NYC: THE RETURN OF THE SHOW TUNE TO NYC PIANO BAR LIFE

In the tradition of ROSE'S TURN, DANNY'S, EIGHTY EIGHT'S and other closed piano bars of yore, DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) announces "Our Way, Your Way, Broadway!" a new all-showtune open mic series to be held on Tuesday nights from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, starting on Tuesday, July 7th.

DON'T TELL MAMA is at the heart of New York Cabaret and the New York Theater district, the perfect location to celebrate the music of Broadway and film. Established in 1982, this venue carries on offering the joyous combination of live music, comedy and fine dining that epitomizes the best of New York Nightlife. After 27 years in the business, there is now even more cause for celebration!

The new series features the talents of the new restaurant, cabaret and piano bar staff and will be hosted by Dave Foley, Jr. & Mike Kirk with Joe Regan and Nate Buccieri at the piano.The weekly "Our Way, Your Way, Broadway!" events will be held in the larger, original cabaret room at the club. Audience members are invited to perform in the same spirit as the legendary DON'T TELL MAMA piano bar, which continues 7 nights a week. There will be no cover charge - only a 2 drink minimum (no credit cards).

ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FRANK & FUNDRAISING

On Sunday, December 7th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, will feature of music of Frank Sinatra at Reprise Records. Some of the songs that will be played: "It Was A Very Good Year", "Send In The Clowns", "My Way", "Strangers In The Night", "Summer Wind", "Fly Me To The Moon", "I Love My Wife", "Mack The Knife", "Something Stupid", "How Insensitive", "Me & My Shadow", "That's Life", "Here's To The Band", "Theme from New York, New York", "The Last Dance " and More.

HELP SUPPORT WBAI-FM & EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN ! Call 212-209-2950 with your pledge during this broadcast. For your pledge of $50 David will send you: KENNEY'S KHRISTMAS GRAB BAG which includes 2 CDs (great stocking stuffers) and a one year membership to WBAI.

Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .

WBAI is a listener supported radio station - commercial free. Which means it can broadcast viewpoints from all over without fear of sponsor censorship. David's show plays "our kind of music" - and there aren't many stations doing that anymore, especially in the NYC area. The continuation of this show depends totally on the support of people who enjoy big-band, jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews. That's your cue to phone in with your pledge.