CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 6/8/14

Saturday, June 14, 2014

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SAN FRANCISCO: BENISE AT YOSHI'S

Benise and his band will showcases classic songs from Led Zepplin, The Rolling Stones, Bach, and The Eagles, blending them with Spanish guitar and Spanish dance at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Saturday, June 14th at with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Benise's love of both Spanish Guitar and rock brings a fierce intensity to these new interpretations of his favorite classic anthems. Special guest is Karen Brigss. There is a $35-$75 cover.

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WASHINGTON, DC: NICHOLAS PAYTON TRIO AT BLUES ALLEY

The Nicholas Payton Trio will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Nicholas Payton is widely considered one of the greatest artists of our time. Hailed as a virtuoso before he was even out of high school, his maturation and talent has earned him praise and accolades, as well as insured his place in musical history. When he was barely in his 20s, Nicholas Payton made his major-label recording debut as a leader with From This Moment (Verve). Since then, Payton has consistently committed himself to developing his distinct voice. Spanning a multitude of musical genres, Payton has composed and arranged, performed and recorded with his own groups in many settings, including solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, 21-piece big band, as well as his 2012 full orchestral work, The Black American Symphony.

WASHINGTON, DC: MARK MEADOWS AT THE BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Multidimensional jazz pianist, composer, educator, and church music director, Mark Meadows will perform atBOHEMIAN CAVERNS(2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800 - ) on Saturday, June 14th at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Meadows performs throughout the Baltimore-Washington region and across the US. During the 2012-2013 season, Mark is appearing alongside world-renowned musicians such as Warren Wolf, Cyrus Chestnut, Dontae Winslow, Kris Funn, Todd Marcus, Eric Kennedy, Chad Lefkowitz Brown, Elijah Balbed, Quincy Phillips, Gary Thomas, Paul Bollenback, & Dr. Alex Norris. He has led and has been a sideman in premier clubs in the Baltimore-Washington region including Bohemian Caverns, Columbia Station, Caton Castle, Twins Jazz, Bertha's, The Metropolitan Club, An Die Musik, The Hopkins Club, The Jazz Loft Series, and the Strathmore. After a busy weekend of late night gigs, Mark wakes up at the crack of dawn every Sunday morning to perform as Music Director at a dynamic multiracial church in Baltimore, MD. He composes, arranges, and teaches a wide array of styles to compliment the diverse and energetic congregation. Somehow in Mark's demanding schedule, he finds the time to teach four courses as an adjunct instructor at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC. There is an $18 cover.

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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MANHATTAN: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC Cabaret/Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays, June 14th, 21st & 28th 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.

NYC: STACEY KENT AT BIRDLAND

Critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer Stacey Kent will perform at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, June 10th through 14th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Stacey sings from the soul, telling her stories with faultless phrasing and a lucid, enchanting voice. Stacey returns to Birdland in support of her brand new Brazilian-flavored CD, "The Changing Lights," (EMI) a follow-up to "Dreamer In Concert," (her first ever live album) the Grammy nominated, "Breakfast on the Morning Tram," (2007) and all-French, "Raconte-moi," (2009). Stacey's band features Jim Tomlinson (sax) whose songwriting partnership with famed novelist Kazuo Ishiguro has formed the central plank in Stacey's recent albums. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS: RAMSEY LEWIS ELECTRIC WITH PHILIP BAILEY

Ramsey Lewis Electric with Philip Bailey (of Earth Wind & Fire) will be featured at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Thursday through Sunday, June 12th through 15th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. After his classic acoustic albums in the 1960s, the change that was in the air during the 70s enticed Ramsey Lewis toward the electric realm. With this new sound, he collaborated with the enigmatic and iconic, Earth, Wind & Fire. Sun Goddess, the result of this creative summit, was an album with sleek grooves and gorgeous melodies that continues to flow with the upliftng and positive vibes of that time. The album reached across the musical rainbow and, rightfully so, it became a huge cross-over hit; charting #1 on the Billboard Black Albums chart as well as the Jazz album chart and it charted #12 in the Pop chart. Philip Bailey is an R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and longtime member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Philip performs as a special guest vocalist and percussionist with the Ramsey Lewis Electric Band performing the jazz and R&B classics which grew out of the two performers' legendary careers. There is a $40-$65 cover.

NYC: ELIO VILLAFRANCA JASS SYNCOPATORS CD RELEASE

Pianist and composer Elio Villafranca will bring his Jass Syncopators (Lewis Nash, drums; Carlos Henriquez, bass; Vincent Herring, alto saxophone; Greg Tardy, tenor saxophone; Nelson Mateo and Jonathan Troncoso, percussion; Julia Loiza Gutierrez-Rivera, dancer; and Elio Villafranca, piano) toDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday Through Sunday, June 13th through 15th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm to celebrate a new CD Release, Caribbean Tinge. Villafranca is at the forefront of the latest generation of remarkable Cuban pianists and composers. His three albums as a bandleader were hits, each staying in the top 10 of the JazzWeek World charts for 11 weeks. As a sideman, Villafranca has worked with leading jazz musicians like Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, and Sonny Fortune. Villafranca's new album, Caribbean Tinge, drops during this gig at Dizzy's Club. There is a $40-$45 cover.

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: PARKER SCOTT AND WELLS HANLEY AT DON'T TELL MAMA
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Parker Scott and Wells Hanley will perform at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, June 14th at 5:00 pm. The show will feature many new songs and also a couple of songs from their Bistro Award winning CD - Selecting Souvenirs. The audience will also have the opportunity to vote on songs that should be included in their next CD project. Special Guests will be Daphne Montanez and Dathan B. Williams. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: RON DABNEY: BROADWAY, MY WAY

Ron Dabney brings his show 'Broadway, My Way" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Sarturday, June 14th at 7:00 pm. No taps, No white tie and tails but simply the words and melodies of the Great White Way. With a rich, smokey baritone-bass and a flair for sophistication and humor, Ron weaves stories of life and personal experiences through a jazz vernacular. Accompanied by the Barry Levitt Quartet, Broadway, My Way is an evening of tunes that include selections from shows such as The Nervous Set, Cotton Club Parades, Showboat, Mack and Mabel, Chorus Line, Let It Be and others. Combined, this is certain to be an exceptional evening of musical entertainment. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: CANDY ON THE KEYS AT THE DUPLEX

Songwriting sensation, drag phenomenon, Candy Samples is back atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with the next edition of her monthly show on Saturday, May 10th at 7:00 pm. With her sweet Southern demeanor, evening gloves and enchanting stage presence, drag star Candy Samples always making her audience feel right at home. Now the songwriting chanteuse brings a new installment of her song-filled show, Candy on the Keys, to The Duplex Cabaret Theatre. Hear Candy belt her signature classics -- including "Green Bean Casserole," "If I Had Only Left (Two Shots Earlier)" and "Tap Tap," inspired by the Larry Craig sex scandal -- along with her latest single, "Queen of the Bears," which has quickly gotten notice, reaching coverage in Bear World Magazine and beyond. Joining Candy will be "Queen of the Bears" co-writer Jesse Sklar on guitar. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH

Former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner Alison Arngrim continues to tour the world with her critically acclaimed CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH. She will present the show at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 7:30 pm. Best known as acid-tongued, pre-Midol meanie Nellie Oleson from "Little House on the Prairie", Alison Arngrim presents an uproarious evening of storytelling, stand-up, and multi media about life as everyone's favorite toxic pre-teen brat, complete with petticoats and ringlets. Never afraid to dish the dirt on TV land, she let all the secrets loose of "Little House on the Prairie", Hollywood and much. Recalling her life and career as bitchy Nellie Oleson, Arngrim startles audiences internationally with off-color jokes about child stars and TV icons of the 1970's and 80s including Marie Osmond, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Grizzly Adams, RuPaul, Phyllis Diller, Bette Midler and more. There is a $22 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

MANHATTAN: 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.

NYC: BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL: 2014 PHONY AWARDS

NYC's original, award-winning improvised musical comedy awards show is back in NYC for 5 shows only. Broadway's Next H!T Musical: 2014 Phony Awards will be presented atSTAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Saturday, June 14th at 7:00 pm. Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It's all improvised and it's all funny. The hilarious Broadway's Next H!T Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical - complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. BNHM has been seen recently at The Triad, Tribeca Film Festival, and at the New York Musical Theater Festival, among many others. Under the direction of improv veterans Rob Schiffman and Deb Rabbai. There is a $15-$25-$35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Reservations through http://www.SmartTix.comor 212-868-4444.

NYC: EMILY BERGL WITH 'TIL I GET IT RIGHT' AT 54 BELOW

Emily Bergl, best known for her roles on TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Southland, will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 pm; and Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 8:00 pm. Emily burst onto the cabaret scene in 2011, garnering raves from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Since then, she has performed in leading venues throughout NYC and across the country. Her third show, Til I Get It Right, exposes the lengths we go to in our search for love and what we do when we don't find it, or even more frightening, when we do. In her signature nouveau cabaret style, Bergl uses the past to illuminate the present, blending together Irving Berlin with Blondie, Rodgers and Hammerstein with Tracey Chapman & even Noel Coward with Britney Spears. You'll be treated not only to an evening of diverse songs, but a full cast of characters all personified by this veteran Broadway actress.There is a $30-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: LESLI MARGHERITA WITH ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

An evening of sheer entertainment, All Hail The Queen, will be presented at54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 11:00 pm. The show is totally more than a cabaret. It's a Vegas-style nightclub act. Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Zorro) takes the reigns from the likes of Bette Midler and Liza Minnelli. Commanding the room with sass and bawdiness - plus some self-deprecating humor for good measure - Miss Margherita sings and struts her way through the 70 minute set which includes twists on old songs and new favorites (courtesy of MD-Arranger Brett Ryback). With hilarious storytelling and showstopping numbers, the evening offers something for everyone. There will be feathers. There will be sparkles. And you better believe there will be worshipping. All Hail The Queen! All Hail The Queen, written & conceived by Margherita, will be directed by Lauren Bass with Musical Direction & Arrangements by Brett Ryback (Murder for Two) and produced by Jordan Bass & Lauren Bass. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MELISSA MANCHESTER AT THE CARLYLE

GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester will perform at THE CAFE CARLYLE(35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) with her show You Gotta Love The Life on Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 10th through 21st at 8:45 pm, with a late show on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. This is her Cafe Carlyle debut. She will perform a selection of hits spanning her career, along with several songs from her upcoming album. She will be joined on stage by Stephan Oberhoff (keyboard, guitar) and Susan Holder (vocals, percussion). There is a $25-$130 cover

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PARKER SCOTT AND WELLS HANLEY AT DON'T TELL MAMA

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PARKER SCOTT AND WELLS HANLEY AT DON'T TELL MAMA
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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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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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET TODAY IN NYC: PARKER SCOTT AND WELLS HANLEY AT DON'T TELL MAMA

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET TODAY IN NYC: PARKER SCOTT AND WELLS HANLEY AT DON'T TELL MAMA
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NOONTIME CABARET TODAY IN NYC: MOIRA DANIS RETURNS WITH 'OOPS ... I FELL IN LOVE'

NOONTIME CABARET TODAY IN NYC: MOIRA DANIS RETURNS WITH 'OOPS ... I FELL IN LOVE'

Moira Danis is returning to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, June 14th at 12:00 pm (noon) with an encore performance of 'Oops ... I Fell in Love!' which debuted in March to a sold-out house. Accompanied solely by music director, Wells Hanley, Moira will share songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook and Top 40 radio; and spin a tale of first love, first heartbreak and second chances. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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LONDON: JUDY CARMICHAEL AND COLIN OXLEY AT CRAZY COQS

The very popular club regular, Judy Carmichael, is joined for this week-long headlining act by guitarist Colin Oxley, atTHE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) - Tuesday through Saturday, June 10th through 14th at 8:00 pm. In addition. bassist Dave Green joins them from June 12th to 14th and a special surprise guest will appear on June 13th and14th. The programme will feature songs from Judy's newest CD 'I Love Being Here With You', including compositions by Peggy Lee, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Gershwin. Judy will also debut her original compositions My Manhattan (music and lyrics) and I Can See Forever (Harry Allen music, Judy's lyrics). Not many contemporary jazz pianists can boast a nickname given to them by the great Count Basie, but Grammy nominee Judy Carmichael can. When Basie heard Judy on one of her first gigs he was so impressed, he dubbed her "Stride" in reference to her mastery of that early piano style popularized by Thomas "Fats" Waller and James P. Johnson. Today, Judy Carmichael is considered one of the greatest pianists in the swing tradition and one of the most sensitive vocalists. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ: JUDY CARMICHAEL

Performing all week at 8:00 pm at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888 - ), Judy Carmichael returns to the stage on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 10:30 pm for a session of Late Night Jazz to present her show OLD FASHIONED LOVE, celebrating the music of Fats Waller, Cole Porter, Benny Goodman and other masters of the swing era. Not many contemporary jazz pianists can boast a nickname given to them by the great Count Basie, but Grammy nominee Judy Carmichael can. When Basie heard Judy, on one of her first gigs, he was so impressed he dubbed her "Stride" in reference to her mastery of that early piano style popularized by Thomas "Fats" Waller and James P. Johnson. Judy is a favourite with both jazz and cabaret audiences with her soulful, swinging interpretations of the Great American Songbook, and equally impressive hilarious, improvisational anecdotes. Her wit and musical knowledge come together on her weekly radio broadcast Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired, where she talks with celebrated creative people about their love for jazz and how it inspires them. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: THE MATTHEW VANKAN BAND AT THE PHEASANTRY

The Matthew Vankan Band will perform at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017 - ) on Saturday, June 14th at 8:30 pm. The Vankan Band performed for the first time together on New Years Eve 2013 to a 600 strong audience 'under the stars' in Doha, Qatar. They returned to London in January for their sold out debut show 'swinging sunday' at Pizza Express Dean Street, then entertained guests at HRH The Earl of Wessex's 50th Birthday Party in the company of HM The Queen. Call for cover/minimum information.

Friday, June 13, 2014

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SAN FRANCISCO: JUDY KAYE, MAKES HER FEINSTEIN'S DEBUT

Broadway legend and two-time Tony Award winner, Judy Kaye will perfrom atFEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Thursday & Friday, June 12th & 13th at 8:00 pm. This will mark her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut. Her new show will celebrate the work of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Having worked with both, she'll share humorous anecdotes and personal reminiscences, along with her own unique take on some of her favorites from these two giants of the American musical theatre. Judy Kaye most recently appeared on Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It for which she won the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards. She won her first Tony Award for The Phantom of the Opera. Other highlights of her career include Souvenir (Tony nomination, Theatre LA Ovation Award as Best Actress), Mamma Mia (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), Ragtime (Theatre LA Ovation Award), On the Twentieth Century (Theatre World Award, Drama Desk nomination), Ms. Kaye has also been Mrs. Lovett in a number of productions of Sweeney Todd, including the most recent Broadway production and National Tour and in London with the original Sweeney, Len Cariou. Other credits include Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy, Follies and Tales of the City. There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: SYLEENA JOHNSON AT YOSHI'S

Syleena Johnson, a Grammy-nominated singer, considered one of the best vocalists of your generation, will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, June 13th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Johnson has scored major R&B hits and has been invited to collaborate with the likes of Kanye West and R. Kelly. Having fought the major label system to allow her true identity to shine forth, Syleena now steps forward with her most personal statement to date, her boundary-stretching fifth album, entitled, appropriately enough, Chapter V: Underrated (2011) on Shanachie Entertainment. Easily her best all-around album since her second best-selling album, Underrated shows the full range of Syleena's talent as it moves from the powerful soul-balladry of songs like "Little Things" to full-on club bangers like the first single, "A Boss." The result is a rarity in the R&B world these days - a true album that flows through a diverse and satisfying complete listening experience. Every song but one was written or co-written by Syleena. There is a $30-$54 cover.

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WASHINGTON, DC: NICHOLAS PAYTON TRIO AT BLUES ALLEY

The Nicholas Payton Trio will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Nicholas Payton is widely considered one of the greatest artists of our time. Hailed as a virtuoso before he was even out of high school, his maturation and talent has earned him praise and accolades, as well as insured his place in musical history. When he was barely in his 20s, Nicholas Payton made his major-label recording debut as a leader with From This Moment (Verve). Since then, Payton has consistently committed himself to developing his distinct voice. Spanning a multitude of musical genres, Payton has composed and arranged, performed and recorded with his own groups in many settings, including solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, 21-piece big band, as well as his 2012 full orchestral work, The Black American Symphony.

WASHINGTON, DC: AKUA ALLRICH AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Akua Allrich will perform atBOHEMIAN CAVERNS(2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday, June 13th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Allrich has proven herself to be a musician of extraordinary talent and crowd-moving passion. With finesse and charisma, this vocalist, composer and teacher, has successfully etched out a place for her unique musical expression, electrifying audiences with sold-out performances. The launching of her freshman album, A Peace of Mine, and second album, Uniquely Standard, Akua Allrich Live! has earned the young artist international acclaim including distribution in Japan. Akua has inspired music lovers from all walks, who enjoy her exceptional work and expect nothing short of brilliant artistry from each of her offerings. There is a $20 cover.

BALTIMORE: MARK MEADOWS "SOMETHIN' GOOD" CD RELEASE CONCERT

Multidimensional jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, and jazz educator, Mark Meadows will perform at AN DIE MUSIK LIVE! (409 North Charles Street -Second Floor, Baltimore, MD - 410-385-2638) on Friday, June 13th at 8:00 & 9:30 pm. He is joined by Brent Birckhead - sax, Irene Ialenti - vocals, Eric Kennedy - drums, and Romeir Mendez - bass. Meadows performs throughout the Washington DC - Baltimore region and across the US. During the 2014-2015 season, Mark is appearing alongside world-renowned musicians such as Warren Wolf, Cyrus Chestnut, Dontae Winslow, Kris Funn, Todd Marcus, Eric Kennedy, Chad Lefkowitz Brown, Elijah Balbed, Quincy Phillips, Gary Thomas, Paul Bollenback, & Dr. Alex Norris. There is a $13 cover.

CHICAGO: OUT OF MY HEAD WITH JAMES GAVIN

Singer James Gavin will perform at CLUB 3160 (3160 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 773-327-5969) on Friday, June 13th at 9:00 pm with his show, "Out of My Head". The show features Brian Felder on Piano, and Julie Gorzkowski on Guitar. Spend a Friday evening at the cabaret for a trip in the musical mind of James Gavin, including stops along the way in musical theater tunes, cabaret favorites, jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and even a little bit of country. There will be musical theater favorites, jazz standards, contemporary pop, and even some country music, There is no cover charge.

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BOSTON: GREG ADAMS & EAST BAY SOUL AT SCULLER'S

Greg Adams & East Bay Soul will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday, June 13th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The sound of Greg Adams is one of the world's best-known musical signatures. Greg's musical journey has spanned nearly four decades, from the time he first arrived on the San Francisco Bay Area music scene of the early '70s. Earning both Grammy and Emmy nominations and an International Broadcasting Award from The Hollywood Radio and Television Society. Adams is a founding member of Tower Of Power, legendary for the horn arrangements that made the TOP horn section a sought out entity all its own. Greg has been a driving force to define artistry that transcends musical genres, still seeking out a course not yet traveled, is at his best when set to explore a new artistic destination. Call for cover/minimum information.

BOSTON: DIANE SCHUUR AT THE REGATTABAR

Long regarded as one of Contemporary Jazz's leading vocalists, Diane Schuur will perform at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Friday, June 13th at 7:30 & 10:00 pm. Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1953, Schuur was blind from birth; but she was gifted with perfect pitch and initially taught herself piano by ear. She later received formal piano training at The Washington State School for the Blind, which she attended until she was 11 years of age. With a distinguished recording career that spans three decades, including two Grammy awards (Timeless and Diane Schuur and The Count Basie Orchestra on GRP Records), as well as three additional Grammy nominations, Schuur's music has explored almost every corner of the 20th Century musical landscape. There is a $30 cover.

TORONTO: COLIN HUNTER CROONS NAT KING COLE, TONY BENNETT, DEAN MARTIN & FRANK SINATRA

Colin Hunter croons at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 9:00 pm. He is joined by Joe Sealy (piano); Paul Novotny (bass); Daniel Barnes (drums); and Alison Young (saxophone). While some people only dream of becoming artists their entire lives, others follow their dream while also pursuing brilliant careers in other fields. Such is the case of crooner Colin Hunter. Colin is the founder, owner and Chairman of the Board of the Sunwing Travel Group, comprising Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations, one of the most important leisure travel organizations in Canada. However, Colin has always had another passion in his life ... his music! A huge fan of the hit songs performed by artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole, Colin fulfilled a long-held dream in 2005, with the release of his first CD, appropriately titled "Come Fly With Me" to coincide with the inaugural flights of Sunwing Airlines. His love of music lead him to opening a Toronto Jazz Club: JAZZ BISTRO. Colin and his wife Joan wanted to offer the public a comfortable up-scale jazz club, featuring top names from Toronto and international fame, while enjoying delicious food. Colin can often be found on his stage filling the Club with his laid back crooner classics. There is a $10 cover.

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NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action at BIRDLAND (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.

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NYC: SANDY & RICHARD RICCARDI RETURN TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 3.6 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show "An Evening with Sandy and Richard Riccardi" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, June 13th at 9:30 pm. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: AMY BETH WILLIAMS IN CRAZY TO LOVE YOU

Amy Beth Williams will bring her show Crazy To Love You to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, June 13th; and Friday, June 20th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Daryl Kojak serves as musical director, and the show is directed by Tanya Moberly. A graduate of Cornell University with an MFA in acting and a BFA from SUNY Binghamton in theater, she has performed in regional theater and Off-Off Broadway. Now cabaret is what she loves to do and, after being a runner up in the MetroStar Talent Challenge at the Metropolitan Room in 2010, she has performed her show Once in Love With Amy at the Metropolitan Room with her musical director and pianist, Daryl Kojak. No stranger to cabaret, in years past Amy has appeared at Don't Tell Mama, 55 Grove, Eighty Eights, and Danny's and was a participant in the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention. Amy Beth is honored to be the recipient of the 2012 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist and was the 2014 MAC-Hanson Award Recipient. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: THE DANA LORGE VARIETY SHOW RETURNS

The Dana Lorge Variety Show returns toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. Dana is joined by Barry Levitt on piano and Jon Burr on bass. Her guests include opera singer/ actress/ cabaret performer Risa Finkel; Songwriter Tom Toce; Singer/Songwriter Sari Schorr and multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH

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: THE Q MONTHLY WITH JOSEPH JOHN

Joseph John's Late Night Talk Show returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, June 13th at 11:30 pm. Joseph Macchia returns to late night cabaret with 5 of his fabulous friends in a new late night talk/variety show called The Q. They will be talking about current events, table talk gossip, sex and more, and hosting some fabulous performers. Each month they will present a topic as well, and you never know where the conversation will go. Joining Joseph will be entertainer Aaron Lee Battle, Broadway Performer Bret Shuford, Performer/Yoga Instructor Jason Morris, Mr Leather 2013/LGBT Leader Arsenio Amadis, and Broadway Performer Stacey Todd Holt. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: AN EVENING WITH DANNY KAYE WITH BRIAN CHILDERS

Brian Childers performed in numerous incarnations of the story of Danny Kaye in "Danny and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story," (which garnered him the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actor in a Musical), "The Kid From Brooklyn," in both Los Angeles and Chicago and "Danny and Sylvia" Off-Broadway in New York City, Brian took some time away from channeling Mr. Kaye until, once again, he was asked to bring the music and some story of Danny Kaye to Washington DC. The one man show, "An Evening with Danny Kaye" was born and was received with Critical Acclaim. Now the show moves to STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. With tenderness and great affection, Brian pays this tribute to one of Broadway and Hollywood's greatest showmen. He becomes Danny Kaye in a way that lets a new generation discover - and an older generation re-visit a unique performer. He delivers both the performance persona of that unique comic/ crooner/ clown/ character and his off-stage charm, creating a touching portrait of a real person while channeling rather than merely impersonating an inimitable performance style. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: GROOVALAYA AT STAGE 72

GROOVALAYA, a NYC based electric swing and roots music band, which pioneered the Swing revival of the early '90s, will perform at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, June 13th at 9:00 pm. The Band performs a variety of original songs and covers. The band members are Geoffrey Castle on Electric violin and vocals; Fausto Bozza, guitar and vocals; Jeff "Houndog" Schiller on Tenor Sax and vocals; Adam Pincus, bass and vocals; and Art Lillard on drums. Wailing cats all, and Geoff and Jeff make up the most eclectic swinging "horn section" you'll ever see. This reunion is of the original lineup, listed above. Call for cover/minimum information.

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