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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

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

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY 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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NYC: JON WEBER: JOPLIN TO JARRETT

Jon Weber returns with his acclaimed show 'Joplin to Jarrett' to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 pm. Joplin to Jarrett serves as a concise history of jazz piano with an emphasis on the earlier composers from the first half of the 20th Century. Over 100 years of music interspersed with musical excerpts with John Weber's insights and anecdotes reveal a lifetime's worth of impassioned research. Weber's extraordinary facility for recall and analysis allow him to form fascinating and unexpected connections between artists of different eras, their development and influences in jazz piano. Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous honors for performance and composition - scoring extensively for television since 1987. Jon lives in New York City and hosts NPR's Piano Jazz with Jon Weber after frequently serving as guest host for Marian McPartland. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: FUTUREFEST SHOWCASE AT 54 BELOW

The popular Los Angeles showcase FUTUREFEST is coming to New York City and 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 pm. Presented by the Festival of New American Musicals and Open Hydrant Theater Company, the showcase spotlights rising local young talent in a celebration of the next generation of musical theatre artists. At FutureFest, high-school and college students sing songs from new musicals written by leading and rising lyricists/composers. Songs by Stephen Schwartz, Scott Alan, Ryan Scott Oliver, Jeff Thomson, Jordan Mann, Ben Toth, Chad Beguelin, Michelle Elliott, Daniel Larsen, Michael Kooman, Christopher Dimond have been showcased at this event, hosted by special celebrity guests. Past hosts have included Patrick Cassidy (Assassins), Jeff Marx (Avenue Q), Paris Barclay (Glee, DGA President), Ben Toth (Musical Director, Kristin Chenoweth, Cheyenne Jackson) and Graham Phillips (13, The Good Wife). Students are selected from a variety of high schools/colleges such as NYU, Pace University, Fordham, Columbia, Stuyvesant HS, Bronx High School of Science, Regis HS, Bronx Prep, Democracy Prep, Monsignor Farrell, Notre Dame Academy, Pelham HS, Bronx School of the Arts, and LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts. Bob Klein, Linda Shusett and Marcia Seligson (Past Producing Artistic Director of Reprise, UCLA) and Luis Cardenas and Sarah Rosenberg (Artistic Directors of Open Hydrant Theater Company) are proud and honored to bring FutureFest to New York City. Join us for an exciting evening of musical theatre presented by tomorrow's stars. There is a $25-$55 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 Tuesday, January 6th & Saturday, January 17th, both shows 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.

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Monday, January 5, 2015

THE 2014 MEMBERS CHOICE AWARDS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ANNOUNCED - TO BE PRESENTED FIRST WEEK IN MARCH AT THE ANNUAL CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA

THE 2014 MEMBERS CHOICE AWARDS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ANNOUNCED - TO BE PRESENTED FIRST WEEK IN MARCH AT THE ANNUAL CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA

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 ONLINEby the time the initial nominations are announced (January 31st) to take part! CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
CURRENT MEMBERS; Watch for your initial NOMINATING BALLOT to be sent out on January 10th (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 this year.
Lucille Carr Kaffashan • Marty Geiger • Jim SpeakeJoanne and Bernie Furshpan • Jim VanSlyke

Carolyn Montgomery-Forant • Lea Forant

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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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LOS ANGELES: MARK WINKLER & CHERYL BENTYNE: "WEST COAST COOL"

Award winning, critically acclaimed jazz vocalist/ lyricist, Mark Winkler meets multi-Grammy winning vocalist, Cheryl Bentyne, to form a dynamic duo intent on proving just how cool the "West Coast Cool Jazz' scene of the 50's still is, presented by Bill Lanese at VICKY'S OF SANTA FE (45-100 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA - 760-345-9770 - ) on Monday, January 5th at 7:00 pm and Tuesday, January 6th at 4:00 pm. Featuring the music of Julie London, Dave Bruebeck, Chet Baker and more. Cheryl Bentyne is best known as the soprano voice of the "The Manhattan Transfer." Call for cover/minimum information.

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

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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WASHINGTON, DC: THE BOHEMIAN CAVERNS JAZZ ORCHESTRA MONDAYS

The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC) with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Still the Hottest Big Band in the City, The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra is a 17 piece powerhouse force cofounded by baritone saxophonist Brad Linde, trumpeter Joe Herrera and club owner Omrao Brown. The BCJO presents a variety of music from big band literature and features some of the District's best musicians. Music from Ellington, Basie, Strayhorn, Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, Maria Schneider and originals by band members will embrace and challenge the tradition of big band repertoire. Call for cover/minimum information.

WASHINGTON, DC: GEOFF GALLANTE AT BLUES ALLEY

Geoff Gallante, 13-year-old cornet, trumpet & flugelhorn soloist extraordinaire, will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Monday, January 5th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. He has performed in 34 states including five different ensembles of the U.S. Military! By the age of six he had already garnered guest soloist engagements with the likes of the the Louisville Orchestra and Duke Ellington Orchestra and Philadelphia Brass Quintet. As anthem performer, Geoff has appeared in 16 pro-sports venues across the country: 7 Major League Baseball stadiums, 8 NBA arenas and 1 NHL arena! He's the youngest instrumentalist, at six years old, to ever perform at the White House or at the prestigious Kennedy Center in D.C. 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

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!

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

NYC: ALYSHA UMPHRESS SWINGS JEFF BLUMENKRANTZ: "I'VE BEEN PLAYED"

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that Alysha Umphress, currently starring as "Hildy" in the Broadway revival of On The Town, and Tony-nominated songwriter Jeff Blumenkrantz will perform together at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) in concert on Monday, January 5th at 7:00 pm. The duo will celebrate the release of their new CD, "I've Been Played," which features Jeff's swinging songs and arrangements performed as only Alysha can! The band will include Tedd Firth on piano, Pete Donovan on bass, Ray Marchica on drums, Dan Willis on sax/flute and Peter Sachon on cello. Umphress currently stars on Broadway as "Hildy" in the acclaimed revival of On the Town. Her other Broadway credits include American Idiot, On a Clear Day ... , Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Bring It On. Most recently, she appeared as Cee Cee Bloom in the world premiere of Beaches, the musical, at The Signature Theatre. Known in the Broadway community for her incredible vocals, this CD marks her debut solo studio recording. Jeff Blumenkrantz received a Best Score Tony nomination for Urban Cowboy, the musical. His songs have been recorded by Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster, Rebecca Luker, Victoria Clark, Megan Mullally and more. As a performer, he most recently starred as "The Suspects" in the Off-Broadway hit musical, Murder for Two. His performing credits also include the Broadway productions of Into the Woods, Threepenny Opera, Damn Yankees, How to Succeed in Business ..., and A Class Act, as well as the PBS-televised concerts of Candide and Sweeney Todd with The New York Philharmonic. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JIM CARUSO'S "CAST PARTY" MONDAYS AT BIRDLAND
FEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT

Every Monday night at 9:30 pm, Broadway impresario Jim Caruso hosts "Cast Party", a combination open-mic, networking event and party at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) during which the biggest stars on Broadway relax on their night off by performing their favorite songs in an informal setting. Cast Party is a mix of music, impromptu performance and cocktail party revelry, where showbiz superstars, stunning jazz talents and cabaret glitterati hit the stage alongside up-and-comers to serve up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It's the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show folk and their fans. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DEBORAH DAVIS & A FEW GOOD MEN - JAZZ BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY AT THE BLUE NOTE

Deborah Davis will host a benefit For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - ) on Monday, January 5th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Davis is a world renound, multi talented, gifted singer and consummate performer. A jazz singer fused with gospel, Texas blues, soul, a natural flowing charm, and flawless stage presence; Deborah draws you into her show. Her distinct style of phrasing, extraordinary singing ability and professionalism earned her a nomination of U.S. Jazz Ambassador by the U.S. State Department in 2004. She has sung for dignitaries at United Nations & international Embassy affairs including a performance for former President Bill Clinton, an invitation to Athens, Greece by the U.S. Embassy to headline a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina victims, and an invitation by the Jamaican U.S. embassy to headline a Black History Celebration. Known to musicians as a hard swinging singer Deborah has been invitations to perform with legendary jazz greats Ray Brown, Lionel Hampton and Clark Terry, as well as an rare opportunity to substitute for Abbey Lincoln here at the Blue Note. Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, and Lou Donaldson have all shared their stage with Deborah inviting her to jam. Not limiting her talents to the jazz audience, Deborah has shared the stage with Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and sung with The Shirells. While sining in the house band at Monte Carlo Summer Festival '08 she opened for Celine Dione, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Diana Ross, Santana, Eric Clapton, Alanis Morisette, and more. A native of Dallas Texas, Deborah began singing as soon as she could speak. Her first inspiration towards a jazz career was when her high school choir director, jazz pianist Robert Sanders added her to his weekend gigs. Deborah went on to earn a Bachelor Of Music Education Degree in vocal studies from North Texas University and subsequently an Associate Arts Degree in Recording Engineering at Cedar Valley College. Her musical development brought her to NYC in 1986, where she has carved out a niche for herself on the U.S. East Coast and International jazz scenes. Always striving to be well rounded, Deborah ran a full 26.2 mile fundraising marathon with the LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY TEAM IN TRAINING in Dublin Ireland '98. After doing so she realized singing for the cause was a much better idea. Tonights concert marks the 17th Annual jazz benefit for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held annually here at the Blue Note, ( the first Monday of each year). When not on stage Deborah enjoys making jewelry, sewing, abstract arts and crafts, poetry, juicing ,vegetarian diet, Bikram yoga, and working out. Her favorite animals are monkeys. There is a $15-$25 cover.

NYC: MID-ATLANTIC COLLEGIATE JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH SEAN JONES AT DIZZYS

Now in its seventh year, the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra has established itself as a premier collegiate all-star big band. The group is returning to DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595 - ) on Monday, January 5th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm for its annual January performance, and this year's featured conductor/performer is former Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trumpeter Sean Jones. All undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this elite band (upon receiving a nomination from an instructor), and the final lineup is selected by a committee of Cumberland Jazz Society members. This year, the band will perform a variety of selections from the contemporary big band library. This year's MACJO will perform a variety of selections from the contemporary big band library. The group, first assembled in 2009, has previously performed in New York, New Orleans, Washington DC, and Maryland. The MACJO is an initiative of the Cumberland Jazz Society, Inc. There is a $35 cover.

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CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NYC FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NYC FROM
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

NYC: JON WEBER: JOPLIN TO JARRETT

Jon Weber returns with his acclaimed show 'Joplin to Jarrett' to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Monday, January 5th at 7:00 pm. Joplin to Jarrett serves as a concise history of jazz piano with an emphasis on the earlier composers from the first half of the 20th Century. Over 100 years of music interspersed with musical excerpts with John Weber's insights and anecdotes reveal a lifetime's worth of impassioned research. Weber's extraordinary facility for recall and analysis allow him to form fascinating and unexpected connections between artists of different eras, their development and influences in jazz piano. Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous honors for performance and composition - scoring extensively for television since 1987. Jon lives in New York City and hosts NPR's Piano Jazz with Jon Weber after frequently serving as guest host for Marian McPartland. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: LISA S. DONTZIN'S FAIRYTALE FACTS AT THE DUPLEX

Fairytale Facts will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Monday, January 5rh at 7:00 pm. Additional shows are scheduled for Mondays, January 12th, 19th & 26th, also at 7:00 pm. The show is an actors nightmare with a touching look at aging and beauty. Written and performed by Lisa S. Dontzin. Peggy Mannix opens the show on January 5th & 12th. Andrew Nordin opens the show on 19th & 26th. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MARY TESTA CELEBRATES NEW CD "HAVE FAITH"

Fresh off her recent starring role on Broadway in Wicked, Mary Testa - the two time Tony Award nominated singer and actress - and Michael Starobin, the Tony Award winning orchestrator and arranger will perform four concerts in January to promote their new album 'Have Faith' from Ghostlight Records at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sundays & Mondays, December 4th & 5th and 11th & 12th at 7:00 pm. Music Director Michael Starobin, will join her on piano with Alisa Horn on cello. To order the album, please visit http://www.sh-k-boom.com/havefaith . The pair will also appear at BARNES & NOBLE (150 East 86th Street, NYC ) for a special in-store performance and CD signing on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 pm. Fans who purchase the CD at the store will be offered priority seating. Please call (212) 369-2180 for details. The album features songs by Top 40 artists Alanis Morissette, Prince and Annie Lennox, as well as 1960s legends The Beach Boys and Leonard Cohen. It also includes songs by current musical theater writers William Finn and Michael John LaChiusa, whose work Mary has often introduced on stage. Starobin himself contributes original music to a sparkling new interpretation of "Sonnet 29," from Shakespeare's iconic series. The album was produced by David Baron, with arrangements for the 13-piece band by Mary Testa and Michael Starobin and orchestrations by Starobin. Catherine Rush serves as Executive Producer. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM FOR THE 12.14 FOUNDATION

Broadway stars Marla Mindelle (Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella) and Clarke Thorell (Hairspray) and Off-Broadway star Saum Eskandani (Disaster!) are joined by several dozen children and teen performers from Newtown, CT to celebrate the launch of their World Premiere CD of A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Monday, January 5th & Thursday, January 8th at 7:00 pm. This critically acclaimed fresh new take on Shakespeare's classic comedy features a fantastic new rock score by Eric Svejcar with lyrics by William Shakespeare, Eric Svejcar and Michael Unger. A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream recently completed a critically acclaimed run in Newtown, CT as part of the 12.14 Foundation's summer season. This new musical adaptation was written specifically for the young performers within the Newtown community and is being preserved on a 2 disc set which will be released to coincide with this 54 Below concert. The 12.14 Foundation was created as a means of using the performing arts to help heal, inspire and promote personal development within the Newtown community in the aftermath of the tragedy of December 14th, 2012. The profits from this concert will help support The 12.14 Foundation's mission. January 5th: Moon Cast. January 8th: Star Cast. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS THE MUSIC AND LYRICS OF DREW GASPARINI

Over the years Drew Gasparini has perfected the formula for an incredible concert: move them to tears, make them laugh 'til it hurts, then blow the roof off the place. They leave a little happier, a little drunker, and with slightly wetter panties. But why settle for perfection? On January 5th Drew Gasparini will ring in 2015 with a brand new show at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - http://www.54below.com/ ) at 9:30 pm. New lineup, new music, new structure. Same heart, same humor, same Drew. It will be unexpected and surprising in all of the best ways. And-dare we be so bold-it will be a next step in the revolution. Drew and his cohorts are composing a new sound for musical theatre, a new prism for pop, and a new definition of fun. They're changing the rules of the game, and keepin' the party going. Guest performers and composers to be announced. Join Drew for a celebration of the new. There is a $25-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

THE 2014 MEMBERS CHOICE AWARDS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA ANNOUNCED

THE 2014 MEMBERS CHOICE AWARDS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA ANNOUNCED

CURRENT MEMBERS; Watch for your initial NOMINATING BALLOT to be sent out on January 10th (or thereabouts).

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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: STEPHANIE HANSEN WITH "WHAT IS LOVE?"

Stephanie Hansen brings her show "What is Love?", a night of love-scovery (it's like love discovery but one word, you know?) to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Sunday, January 4th at 7:00 pm. She won't be singing any of her usual hillbilly Broadway stuff, but you will recognize tunes by Beyonce, Sara Bareilles, Carole King, and more! She'll also be playing several of her own original guitar and ukulele songs while sharing tender and embarrassing discoveries she has made about love in her own life. Should be fun and a little bit uncomfortable, kind of like family holidays. There is an $8 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: MIKE STERN - DENNIS CHAMBERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Guitarist Mike Stern and drummer Dennis Chambers will perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Sunday, January 4th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. They are joined by Bob Franceschini & Tom Kennedy. One of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has distinguished himself over a four-decade career that has encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers and Joe Henderson, as well as 16 recordings as a leader (six of which were nominated for GRAMMY Awards). Dennis Chambers has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, John McLaughlin, Niacin, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others. Chambers has become well known among drummers for his technique and speed. World-class saxophonist, Bob Franceschini known globally as a unique composer, arranger and jazz saxophonist, having toured and played with some musical legends in his broad-spanning career. Tom Kennedy is an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. His credits include performances and recordings with both mainstream legends and leading contemporary players. There is a $40 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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TORONTO: SUNDAY CABARET WITH YVETTE COLEMAN & FLORIAN HOEFNER

Soprano Yvette Coleman, a native of Newfoundland, now residing in Toronto, will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Sunday, December 4th at 7:00 pm. She is accompanied by Florian Hoefner at the piano. Coleman is lauded for her virtuosity; captivating audiences with manifold styles of voice including opera, art song, jazz, folk, and musical theatre. A pupil of internationally renowned soprano Elizabeth McDonald, Yvette is now a graduate of The University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance voice. She has trained at the Vancouver International Song Institute, Boston University Tanglewood Institute and The St. Andrews' Vocal Technique Program. She recently returned from The Center for Opera Studies in Sulmona, Italy performing in Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea under the direction of Timothy Nelson. Yvette ranked first in the Newfoundland Provincial voice competition and was a two time winner of Rotary festival junior and senior rosebowls for voice. She gained distinction in the Classical Singer Competition in New York and earned first class distinction at NATS in Toronto, Ontario. She was the recipient of The Craig L. Hoyt, Randall Marsh & Kristopher Waterman Memorial awards for music and was granted scholarship to The Manhattan School of Music, University of Toronto (accepted) , McGill University and Queens University. Separate of the classical world, Yvette has thrived as a working artist for the past five years at The Gros Morne Summer Music Festival as well as a featured performer at The Woody Point Writers Festival. Collaborating with musicians from Asia, United States, Netherlands, and Canada, Yvette has learned from highly reputable and established musicians since a young age and was instrumental in the ensemble formed by these artists known as 'Dark by Five' as the solo vocalist, actress and dancer. Together with strings, percussion, piano, and woodwinds the ensemble is celebrated for stretching the boundaries of the classical tradition and achieving a perfect marriage of classical music, drama and dance with an expansive set of repertoire under the theatrical direction of Rachel Peake. Yvette has world premiered composer Jason Nett's major works, 'Trolley Car', 'Cab Fare' and 'Splash' and has also premiered Welsh composer Bernard Kane's 'Lie still, sleep, be calmed' in London, England at The Dylan Thomas Festival with the Kane String Players. She will join The Kane Players again this fall to sing Kane's new work - 'Hunchback' in New York City. There is a $15 cover.

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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
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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NYC: DUCHESS VOCAL TRIO AT BIRDLAND

A vocal trio in the great tradition of the Boswell Sisters, Duchess will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ) on Sunday, January 4th at 6:00 pm. The trio has quickly gained a reputation for providing tight harmonies and big fun at their shows. Vocalists Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou join forces and voices to become, Duchess. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA SUNDAYS

Grammy Award winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill brings his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00pm. Called the leader of the "first family of Afro-Cuban Jazz", O'Farrill was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O'Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley's Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is the resident large format ensemble of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O'Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHRIS BOTTI - 10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY RESIDENCY

THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) is proud to present world renowned trumpeter Chris Botti's milestone, highly anticipated 10th Annual Holiday Residency - a three week engagement from Mondays through Sundays, December 15th, 2014 through Sunday, January 4th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm (including Christmas and New Year's Eve). Botti has called the club his home every December since 2005. Over the years the residency Chris has featured special impromptu musical guests, such as Sting and John Mayer (2011). Celebrities from all walks of the entertainment business have attended Botti's Blue Note performances, ranging from Mary J Blige to Paul Haggis. Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD "When I Fall In Love," Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop muisc and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album Impressions won the GRAMMY for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2013 55th GRAMMY Awards. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. There is a $40-$75 cover.

NYC: THE PETER BERNSTEIN QUARTET AT DIZZY'S

The Peter Bernstein Quartet featuring Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride & Greg Hutchinson, will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, January 2nd through 4th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Peter Bernstein is a real musician's guitarist, with maturity, impeccable feel, and a sound comparable to straight-ahead favorites like Jim Hall and Wes Montgomery. He seems to be everyone's favorite sideman these days, and he is also increasingly renowned as a leader and composer. Bernstein will be joined by GRAMMY Award winning pianist and keyboardist Brad Mehldau. Mehldau has recorded and/or toured with Joshua Redman, Christian McBride, Brian Blade, Jimmy Cobb, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Willie Nelson, and many more. Holding down the rhythm is drummer Greg Hutchinson. The group will be rounded out by renowned bassist Christian McBride. There is a $45 cover.

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

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

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NYC: BARB JUNGR: MAD ABOUT THE BOY AND NO REGRETS

Following her critically acclaimed show 'Hard Rain' at 59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) this fall, Britain's top song stylist and international cabaret singer Barb Jungr presents the American premiere of a special concert originally created for London Festival of Cabaret 2013, 'In Mad About the Boy and No Regrets', on Friday through Sunday, January 2nd through 4th at 7:00 pm at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551). The show will walk on the dark side of love and loss, sex and corruption of the soul as Barb sings Springsteen, Coward, Dylan, Weill, Cohen and more. Every performance is a roller coaster ride. Are you strong enough? In 2013 and 2014 Barb Jungr performed in the O'Neill Connecticut Celebration of Cabaret twice, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, toured Australia, and performed in New York, Toronto, and across the UK. Her CD Hard Rain - The Songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, released in March 2014, has had 4 and 5 star reviews and been praised the world over. She's been a guest on Start The Week, Saturday Live, A Good Read on BBC Radio 4, appeared in a program celebrating the lives of the great divas on BBC4 TV, and has written for The New Statesman. She has won awards including Time Out New York - Best Cabaret CD of the Year 2010, Time Out New York - Best Cabaret 2008, Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist 2008, and Backstage Award for Best International Artist 2003. Barb is accompanied by her musical collaborator in New York, the renowned pianist, MD and songwriter Tracy Stark. There is a $35-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: RACHELLE RAK AND " SAS WITH ONE S"

In her world premiere show, "Sas with One S", at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, January 4th and Thursday, December 29th, both shows at 9:30 pm, Broadway's Rachelle Rak is going to share her strength, her passion, and her Sas with you. Rachelle has been performing in Broadway shows for over two decades. Her credits include Cats, Fosse, Thou Shalt Not, Oklahoma!, The Look of Love, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Catch Me If You Can. Rachelle is ferociously 44 and proud of it. This new mom has worked with some of the most talented people in show business and boy does she have a story to tell. From Broadway to Dance Moms to motherhood and back. This event will include songs from Starlight Express, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Fosse, The Jack Cole Project, Rachelle's signature song "SAS," and so much more. So come out and bring your Sas - or maybe it's time for you to find it - at 54 Below this January. With musical direction by Steven Jamail and special guest performers: Marty Thomas, Fred Tallaksen, Marissa Rosen, Angie Schworer, and Steven Skeels. There is a $30-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MARILYN MAYE: 7 NIGHTS OF "MARILYN BY REQUEST"

After New Year's Eve, the merry-making continues at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for seven nights between January 2nd and 10th, as Marilyn Maye launches into a run of her hard-partying "By Request" shows. Joining the preternaturally young Maye on her 15th Metropolitan Room engagement are her trio consisting of pianist/conductor Billy Stritch, bassist Tom Hubbard, and drummer Ray Marchica. "Marilyn by Request" plays Friday through Sunday, January 2nd, 3rd and 4th; and Wednesday through Sunday, January 7th through10th. All shows are at 7:00 pm. Maye is in the midst of one of the most exciting chapters of a storied career. A nightclub mainstay, RCA recording artist and musical theatre actress in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, the "Best New Artist" Grammy nominee (1965) returned to New York in October 2006 after a 15-year absence. At the invitation of the late Donald Smith her epochal Cabaret Convention appearance segued into an unbroken string of sold-out runs at the Metropolitan Room through 2010. It is here that Maye built a new following, introducing an entirely new generation to the fun-loving performance style that once was the hallmark of large rooms and nightclubs across the country. The "By Request" shows have a hard-to-resist music charge of only a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: MARY TESTA CELEBRATES NEW CD "HAVE FAITH"

Fresh off her recent starring role on Broadway in Wicked, Mary Testa - the two time Tony Award nominated singer and actress - and Michael Starobin, the Tony Award winning orchestrator and arranger will perform four concerts in January to promote their new album 'Have Faith' from Ghostlight Records at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sundays & Mondays, December 4th & 5th and 11th & 12th at 7:00 pm. Music Director Michael Starobin, will join her on piano with Alisa Horn on cello. To order the album, please visit http://www.sh-k-boom.com/havefaith . The pair will also appear at BARNES & NOBLE (150 East 86th Street, NYC ) for a special in-store performance and CD signing on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 pm. Fans who purchase the CD at the store will be offered priority seating. Please call (212) 369-2180 for details. The album features songs by Top 40 artists Alanis Morissette, Prince and Annie Lennox, as well as 1960s legends The Beach Boys and Leonard Cohen. It also includes songs by current musical theater writers William Finn and Michael John LaChiusa, whose work Mary has often introduced on stage. Starobin himself contributes original music to a sparkling new interpretation of "Sonnet 29," from Shakespeare's iconic series. The album was produced by David Baron, with arrangements for the 13-piece band by Mary Testa and Michael Starobin and orchestrations by Starobin. Catherine Rush serves as Executive Producer. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "LIVING IN THE MOMENT"

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas continues at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sundays from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). Salon is an ongoing open entertainment event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The optional theme for Sunday evening January 4th is "Living In The Moment." Co-Host will be Champagne Pam. 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.

RADIO & WEBCASTS: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": "A ROUND-UP OF 2014 CD RELEASES & RE-ISSUES, PART 1"
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This Sunday, January 4th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring "A Round-Up Of 2014 CD Releases & Re-issues, Part 1". For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows to oldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

RADIO & WEBCASTS: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN": "A ROUND-UP OF 2014 CD RELEASES & RE-ISSUES, PART 1"

RADIO & WEBCASTS: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN": "A ROUND-UP OF 2014 CD RELEASES & RE-ISSUES, PART 1"
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB- WORLDWIDE STREAMING!

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm EST on Sundays hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This Sunday, January 4th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring "A Round-Up Of 2014 CD Releases & Re-issues, Part 1". For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows to oldisnew@earthlink.net. 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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IT'S BACK! CABARET IN NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "LIVING IN THE MOMENT" TONIGHT AT 7 PM

IT'S BACK! CABARET IN NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "LIVING IN THE MOMENT" TONIGHT AT 7 PM

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas continues at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sundays from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). Salon is an ongoing open entertainment event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The optional theme for Sunday evening January 4th is "Living In The Moment." Co-Host will be Champagne Pam. 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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SUNDAY MATINEE CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS AFTERNOON FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

SUNDAY MATINEE CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS AFTERNOON 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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NYC: JAY ROGERS & AARON MORISHITA: "DUETS: TUNES & SNAPPY PATTER"

MAC and Bistro Award winners and also newlyweds Jay Rogers and Aaron Morishita return with their musical entertainment, "Duets: Tunes & Snappy Patter" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for one night only on Sunday, January 4th at 4:00 pm. Appearing with Bobby Peaco at the piano, Jay and Aaron will present a rousing selection of songs that were made famous by other people who sang together. Included are tributes to some of the boys' favorite duos - from The Girls of the Golden West (Millie and Dolly) to Steve and Eydie to The Peanuts (the twin teeny tiny singers who call Mothra) - as well some of the most infamous theater duets of all time - see how far they can stretch the limits of appropriateness. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

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NYC: BARB JUNGR: MAD ABOUT THE BOY AND NO REGRETS

Following her critically acclaimed show 'Hard Rain' at 59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) this fall, Britain's top song stylist and international cabaret singer Barb Jungr presents the American premiere of a special concert originally created for London Festival of Cabaret 2013, 'In Mad About the Boy and No Regrets', on Friday through Sunday, January 2nd through 4th at 7:00 pm at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551). The show will walk on the dark side of love and loss, sex and corruption of the soul as Barb sings Springsteen, Coward, Dylan, Weill, Cohen and more. Every performance is a roller coaster ride. Are you strong enough? In 2013 and 2014 Barb Jungr performed in the O'Neill Connecticut Celebration of Cabaret twice, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, toured Australia, and performed in New York, Toronto, and across the UK. Her CD Hard Rain - The Songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, released in March 2014, has had 4 and 5 star reviews and been praised the world over. She's been a guest on Start The Week, Saturday Live, A Good Read on BBC Radio 4, appeared in a program celebrating the lives of the great divas on BBC4 TV, and has written for The New Statesman. She has won awards including Time Out New York - Best Cabaret CD of the Year 2010, Time Out New York - Best Cabaret 2008, Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist 2008, and Backstage Award for Best International Artist 2003. Barb is accompanied by her musical collaborator in New York, the renowned pianist, MD and songwriter Tracy Stark. There is a $35-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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SUNDAY JAZZ/CABARET BRUNCH EVENTS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - NYC - TORONTO

SUNDAY JAZZ/CABARET BRUNCH EVENTS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - NYC - TORONTO

Every Sunday I list Brunch Events on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and post the listings on FaceBook, Google+ and Twitter, as well as on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG and my own TUMBLR blog. Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret!

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NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH: JANIS SIEGEL: THE REQUINTE TRIO WITH NANNY ASSIS & JOHN DI MARTINO AT THE BLUE NOTE

The Requinte Trio Project will be sharing the fusion of American Jazz and Brazilian music, forming a "creative combustion" of music, at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Sunday, January 4th at 11:30 am. The Requinte Trio (Janis Siegel, Nanny Assis & John Di Martino) are fusing the talents and musical colors of American and Brazilian artists through their common love of lyrical melodies and delicious grooves; creating sensual music with a broad range of influences - a musical "cocktail" of sorts. They intend to delve more deeply into the beautiful rhythms of Brazil. Through this project, they will be challenging and pushing each other out of their respective comfort zones. As the project develops, the trio will be documenting the creative process, sharing their rehearsals and insights. There is a $35 cover. **Price includes brunch, music and a drink.**

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.

TORONTO: SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH THE ADRIAANSE-STANLEY DUO

The Adriaanse-Stanley Duo performs at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Sunday, January 4th at 12:00 pm as part of the club's Sunday Brunch Series. The duo has been developing their exceptional rapport since meeting while attending York University over 4 years ago. Their musical focus is on the interpretation of the Great American Songbook with attention not so much to the expression of jazz language but to the nuances of form and dynamics. Chris Adriaanse is a young electric and upright bassist and educator based in Toronto. He appears as a member of a number of groups, and as a freelance musician, open to play in just about any situation. He can be heard on records by Lullaby North and Shaky Knees, and can be seen performing with the Adriaanse-Stanley Duo, the Doug Tielli Band, the Jon Foster Group, the Happy Pals and countless groups of jazz musicians and free improvisers in small performance and private event contexts. Music has taken him on adventures to Europe, across Canada, and Ecuador, let him perform with the TSO, other small orchestras, CCMC and some of Toronto's finest musicians. He dabbles in composing for small jazz ensembles, and his compositions can occasionally be heard at performances. Liam Stanley is a young jazz guitarist from Toronto, Ontario. Liam has been playing guitar for over a decade, having studied jazz with Humber alumni Tristan Clark, and York professors Roy Patterson and Lorne Lofsky. Liam is currently in his sixth year at York University. While at York Liam has had the privilege of studying with Kevin Turcotte, Kelly Jefferson and Barry Elmes. Following his third and fifth years at York Liam was nominated for the Mary Alice Stuart/JAZZ .FM91 Scholarship. Liam has been heard numerous times on JazzFM 91.1's Jazzology and will be featured in 2014. In October of 2011 Liam performed Tim Brady's Twenty Quarter Inch Jacks during the X Avant Festival in Toronto in a 20 guitar ensemble alongside Ted Quinlan and Roy Patterson. In the summer of 2012 Liam performed with his trio at the Brantford Jazz Festival, and followed it up in 2013 and 2014 with performances at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival with the Jon Foster Group. There is a $5 cover.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS FOR TODAY

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS FOR TODAY

Here are today's cabaret events performed/produced by members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 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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NYC: BARB JUNGR: MAD ABOUT THE BOY AND NO REGRETS

NYC: 265 INDIVIDUAL ACTS AND COUNTING FOR THE METROPOLITAN ROOM'S "LONGEST VARIETY SHOW EVER"
TODAY'S SCHEDULE ON LINE - MARATHON ENDS SUNDAY, JANUARY 4th AT 7:00 AM! OLD RECORD SURPASSED ON JANUARY 2nd!CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE IS A PROUD CO-SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT

Featuring a mind-boggling 265 individual acts, with over 20 emcees, and a battalion of musicians, technicians and designers, the "Longest Variety Show Ever" opens on Thursday, January 1st at 7:00 pm and runs - continuously to Sunday, January 4th at 7:00 am at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). The show spans six categories: music; burlesque; comedy/spoken word; drag; theatre/opera; magic/puppetry. Broadcast legend Joe Franklin (Guinness Book of World Records Longest Continuous Talk Show Host) will serve as grand marshal for the show.

At 60 continuous hours of entertainment the Metropolitan Room's bid to eclipse the Guinness World Record for longest variety show (currently standing at 12 hours and 8 minutes) is also poised to obliterate other records such as most performers in a single show. The event reached that goal at 7:13 am on Friday, January 2nd, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE was proud to be in the room when that occurred.

Webcast for a worldwide audience on http://www.livamp.com, this unprecedented confluence of talent features both well-known names and emerging talents. The full schedule is now online at http://www.metropolitanroom.com .

Leading the charge are these previously announced Broadway, jazz and cabaret favorites: Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye, Bill Boggs, Emily Bergl, Julie Budd, Heather MacRae, Jeff Harnar, KT Sullivan, Baby Jane Dexter, Luba Mason, Aaron Weinstein, Jim Brochu, Steve Ross, Maxine Linehan, Eric Yves Garcia, Devin Bing, and Jay Rogers.

Also appearing are Billy Stritch, Marissa Mulder, Christine Pedi, Cary Hoffman, Randie Levine-Miller, Bobbie Horowitz, Joseph Macchia, Liz McEndry, Stephen Sorokoff, Celia Berk, Kevin Dozier, Peggy Eason, and Daryl Glenn.

From the comedy and magic worlds: Judy Gold, Eddie Brill, Harrison Greenbaum, Ricky Ritzel, Warren Schein, Matthew Holtzclaw, Michael Six Muldoon, Matias Letelier, Bob Greenberg, Shane Baker, and Jeffrey Gurian

From burlesque and drag: Hedda Lettuce, Witti Repartee, Quinn Lemley, Brita Filter, Sasha Pierce, David F. Slone and Sylvia Mims.

Day passes for "The Longest Variety Show Ever" cost $25 per person, or $60 for a three-day pass. The club offers a complimentary beverage with each ticket purchased. There will be no food or beverage minimums throughout the marathon, except for the legendary Marilyn Maye, whose "By Request" (playing Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm) requires a separate ticket purchase ($35 plus a two drink minimum). For reservations call 212/206-0440 or to order online visit www.metropolitanroom.com

On two nights of the event, Friday & Saturday, January 2nd & 3rd, Marilyn Maye will perform a full hour show at 7:00 pm. (Separate ticket purchase necessary).

Complimentary breakfast will be served on Friday and Saturday mornings.

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS - METROPOLITAN ROOM 60 HOUR CABARET MARATHON OPENS TONIGHT

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NYC: 265 INDIVIDUAL ACTS AND COUNTING FOR THE METROPOLITAN ROOM'S "LONGEST VARIETY SHOW EVER" - LATEST UPDATE
FINAL SCHEDULE NOW ON LINE
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE IS A PROUD CO-SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT

Featuring a mind-boggling 265 individual acts, with over 20 emcees, and a battalion of musicians, technicians and designers, the "Longest Variety Show Ever" opens on Thursday, January 1st at 7:00 pm and runs - continuously to Sunday, January 4th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). The show will span six categories: music; burlesque; comedy/spoken word; drag; theatre/opera; magic/puppetry. Broadcast legend Joe Franklin (Guinness Book of World Records Longest Continuous Talk Show Host) will serve as grand marshal for the show.

At 60 continuous hours of entertainment the Metropolitan Room's bid to eclipse the Guinness World Record for longest variety show (currently standing at 12 hours and 8 minutes) is also poised to obliterate other records such as most performers in a single show.

Webcast for a worldwide audience on http://www.livamp.com, this unprecedented confluence of talent features both well-known names and emerging talents. The full schedule is now online at http://www.metropolitanroom.com .

Leading the charge are these previously announced Broadway, jazz and cabaret favorites: Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye, Bill Boggs, Emily Bergl, Julie Budd, Heather MacRae, Jeff Harnar, KT Sullivan, Baby Jane Dexter, Luba Mason, Aaron Weinstein, Jim Brochu, Steve Ross, Maxine Linehan, Eric Yves Garcia, Devin Bing, and Jay Rogers.

Also appearing are Billy Stritch, Marissa Mulder, Christine Pedi, Cary Hoffman, Randie Levine-Miller, Bobbie Horowitz, Joseph Macchia, Liz McEndry, Stephen Sorokoff, Celia Berk, Kevin Dozier, Peggy Eason, and Daryl Glenn.

From the comedy and magic worlds: Judy Gold, Eddie Brill, Harrison Greenbaum, Ricky Ritzel, Warren Schein, Matthew Holtzclaw, Michael Six Muldoon, Matias Letelier, Bob Greenberg, Shane Baker, and Jeffrey Gurian

From burlesque and drag: Hedda Lettuce, Witti Repartee, Quinn Lemley, Brita Filter, Sasha Pierce, David F. Slone and Sylvia Mims.

Day passes for "The Longest Variety Show Ever" cost $25 per person, or $60 for a three-day pass. The club offers a complimentary beverage with each ticket purchased. There will be no food or beverage minimums throughout the marathon, except for the legendary Marilyn Maye, whose "By Request" (playing Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm) requires a separate ticket purchase ($35 plus a two drink minimum). For reservations call 212/206-0440 or to order online visit www.metropolitanroom.com

On two nights of the event, Friday & Saturday, January 2nd & 3rd, Marilyn Maye will perform a full hour show at 7:00 pm. (Separate ticket purchase necessary).

Complimentary breakfast will be served on Friday and Saturday mornings.

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