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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

TODAY IN S.F.: DENISE PERRIER IN "BESSIE, DINAH, AND ME" AT THE RRAZZ

TODAY IN S.F.: DENISE PERRIER IN "BESSIE, DINAH, AND ME"

Denise Perrier brings blues/jazz icons Bessie Smith & Dinah Washington back to life in her fabulous show, "Bessie, Dinah and Me...Denise Perrier." at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Wednesday, August 11th at 8:00 pm. Denise combines elements of her Bessie Smith portrayals ("In the House of the Blues", "Blues in the Night") and her very successful Dinah Washington tribute ("Unforgettable") in a show certain to enchant fans of blues and jazz. Bessie Smith (the Empress) and Dinah Washington (the Queen) are two of music's most influential and popular figures. Denise recreates these great artists both in appearance and sound. Denise also presents favorites from her own versatile repertoire and CDs: The Second Time Around , Live at Yoshi's: Blue Monday Party, East Meets West and I Wanna Be Loved. Tickets are $30 plus a 2-drink minimum.

TODAY IN L.A.: JOHN RUSSELL AND "THE LAST OF THE ROMANTICS" AT THE GARDENIA

TODAY IN L.A.: JOHN RUSSELL AND "THE LAST OF THE ROMANTICS"

John Russell's show "The Last of the Romantics" returns to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - ) on Wednesday & Thursday, August 11th & 12th at 9:00 pm. A 1995 Cabaret Symposium Fellow, Mr. Russell has performed his one-man shows at nightclubs in L.A. and New York. This show features songs written by Peggy Lee, Harold Arlen, Rodgers & Hart, and songs written for Broadway. Musical director is Mary Ekler. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.
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TODAY IN N.Y.STATE: JENNA AT GRAPPA RISTORANTE, WARWICK NY TONIGHT

TODAY IN N.Y.STATE: JENNA AT GRAPPA RISTORANTE, WARWICK NY TONIGHT

Jenna Esposito will be singing at GRAPPA RISTORANTE (22 Railroad Avenue, Warwick, NY - 845-987-7373) on Wednesdays, July 28th and August 4th & 11th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. She will performing a mix of standards, pop, and more. She will be joined by Fortune Esposito on guitar/keyboard. Jenna will be covering tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, Dean Martin, Patsy Cline, and some of the great girl groups of the '60s, among others. Weather permitting, the music will be taking place in the outdoor courtyard in front of Grappa Ristorante. There is no music charge and no minimum, but there is a full menu available

TODAY IN NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS

TODAY IN NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS

Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" every week at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. This week's event, on August 4th, will feature guests Bobbie Horowitz, Leslie Orofino, David Sloan, Frank Torren and more TBA. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: SANDY STEWART/BILL CHARLAP

TODAY IN NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: SANDY STEWART/BILL CHARLAP

MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - ) every Wednesday. This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte and Joan Uttal Anderson, Production Consultant. The next show is on Wednesday, August 11th, and features Sandy Stewart - Singer and Bill Charlap - Piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.

TODAY IN NYC: "WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK" WITH SHANA FARR AT FEINSTEIN'S

TODAY IN NYC: "WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK" WITH SHANA FARR

Shana Farr returns toFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 10th & 11th at 8:30 pm to celebrate Julie Andrews, in her brand new show "Whistling Away The Dar." In creating her new show, Shana gives personal interpretations to many of the famous - and some lesser known - songs associated with Ms. Andrews to help tell her own personal experiences in life. The show includes classic songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Henry Mancini, Noel Coward and other notable composers and lyricists, as well as the operatic aria - "The Polonaise" from Mignon. Guided by director Eric Michael Gillett and music director Fred Barton, Shana has created a highly entertaining show that captures the essence of one of her favorite performers and how these musical numbers have provided inspiration to her as she pursues her own dreams. There is a $24-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: PASCALITO AND HIS BAND PRESENT "NEOSTALGIA" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

TODAY IN NYC: PASCALITO AND HIS BAND PRESENT "NEOSTALGIA"

Vocalist Pascalito and his band present "Neostalgia" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 pm. The show features Pascalito (vocals), Sarina Suno (violin), Luca Hara Garacci (guitar), Jose Moura (bass) and Mike Ramsey (percussion). Pascalito, New York-based French vocalist, song stylist and poet, was born Pascal Sabattier, in Paris, to a musical family of Mediterranean Jewish roots. He grew up listening to a stylistically eclectic mix of singers from Charles Aznavour, Claude Nougaro, Henri Salvador to Chet Baker and Caetano Veloso. His resonant and sensual voice, charismatic stage presence and elegant style have made him a rising young talent on the New York jazz and world music scene. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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20TH ANNIVERSARY SUPERSIZE BANNER SALE EXPIRES THIS SUNDAY! • SAVE $60 ON 3-WEEK BANNER RUN!

20TH ANNIVERSARY SUPERSIZE BANNER SALE EXPIRES THIS SUNDAY!
• SAVE $60 ON 3-WEEK BANNER RUN!

During the month of August, in celebration of our 20th Anniversary (and to help you promote your cabaret events in these troubled financial times) ALL SUPERSIZE BANNERS are now available at the REGULAR BANNER price of $30 per week! All other membership discounts and rebates apply!
Conditions: Must be at least a 3-week run ($90 total), must be paid in advance, must begin its run no later than August 15th, must end its run by Monday, September 6th, Labor Day - no exceptions. 2010-2011 SILVER members may deduct the full amount of their membership donation from the cost of the ad. GOLD members may deduct 15% from total; 2010-2011 CRYSTAL members 25%. The event/item advertised will be promoted in EVERY issue of the twice-weekly newsletter. This offer is for BANNERS only - does not apply to HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ADS, SUPER HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ads or SUPER SIDE-BAR ADSCLICK HERE for information on sizes of SUPERSIZE banners and design specs.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

TODAY IN NYC: ART LILLARD'S HEAVENLY BAND AT THE IRIDIUM • MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

TODAY IN NYC: ART LILLARD'S HEAVENLY BAND AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

ScoBar Entertainment Presents the debut appearance by ART LILLARD'S HEAVENLY BAND, with Vocalists Alan Esses, Andrea Wolper & Mary Foster Conklin at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) on Tuesday, August 10th with performances at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Among the current wave of big bands on the scene today, Art Lillard's Heavenly Big Band is one of only a handful playing brand new music that's just as tuneful and fun to dance to as the music we now know as big-band standards, and just as exciting as those songs were when they first became hits in the 30's & '40's. The ensemble, ranging from 13 to 16 players, features flutes along with the more traditional saxophones and brass. This mix gives the band its unique, rich, bright signature sound. Each arrangement showcases the inspirational soloing abilities of some of New York's finest jazz instrumentalists. Many numbers feature lyrics and display the special talents of top vocal artists. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

TODAY IN S.F.: BROADWAY'S SHOSHANA BEAN TONIGHT ONLY AT THE RRAZZ

TODAY IN S.F.: BROADWAY'S SHOSHANA BEAN TWO NIGHTS ONLY AT THE RRAZZ

Best known for her roles in the Broadway smash hits Wicked and Hairspray and a stellar performance alongside Brian McKnight on the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, Shoshana Bean moves into the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Monday & Tuesday, August 9th & 10th at 8:00 pm. Raised in Portland, Oregon and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Shoshana first appeared on the New York City theater scene in the Off-Broadway revival of Godspell. Soon after, she made her Broadway debut in the original cast of the Tony Award-winning production of Hairspray and went on to be the first replacement for the famed green-skinned witch Elphaba in the Broadway sensation Wicked. Following her year-long Broadway run, she was invited to reprise her performance throughout North America in the Wicked national tour. Tickets are $35 plus a 2-drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: THE GEORGE COLEMAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

TODAY IN NYC: THE GEORGE COLEMAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

The George Coleman Quartet, with Harold Mabern, Joe Farnsworth, & John Weber. will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, August 10th through 14th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Growing up in Memphis' rich musical environment of the late 1940's alongside such notables as Booker Little and Hank Crawford, tenor saxophonist George Coleman was invited to tour with B.B. King at the age of 17. He went on to perform with jazz legends Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Chet Baker, Ahmad Jamal, and most notably in Miles Davis' ground breaking quintet with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. The group recorded four classic albums - Seven Steps to Heaven, My Funny Valentine, Four and Miles Davis in Europe and made a significant contribution to jazz history. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: GREGORY GENERET AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

TODAY IN NYC: GREGORY GENERET AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Gregory Generet will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 pm. Mr. Generet has been performing to sell-out audiences all over New York City in venues that include Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Joe's Pub and Feinstein's at the Loews Regency. His style is reminiscent of Johnny Hartman and Joe Williams. After receiving three Emmy Awards for his work at CBS Network, Generet focused on his own work and in 2009, he released his debut CD "(re)generet-ion". Taking on the theme of romance, he has re-imaged the term "Standard" His effort has garnered attention, receiving radio play across the country. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: "WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK" WITH SHANA FARR AT FEINSTEIN'S

TODAY IN NYC: "WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK" WITH SHANA FARR AT FEINSTEIN'S

Shana Farr returns toFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 10th & 11th at 8:30 pm to celebrate Julie Andrews, in her brand new show "Whistling Away The Dark," loosely based on Ms. Andrews' autobiography "Home." For this new show, Shana Farr gives new interpretations to some of the more well-known songs while also including a few lesser known numbers of special significance to Ms. Andrews' life and career. The new show includes songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Henry Mancini, Lerner & Loewe, Noel Coward, Arthur Schwartz and others, as well as the aria that made her an overnight star at the ripe, young age of 12. Guided by director Eric Michael Gillett and music director Fred Barton, Shana has created a show that catches the essence of Julie Andrews touching on points in her childhood that helped to make her the star she is today. The production will cover the importance of Ms. Andrews' early television appearances, the huge Broadway shows in which she starred, the guidance and support of her mentors at just the right moments in her career, and Julie's own thoughts on acting. There is a $24-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

TODAY IN 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 $15 minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: GREGORY NALBONE SHARES THE MOMENT AT THE DUPLEX

TODAY IN NYC: GREGORY NALBONE SHARES THE MOMENT AT THE DUPLEX

Vocalist Gregory Nalbone will be singing a mix of some of his favorite classic, pop, ballad, and musical theater hits in his first-time solo NYC show "Gregory Nalbone Sings...Share the Moment!" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 pm. He will be accompanied by David Schaefer on piano and joined by guest performers Lisa Raze & Lea Stransky. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: 92ND ST. Y: GOTTA SING! REVUE AT THE BEECHMAN

TODAY IN NYC: 92ND ST. Y: GOTTA SING! REVUE

"Exploring Cabaret" proudly presents Gotta Sing! at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesdays, August 10th & 17th at 7:00 pm. "Exploring Cabaret" features students from the 92nd Street Y who perform songs about life, love and relationships. August 10th performers include: Linda Mancini, Roberta Klein, Karen Steinberg, Dana Saffran, Phyllis Miller, Burt Polayes, John Pinto and Barbara Ganin. Directed by Nightlife/Bistro Award winner Collette Black the show also includes musical direction by Norma Jeanne Curley. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

"HERE & THERE" from CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100803 - 10/08/09

The old saying goes "When it rains, it pours!" Or perhaps that's not an old saying but rather an ad slogan for a certain brand of salt. Anyway, right now CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (which of course means me) is at the nadir in terms of finances. And yesterday my roommate (who has kindly rented me a room in his apartment room in the East Village for nearly 3 1/2 years) informed me that due to a family emergency, I have to find a new place to live by September 1st. Apparently he needs the space for a relative who needs to find a new place to live by that date. Which means I not only need to find new housing, but I need to find the funds needed for rent & security (I wasn't required to make a security deposit here, because my current roommate has been a friend for several years. However, I must note that in the last two places I lived I was unable to collect back my security deposit anyway).

So there may be a little irregularity in the publishing schedule of the newsletters and updates on the blog and websites over the next few weeks (including a schedule change in the item below about a family reunion in Michigan on August 20th-23rd). You can rest assured that I will keep you informed as much as possible as to any schedule changes.

It is quite possible that I will have to move back to Queens or maybe Bronx or Brooklyn, since this space was a "lucky find" and I doubt very much that I will find any room in Manhattan at the rate I am currently paying (and right now I can hardly afford what I'm paying here). If you are aware of a room available, please let me know. It should have a bed (I gave mine to Daniel when I moved to a furnished room 5 years ago) and a DSL/Cable connection would be required (I don't need a phone, since I very rarely use one - I have SKYPE for any calls I do make). Something convenient to subway/bus is necessary as well.

I've been writing some cabaret essays lately in the Saturday MEMBERS ONLY newsletters. Last week Thursday we included one of them in the regular newsletter to give folks a sample of one of the benefits of membership. In the issue we sent out on Saturday, August 7th, we included an article, mainly for performers, about self-promotion and some advice on the "do's and dont's" of same. We will be sending a copy of this issue to all new members who join this week. This coming Saturday, we plan to write about how to pick a cabaret show and not be disappointed.

These articles will not appear on the website or the blog until later this year when I reorganize the FAQ's & TIPS section - everything you wanted to know about #cabaret but didn't know who to ask: . Memberships are available for as little as $5.

If you haven't joined yet, you can do so instantly via PayPal for whatever amount you wish! Just click here, fill it in and we'll set the right level:

If you decide to join by check (must be over $19), please remember, all checks should be made out simply to STU HAMSTRA and mailed to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York, NY 10036.

You can be an angel again this summer by making a reservation today for CALLING ALL ANGELS 2, a special cabaret benefit on behalf of Gregory Kennell being produced by John Hoglund & Sue Matsuki at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Fridays, August 13th & 20th at 7:30 pm. They have lined up most of the top names on cabaret to take part (CLICK HERE for details). And please make those reservations now - I know that John and Sue are counting on a full house each night. I also know that they are probably calling the METROPOLITAN ROOM every other day to see the reservation counts, and you can give them peace of mind by reserving early.

Just a little advance notice about some schedule changes for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. On Friday, August 20th I will be travelling to Grand Rapids, MI, where my two older sisters reside, to be joined by my younger sister flying up from Florida, for a sort of "family reunion". We're all well past 65, and all fairly healthy, and what better time to see each other! I will return to NYC on Monday the 23rd, so the MEMBERS ONLY issue scheduled for Saturday the 21st will be sent on Friday the 20th before I leave for the airport; the issue normally scheduled for Monday, the 23rd, will go out on Tuesday the 24th. This will be the first time I've been away from NYC in nearly 2 years (the last trip was to St. Louis, MO) and I'm just a little excited to be "on the road again." A big thanks to my sisters who are paying for my air travel and providing lodging while I'm there (I might be able to mooch a few meals, too!)

In the listings today we tried to include all the appropriate cabaret items through August 29th for which press releases were received (remember, fliers and website URLs are not press releases). A few club schedules for August have yet to be received, so we can't claim that all are included quite yet. Hopefully the remaining schedules will be received so that we can include any items missed in the Thursday issue.

I remind you that we try to include and give preference to press releases received directly from performers and publicists, rather than rely on club schedule releases or items posted on Yahoo or Google groups boards. We usually only use items from those other sources to fill in for dates for which we have no direct releases. If the issue is running long, we usually leave them out.

Is CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE writing about you on TWITTER? Each day we promote some of the best cabaret events around the world via TWITTER - - and also on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG - . The items are taken from the home page of the website - which also changes every day. But you won't know what we're saying about you if you don't follow us.

See a show or two this week! Visit our websites! Run a banner or sidebar ad! Join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for 2010-2011. Now - more than ever - cabaret (and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) needs your support. Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!
Look for more news on the website , on the blog and updates, picks & reminders on TWITTER.

And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about but we've run out of space so the rest will have to wait until Thursday's issue.

Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!

Hugs & Stuff,

STU

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

URGENT: SKOKIE THEATER IN FORECLOSURE AND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

SKOKIE THEATER IN FORECLOSURE AND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Simply stated the THE SKOKIE THEATRE MUSIC FOUNDATION (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - ) is in the fight of its life, and is currently in the midst of a foreclosure action. They need to raise funds to recapture programming. Due to the complexities of the foreclosure action, the organization will need to raise funds with the help of another 501 (c)3 and they now report that the North Suburban Economic Development Foundation of the Skokie Chamber of Commerce has agreed accept funds to accomplish this task. Please consider passing our appeal along to others who might consider a donation, sponsorship or other involvemnt to save the theatre. They will be happy to meet with interested parties at any time.

Checks should be made payable to:

N.S.E.D.F. of the S.C. of C.
c/o Al Curtis
Skokie Theatre Music Foundation
7924 Lincoln Avenue
Skokie, Il 60077

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JOIN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TODAY AND GET COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERS ONLY ISSUE

JOIN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TODAY AND GET COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERS ONLY ISSUE

The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS ONLY ISSUE of Saturday, August 7th (#100801) includes an article on "PROTECTING YOUR IMAGE - PROMOTING YOUR BRAND" - essential advice, especially if you're a performer "doing it alone" without a support staff, agent or press rep. It is available to MEMBERS ONLY but you can join as a member for as little as $5 (US). Membership good through July 5, 2011 and entitles holder to discounts on select cabaret events and offers.

Check this link for all the benefits and levels of membership: http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/Membership.shtml

Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

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L.A.AREA: ANDREA MARCOVICCI AT CELEBRATION CABARET ON NIGHT ONLY

L.A.AREA: ANDREA MARCOVICCI AT CELEBRATION CABARET

Sher Krieger's CELEBRATION CABARET(5820 Oberlin Drive #108, San Diego, CA - 858-320-0090) is proud to announce a one-night only cabaret concert featuring the internationally acclaimed cabaret superstar Andrea Marcovicci on Sunday, August 8th at 5:30 pm prior to its debut at the legendary Algonquin Hotel in New York City. Andrea returns to her first love - the torch song - in her newest show, "Blue Champagne - The History of the Torch Song" with accompanist Shelly Markham and bass player Tim Emmons. "Blue Champagne" not only revels in the heartbreak inherent in this most vulnerable genre of music, but the show is carefully balanced with zany numbers in the quest for a little comic relief from unrequited love songs, as well as wonderful stories of the earliest ladies of torch - Helen Morgan, Ruth Etting, and Libby Holman, among others. With her latest show, Andrea brings her unique insight to this tale of longing, losing, and gunplay. Tickets are $25-$35.
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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA WITH CO-HOST RICKY RITZEL

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA
WITH CO-HOST RICKY RITZEL

Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, July 24th at ETCETERA ETCETERA(352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:15 pm). The Salon is where singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The optional theme for the evening will be "Dream a Little Dream - Dreams, Goals & Aspirations". Co-host will be the Ricky Ritzel and special guest is Marcus Simeone. As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. Salon will continue every Sunday through June. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FUNDRAISING BROADCAST - 8pm START TONIGHT

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FUNDRAISING BROADCAST
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - 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, and is 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. On Sunday, August 8th David will feature an EXTENDED FUNDRAISING BROADCAST, starting an hour earlier, at 8:00 pm. Call 212-209-2950 with your pledge during this broadcast. For your pledge of support David will send you: "Dave's CD Grab-Bag" as a gift. The Grab-Bag is made possible by the generous donations of CDs by numerous Record Labels & Individual Artists. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ or contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives athttp://www.archive.wbai.org/ .
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NYC: JOHN MARSHALL JAZZ QUINTET FEATURING GRANT STEWART ONE NIGHT - 2 SHOWS

NYC: JOHN MARSHALL JAZZ QUINTET FEATURING GRANT STEWART

The John Marshall Quintet featuring Grant Stewart will perform at the JUNE HAVOC THEATRE AT THE ABINGDON (312 West 36th Street, NYC - 212-868-4444) on Sunday, August 8th with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm in a benefit special performance. The show is part of the Sunday Series at Abingdon featuring Grant Stewart, on tenor saxophone. They are joined by pianist, Tardo Hammer; bassist, Neal Miner and drummer Jimmy Wormworth. Having learned his craft, with help from Ornette Coleman and Lonnie Hillyer, trumpeter John Marshall went on to work with a succession of big bands led by Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, Lionel Hampton, Al Porcino, Gerry Mulligan and Dizzy Gillespie. In the late eighties John and pianist Tardo Hammer co-led the Bopera House, a standard-setting quintet which also featured tenor saxophonist Ralph Lalama. Originally from New York, John moved to Europe in 1992 and became a member of the brass section and featured soloist with the West Deutscher Rundfunk Big Band, based in Cologne, Germany. Tickets are $25 athttp://www.smarttix.com/ - $35 at the door. Show your CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE membership card and receive a complimentary glass of wine at this event.

NYC: HILARY KOLE "YOU ARE THERE" CD RELEASE AT BIRDLAND - TONIGHT & MONDAY

NYC: HILARY KOLE "YOU ARE THERE" CD RELEASE

New York-based jazz singer (and pianist, arranger, and composer) Hilary Kole celebrates the release of You Are There, her sophomore release on the Justin Time label at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 & 11:00 pm and Monday, August 9th at 7:00 pm. The CD features eleven legendary pianists - Monty Alexander, Kenny Barron, Alan Broadbent, Dave Brubeck, Freddy Cole, Benny Green, Steve Kuhn, Michel Legrand, Mike Renzi, Cedar Walton, and the late Hank Jones. Ms. Kole recorded thirteen spontaneous piano-vocal duo tracks with these amazing musicians, some of whom will make special appearances for these performances. Ms. Kole will be supported by Mike Renzi (piano), John Hart (guitar), Paul Gill (bass) and Carmen Intorre (drums). There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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Friday, August 6, 2010

S.F.: SINGER/SONGWRITER VONDA SHEPARD AT THE RRAZZ ROOM TONIGHT & SATURDAY NIGHT

S.F.: SINGER/SONGWRITER VONDA SHEPARD AT THE RRAZZ

Vonda Shepard, who for five years was the featured performer and musical voice on "Ally McBeal" will perform at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO(222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Friday & Saturday, August 6th & 7th at 9:00 pm. Her vocal recording of her song "Searchin' My Soul" was used as the series' theme, but Shepard herself became a regular cast member, playing the house performer at the local nightclub the program's title character and her co-workers frequented. As the voice of Ally McBeal, Vonda sold more than 12 million records worldwide throughout the span of the hit TV show. The show will include songs from Vonda's newest CD release, From the Sun, her first studio release since 2003 and her fourth collaboration with legendary producer Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman). There is a $45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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