIGHT ONLY

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: CARRON DAWN WRIGHT AT THE PHEASANTRY - ONE NIGHT ONLY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: CARRON DAWN WRIGHT AT THE PHEASANTRY - ONE NIGHT ONLY

Vocalist Carron Dawn Wright performs at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Saturday, January 25th at 8:30 pm. She is joined by her band: Chris Fletcher (Latin Percussion), Chris Nickols (Drums), Jon Mapp (Bass), James Noon (Guitar and Backing Vocals - Meridiem Records), David Marchbanks (Piano). Carron is a tenacious singer/songwriter who moved to London from Shropshire in 2002 to pursue her career in music. She possesses a great talent for singing live jazz and her key influences include Nina Simone, Ray Charles, Kate Bush and Billie Holiday. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LINDA PURL WITH MIDNIGHT CARAVAN - CLOSING NIGHT

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LINDA PURL WITH MIDNIGHT CARAVAN - CLOSING NIGHT

Linda Purl makes her U,K, debut with her show 'Midnight Caravan' to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, January 21st through 25th. Midnight Caravan is a salute to the great women singing stars of the 1940s and '50s - from Ella Fitzgerald to Judy Garland to Rosemary Clooney - as they reigned over the swanky, sexy supper clubs of their day. From sultry ballads to hot Latin jazz arrangements of Broadway tunes, Linda Purl, in her UK debut, features classic standards like My Romance, Shall We Dance and Caravan, and conjures a night time world where the surroundings are posh, the drinks keep flowing, and nobody goes to bed before three. Born in Connecticut and brought up in Japan, Linda Purl has appeared repeatedly on many top TV shows: on Reckless and True Blood, The Office as Helene Beasley and the Golden Globe Award winning series Homeland, as Elizabeth Gaines. She has starred in over 40 made-for-TV movies and is especially known for her series roles as Charlene Matlock on Matlock and Ashley Pfister, Fonzie's fiancee, on Happy Days. She appeared on Broadway in Tony nominated The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Getting and Spending and Off-Broadway in The Baby Dance and Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Purl currently tours with her solo concert Midnight Caravan - Celebrating the Great Ladies of the Glamorous Nightclub Era. She also tours with Lee Lessack in tributes to both Berlin and Mercer as well as with Gregory Harrison in A Night to Remember. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Friday, January 24, 2014

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN CHICAGO - FLORIDA - NEW ORLEANS - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN CHICAGO - FLORIDA - NEW ORLEANS - SAN FRANCISCO

CHICAGO: DAN MICHEL IN "THE SPARK IN MY EYE"

Singing bartender Dan Michel presents his new show, 'The Spark in My Eye' atDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Fridays, January 24th & 31st at 8:00 pm. He is joined by his musical director/ partner George Howe. What is the spark in your eye? Dan shares his newly found spark with music from David Friedman, Leonard Bernstein, Maltby & Shire, Carla Gordon and others. Stop by to see a this show from one of Davenport's regular piano bar performers ... this time in the cabaret room. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

FLORIDA: STEVE TYRELL AT THE ROYAL ROOM IN JANUARY

NEW ORLEANS: THE QUEENS OF KING: A TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING

SAN FRANCISCO: THE SPINNERS AT YOSHI'S

The Soul-infused R&B group The Spinners will perform at YOSHI'S(1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday & Saturday, January 24th & 25th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. It should come as no surprise that The Spinners have always made timeless music. Their classic group sound and approach never loses its universal appeal. Throughout the years they have acquired twelve (12) gold records with hits on top of both Pop and R&B charts and they are one of the few groups who can boast of four lead singers. Today, original member Henry Fambrough is joined onstage by lead singer Charlton Washington, high tenor Harold "Spike" Bonhart and a soul-infused 5-piece band. There is a $29-$39-$65 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: SAM HARRIS "HAM: SLICES OF A LIFE"

SAN FRANCISCO: "ALL THAT JAZZ" STARRING JASON BROCK

Jason Brock will bring his show 'All That Jazz' to SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Friday, February 24th at 8:00 pm. You've seen Jason before: as a finalist on the X-Factor with Simon Cowell, in musicals like "Hedwig & the Angry Inch" and performing at cabaret clubs around the country. However, you've never seen Jason performing just jazz. Well, Jason's doing that in his new show, "All That Jazz." He'll sing standards from the Great American Songbook like "Misty" and some of his favorite tunes like "Bein' Green" & He'll also sing up tempo hits from musicals like "Old Devil Moon" and "My Favorite Things." With Jason's unique voice that Epic Records CEO, LA Reid, called "a songwriter's best friend," you are guaranteed to enjoy this show. Plus, on piano will be the talented Dee Spencer, Head of Music & Dance at SF State University and founder of the jazz program there. Don't miss this unique performance. Jason Brock is a television, film and stage star. He was recently seen in homes all over the world as a finalist on X-Factor singing songs like "New York State of Mind." Jason also starred in the film, "Love is not Enough," which played at world-wide film festivals, including the Frameline and Melbourne film festivals. Jason has played Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" at the Boxcar Theatre and a demented flower girl in Taylor Mac's "The Lily's Revenge" at Magic Theatre. Jason began his San Francisco career singing jazz, pop and R&B tunes at Martuni's Piano Bar. You can find his latest single, "You've Got the Love," on iTunes and Amazon. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET EVENTS TODAY IN BOSTON - MARYLAND - D.C.

CABARET EVENTS TODAY IN BOSTON - MARYLAND - D.C.

BOSTON: DAVID SANBORN TRIO FEATURING JOEY DEFRANCESCO

BOSTON: ALEXEI TSIGANOV GROUP AT THE REGATTABAR

Medici Musica Productions presents Alexei Tsiganov Group at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Friday, January 24th at 7:30 pm. Alexei Tsiganov now returns once again with his delicate arrangements and slamming solos, Tsiganov takes his audience on a multicultural voyage throughout the Jazz genre. Alexei will be performing his original compositions and arrangements of Jazz standards on Vibes and Piano. Add Bass, Drums, Percussion, Flute and Sax and you have a fine recipe for an enticing entree of delectable Jazz with distinct Latin, Russian and Brazilian flavors. Tsiganov has played and recorded with: Claudio Roditi, Esperanza Spalding, Chico Freeman, Bobby Watson, Victor Lewis, Avery Sharp, Bob Moses, Antonio Sanchez, Boris Kozlov, Alex Sipiagin, Norman Hedman, Willie Martinez, Bevan Manson, Jerry Bergonzi, Tony Malaby, George Garzone, John Lockwood, Bob Gullottii, Yoron Israel, George Schuller, Ed Schuller, Anita Coelho and others. He has appeared with his group on WERS-Boston radio station and in Eric In the Evening program on WGBH-Boston, performing original music and standards. There is a $16 cover.

D.C.: ROY AYERS AT BLUES ALLEY

D.C.: CHRISTIAN SCOTT QUINTET AT THE BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

MARYLAND: SAMMY FIGUEROA AND HIS LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION

Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion will perform atBETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday, January 24th at 8:00 pm. Percussionist Sammy Figueroa is considered one of the world's great musicians. In a career spanning over thirty years he has played with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, the Brecker Brothers, Mariah Carey, David Bowie, John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D'Rivera, Chaka Khan, Blues Traveler, Ashford and Simpson, Natalie Merchant and countless others. He has also co-produced several albums, most notably the Cuban a cappella group Vocal Sampling. His band, Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion, is one of the most exciting in jazz today. Known for their exciting performances, enhanced by Sammy's ebullient humor , the band has recorded two albums, 'And Sammy Walked In', and 'The Magician', both nominated for the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album. Sammy is currently appearing in the band of saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins. In September 2010 he performed at Sonny Rollins' 80th Birthday Celebration at the Beacon Theatre and in 2010 appeared with Sonny in Japan, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Barcelona, London, Athens, and Amsterdam. There is a $20 cover.

NYC CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR TODAY

NYC CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR TODAY

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: NICHOLAS PAYTON AND ACTION AFFIRMATIVE

NYC: MONTY ALEXANDER TRIO AT THE BLUE NOTE

The Monty Alexander Trio, with Monty Alexander, piano; John Clayton, bass; and Jeff Hamtilon, drums, performs atTHE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Wednesday through Friday, January 22nd through 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. This combination of Monty Alexander, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton is one of the most legendary trios in all of jazz. They have worked together for over 40 years and have released many albums together, the most famous being "Live In Montreux," one of the most celebrated jazz piano trio records of all-time. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: NICK KELLIE AT THE IRIDIUM

NYC: BENNY GOLSON QUARTET AT DIZZY'S

The Benny Golson Quartet (Benny Golson, saxophone; Mike LeDonne, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Carl Allen, drums) will perform atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, January 24th through 26th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Born in 1929, saxophonist Benny Golson came up through the bands of Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Art Blakey, and others. By the late 1950s, he and Art Farmer co-led the essential group The Jazztet. Many of Golson's compositions have become timeless standards, such as "I Remember Clifford" and "Stablemates," and he has maintained this high quality and reputation throughout his career as a leader in straight-ahead jazz. Golson now leads an all-star quartet, whose "stories from the past" continue to resonate with audiences today as they have throughout the greater part of the last century. There is a $40-$45 cover.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

NYC CABARET EVENTS FOR TODAY

NYC CABARET EVENTS FOR TODAY

NYC: "THE REAL MAMA AND PAPAS SING FOR MIDTOWN WEST"
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

"The Real Mama And Papas Sing for Midtown West" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Thursday, January 24th at 7:00 pm & Friday, January 25th at 5:30 pm. Parents of students, from New York City schools, public and private who are career musicians, actors and dancers provide an hour of raucous and amazing entertainment to raise money for Hell's Kitchen's own Midtown West, P.S. 212. Hosted by Carolyn Montgomery-Forant. Musical Direction by Jeff Cubeta. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: WEST SIDE 5 VOCAL GROUP AT THE MET

West Side 5, an award-winning vocal jazz ensemble based in New York City, will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, January 24th at 7:00 pm. West Side 5 is known for its refined sound and sophisticated approach to jazz. Inspired by greats like Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, and The Real Group, WS5 has crafted its own unique sound, characterized by highly original arrangements, complex harmonies, and outstanding musicianship. Group members include: Corrine Byrne, Soprano; Sara Wajnberg, Alto; John Shumway, Tenor; Eric Hughes, Baritone; and David McIntosh, Bass. The group formed in the summer of 2009, bringing together five old college friends on the west side of Manhattan. They immediately gained national attention, winning the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes while being voted Audience Favorite and winning Best Arrangement for "Pure Imagination". They went on to be featured artists at the SingStrong A Cappella Festival, and have performed alongside groups including Blue Jupiter, Streetcorner Symphony, and The Bobs, as well as for Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion in New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: CYNTHIA FARRELL, FOR REAL ... 2.0

Cynthia brings her show "For Real ... 2.0" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, January 24th at 9:30 pm. The show is musically directed by Fran Minarik and directed and co-written by James Horvath. Cynthia has been a recording artist and musical theater singer since the age of seven after being chosen for the final call back for the starring role in the movie Annie. She has lived in Manhattan since receiving her BFA at NYU and has made a career out of performing off-broadway and in Europe and Mexico City with such notables as Hal Prince's Director's Co., and James Hammerstein III. Cynthia has gone back and forth from theater to the music business to work with artists such as Stevie Nicks and the record producer Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan). She has built a strong career in commercial voiceovers in English and Spanish and is well known for her role of "Catalina", the Puerto Rican gangster in Grand Theft Auto 3 and San Andreas, for any gamers out there! Cynthia debuted her show "Cynthia Farrell, For Real" at the legendary Don't Tell Mama in July 2013. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SPECIAL AGENT GALACTICA WITH PETER FIELDS

Special Agent Galactica will perform at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, January 24th at 9:30 pm. Galactica enchants her audiences with an evening of songs from the golden age of Jazz, the bawdy blues of Burlesque, the classic standards of Hollywood, and a few gems from today while in between telling revealing anecdotes about how she became a spy, her life and missions as an agent, the challenges of a love life, and the famous people she's worked with during her time at "The Agency". There is a $10 cover plus a 2-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: CABARET CARES: THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE ...

Cabaret Cares presents 'There's No Place Like ...' at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, January 24th at 7:00 pm. The benefit show will feature songs from: The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, Wicked, and more ... An evening to benefit Cabaret Cares. Hosted by Briana Davis, with performances by Quinn M Bass, Romelda Teron Benjamin, Christina Cataldo, Suzanne Dressler, Filup Groft, Justun Hart, Beau Howard, Jason W McCollum, Travis Morin, Carly Ozard, Kwame Remy, and Nesha Ward. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SIDDARTHA THE MUSICAL

Fresh off of its smash-hit European tour, Siddhartha, The Musical makes its American premiere with three special concert performances at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm; and Friday, January 24th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. Inspired by Herman Hesse's timeless novel, the musical tells the story of Prince Siddhartha's spiritual quest for enlightenment with a sizzling, Italian and South Asian-influenced pop-rock score that features raw, sexy performances. This adaptation of one of the world's most iconic emotional journeys will delight fans of the novel, and audiences who appreciate the unique transformative power of musical theatre. Written and directed by Isabeau with music by Isabella Biffi and Fabio Codega, the show was originally developed in the Italian prison system. The special concert performances of Siddhartha, The Musical will be narrated in English and performed in Italian and is presented by Gloria Grace Alanis, Fabrizio Carbon and Broadway International Entertainment. There is a $40 cover charge, which includes a cocktail reception.
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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Friday, January 24, 2014