CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 10/19/14

Friday, October 24, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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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PALM SPRINGS: JASON GRAAE AT THE COPA

Jason Graae will perform at THE COPA (244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021) on Friday & Saturday, October 24th & 25th at 8:00 pm. Graae has starred on Broadway in "A Grand Night For Singing", "Falsettos", "Stardust", "Snoopy!", "Do Black Patent Leather Shows Really Reflect Up?". Off-Broadway shows include "Forever Plaid", "Olympus on My Mind", "All in the Timing", "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (Drama Desk Nomination - Best Actor in a Musical)" and many more. Jason has performed his one man show all over the country from Rainbow and Stars and Birdland in NYC to Feinstein's and the Plush Room in L.A. and San Francisco, winning 4 Bistro Awards and a N.Y Nightlife Award, also making TimeOut NY's Top Cabaret shows of the year. His current critically acclaimed show with Faith Prince, "The Prince and the Showboy" was recently seen at 54 Below and the pair won a 2nd Nightlife Award for Best Duo. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL IN LOS ANGELES NIGHT ONE
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

The line-up has been announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL IN LOS ANGELES, an Actors Fund benefit presented by Fraser entertainment Group and conceived and directed by David Galligan. Taking place in 4 clubs over 4 nights, advance ticket purchase is required for all shows. On Friday, October 24th at 8:30 pm the opening night takes place at CATALINA JAZZ CLUB (6725 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-2210) with Obba Babatunde, George Ball, Michele Brourman, Loretta Devine, Davis Gaines, Julie Garnye, Damon Kirsche, Amanda McBroom, Sharon McNight, Valerie Perri & Christina Saffran. Hosted by Sally Struthers. Musical Director is Tom Griep. See http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/863740 for full details and to purchase tickets. There is a 2-drink minimum.

LOS ANGELES: GARY BRUMBURGH IN "THE KID FROM EUCLID AVENUE"

Gary Brumburgh brings his show "The Kid from Euclid Avenue" to THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday, October 24th at 9:00 pm. In his show he retraces his musical roots and gives a fresh jazz spin to tunes by The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Fifth Dimension, and more, with support from musical director and "driving force," Dave Ferris. At one time an elementary and special education teacher, Mr. Brumburgh moved from Upstate New York to Los Angeles to pursue what became a two-decade career in TV, film, and the stage, landing musical leads in stock and repertory productions of South Pacific (starring John Raitt,) City of Angels, Company, The Fantasticks, Cabaret, Kiss Me Kate, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Of Thee I Sing, and many more. In addition, he provided backup vocals for several artists, including a Las Vegas stint with Steve Lawrence and the late Eydie Gorme, and debuted his first CD, Up Jumped Spring, in 2007. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: MEG MACKAY & BILLY PHILADELPHIA AT SOCIETY CABARET

Meg Mackay & Billy Philadelphia will appear at SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Friday & Saturday, October 24th & 25th at 8:00 pm. Celebrated by audiences and critics alike, vocalist and musical theatre performer, Meg Mackay, is a popular and distinguished member of the San Francisco Bay Area performing arts scene. Meg MackayMackay has been a frequent performer in Bay Area cabarets and theaters for over fifteen years. A sophisticated actress with a distinctive voice, Meg has received an amazing eight Drama-Logue/Dean Goodman awards and seven Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle awards. Billy Philadelphia is one of those rare performers who is equally at home on stage or behind the scenes. He has been Musical Director for several Bay Area television shows including a year and a half on KRON-TV's SFO with Steve Jamison (for which Billy wrote and recorded the theme song), over 60 appearances on KGO-TV's AM San Francisco, and numerous shows with Bill Raferty on Good Time Cafe, last seen nationwide on A&E. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: SHAWN MULLINS AT YOSHI'S

GRAMMY nominated singer /songwriter Shawn Mullins performs at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, October 24th at 8:00 pm. Since we last heard from Shawn Mullins on 2008's honeydew, the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter and bandleader has undergone a series of transformative experiences, leading to a second coming for the veteran artist. Evidence of Mullins' newfound level of musical and lyrical ambition courses comes through with Light You Up (Vanguard Records, Oct. 12). This captivating new song cycle will likely be viewed as a flat-out revelation even by Mullins' most fervent fans. There is a $32 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: MUSIC LEGEND MARTHA WASH AT FEINSTEIN'S

Thirty years after proclaiming "It's Raining Men," music legend Martha Wash will make her debut at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO(222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) for two performances only, Thursday & Friday, October 23rd & 24th at 8:00 pm. Ms. Wash's music career spans genres from pop to dance to R&B, and is responsible for some of the most celebrated music to ever hit the airwaves. Her more than three decade career has produced two Grammy nominations and #1 hits such as, "It's Raining Men," "Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", and "Carry On." There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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ST. LOUIS, MO: AN EVENING WITH STEVE ROSS

Cabaret legend Steve Ross will appear on Friday & Saturday, October 24th & 25 at 8:00 pm at THE GASLIGHT THEATER (358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 - http://www.LicketyTix.com ) as part of the GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL - FALL EDITION. His show 'An Evening with Steve Ross' takes us to old New York, to London between the wars, to Paris and Vienna in the 20's and 30's, where everyone goes out to hear music, and everyone has words and wit and charm. Whether Steve is showing us Coward, Porter, Brel, Hart, Kern, Trenet or Weil, it is as if for the first time. For a complete GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL schedule see http://www.gaslightcabaretfestival.com

CHICAGO: EDGES: A SONG CYCLE AT DAVENPORT'S

Davenport's alumni Samantha Hohenshil, Christopher Logan and Stephanie Souza Rasmann are joined by Taylor Okey on the Davenport's stage for a very special two-night engagement of Pasek and Paul's Edges: A Song Cycle at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Monday, October 20th and Friday, October 24th, both shows at 8:00 pm. Edges is not a traditional musical; it is a contemporary song cycle about four burgeoning adults asking many classic coming-of-age questions. Confronting emotions, escaping expectations, and deciphering complicated relationships - the songs cover such universal issues as love, commitment, friendship, identity, meaning, and the future. Edges wants you to explore what happens when teetering on the edge. Director is Samantha Hohenshil, Musical Director is Christopher Logan. Accompanied by Ilana Atkins. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NEW HOPE, PA: MARCUS GOLDHABER CD RELEASE "A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN EVENING"

New York-based vocalist and songwriter Marcus Goldhaber celebrates the release of his new CD "A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening" at THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027) on Friday, October 24th at 8:00 pm. Goldhaber has been garnering more critical raves for his interpretations of straight-ahead jazz standards while earning a reputation among critics and fans for his accessible songwriting. You'll see Goldhaber performing in New York's famed clubs like Iridium, Birdland, Kitano, The Metropolitan Room, Cutting Room and more, having shared stages along the way with the likes of Les Paul, Billy Stritch, Vince Giordano, and Bono. Call for cover/minimum information.

WASHINGTON, DC: NAJEE AT BLUES ALLEY

Najee will appear at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Friday through Sunday, October 24th through 26th, 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. Najee is one of the innovators of the urban contemporary smooth jazz movement with two Platinum and four Gold records; he is a true pioneer of the sound. There is a $55 cover.

WASHINGTON, DC: LUIS FAIFE AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Acclaimed saxophonist Luis "Faife" Sanchez Jr will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS(2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday, October 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Faife was born in Holguin, CUBA in 1974, and at the age of nine he started his music lessons and saxophon classes, with his father Luis Sanchez Sr and later at The Vocational Art School were he completed 5 years of Elementary Level Studies. He received a BA in music at The Music Conservatory "Jose Maria Ochoa". By the age of 18 he move to La Habana capital city of CUBA were he studied for about 5 more years at The National Institute of Music (ISA). During this time in La Habana at the age of 22 he was touring the world with some of Cuba's top level band. At the age of 24 he decided to emigrate to The United States of America, and soon he was performing with the best musicians in differents fields like Brazilian Music, Afro-Cuban Music, Straigh Ahead Jazz, Bebop, Blue, Cool Jazz, Free Jazz, Experimental and Fusion. During almost 16 years in the States the artist has been making a name by himself as a top level musician. Through his compositions you can feel the blend of energy and concepts of incredibles different kinds of music. There is an $18 cover.

BETHESDA, MD: DARYL JR. CLINE & THE RECLINERS

Daryl Jr. Cline & The Recliners will perform their sweet rockin' soul music at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday, October 24th at 8:00 pm. Jr. Cline and The Recliners perform music deeply rooted in R&B soul with a rocking edge and have been playing with a full brass sound for over 30 years. You'll get your dance on as they passionately belt out unique arrangements of classic rhythm and blues from such favorites as Jr. Walker, Wilson Pickett, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Temptations, Van Morrison and more. Daryl Jr. Cline is one of the mid-Atlantic region's most popular and enduring award-winning musicians and known for his distinctive style and soulful compositions. Dance floor open. There is a $15 cover.

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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BOSTON: JASON YEAGER TRIO CD RELEASE AT REGETTABAR

New York-based pianist/ composer Jason Yeager celebrates the release of his new CD 'Affirmation' at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Friday, October 24th at 7:30 pm. Yeager's music is deeply expressive and multi-faceted. Yeager is releasing his second trio album, "Affirmation", encompassing ten original compositions and unique arrangements of music by Lennon/McCartney and Olivier Messiaen. The new disc reflects Yeager's love of jazz and collaborative improvisation, combined with elements of 20th century classical music, the blues, Latin American grooves, and more. With his trio and as a sideman, he's performed at some of the top venues in the Northeast and beyond, including the Kitano, Smalls Jazz Club, and Cornelia Street Cafe (NYC), the Regattabar and Jordan Hall (Boston), Twins Jazz Club (DC), Thelonious (Buenos Aires), and the Green Dolphin (Cape Town). A committed educator, Yeager is one of the youngest faculty members at the Berklee College of Music, where he teaches in the Piano Department. There is an $18 cover.

BOSTON: JOSHUA REDMAN CD RELEASE: TRIOS LIVE

Joshua Redman, one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the decade of the 1990s celebrates the release of his new CD 'Trios Live' at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday through Sunday, October 24th & 25th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm and the 26th at 7:00 pm. Born in Berkeley, California, he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. The process of discovery is important to Joshua Redman, as is the communication and dialogue with his fellow musicians. He enjoys not knowing where the musical conversation will go. In addition to his solo career, Redman has recorded and performed with countless other artists, from the Dave Matthews Band and the Rolling Stones to B. B. King and Herbie Hancock. Dinner/Show: $80 Show only: $40.

TORONTO: CAROL MCCARTNEY "BE COOL" CD RELEASE

Jazz vocalist Carol McCartney celebrates the release of her new CD "Be Cool" at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday & Friday, October 23rd & 24th at 9:00 pm. She is joined by Brian Dickinson - piano, Kieran Overs - bass, Terry Clarke - drums,Ted Quinlan - guitar and Chris Robinson - tenor sax. The CD is a virtual smorgasbord of tasty tracks, served up by some of Canada's top jazz artists. Carol`s impeccable vocals and finely-tuned musicianship have made her a favourite among musicians and audiences alike, and she has shared the stage with a virtual "Who's Who" of jazz - including luminaries Guido Basso and the late, great Peter Appleyard. The versatile Carol is equally at home in the recording studio or onstage with a small jazz ensemble, horn driven bop-group, big band or symphony orchestra. There is a $20 cover.

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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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.

NYC: KENNY BARRON & DAVE HOLLAND AT BIRDLAND

Kenny Barron & Dave Holland will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, October 21st through 25th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Over the course of a nearly five-decade career, bassist/composer Dave Holland has exemplified that evolutionary process in musical form, reinventing his concept and approach with each new project while constantly honing his instantly identifiable voice. He is currently an artist in residence at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of Miami. Dave Holland is an English jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader who has been performing and recording for five decades. He has lived in the United States for over 40 years. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STARS AT THE BLUE NOTE

The Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars return to THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, October 21st through 26th 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 smaller Alumni All-Star group are the direct descendants of Gillespie's musical ventures. The groups have featured some of Dizzy's closest compatriots: senior statesman and NEA Jazz Master James Moody; musical director John Lee; and veteran Gillespie alumni Roy Hargrove, Roberta Gambarini, Cyrus Chestnut, Steve Davis, and Willie Jones III. All of them are outstanding band leaders, educators, and recording artists in their own right. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: CRESCENT CITY SAMBA FEATURING JOE SAYLOR & FRIENDS

Joe Saylor and friends bring a special musical experience to DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, October 24th through 27th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. 'Crescent City Samba' celebrates the intersections of New Orleans music and the music of Brazil. Saylor blends Samba, Chorro, and other Brazilian rhythms with the music that America birthed in the early 20th century. Special guests include Eddie Ray Barbash of Stay Human. There is a $40-$45 cover.

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: KABARETT WITH A "K" HOSTED BY KAREN KOHLER

The Mabel Mercer Foundation offers an additional evening on Friday, October 24th at 8:00 pm at CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900): KABARETT WITH A K" hosted by Karen Kohler. The show also features Greta, Frans Bloem, Jean Brassard, and surprise guests. This special performance remembers and honors the European roots and traditions of cabaret, also demonstrating the new cutting edge. Reservations must be made through The Mabel Mercer Foundation at 212 980-3026. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JULIET MARKOWITZ: A NEW YORK ROMANCE

Juliet Markowitz returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm with her show "A New York Romance". The show is a semi-autobiographical journey about love and life in the big city! Songs are an eclectic mix, from The Pretenders to The Platters to Rusty Magee and Sondheim. Directed by Collette Black with musical direction and arrangements by Tracy Stark. 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: ALI HARPER: DOWN UNDER DIVA!

New Zealand Diva Ali Harper is returning to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm in her show DOWN UNDER DIVA! This Diva from Down Under has starred in the hit musicals Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, Evita, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls and The Sound of Music. Ali was awarded Actress of the Year for her performance in Joanna Murray Smith's one woman play Bombshells which she will be performing on 42nd Street as part of the United Solo Festival in October. The show is a glorious fun filled and sweetly nostalgic show which features some of New York's finest musicians; Musical Director & pianist Alex Rybeck, Sean Harkness on guitar, Jered Egan on bass and Rex Benincasa on drums. Directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: DOMINIC CHIANESE: "NEAPOLITAN SONGS GRANDFATHER TAUGHT ME"

Actor and singer Dominic Chianese, known mostly for his starring role as Corrado "Junior" Soprano in HBO's The Sopranos, and for his role as Johnny Ola in The Godfather II, will make his club debut at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm. Dominic has lived in New York City all his life, and worked in theatre- Broadway (The Rose Tattoo, Requiem for a Heavyweight), Off Broadway (Still Life, Much Ado About Nothing at the Delacorte) and in regional theatres all over the country. Since 1952 when he toured with the America Savoyards Gilbert and Sullivan company, Dominic has been regaling with song as well. (He made his Broadway debut in Oliver!) Dominic will be sharing "Neapolitan Songs Grandfather Taught Me," a selection of classic songs of Naples, including Dicitenciello Vuie, O Sole Mio, Marechiare, A Vucchella, and more. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: COVEN: THE MUSIC OF STEVIE NICKS & FLEETWOOD MAC

Broadway and 54 Below's own Musical Director Brad Simmons proudly presents his favorite artist's catalog to NYC's cabaret fans, after the recent Junior Fellows' hit show performance at The O'Neill Theater Center's Cabaret & Performance Conference at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, October 24th at 9:30 pm. There is a Coven in Connecticut. These Seven Wonders will usher in the Halloween season by singing the witchy songbook of Stevie Nicks, The High Priestess of Rock & Roll. Expect to hear her hit songs "Dreams", "Rhiannon","Stand Back" and many more mystical solo and Fleetwood Mac masterpieces. Cast: Katie Emery, Laura Spineti, Jake Poulios, Braiden Sunshine, Nick Kellogg, Madeleine Carney, Abby Xenelis. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MUSEMATCH 3.0 RETURNS TO LATE LIGHT 54 BELOW

MuseMatch return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, October 24th at 11:30 pm as part of the clubs Late Night Series. MuseMatch is a Musical Theater Blind Date Collaboration, where composers are paired with singers they don't know and are asked to share their deepest, personal joys and fears; and make a song together. All for charity. MuseMatch 3.0 is a benefit for The Trevor Project. Featured Composers: Timothy Huang, Mary Liz McNamara, Greg Edwards and Paul Libman, Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian, Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, Alex Rubin, Michael Roberts, Jonathan Monro, Zack Zadek, Drew Overcash, Douglas Lyons and Ethan Pakchar, Aaron Accurso and Adam Overett, Will Reynolds, David Levinson, John McMahon and Jay Jeffries. Featured Singers: Tiffan Borelli, Greg Maheu, James Donegan, Patricia Noonan, Daniel Rowan, Allan K. Washington, Hanley Smith, Emilie Battl, Ariel Dobshinsky, Hansel Tan, Trista Moldovan, Jeremy Morse, Marty Thomas, Abbie Getty and Whitney Winfield. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BUSTER POINDEXTER AT THE CAFE CARYLE

Buster Poindexter will perform at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) on Tuesday through Saturday, October 21st through 25th at 8:45 pm. Buster Poindexter is the alter ego of New York Dolls frontman David Johansen. Johansen re-recorded the track "Heart of Gold" as Buster Poindexter, which originally appeared on Johansen's 1981 solo album Here Comes the Night. The song "Hot Hot Hot" was a Billboard single and received heavy play on MTV. There is a $50-$130 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum. FOR

NYC: KABARETT WITH A "K" HOSTED BY KAREN KOHLER

NYC: JULIET MARKOWITZ: A NEW YORK ROMANCE

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE / BROADWAY / HOLLYWOOD

NYC: ALI HARPER: DOWN UNDER DIVA!

NYC: DOMINIC CHIANESE: "NEAPOLITAN SONGS GRANDFATHER TAUGHT ME"

NYC: COVEN: THE MUSIC OF STEVIE NICKS & FLEETWOOD MAC

NYC: MUSEMATCH 3.0 RETURNS TO LATE LIGHT 54 BELOW

NYC: BUSTER POINDEXTER AT THE CAFE CARYLE

4-NIGHT FESTIVAL - 4 SHOWS, 4 CLUBS "CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL IN LOS ANGELES" EVENT

4-NIGHT FESTIVAL - 4 SHOWS, 4 CLUBS

CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL IN LOS ANGELES EVENT

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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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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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LONDON: GREGG EDELMAN AT CRAZY COQS

Four times TONY Award nominee and veteran of 15 Broadway shows, Gregg Edelman presents BROADWAY STATE OF MIND at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, October 21st through October 25th at 8:00 pm. Musical Director is Christopher Denny. From Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince to Cy Coleman and Trevor Nunn, Gregg shares music from the great Broadway productions he has starred in, alongside unmissable insider stories about life on and off the Broadway stage. Gregg has starred in a string of Broadway shows including Cats and Anything Goes, which led to his starring role in City of Angels in 1989. His performance as Stine garnered Gregg his first Tony nomination and consolidated his position as one of the most highly regarded romantic Broadway leads of his generation. In 1994, Gregg originated the role of Colonel Ricci in Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical Passion, which led to Sondheim casting Gregg as Prince Charming in Into The Woods and Sweeney in Sweeney Todd. Other celebrated roles have been Javert in Les Miserables, Robert Baker in the revival of Wonderful Town and Dr. Alexandre Manette in A Tale of Two Cities. Gregg also appears with several leading orchestras. His many appearances at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops have given Gregg the opportunity to honour such friends as Kander & Ebb, Jerry Herman and Charles Strouse. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ: NATALIE WILLIAMS WITH GWILYM SIMCOCK

Award winning jazz & soul singer songwriter Natalie Williams returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888 - ) on Friday & Saturday, October 23rd & 24th at 10:30 pm for a very special residency with one of the world's most renowned jazz pianists and composers, Gwilym Simcock. The show is part of the club's Late Night Jazz series. Natalie Williams is a MOBO nominated jazz and soul vocalist. Her 7 year sold out residency Soul Family Sundays at Ronnie Scott's has seen her perform to over 20,000 fans and she has performed at many leading live music events all over the world, including opening many jazz festivals. Gwilym Simcock, BBC Radio 3 Jazz Award winner and first ever BBC Radio 3 New Generations Jazz Artist is one of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the European scene. As a composer his many commissions have included work for the BBC Proms and London Symphony Orchestra. This Spring he released two highly acclaimed albums on ACT, "Instrumation", with the City of London Sinfonia and "Reverie at Schloss Elmau" a duo with his long time collaborator, bassist Yuri Goloubev. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: MARIA FRIEDMAN - 'BACK TO BEFORE'

The three-time Olivier Award winning actress and director Maria Friedman returns to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) in a brand new show. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays, October 14th through 26th at 8:30 pm. Accompanied by her twice Tony Award nominated musical director Jason Carr, the show features thrilling songs and hilarious anecdotes from her career in show business. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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LOS ANGELES: KERI KELSEY TAKES A SNEAK PEEK

Keri Kelsey, host of The Gardenia's Open Mikes, hosts a sampler showcasing their talents alongside those of Open Mike stalwart Lois Bowers at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, October 23rd at 9:00 pm. Performers include Peter Schwartz, Hillary Rollins, and Alan Jon - all of whom have upcoming shows. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: MUSIC LEGEND MARTHA WASH AT FEINSTEIN'S

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ST. LOUIS: ANTONIO RODRIGUES AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

One of St. Louis's most gifted young actors and singers, Antonio Rodriguez makes his cabaret debut on Thursday, October 23rd at 8:00 pm at The GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL - FALL EDITION, at THE GASLIGHT THEATER (358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 - www.LicketyTix.com ). He sings and tells stories about taking on a new life in a new place. With many fresh, new songs as well as standards. A true talent with a beautiful tenor. Henry Palkes, Music Director. For a complete GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL schedule, including ticket ordering and charges, see www.gaslightcabaretfestival.com

CHICAGO: LOGAN METZ QUINTET AT DAVENPORT'S

Logan Metz and his quintet will provide an evening of dirty, classic Jazz, Soul and Blues at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Thursday, October 23rd at 8:00 pm. While working as a musician in L.A., Metz played with the likes of Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Kris Kristofferson, and Bob Weir. His vocals have been described as sharing the same whiskey-soaked, smoke-damaged appeal of Tom Waits, and his stage persona lies somewhere between Columbo and a Baptist preacher. The hot jazz combo behind him includes Michael Vuona on drums, Sean Francois on bass, Omar Akhtar on guitar and Suzan Veneman on trumpet. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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TORONTO: CAROL MCCARTNEY "BE COOL" CD RELEASE

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NEW HOPE, PA: "BOB EGAN & FRIENDS" AT THE RRAZZ

Bob Egan, a Bucks County-based musician, producer and owner of Bob Egan Entertainment brings his highly popular "Bob Egan & Friends" variety show to THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027) on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30 pm. Bob continues the tradition of live performances he first introduced to the region 20 years ago as founder and producer of the former Cabaret at Odette's, the renowned cabaret that was referred to as one of the country's Top 10 in USA Today. Performers include Larry Tritel, Cari-Joy Pezola, Amy Raditz (with Steve Croce), Dwayne Dunlevy, Tom Orr, Jane Arthur, Kathy Graham, and more performers to be announced! Call for cover/minimum information.
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WASHINGTON, DC: MONIFAH AT BLUES ALLEY

R&B diva Monifah will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday, October 23rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Monifah grew up in Spanish Harlem in the midst of a musical family, who encouraged her to work in several musicals while at an early age. With the experience she gained singing, Monifah signed a contract with MCA and released her self-titled album in 1995. The following year, her single "I Miss You (Come Back Home)" became an R&B hit. Her second album, Moods ... Moments, was released on MCA's Uptown subsidiary in May 1996. The Top Ten single "Touch It" made 1998's Mo'hogany her biggest album hit, and two years later she followed with Home. There is a $32.30 cover.

BETHESDA, MD: LISA ENGELKEN & THE MONSTER QUINTET

Lisa Engelken & the Monster Quintet present the East Coast Debut of Little Warrior at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:30 pm. Lisa Engelken is a fearless singer with a daunting stage presence. Classically & theatrically trained, this Kansas-born straight shooter wields an acrobatic three-octave range that alternately locomotes and floats through tunes. Lisa electrifies audiences with an intensity that has garnered her comparisons to Evel Kneivel, Janis Joplin & even a roaring Harley Davidson. Expect the unexpected as Lisa returns to DC with her Monster Quintet to debut Little Warrior (Top 10 Jazz Releases of 2013): an arresting collection of originals & re-imaginings of The Cars, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln and Wayne Shorter. Engelken now lives in San Francisco and has shared the stage with Tom Waits, John Cameron Mitchell, T-Bone Burnett and Yo la tengo. There is a $20 cover.

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NYC: DIANE MARINO QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

The Diane Marino Quartet (Diane Marino: Vocals/Piano; Greg Twombley: Sax/Flute; Frank Marino: Bass; Neal Smith: Drums) will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00 pm. When you combine an accomplished vocalist, pianist, and arranger all in one individual, you have the dynamic Diane Marino. Diane was born in Manhattan, NYC. She started her early piano training of classical studies and jazz improvisation from the age of 10. Diane graduated from NYC'S 'Famed' High School for the Performing Arts and later received her B.M. degree from Mannes College of Music in Manhattan as a piano performance major where she studied piano with world-renowned concert pianist Murray Perahia. In her over 25 year career, Diane has performed Great American Song Book, traditional jazz, Latin and Brazilian jazz to captivated audiences in jazz venues, performing arts centers and festivals . Marino has recorded five critically acclaimed CDs. All of which have been on the National JazzWeek charts. She has recorded and shared the stage with jazz legends Houston Person, Joe Henderson, Wycliffe Gordon, Harry Allen, Pete Escovedo, Tania Maria, Kirk Whalum, pop music icon Felix Cavaliere and many others. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: KENNY BARRON & DAVE HOLLAND AT BIRDLAND

NYC: THE DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STARS AT THE BLUE NOTE

NYC: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: THE SARAH VAUGHAN PROJECT CD RELEASE CELEBRATION

Ann Hampton Callaway, one of the preeminent voices of the American Songbook, will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday, October 23rd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. She is joined on stage by Ted Rosenthal, piano; Tim Horner, drums; and Dean Johnson, bass. Ann is a tireless performer who has reached acclaim on Broadway, in theaters, on television, and in a variety of concert halls and jazz clubs around the country. She will celebrate the release of The Sarah Vaughan Project: Live at Dizzy's, recorded last year with the same world-class band. Sarah Vaughan, the NEA Jazz Master and GRAMMY Award-winner, is an all-time favorite jazz vocalist of incalculable influence. It takes courage to dedicate a full concert to this legendary vocalist, but Callaway has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to cover diverse and extraordinarily challenging material with taste, humor, and technical strength. There is a $40 cover.

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