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Sunday, November 10, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: STRANGE DAYS: A TRIBUTE TO THE DOORS

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: STRANGE DAYS: A TRIBUTE TO THE DOORS

STRANGE DAYS: A Tribute To The Doors will be presented atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00 pm by guitarist Robert Carsten and keyboardist Michael Jacobson. Each bring to the show over a decade of Doors tribute experience. Joining forces with singing sensation Jason Tosta and jazz drummer Chris Lammers, these seasoned musicians are a perfect sounding and perfect looking Doors tribute band that successfully transports audiences back to another time and era. By combining vintage instruments with the latest technology, Strange Days offers both an authentic on-stage look and an unmistakable studio album sound. The result is truly a one of a kind show. There is a $19 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: JIM BRICKMAN & DAVID BURNHAM AT THE VENETIAN ROOM

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: JIM BRICKMAN & DAVID BURNHAM AT THE VENETIAN ROOM

On Sunday, November 10th at 5:00 & 8:00 pm, Bay Area Cabaret presets a rare intimate performance by America's most popular pianist/songwriter Jim Brickman, in his first-time collaboration with charismatic Broadway tenor David Burnham (Wicked, Light in the Piazza) at THE FAIRMONT VENETIAN ROOM (950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-917-4636 orhttp://www.bayareacabaret.org/ ). The 5:00 pm show will present Jim's most romantic music, from his recent "Love" album. Jim will play his Greatest Hits in the 8:00 pm show, those songs made popular in the course of Jim's 20-year career. This is Jim and David's first performance together, and the first San Francisco appearance in over a decade by this musical maverick. Jim has earned two Grammy nominations, six Gold and Platinum albums, and become the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists such as Martina McBride, Olivia Newton-John, Lady Antebellum and some of Bay Area Cabaret's favorite artists and friends, Lea Salonga, Brian Boitano and opening night sensation Megan Hilty. There is a $48 cover for wach performance.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: "A COUPLE OF SWELLS: DUETS, VARIETY & MORE!"

CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: "A COUPLE OF SWELLS: DUETS, VARIETY & MORE!"

Gilmore Rizzo & Francesca Amari present their show "A COUPLE OF SWELLS: Duets, Variety & More!" at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036) on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Bryan Miller. "A Couple of Swells" is an entertaining, high energy duet show that harkens back to the days of the Variety Show and such fabulous duos as Sonny & Cher, Donnie & Marie, Steve & Eydie, Kermit & Miss Piggy and more! Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: JUDY WEXLER CD RELEASE PARTY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: JUDY WEXLER CD RELEASE PARTY

Judy Wexler will celebrate the release of her newest CD 'What I See' atVITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905) on Sunday, November 10th at 8:00 pm. She will be backed by her band: Jeff Colella, piano; Larry Koonse, guitar; Ron Stout, trumpet/flugelhorn; Bob Sheppard, woodwinds; Scott Whitfield, trombone; Chris Colangelo, bass; and Steve Hass, drums. "What I See" explores life-changing moments as told through a diverse array of material, including haunting movie themes, rarely heard jazz gems, and inventive interpretations of King Pleasure, Benny Carter, Rickie Lee Jones, Richie Havens, Carlos Lyra and Joyce Moreno. There is a $20 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: ROY HARGROVE QUINTET AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: ROY HARGROVE QUINTET AT BLUES ALLEY

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Roy Hargrove and his Quintet will appear atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, November 7th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Hargrove has firmly established himself as among the premier players in jazz and beyond. Hargrove, the Dallas born trumpeter, has never been short of hipness. Mentored as a teenager by Wynton Marsalis, he has a flaring tone and a lyrical warmth; his fusing of traditional and contemporary music turns his gigs into exuberant jazz history lessons. With a band including the excellent New Orleans-born pianist Sullivan Fortner, and formidable young drummer Quincy Phillips. Hargrove's snappy phrase turns and vibrato-laden long notes, pared with alto saxist Justin Robinson's fluent improvisations, embellish his usual selection of swingers and Latin shuffles. Call for cover/minimum information.

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JAZZ - CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

JAZZ - CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY


NYC: THE DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL AT BIRDLAND

The Django Reinhardt NY Festival featuring the Django Festival Allstars plus Special Guests will be held atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Sunday, November 5th through 10th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The show stars Gypsy Guitar Legend Dorado Schmitt with Ludovic Beier, Pierre Blanchard, Francko Mehrstein, Amati & Bronson Schmitt from France, Brian Torff. Special Guests include Cyrille Aimee (5th & 6th), Freddie Cole (7th), James Carter (8th & 9th) & Edmar Castaneda (10th). The Django Reinhardt Festival carries on the legacy of legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, but with some new songs and interpretations keeping it fresh, exciting, cutting-edge, true to the Hot Jazz, Romantic, style which has exploded across the US. It all started at Birdland in 2000 with the launching of the Festival and tours at prestigious venues such as Kennedy Center, Disney Hall in LA, The San Francisco Festival. The Django Festival is Produced by Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MICHEL CAMILO BIG BAND AT THE BLUE NOTE

The Michel Camilo Big Band will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, November 5th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. A pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer that flavors his tunes with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Michel Camilo's musical language is an expressive combination of his Dominican Republic musical heritage and a rich, intelligent use of jazz harmonies and textures. Camilo composed his first piece at age five then studied at the National Conservatory for thirteen years. At age sixteen, he became a member of the National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic. Mr. Camilo's recordings and compositions have earned him numerous awards including Grammy awards, Grammy nominations, and Emmy awards. His compositions have been performed by some of the top jazz and Latin jazz artists on the scene today including Manhattan Transfer and Paquito D'Rivera. Members of the band include Anthony Jackson, contrabass guitar; Cliff Almond, drums; Lew Soloff, trumpet; Michael Mossman, trumpet; Tanya Darby, trumpet; John Walsh, trumpet; Dave Bargeron, trombone; Conrad Herwig, trombone; Luis Bonilla, trombone; David Taylor, bass trombone; Chris Hunter, alto & soprano sax; Antonio Hart, alto sax & flute; Ralph Bowen, tenor sax & flute; Lou Marini, tenor sax & flute; and Gary Smulyan, baritone sax. There is a $30-$45 cover.

NYC: DENNY LAINE - BAND ON THE RUN

Denny Laine brings his show 'Band on the Run' to THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Sunday, November 10th at 3:00 & 7:00 pm. For a few months at the height of the British invasion, Denny Laine was one of the most recognizable voices on the entire British music scene. As the lead singer on the Moody Blues' recording of "Go Now" - a worldwide multi-million seller - he stood out in a large pack, and did so splendidly. His soulful, agonized lead vocal performance, coupled with Mike Pinder's chiming piano, proved irresistible on the radio. Within a year, however, the band fell by the wayside. Laine's tenure with the band was highlighted by one monster hit ("Go Now"), a brace of superb R&B-styled sides ("From The Bottom of My Heart," "Lose Your Money," etc.), and a string of commercial failures that left the band languishing by the end of 1965. Laine exited the group, to be replaced by Justin Hayward, whereupon the reconstituted Moody Blues adopted an increasingly adventurous sound that ended up making them the premiere progressive rock band of the late '60s. His next major project, the Denny Laine String Band, an electric psychedelic outfit that featured an amplified violin and cello, remarkably similar in many ways to the configuration that the Electric Light Orchestra would adopt more successfully three years later. Laine was next heard from in 1971, when Paul McCartney announced that he was forming his first permanent band since exiting the Beatles. The group, christened Wings, was McCartney (joined by his wife Linda McCartney) on bass, guitar, piano, and vocals, with Laine at the core on guitar, bass, and vocals. Wings was, along with ABBA and Led Zeppelin, one of those money acts that seemed to generate tens of millions of ticket sales around the world and reams of press copy with every note they played and utterance that they pronounced. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JACKY TERRASSON QUARTET AT DIZZY'S

The Jacky Terrasson Quartet will appear at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, November 7th through 10th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Pianist Jacky Terrasson has been a unique force in the jazz world since winning the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition in 1993. Within a year, he signed to Blue Note, toured with Betty Carter, and was named one of the 30 artists most likely to change American culture in the next 30 years by the New York Times magazine. He has since worked with greats such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, and Ry Cooder, in addition to building a reputation for creating some of the best jazz trios around. One of the most widely travelled jazz pianists, Jacky Terrasson is coming to Dizzy's to make you feel good. The trio will be joined by rising star vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant on Sunday, November 10th. There is a $35-$40-$45 cover, depending on datecopyright 2013 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE JOEY ARIAS EXPERIENCE AT JOE'S PUB

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE JOEY ARIAS EXPERIENCE AT JOE'S PUB

Following a sold out residency at the Pub in February, bona fide New York City icon Joey Arias returns to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Sundays, November 10th, 17th 24th and December 1st with The Joey Arias Experience. All shows at 9:30 pm. Drawing on his life-long affinity for music, Arias takes you on a journey across musical genres (jazz, pop, rock, experimental) that spans his earliest musical influences; his days at Capitol Records; his tenure as the lead singer of Strange Party (an influence on the Talking Heads); and his original songs from Jazzo~Lozzo, an album that quite literally made Arias "big in Japan" with the album's release there and subsequent tour. The Joey Arias Experience revives this rich backlog of musical history with Arias as medium and muse. Fresh from a tour of Australia and a 10-show run at Soho Theatre in London, Arias takes this moment to reflect on the roots of his career and redefine his own musical language and history. There is a $25 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LEE ROY REAMS CELEBRATES HIS 40TH (NOT)

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LEE ROY REAMS CELEBRATES HIS 40TH (NOT)

Broadway royalty Lee Roy Reams steps on stage at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, November 10th at 9:30 pm for one special performance only, in celebration of his 40th birthday! Or more to point, a re-creation of his 40th birthday, a night that will live in infamy when Lee Roy spent the evening with adoring friends, singing the songs of Cy Coleman, Jerry Herman, Charles Strouse & Jule Syne - with the legendary composers themselves at the piano! His ten Broadway credits run the gamut from Sweet Charity, Applause, Lorelei, Hello, Dolly and 42nd Street to La Cage aux Folles, Beauty and the Beast and The Producers. Come get the theatrical dish from a fellow who was there to see it all, from Dolly's lashes to Billy Lawlor's well worn tap shoes. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JARROD SPECTOR WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JARROD SPECTOR WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

Broadway's Jarrod Spector, who is starring in the forthcoming Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, premieres his brand new show, 'A Little Help From My Friends', at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sundays, November 10th & 17th, all shows at 7:00 pm. This new musical outing traces the legacy of the great male singers whose vocal prowess made them the rock stars of their generations, even before rock was born. After starring as Frankie Valli for six years in Broadway's smash hit musical, Jersey Boys, Jarrod wraps his critically-praised voice around the songs that have made superstars out of more than a century of tenor legends from Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson to the great Enrico Caruso himself. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN ON THE RADIO: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN - THE MUSIC OF MAUREEN McGOVERN

CABARET TONIGHT IN ON THE RADIO: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN - THE MUSIC OF MAUREEN McGOVERN

David Kenney's EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, is usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This week, November 10th, David features the music of Maureen McGovern. You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for this show and future shows to oldisnew@earthlink.net. For more information, seehttp://www.oldisnew.org/ . You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "THE BLAME GAME!"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "THE BLAME GAME!"

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas, which returns to ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sunday, November 10th from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "The Blame Game". Co-Hosts will be Alison Nusbaum & Jackie Kristel. The Salon Spotlight will feature Mary Lahti. Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SAY YOU LOVE SATAN AT THE DUPLEX

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SAY YOU LOVE SATAN AT THE DUPLEX

'Say You Love Satan' by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa will be performed atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, November 10th at 6:30 pm. When Andrew meets Jack, it seems to be a match made in Heaven. That is, well... until Andrew discoveres that Jack is the Son of Satan. Yes, the Satan!! Despite their differences, Andrew & Jack (once Evil, now turned good) decide to work it out. But how long will their happiness last before things go completely awry? Starring Omar Cruz, Brock Yuric, Carmen Lobue, Frank Vushaj, and Blake Merriman with a special performance by Minnie Dee as "Goodness Incarnate". Director is Eric Robertson. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: TURNING THE PAGE - FROM BOOK TO SONG

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: TURNING THE PAGE - FROM BOOK TO SONG

'Turning the Page' will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, November 10th at 8:00 pm. The show is a song cycle that takes you on a journey through fiction. The characters from masterworks such as The Catcher in the Rye, Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath come to life as they sing about moments in their lives when there truly is no turning back. The brainchild of composer/lyricist Jason Loffredo, Turning the Page started as a blog project in 2012 called The Book Revue where he wrote one song a month inspired by a different book each month. You can even visit the blog to follow the project's journey from webpage to stage: http://thebookrevue.blogspot.com There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS VIVIENNE AERTS

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS VIVIENNE AERTS

All the way from the Netherlands, jazz vocalist Vivienne Aerts will have her NYC cabaret debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, November 10th at 9:30 pm. She will perform standards and original songs together with pianist Florian Weber. Vivienne lives in Boston and studies at Berklee College of Music. She is among the world's most promising jazz students being admitted to the Berklee Global Jazz Institute jazz talent program. Her teachers include renowned jazz artists such as Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Ed Saindon and Jetro Da Silva. Her music refers to the sounds of the Ella, Duke and Miles. Being occasionally uncategorizable Vivienne is more than a composer and a singer. The flow of her music creates an intimate connection with the audience. She shared stages with national and international renowned artists such as Joe Cohn and Florian Weber. In 2009 was the release of the 1st CD called 'Roofgarden' and her second CD "Polaroid" (2012) is a snappy Jazz a cappella EP, recorded with Australian electronic producer Geoff Baker. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LISA YAEGER: IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LISA YAEGER: IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE

Lisa Yaeger makes her cabaret debut with 'It Must Have Been Love' at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00 pm. She will present a heartfelt evening of song tracing Lisa's inspiring journey from musical theater to motherhood to the Metropolitan Room stage! Whether performing a playful standard from the Great American songbook, a contemporary broadway gem, or a poignant original ballad by her award-winning musical director Rick Jensen, Lisa's golden voice and genuine delivery are certain to charm audiences of all ages and musical tastes. A graduate of the Crane School of Music, Lisa is no stranger to the stage. With and acting career spanning over 15 years, she has performed numerous roles sharing the stage with a young Joe Jonas, and Eddie Mekka, and has toured the country with Nickalodeon. Lisa was featured on the 2012 Broadway Care album Carlos for a Cure along with Ricky Martin and Cyndi Lauper. Her voice can be heard on television jingles from PBS Kids to the Style Network. Most recently Lisa was a top 10 finalist in the 2013 Metro Star Challenge and has been seen throughout NYC singing at Don't Tell Mama, Helen's, The Laurie Beechman Theater and The Metropolitan Room. With direction by Lina Koutrakos and musical direction by Rick Jensen. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "DIAMOND LIL" CDELEBRATING MAE WEST'S 120TH BIRTHDAY

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "DIAMOND LIL" CDELEBRATING MAE WEST'S 120TH BIRTHDAY

Darlene Violette stars as Mae West in "Diamond Lil" celebrating Mae West's 120th Birthday opened on Sunday, September 22nd at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Remaining performances are scheduled for Sunday, November 10th at 8:30 pm; Sunday, November 17th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, November 24th at 7:00 pm. The cast will be costumed in 1890s Bowery style, actress Darlene Violette and actor Sidney Myer present the 1932 novel "Diamond Lil" written by Mae West in Mae's words - enhanced with period songs and live music by Brian McInnis. At intervals, historian and playwright LindaAnn Loschiavo leads an "Armchair Tour" through the boisterous Bowery and Chinatown of the 1890s with rare vintage images you have never seen before. Originally staged on Broadway in 1928, "Diamond Lil" written by and starring Mae West remained popular onstage until its final performances in 1951. The 3-hour drama set on the Bowery during the 1890s has been adapted into an 85-minute version by playwright LindaAnn Loschiavo. Actress Darlene Violette stars as the irresistible diamond-draped Queen of the Bowery and is supported by a fine cast featuring Sidney Myer, Anthony DiCarlo, Joanna Bonaro, Gary Napoli, Juan Sebastian Cortes, Kimmy Foskett, Jim Gallagher with live music by Brian McInnis. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minim
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: DENNY LAINE - BAND ON THE RUN

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: DENNY LAINE - BAND ON THE RUN

Denny Laine brings his show 'Band on the Run' to THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Sunday, November 10th at 3:00 & 7:00 pm. For a few months at the height of the British invasion, Denny Laine was one of the most recognizable voices on the entire British music scene. As the lead singer on the Moody Blues' recording of "Go Now" - a worldwide multi-million seller - he stood out in a large pack, and did so splendidly. His soulful, agonized lead vocal performance, coupled with Mike Pinder's chiming piano, proved irresistible on the radio. Within a year, however, the band fell by the wayside. Laine's tenure with the band was highlighted by one monster hit ("Go Now"), a brace of superb R&B-styled sides ("From The Bottom of My Heart," "Lose Your Money," etc.), and a string of commercial failures that left the band languishing by the end of 1965. Laine exited the group, to be replaced by Justin Hayward, whereupon the reconstituted Moody Blues adopted an increasingly adventurous sound that ended up making them the premiere progressive rock band of the late '60s. His next major project, the Denny Laine String Band, an electric psychedelic outfit that featured an amplified violin and cello, remarkably similar in many ways to the configuration that the Electric Light Orchestra would adopt more successfully three years later. Laine was next heard from in 1971, when Paul McCartney announced that he was forming his first permanent band since exiting the Beatles. The group, christened Wings, was McCartney (joined by his wife Linda McCartney) on bass, guitar, piano, and vocals, with Laine at the core on guitar, bass, and vocals. Wings was, along with ABBA and Led Zeppelin, one of those money acts that seemed to generate tens of millions of ticket sales around the world and reams of press copy with every note they played and utterance that they pronounced. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS!

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS!

Jared Bell, Crystal Bellant, Joel Maki, Leigh Montanye, Sarah Spillane, and Victoria Squazzo will sing their hearts out at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, November 10th at 3:30 pm. The show, 'Let's Hear If For The Girls!' will help to benefit and secure the future of two foster girls, Aryannah and Leiyah. $25 donation plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: BERNARD DOTSON AT THE MET

Broadway song and dance man Bernard Dotson comes toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, November 10th at 4:00 pm. He will be singing songs by great composers of Broadway, Film, and a few surprises from the Pop World. MAC and Bistro Award Winner Tracy Stark will be The Musical Director. On Broadway, Bernard was featured in Finian's Rainbow, (First Gospeleer, Original Revival Cast), Chicago, (Billy Flynn), Imaginary Friends, (Leo, Original Cast), Sweet Smell Of Success, (Club Zanzibar Singer, Original Cast), Jesus Christ Superstar, (Original Revival Cast), and the Tony Award Musical Ragtime, (Original Cast). Concerts and recordings: She Loves Me, Boys Night Out, Celebration of the Rat Pack, New York Philharmonic, the music of Frank Loesser, Dreamgirls for the Actors Fund, (Recording), Broadway On 22nd Street, Encores Broadway Bash at City Center, and several cast recordings including the newly released Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: FRANK TORREN WITH "MOMENT TO MOMENT"

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: FRANK TORREN WITH "MOMENT TO MOMENT"

Frank Torren brings his new show "Moment to Moment" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for four performances in November. The show is a follow up of his acclaimed show "First Times". Show dates are Sunday, November 10th at 4:00 pm; Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 pm; Monday, November 18th at 7:00 pm; and Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 pm. Musical Director is Rick Unterberg. Theater has been a major part of Frank Torren's life since he was a young lad in the Latin Quarter of Tampa, FL when he had the lead in the school play, "The Little Dog Laughed." Over the years, Frank devoted his professional life to theater, appearing in many musical comedies like Room Service, Say Darling, The Desk Set, Reluctant Debutante, Mary Mary, and the role of Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. He had a role with Diana Sands and Julius La Rosa in the first national tour of Hallelujah, Baby! and a costarring role in Zorba with Michael Kermoyan and Vivian Blaine. He also supported Ann Reinking in Anything Goes and Jan Peerce in Fiddler on the Roof. And of course, in the midst of all this, he became established as a New York City actor, with print ads, commercials, and extensive appearances on daytime dramas. Now Frank Torren's autobiographical show goes into its second chapter with "Moment to Moment." It's a whole new cavalcade of carefully-selected songs that have much professional and personal meaning for Frank. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: JACKIE DRAPER WITH "HOW LITTLE WE KNOW"

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CABARET - NYC: JACKIE DRAPER WITH "HOW LITTLE WE KNOW"    
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Jackie Draper brings her latest show "How Little We Know" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, November 10th at 5:00 pm and Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Join Jackie in this buoyant musical exploration and together you will discover the way past some universal doubts and challenges, through songs in English, French, and Spanish. Seasoned guides include composers/lyricists such as Aznavour, Bacharach / David, Bucchino, Coleman / Comden & Green, Duke / Cahn, Gainsbourg, Lee & Barbour, Raksin / Mercer, Sondheim, Warren / Gordon, and others. Jackie's team includes Music Director Gregory Toroian at the piano, John Miller on bass, Robbyn Tongue on woodwinds. Special guest / dance partner Franklin Ayala will join in the adventure. Kimberly Vaughn directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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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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TODAY'S CABARET PICK - NYC: JACKIE DRAPER WITH "HOW LITTLE WE KNOW"

TODAY'S CABARET PICK - NYC: JACKIE DRAPER WITH "HOW LITTLE WE KNOW"    
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Jackie Draper brings her latest show "How Little We Know" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, November 10th at 5:00 pm and Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Join Jackie in this buoyant musical exploration and together you will discover the way past some universal doubts and challenges, through songs in English, French, and Spanish. Seasoned guides include composers/lyricists such as Aznavour, Bacharach / David, Bucchino, Coleman / Comden & Green, Duke / Cahn, Gainsbourg, Lee & Barbour, Raksin / Mercer, Sondheim, Warren / Gordon, and others. Jackie's team includes Music Director Gregory Toroian at the piano, John Miller on bass, Robbyn Tongue on woodwinds. Special guest / dance partner Franklin Ayala will join in the adventure. Kimberly Vaughn directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT MISS HOPE SPRINGS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT MISS HOPE SPRINGS

After 10 months of packed houses, standing ovations, critical acclaim and a recent sell out CD launch, London cabaret sensation, singer-songwriter-pianist Miss Hope Springs turns up the heat this season with a simmering new show 'Latin ala Springs' every Sunday night at 8:00 pm at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888). In this season's brand-new show, piano-playing ex-Vegas showgirl Hope performs more of her original songs, this time infused with the musical flavours of Latin America, accompanied by throbbing double bass and chilli-hot percussion. You'll hear sensual bossa novas, scintillating sambas, down and dirty mambos and cheeky cha cha chas. With audience favourites such as "The Devil Made Me Do It' nestling next to brand new compositions, this smart, funny and touching show is a continuation of Miss Hope Springs' hugely successful 'Sunday Soiree' residency. Stay after the show as DJ Martin Green spins a vintage selection of Latinesque sounds. Call for cover/minimum information.copyright 2013 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS - NEW YORK CITY - TORONTO

CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS - NEW YORK CITY - TORONTO
Here are today's Sunday Brunch Jazz-Cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your Sunday Brunch event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GABRIELLE STRAVELLI

Bistro Award winning vocalist, Gabrielle Stravelli, returns with her Sunday Jazz Brunch on August 11th at LE PESCADEUX (90 Thompson Street, NYC - 212-966-0021), a French restaurant in the heart of Soho. They will play three sets from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. She will be joined by Saul Rubin on guitar and Pat O'Leary on bass in this charming boite that offers a great, well-priced menu and cozy atmosphere. Award-winning vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following through her unique take on material from the new American songbook as well as classic standards by artists as varied as Pink Floyd and Duke Ellington, Dolly Parton and Johnny Mercer. A trained actor, Gabrielle has a soulful sensitivity for the story in the lyric. Gabrielle has performed on stages from Amsterdam to New York including Carnegie Hall, Iridium Jazz Club, Birdland, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Reservations are strongly suggested. No cover, no minimum.

NYC: BLUE NOTE SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH NICOLE HENRY

Jazz vocalist Nicole Henry will grace the stage at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Sundays in November for their famed Sunday Brunch shows, starting at 11:30 am. Showtime is 12:30 pm. Nicole Henry has firmly established herself as one of the most acclaimed entertainers in jazz. Her powerfully expressive voice and her soulful, sophisticated and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums. Adding to her vocal talents, Nicole's beauty and on-stage rapport combines confidence and sincerity, confirming her as an all-around beguiling performer to audiences in over 15 countries. Henry showcases her diversity and skills as a performer and refined interpreter on her January 29, 2013 release, SO GOOD, SO RIGHT: NICOLE HENRY LIVE. The 13-track live album, which was recorded at Henry's sold-out performances at Feinstein's in NYC in May 2012, showcases her soulful, inspired interpretations of some of her favorite classic hits of the 70's from iconic artists including Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, The Commodores and Gladys Knight. $29.50 cover includes brunch, music and a drink.

TORONTO: "A MONTH OF SUNDAYS" BRUNCH WITH MARCUS NANCE

Jazz vocalist Marcus Nance will perform at the weekly "A MONTH OF SUNDAYS" BRUNCH shows at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299). Music starts at 12:30 pm. The theme is "Come Sunday: Songs of my people" featuring many special guests. Marcus Nance has captivated audiences across Canada and the United States with his magnetic stage presence and lustrous bass-baritone voice. He is equally at home in theatre, opera and cabaret. Described by the New York Times as "a thrilling bass baritone", he has recently been seen as Caiaphas in Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse and at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. While in New York he also performed his cabaret series "Marcus Nance and Friends" at the Metropolitan Room. Marcus Nance has performed in Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme on Broadway; in Kismet and Of Thee I Sing for New York City Center Encores!; Four Saints in Three Acts for Chicago Opera Theatre; Beauty and the Beast for both the Grand and Western Canadian Theaters; Cinderella for New York City Opera; Porgy and Bess with the Toronto Symphony; The Producers film; and many years as an artist with the Stratford and Shaw Festivals. There is a $15 cover.

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