CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 1/11/15

Saturday, January 17, 2015

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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L.A.: ANNIE REINER AT THE GARDENIA ONE NIGHT ONLY

Annie Reiner, the multi-talented daughter of Carl and Estelle, will perform at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Saturday, January 17th at 9:00 pm. Annie has inherited Estelle's brilliant timing, musicianship, and way with a lyric, and has been persuaded to share these gifts in all-too-rare solo shows at The Gardenia, to which are always greeted with much anticipation. This show will be Annie's seventh such outing, as ever backed by a complement of superb musicians. Those who loved Estelle and her musical sensibilities have been delighted to discover how securely that torch has been passed. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: VONDA SHEPARD AT FEINSTEIN'S

Vonda Shepard, a star of screen (TV's Ally McBeal) and stage - the recent New York revival of Randy Newman's Faust, starring Randy Newman, for which she garnered rave reviews, will perform at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Friday & Saturday, January 16th & 17th at 8:00 pm. Vonda has sold over twelve million albums and has won two Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actor's Guild awards, and is about to embark on a KickStarter campaign to fund her 14th album, to be released early summer, 2015. Vonda has played keyboards and sung with Rickie Lee Jones, Al Jarreau and Jackson Browne, and while on Ally McBeal was the "behind the scenes" music producer, producing over 500 songs for the artists; Sting, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Bon Jovi, Al Green, Gladys Knight, Chubby Checker, Randy Newman, Barry Manilou, and many more. 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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CHICAGO: SONGS IN THE KEY OF JESSICA

Jessica Hornsten and Jessica Trent, who have spent five years warping the minds of unsuspecting suburbanites with their mix of irreverent song parodies and heartfelt cabaret stylings, will perform at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturday, January 17th at 8:00 pm. The Jessicas present their inimitable take on friendship, womanhood, and funnel cakes in this delightful comedic romp. With a voice that's been hailed as "a nice talent, if a bit prim" and writing that reaches the heights of "low-tier television," Hornsten and Trent will make you laugh, cry, and question your life choices. Accompanied by Richard Sladek. Directed by Lauren Taslitz. There is a $10 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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WASHINGTON, DC: CYRUS CHESTNUT AT BLUES ALLEY

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut will perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, January 15th through 18th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Chestnut appeals to both aficionados and fans alike. Adept enough to perform with Wynton Marsalis, yet hip enough to make the "Peanuts" album swing. Chestnut worked with a number of top-notch musicians including Jon Hendricks, Betty Carter, Terence Blanchard, and Donald Harrison, before recording his first solo CD at the age of 30. Chestnut enjoys mixing styles and resists being typecast in any one niche, though his gospel sound is apparent on a number of his recordings. There is a $27.50 cover.

WASHINGTON, DC: BUSTER WILLIAMS & LARRY WILLIS AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Buster Williams & Larry Willis perform as BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, January 16th & 17th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Buster Williams is a prodigious artist whose playing knows no limits. He has played, recorded and collaborated with jazz giants such as Art Blakey, Betty Carter, Carmen McRae, Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Dexter Gordon, Jimmy Heath, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, Herbie Hancock, Larry Coryell, Lee Konitz, McCoy Tyner, Illinois Jacquet, Nancy Wilson, Elvin Jones, Miles Davis, the Jazz Crusaders, Ron Carter, Woody Shaw, Sarah Vaughan, Benny Golson, Mary Lou Williams, Hank Jones, Lee Morgan, Jimmy Rowles, Hampton Hawes, Cedar Walton, Bobby Hutcherson, Billy Taylor, Sonny Rollins, Count Basie, Errol Garner, Kenny Barron, Charlie Rouse, Dakota Staton, Kenny Dorham, Freddie Hubbard, etc. to name a few. Once identified with on-the-edge free music, keyboardist Larry Willis had a profitable flirtation with fusion in the '70s, then moved to hard bop in the '80s and '90s. Willis' playing has been frenetic, ambitious, and interesting, but during his jazz-rock and fusion days it was funky but greatly restrained and simplistic. A devotee of Herbie Hancock, Willis has found a good balance, with expertly constructed modal solos and also lyrical, relaxed statements. Willis graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in the early '60s, then played with Jackie McLean and Hugh Masekela. He recorded with Lee Morgan and McLean in the mid-'60s, and worked with Kai Winding and Stan Getz, as well as recording with Robin Kenyatta in 1969. Willis turned to synthesizer and electric piano in the '70s, doing sessions with Cannonball Adderley, Earl May, Joe Henderson,Richard "Groove" Holmes, and Masekela again. There is a $28 cover.

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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: THE STEVEN FEIFKE SEPTET CD RELEASE SHOW

The Steven Feifke Septet will celebrate the release of a new CD at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Saturday, January 17th at 8:00 pm. At just 23 years old, Steven Feifke has made a name for himself in the NYC jazz scene as an artist to look out for. Since moving to NYC in 2009, Steven has performed and collaborated with some of the most recognizable names in jazz at venues throughout the world. Notable performances include Jazz at Lincoln Center with Stefon Harris and Chris Potter, Rockefeller Center with Lenny Pickett, and the Blue Note NYC with Bryan Lynch. Feifke was selected as a semifinalist to the prestigious Thelonious Monk Competition in 2011. Musicians in the septet include Steven Feifke - Piano, Benny Benack Iii - Trumpet, Andrew Gould - Alto Sax, George Garzone - Tenor Sax, Alex Wintz - Guitar, Raviv Markovitz - Bass, Jimmy Macbride - Drums. There is a $20 cover.

BOSTON: SAMMY FIGUEROA and HIS LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION NEW CD: TALISMAN

Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion, one of the most exciting bands in jazz today, will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Saturday, January 17th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. 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 honored with the Grammy Nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

TORONTO: RUSS LITTLE QUINTET AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Veteran of some of jazz history's most illustrious big bands, Russ Little will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, January 15th through 17th at 9:00 pm with his quintet (Russ Little - trombone, Michael Stuart- saxophone, Tom Szczesniak - piano, Scott Alexander - bass, Brian Barlow - drums). Little's enduring career spans more than four decades at the forefront of the North American entertainment industry. By 1968 he was touring with the Woody Herman Orchestra as lead trombone and featured soloist; later, with the Count Basie Orchestra, he filled a similar role. While touring with these famed jazz orchestras, he found time to become an original member of Canada's preeminent Rock Orchestra, Lighthouse, a band with which he continues to perform. Through the early '70s, Russ Little performed in Rob McConnell's world-famous "Boss Brass", while also pursuing a very successful career as conductor/ composer/ arranger for the CBC, CTV and Global television networks in Canada. He was also constantly busy writing and conducting for NBC, ABC, General Motors, NFL Football, and the famed SCTV comedy series in which he worked closely for many years with John Candy, Eugene Levy and Martin Short. A consistently busy session-musician throughout his career, Russ decided that after a lifetime spent performing on other people's CDs, it was time to create his own. The much-lauded Snapshot CD was the first result of that decision. His second album Footwork debuted in 2006 to critical acclaim and worldwide sales. Russ Little's eagerly-anticipated third CD, On the Shoulders of Giants (Rhythm Tracks), was launched in the Spring of 2008. There is a $15 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: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC Cabaret/Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays 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: JANE MONHEIT "HELLO BLUEBIRD" AT BIRDLAND

Jane Monheit will debut her new show "Hello Bluebird: Celebrating the Jazz of Judy Garland," to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, January 13th through 17th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. In just over thirteen years, critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit's honey-smooth vocals, silky phrasing and natural knack for storytelling have earned her two Grammy nominations and established her as one of her generation's most beloved and accomplished vocalists. Jane's sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs has made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: RAMSEY LEWIS: IN CROWD 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Ramsey Lewis celebrates the "In Crowd 50th Anniversary" at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, January 13th through 18th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Ramsey recently released his 80th collection of songs entitled "Ramsey, Taking Another Look". Ramsey has been an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for over 50 years, with an unforgettable sound and outgoing personality that has allowed him to cross over to the pop and R&B charts. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, with bassist Eldee Young and percussionist Redd Holt, became a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene, releasing their debut album, Ramsey Lewis & His Gentlemen of Jazz, back in 1956. Lewis earned his first gold record, as well as a Grammy award for Best Jazz Performance, for their swinging version of Dobie Gray's hit "The In Crowd." He returned to the pop charts in 1966 with versions of "Hang On Sloopy" and "Wade In The Water." Throughout the years, Lewis' trio has undergone membership changes, all the while staying true to Lewis' high musical standards. After Young and Holt left Lewis' trio to form their own group, the pianist hired a new rhythm section with Cleveland Eaton on bass and Maurice White on drums. When White left the band to form Earth, Wind & Fire, Morris Jennings signed on as the trio's new percussionist. White returned to produce Lewis' 1974 smash album entitled Sun Goddess, in which Lewis first experimented with electronic keyboards and featured Earth, Wind & Fire on the album. In 1983, Lewis returned to the studio with Young and Holt for the album Reunion. Throughout his illustrious career, Lewis has also joined forces with countless other artists to create new and innovative music. In 1984, he collaborated with Nancy Wilson on The Two of Us; in 1988, he recorded with London's Philharmonia Orchestra for the album A Classic Encounter; and in 1989, Lewis and Dr. Billy Taylor cut a set of piano duets in We Meet Again. In 1995, Lewis launched the side project Urban Knights, in which he collaborated with a handful of successful crossover jazz stars, including Grover Washington, Jr., Earl Klugh, and Dave Koz. In 1997, Lewis added disc jockey to his resume, hosting a popular show on Chicago's WNUA-FM that ran until 2009. A new show was syndicated in 2006 under the name Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis and was broadcast on jazz radio stations across the country. In 2006, a well-received 13-episode Legends of Jazz television series hosted by Lewis was broadcast by PBS on public TV nationwide and featured live performances by a variety of jazz artists including Larry Gray, Lonnie Smith, Joey Defrancesco, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Kurt Elling, Benny Golson, Pat Metheny and Tony Bennett. There is a $30-$45 cover (8:00 cover includes access to opening act at 6:00 pm.)

NYC: WALTER BLANDING: TICK TOCK AT DIZZY'S

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra saxophonist Walter Blanding brings a world-class group (Walter Blanding, saxophone; Warren Wolf, vibraphone; Mark Whitfield, guitar; Bruce Harris, trumpet; Russell Hall, bass; Dan Nimmer, piano; Ulysses Owens, drums) to DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, January 16th through 18th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. They will perform his unrecorded composition Tick Tock, originally commissioned by the Savannah Music Festival. The piece received rave reviews at the festival, drawing comparisons to the work of Wayne Shorter, for its sophistication and utilization of brilliant soloists. Joining Blanding will be rising star vibraphonist Warren Wolf, a protege of living legend Bobby Hutcherson; prolific and versatile guitarist Mark Whitfield; trumpeter Bruce Harris, recently heard with the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars in After Midnight; and the young, rising star bassist Russell Hall. The lineup and repertoire make this a unique opportunity that jazz and international music fans should not miss. There is a $35-$45 cover.

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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 17th & 31st at 8:00 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.
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NYC: RIDDLE, RONSTADT & ROBYN AT THE MET

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nelson Riddle / Linda Ronstadt collaboration of the Great American Songbook, multi-award winner Robyn Spangler sings selections from the three platinum certified albums: "What's New", "Lush Life" and "For Sentimental Reasons" at the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. Ms. Spangler will be joined by her Musical Director Todd Schroeder. When Linda Ronstadt decided she wanted to do an album of American standards, she wanted the moon. She wanted Nelson Riddle to do the arrangements. It turned out to be an exceptional pairing and some of the last arrangements of Riddle's career. Robyn grew up on the 'Nelson Riddle Sound' although she didn't think of it that way as a child. Linda Ronstandt's dominance in pop music was added to her musical psyche in middle school and the two have been writing on the musical slate of who she is ever since. Robyn Spangler is a fourth generation professional performer who has appeared in prestigious rooms internationally and across the US including Royce Hall in Los Angeles, The Lyceum Theatre in San Diego, Carnegie Hall in New York and The Pheasantry in London. Robyn is frequently seen singing convention dates, benefits and private events. Robyn is also a songwriter and has charted #1 on ReverbNation with her song "Second Wind" co-penned with collaborator and friend Todd Schroeder. She has two solo albums "On A Liquid Afternoon" and "Why I Love Linda Ronstadt" both of which are receiving play on Delta Airlines inflight Hello Music Channel and available on Amazon and iTunes. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: CHAMPAGNE PAM - NEW YORK STATE OF MIND: THE SONGS OF BILLY JOEL

Pamela Lewis' (a.k.a .Champagne Pam) is back at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, January 17th at 7:00 pm with her new show NEW YORK STATE OF MIND: THE SONGS OF BILLY JOEL, Pamela Lewis' interpretation of what she describes as "The soundtrack of her life" - selections from the iconic Billy Joel repertoire. Lewis' show is directed by well-known British cabaret star Barb Jungr (renowned for her unique vocal style, interpretation of song and radical approach to arrangements). With Musical Director Bill Heller on piano, Lewis' husband John Hurley on guitar, bass player Ritt Henn, and Marcus Parsley on trumpet, Pamela transforms the classic songs of Billy Joel into a sound all her own.There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JOHN MINNOCK: "I GOTTA RIGHT TO SING THE BLUES"

Vocalist John Minnock presents a high energy, smartly entertaining evening of Jazz and Blues at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, January 17th at 9:30 pm. Find out how a guy from the Albany suburbs came to be a new-breed vocalist in the 'jazz/melancholy blues/hard blues' industry and also a regular at the Metropolitan Room. With a voice that recalls B.B. King, Billy Eckstein, and George Benson, John often branches out to jazz improvisation and scat singing, weaving in thought-provoking and often funny facts about the songs. The material includes songs of jazz greats such as Sarah Vaughn and Duke Ellington; blues greats like Billy Holiday and Ruth Brown and also jazz interpretations of modern songs. John Minnock gained popularity as a singer in Boston before moving on to the New York scene. Combining great musicality and showmanship, John presents a lively evening of Jazz, Blues, Funk and R&B. With his trio, accomplished musicians from both Boston and New York, John is as at-ease with the complexities of music as he is working with the band, with the audience and everything involved in putting on a highly entertaining show. John performed weekly at Boston's Encore Lounge for two years in one of the most successful jazz gigs in the Boston area. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: N.W.A "NEGROS WITH ASTHMA" STAND UP COMEDY

Charles McBee (Laughs on FOX) & Khalid Rahmaan (Gotham Comedy Club) bring their smart, edgy and hilarious stand up comedy live to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, January 17th at 9:30 pm. The comedians featured on this show headline clubs and colleges all over the country and were also featured on MTV, VH1, NBC's Last Comic Standing and Saturday Night Live. Whether its a date night or a fun night out, you won't find a better show at a better deal! There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SHANA FARR WITH "IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT"

Shana Farr brings her show 'In The Still of The Night' to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30pm. She is joined on stage by award-winning music director, Jon Weber and cellist, Adam Fisher. 'In The Still Of The Night' takes the audience on a musical and poetical journey through the music, lyrics & verse of two of the 20th century's greatest and most prolific songwriters - Noel Coward and Cole Porter. An evening of wit and flamboyance, chic and cheek, urbanity and elegance. Songs such as "Zigeuner", "Begin The Beguine", "Love For Sale", and "Just One Of Those Things" along with other favorites such as "What Is This Thing Called Love?", "My Heart Belongs To Daddy", "Never Again", and "If Love Were All" help tell a story both sung and spoken with words by these two great men. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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 fourteenth 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-$60 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SONDHEIM ORIGINALS AT 54 BELOW

Broadway's original Mary Flynn in Merrily We Roll Along, Ann Morrison, Broadway's original Marta in Company, Pamela Myers, and Broadway's original Baker in Into the Woods, Chip Zien, recall songs and stories recounting their experiences creating their roles in these three landmark Sondheim musicals in their show "Sondheim Originals" at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, January 16th & 17th at 7:00 pm. Fun and laughter abound as these three 'old friends' gather together for a remarkable evening with Sondheim Originals. Originally presented at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center under the direction of Grammy and Emmy Award winner, John McDaniel, the show features music direction by Mark Hartman. There is a $35-$80 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: AMY SPANGER AT 54 BELOW

At nineteen, Amy Spanger announced to her parents that she was moving to New York because "these legs won'5t last forever." At twenty-one she did. With a two thousand dollar loan, a shared one-bedroom in Harlem, and a job waiting tables, she made a promise to herself: "I will make it on Broadway within the next three years." Now she's ready to talk about what happened next at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, January 17th at 9:30 pm. In collaboration with her partner, musical whiz-kid Kris Kukul, Amy is proud to present an evening of pop, music theater, rock, country, and candid storytelling. The show will feature some of the music that put her on the map, including "Don't Stop Believing" from Rock of Ages, "Always True To You Darling In My Fashion" from Kiss Me Kate, and "Come To Your Senses" from tick, tick ... BOOM! She'll also share some glamorous and not-as-glamorous tales as she reflects on the places she's lived and people she's lived with along the great white way, including a budding schizophrenic, a pair of cocaine enthusiasts, and a couple of husbands. Ever since her break out performance as Lois/Bianca in Broadway's Tony Award-winning Kiss Me Kate, Amy has been cheered by audiences and critics alike for her star turns in shows liketick, tick ... BOOM!, The Wedding Singer, Urinetown, Elf, Rock of Ages, and Chicago. She's guest starred on Royal Pains, Ed, Law and Order: SVU, Six Feet Under, and Bored To Death. She also played the depraved drug fiend Sally in Showtime's original movie musical Reefer Madness, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and went on to become a cult classic. Amy and Kris met at the Williamstown Theater Festival, where Amy played Gwendolyn in David Hyde Pierce's production of The Importance of Being Ernest, and Kris served as music director of the Williamstown Late Night Cabaret series. They are currently collaborating on the new work Songbird by Michael Kimmel with music by Lauren Pritchard. Together, they have curated this hour long concert designed to showcase Amy's killer pipes and self-deprecating sense of humor. There is a $30-$75 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: WE ARE THE TIGERS IN CONCERT AT 54 BELOW

New York's hottest young performers sing We Are The Tigers, at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, January 17th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night series. The show is an original pop/rock musical and darkly comic murder mystery about a dysfunctional group of high school cheerleaders. Written and composed by up-and-coming young writer Rebekah M. Allen, the concert will feature highlights from the musical's edgy and upbeat score along with several bonus selections from Allen's developing and upcoming projects. The evening will bring together ten Broadway and Off-Broadway performers to premiere a fresh slate of fully-orchestrated contemporary music and introduce New York theatergoers to the humor, suspense, and infectious fun of We Are The Tigers. Rebekah M. Allen is a musical theater writer based out of New York City. Her original projects include We Are the Tigers: A New Musical, Step Up to the Final Destination in 3D: The Musical, Remission: A Musical, Glitter City, My Gay Killer Husband: A Lifetime Original Musical (Boo Festival Award Winner), and a few other projects with "A/the Musical" in the title. She is currently a lyricist in the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. Starring: Adrian Aiello, Meghann Fahy, Kayla Foster, Elizabeth Judd, Adam Kaplan, Janet Krupin, Katie Ladner, Marissa O'Donnell, Gerianne Perez, Emily Skeggs, Aubin Wise and Remy Zaken. Music and Lyrics by Rebekah M. Allen, Directed by Michael Bello and Musical Direction by Patrick Sulken. There is a $20-$45 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHEYENNE JACKSON "EYES WIDE OPEN" AT THE CAFE CARLYLE

THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) presents film/ TV /Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson with his show "Eyes Wide Open" on Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 13th through 24th at 8:45 pm with an additional late show added on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. Jackson take an honest and entertaining look at the past two years of his life - a period that Jackson describes as a journey of "loss, love, revelation and recovery." There is a $45-$125 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: RIDDLE, RONSTADT & ROBYN AT THE MET

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

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LONDON: TIM FLAVIN AT THE CRAZY COQS

After playing a sell out performance at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) in 2013, the very talented and popular Tim Flavin returns on Friday & Saturday, January 16th & 17th at 8:00 pm with his new show 'Reflections Of A Song And Dance Man'. Delivering a wide range of musical theatre genres to illustrate a career spanning five decades, Tim will sing songs penned from writers such as Gershwin, Berlin, Herman, Sondheim, Bricusse, Rogers and Hammerstein, The Beatles and Stephen Schwartz. Tim Flavin is the first American actor to be presented with the Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in Rodgers and Hart's On Your Toes at the Palace Theatre. Other West End credits include the role of Billy Buck Chandler in My One and Only for which he was again nominated for an Olivier Award for best actor in a musical. The role of Bobby Child in Crazy For You at the Prince Edward Theatre garnered another best actor nomination. Most recently Tim appeared as Julian Marsh in the Curve Theatre (Leicester) production of 42nd Street. 'Reflections Of A Song And Dance Man' will without doubt be a wonderful evening of song and reminiscence from one of Britain's favourite hoofers.

LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ: JAY RAYNER QUARTET

The renowned restaurant critic, Masterchef judge and sometime jazz pianist Jay Rayner brings The Jay Rayner Quartet: Hungry Jazz to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Friday & Saturday, January 17th & 18th at 10:30 pm as part of the club's late night jazz series. The Quartet is an ensemble of top flight musicians performing ninety minutes of tunes from the Great American food and drink songbook. There will be standards from the likes of Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Blossom Dearie and Dave Frishberg, alongside anecdotes from his life being paid to eat out on somebody else's dime, and stories about growing up with a mother, Claire Rayner, who was a sex advice columnist. With the singer Pat Gordon Smith, bassist Robert Rickenberg and saxophonist Dave Lewis. Jay Rayner is the Observer's award-winning restaurant critic, a regular judge on Masterchef, food reporter on The One Show and presenter of The Kitchen Cabinet on BBC Radio 4. He's a former sex columnist for Cosmopolitan, has published seven books, none of which have troubled the bestseller lists, and once allowed himself to be waxed all over in the interests of journalism. He only mentions this because it hurt. Jay has a fine collection of flowery shirts, and a pronounced addiction to all things pig. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: LISA KWEI AND GUESTS AT THE PHEASANTRY

London based Acoustic Pop Band fronted by Singer/ Songwriter Lisa Kwei has fast become one to watch. Their music is infectious, melodic, acoustic styled pop with a heart and soul. They will be performing at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Friday, January 16th at 8:30 pm. Their debut album 'The Girl You Left Behind' has sold thousands. Think Fleetwood Mac, meets Alanis Morisette and you'll find them halfway. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA'S

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NYC: RIDDLE, RONSTADT & ROBYN AT THE MET

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Friday, January 16, 2015

THE 2014 MEMBERS CHOICE AWARDS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ANNOUNCED

THE 2014 MEMBERS CHOICE AWARDS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ANNOUNCED

Destined to become the most important CABARET AWARDS event of the year, THE 2014 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEMEMBERS CHOICE AWARDS will be everything you want a cabaret awards show to be. (not nominated by a committee - not chosen by someone who probably didn't see all the shows you did). The nominees and the winners will be chosen by ballot by actual cabaret fans - not theatre fans, not strangers to the art and artists of cabaret, but folks who support cabaret: the members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!

All current members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will receive instructions in the next few days on how they can nominate - vote for - and celebrate their choices. Only MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will nominate - and select the winners. And - if feasible - the winners will make their acceptance speeches and perform at the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE EIGHTH ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH PROMOTION & GALA!! (Date to be announced)

Remember - you must be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE by the time the initial nominations are announced (January 31st) to take part!

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CURRENT MEMBERS; Watch for your initial NOMINATING BALLOT to be sent out on January 15th (or thereabouts).

The following friends of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE are sponsoring in part the THE 2014 MEMBERS' CHOICE AWARDS & 2014 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA.

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• K. T. Sullivan • Bob Diamond • Robin Westle
• Dr. Garrett H. Bennett • Raissa Katona Bennett

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LOS ANGELES: JODY JARESS AT THE GARDENIA

Jody Jaress will perform on Friday, January 16th at 9:00 pm at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444). Jaress has made hundreds of appearances on stage, film, and television, along the way garnering Best Actress Awards for her theatrical roles in Veronica's Room, Equus, and The Gingerbread Lady. She has had roles in the films Charlie Wilson's War, Hollywoodland, and Chinaman's Chance, and in the new indie film Chain Link, which was accorded "Best Picture" designation at the Monaco Film Festival. As a singer and dancer at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, she has opened for some of the great headliners of all time, including Harry Belafonte, The Ink Spots, Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Dinah Shore, and Melissa Manchester. After years of touring with the USO, she was awarded the prestigious USO pin for those years of service and dedication to our armed forces. Her sultry charisma combines with a keen jazz sense to produce a sophisticated cabaret show for grownups, and she has fast become a Gardenia favorite. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: VONDA SHEPARD AT FEINSTEIN'S

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CHICAGO: KAYLEE DUROW AT DAVENPORT'S

Kaylee Durow will perform at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Friday, January 16th at 8:00 pm. Kaylee's musical journey has ranged from her beginnings developing a unique liturgical style to her current blending of contemporary ballads and classic melodies. Her repertoire has continued to expand by breathing new life and modern twists into old standards. Kaylee's Cabaret debut at Davenport's will take you on a musical journey where old meets new. Together with her long time accompanist, John Hopkins, Kaylee sings heartfelt love songs across a variety of eras from artists such as Nora Jones, the Beatles, Sting and Natalie Merchant, among others, with a bluesy and sensual style all her own. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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WASHINGTON, DC: CYRUS CHESTNUT AT BLUES ALLEY

WASHINGTON, DC: BUSTER WILLIAMS & LARRY WILLIS AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

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BOSTON: PHIL WOODS AND THE GREG ABATE QUARTET

Saxophonist (and sometime clarinetist) Phil Woods, a cherished jazz legend, will perform with the Greg Abate Quartet at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - ) on Friday, January 16th at 8:00 pm. He is a highly revered musician, composer and arranger, who has been fronting his own small and big band groups since the 1950s. Woods is a four-time GRAMMY winner and has won countless other awards, including: National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Fellowship: 2007, President's Merit Award from the Grammy Foundation: 2007, Kennedy Center Living Legends in Jazz Award: 2007. Saxophonist Greg Abate has been a mainstay on the New England jazz scene for many years, but is also in high demand at festivals and jazz clubs worldwide. Greg is known for inviting other saxophone greats to share the stage with him, such as baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan and jazz legend/NEA Jazz Master, Phil Woods. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

BOSTON: JOE LOUIS WALKER AT THE REGATTABAR

Joe Louis Walker performs at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Friday, January 16th at 7:30 pm. Walker was born in San Francisco on Christmas Day of 1949. His parents were both from the South and they brought their love of blues with them when they headed west. Joe's dad played blues piano, and his mom played B.B. King records. Walker picked up the guitar as a child, and by the time he was 16 was regularly backing touring blues artists rolling through town. San Francisco's music scene was quickly becoming a melting pot of blues, jazz and psychedelic rock, and Walker was right in the center of it. As a 16-year-old, Walker was the house guitarist at San Francisco's famed musical playground, The Matrix, where he played with or opened shows for everyone from Lightnin' Hopkins to Jimi Hendrix to Thelonious Monk. He was also a regular at The Fillmore West. The blues legends Walker accompanied shared not only musical knowledge but also their personal wisdom with the teenage up-and-comer. Fred McDowell, Ike Turner, Albert King, Freddy King, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Lightnin' Hopkins and many others taught, fed, and chastised the youngster. Inspired by what he learned, Walker developed his own fiery, melodic, and always unpredictable guitar attack. In 2013 The Blues Foundation inducted Walker into The Blues Hall Of Fame joining the ranks of previous inductees including B.B. King, Hound Dog Taylor, Koko Taylor, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Howlin' Wolf and other blues greats. With each subsequent release, Walker's audience continues to grow, as his touring schedule continues to expand. He's played all over the U.S. and Canada, major European festivals including The North Sea Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Notodden and Montreux, as well as festivals in Japan, Australia, Taiwan, Ireland, Turkey and Brazil. There is a $20 cover.

TORONTO: RUSS LITTLE QUINTET AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

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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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