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Friday, May 17, 2013

NYC: DERICK AMOS AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - JOURNEYING THROUGH SONG

NYC: DERICK AMOS AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - JOURNEYING THROUGH SONG

Derick Amos brings his show 'Journeying Through Song' toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, May 17th at 9:30 pm. Journeying Through Song is a show about singer Derick Amos' journey from a child to young adult as a singer. The ups and downs and the all arounds of how he began his journey and continues to journey as a performer. Derick Amos is a classically trained opera singer. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN - HOSTED BY DALLAS DuBOIS

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN - HOSTED BY DALLAS DuBOIS

Dallas DuBois hosts DISTORTED DIZNEE, an outrageous take on some of the most beloved animated classics, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Fridays at 10:00 pm. DuBois and a troupe of fabulous drag queens will present a twisted - and very adult - journey, catapulting you back to your childhood into a Magical Kingdom where dreams come true. This 70-minute extravaganza features high-energy dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies". Starring Dallas DuBois, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Shenea DeDranke, and more! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SPECIAL - IN NYC: THE HOLLY WOODLAWN SHOW AT THE BEECHMAN - 2 SHOWS ONLY!

SPECIAL - IN NYC: THE HOLLY WOODLAWN SHOW AT THE BEECHMAN - 2 SHOWS ONLY!

In a rare public appearance, Andy Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn returns to New York with a new live show, The Holly Woodlawn Show. It will be presented for two performances only: Friday, May 17th and Monday, May 20th, both shows at 7:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). The Holly Woodlawn Show is a new evening of songs and stories by this incomparable transgender artist, as well as a frank question & answer session. It includes her signature rendition of the Lou Reed song "Take a Walk on the Wild Side," plus other classics. Woodlawn will be accompanied by Lance Cruce, long-time pianist for Joan Rivers. Born in Puerto Rico in 1946, HOLLY WOODLAWN was part of the Andy Warhol Factory scene in the 1960s and 1970s, the wildly creative underground downtown Manhattan scene that created visual art, films, music, and performance. Along with fellow Warhol Superstars and associates including Lou Reed, Edie Sedgwick, Sylvia Miles, Viva, Penny Arcade, and Candy Darling, Holly appeared in projects regularly and the gossip columns constantly. Her leading role in the film "Andy Warhol's Trash," directed by Paul Morrissey and co-starring the iconic Joe Dallesandro, catapulted her to international stardom. Noted director George Cukor even petitioned to have Woodlawn nominated for an Academy Award for the role. She appeared on stage in two plays by Jackie Curtis: Heaven Grand in Amber Orbit and Vain Victory. There is a $22 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visithttp://www.SpinCycleNYC.com. Please note: This performance will be filmed live as part of a documentary on Holly's life that is currently in production.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: BILLIE ROE'S 1978 NYC UNDERGROUND - FINAL 2 SHOWS!

TONIGHT IN NYC: BILLIE ROE'S 1978 NYC UNDERGROUND - FINAL 2 SHOWS!
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

2012 MetroStar and Bistro Award winner, Billie Roe returns to the cabaret stage atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) performing in tribute her all-time favorite songwriter Tom Waits. Shows are scheduled for Friday, May 17th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, May 18th at 9:30 pm. Through Waits' music Billie will examine the real life 'film noir' events of the dirty, dangerous and destitute world of NYC in 1978, the year when, in all her youthful innocence, she began her singing career in New York. Musical Direction by Tracy Stark, with Peter Calo on guitar, Saadi Zain on Bass, David Silliman on Drums, and Roxy Coss on Sax/flute. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

TONIGHT IN NYC: BARBARA MALLEY IS OUT OF ORDER

TONIGHT IN NYC: BARBARA MALLEY IS OUT OF ORDER
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Barbara Malley bring her latest show 'Barbara Malley Is Out Of Order" toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, May 17th at 7:00 pm; and Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30 pm. She is joined on stage by musical director David Gaines, with Dona Kelly on drums. This is Barbara's fourth cabaret show. Coming from Brooklyn of parents who met as members of the Greenwich Village Players and a grandfather who sang in Vaudeville, lust for the stage was always in her blood. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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OPENS TONIGHT - NY STATE: ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP 11TH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL

OPENS TONIGHT - NY STATE: ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP 11TH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

Artists in Partnership Presents 11th Annual Cabaret Festival honoring the Great American Songbook in Long Island, NY Friday through Sunday, May 17th through May 19th at THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY (111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY - 516-432-6342 - http://www.aip-arts.org/ ). All performances are FREE to the public. The festival will feature performances by renowned local and New York City-based artists.

FRIDAY, MAY 17th
7:30 pm - FABULOUS BROADWAY AND MORE with Marissa McGowan, "Listen To My Heart" with musical director Brian Hertz on piano.
9:00 pm - "PRET-A-PORTER: Cole Porter's French Connections" with Colleen McHugh, with musical director Tedd Firth.

As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice.

FOR FULL SCHEDULE see http://www.aip-arts.org/

This event is made possible with public funds from the Long Beach Public Library and a special Burst Grant from NY State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg. The library is handicapped accessible, located two blocks from the LIRR station in Long Beach, a 50-minute train ride from New York City's Penn Station.

Artists in Partnership, Inc. is a 501c3 cultural arts organization located in Long Beach, NY. The mission of AIP, "empowering artists and engaging the community," is a unique collaboration supporting literary, visual and performing artists by showcasing their talents, creating new avenues of expression, developing multi-generational and cross-cultural projects, providing fiscal sponsorships, and allying with local organizations, businesses and city government to attain these goals.

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TONIGHT IN LONDON: SHANA FARR IN LONDON WITH FALUTE TO JULIE ANDREWS - "WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK"

TONIGHT IN LONDON: SHANA FARR IN LONDON WITH FALUTE TO JULIE ANDREWS - "WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK"

THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) presents NYC based Shana Farr with her acclaimed show WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK on Tuesday through Saturday, May 14th through 18th at 8:00 pm, with additional late shows on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 pm. WHISTLING AWAY THE DARK, award-winning Shana Farr's inspired tribute to Julie Andrews, has been performed for sold-out audiences in New York City and all over the United States. Now she brings this rich collection of lyrics and melodies, interwoven with stories about a young English girl's rise to become America's sweetheart and influence the great songwriters of Broadway and Hollywood, to The Crazy Coqs for her London debut. Presenting an evening of standards by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, the Gershwins, and the Sherman Brothers with beautiful, lesser known songs by Henry Mancini, Arthur Schwartz, Noel Coward, Jimmy van Heusen and more, Ms. Farr brings her own voice and interpretations to these timeless songs. Call for cover/minimum information.

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LONDON CABARET HIT!: AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL STAR MAKES WEST END DEBUT AS LIZA (ON AN E)

LONDON CABARET HIT!: AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL STAR MAKES WEST END DEBUT AS LIZA (ON AN E)

Following several sell-out seasons and an acclaimed tour of Australia, Trevor Ashley, one of the foremost musical theatre stars from Down Under, will make his West End debut as the irrepressible, incomparable and infamously iconic Liza Minnelli in LIZA (on an E) at the VAUDEVILLE THEATRE (90 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9RZ - 0844 412 4663 - http://www.lizaonane.com/ ) from Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th May, in a strictly limited six show season. Showtimes are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 4:00 & 8:00 pm. From her marriage to Australia's song-and-dance darling, Peter Allen, to her notorious pill-popping and ubiquitous showbiz family, 'Liza' will dish the dirt on her extraordinary life like you've never seen her before, accompanied by a live on stage band, as she raises the rafters and brings the entire house down with power-packed performances of all her greatest hits. The critically acclaimed and (at least a little bit) controversial Liza (on an E) is an evening that will have you laughing, crying and screaming for more as the supremely talented Ashley channels Liza (and her alter egos), with guest appearances by her mother. Raucous, ruinous and just the right (or wrong) side of risque, it's a rollercoaster ride of riotous proportions. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

NEW COLUMN BY SUE MATSUKI POSTED OVERNIGHT - IT'S A RAVE FOR BILLIE ROE!!!

Sue Matsuki has sent us a new "Views, Reviews & News" column - her first for 2013! I was so overjoyed to get this one - which includes several reviews and recommendations, I posted it on the website right away - photos and links to be added later! Here's a little bit of what she had to say about Billie Roe's show, currently playing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 )

METROSTAR WINNER BILLIE ROE in 1978 NYC UNDERGROUND at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) - remaining shows: TONIGHT, Friday, May 17th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, May 18th at 9:30pm. - $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

First Impressions: She's in GREAT voice. The band is kickin'. Is Billie a rocker chick at heart? Why the hell is this show starting with ugly city noises created by the band? Oh, this is going to be SO good.

And good it was GREAT in fact! After reading her bio, the answer to my question about Billie being a rocker chick is YES! Channeling her inner Joplin on "Dead and Lovely", "Make it Rain" and "Virginia Avenue", she also had substantial jazz chops on "Altar Boy" and acting chops on pretty much everything. "Soldier's Things" was stunning. Billie is a phenomenal actress and an even more phenomenal singer - what a voice! On "I'll Take New York" she affected a "New York, New York" feel with a Liza persona/vocal quality ending in this intentional off-pitched money note with the band doing the horrible city noise thing again - WOW! Just WOW! (You draw your own conclusions on this one!)

READ THE ENTIRE COLUMN - CLICK HERE

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THROUGH SUNDAY IN SF: GOAPELE AT YOSHI'S

THROUGH SUNDAY IN SF: GOAPELE AT YOSHI'S

Singer/songwriter Goapele performs at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Thursday through Sunday, May 16th through 19th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm (7:00 & 9:00 pm Sunday). Goapele broke out of Bay Area at the beginning of the last decade determined to make a difference in the world of music. Seamlessly blending genres while refusing to be limited by the "neo-soul" tag, the eloquent singer/ songwriter completed her first release Closer in 2001 and never looked back. Embraced from the beginning by critics and fans alike, Goapele carved the perfect niche for herself as she created music that fused jazz, soul and hip-hop with her own beautiful poetry. Call for cover/minimum information.

SF THROUGH SUNDAY: MITZI GAYNOR - "RAZZLE DAZZLE! MY LIFE BEHIND THE SEQUINS"

SF THROUGH SUNDAY: MITZI GAYNOR - "RAZZLE DAZZLE! MY LIFE BEHIND THE SEQUINS"

Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe nominee, Mitzi Gaynor, lights up the stage at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063 - ) with her acclaimed multimedia musical-comedy memoir "Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins". Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm, and at 7:00 pm on Sunday. The show is an intimate evening of laughs, love and music. In this glittering one woman tour-de-force, the star of such blockbuster Hollywood musicals as Les Girls, Anything Goes, There's No Business Like Show Business and Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific presents a personal peek into her star-studded life and career through side-splitting stories and intimate reflections interwoven with classic songs, remarkable video montages and breathtaking Bob Mackie costume creations. This unforgettable love letter to a great era of show business features Mitzi's captivating brand of storytelling, including her hilarious anecdotes regarding some of her famous friends and costars - from Gene Kelly, Ethel Merman, Rossano Brazzi and Marilyn Monroe, to readying herself to meet The Duke of Windsor, her whirlwind romance with Howard Hughes, and the joyous 52 year marriage to the love of her life, Hollywood producer Jack Bean. Use of stunning video footage (culled from Mitzi's television, concert and film work) and a cavalcade of familiar Hollywood, Broadway and Pop hits further explain and illuminate Mitzi's story and express her adoration for her audiences. Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be "up close and personal" with the electrifying magic and incredible spirit of a true entertainment icon. Tickets are $65-$95 - includes a $30 Food and Beverage credit good towards dinner at either Anzu Restaurant or food and drinks in the showroom.

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CHICAGO: WITH A TWIST: LET'S TWIST AGAIN! TONIGHT & FRIDAY

CHICAGO: WITH A TWIST: LET'S TWIST AGAIN! TONIGHT & FRIDAY

The With A Twist boys are back at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Thursday & Friday, May 16th & 17th at 8:00 pm. After a sold out run at Davenport's, and well-received performances at the Skokie Theatre, Stage 773, and the Wilmette Theatre, Kevin Bishop, Steve Kimbrough, Paul Motondo, and Nick Sula return to Davenport's with their twisted arrangements of your favorite tunes. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

DC THROUGH SUNDAY: LATIN JAZZ LEGEND ARTURO SANDOVAL

DC THROUGH SUNDAY: LATIN JAZZ LEGEND ARTURO SANDOVAL

Latin Jazz Legend Arturo Sandoval will perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - / ) Thursday through Sunday, May 16th through 19th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Granted political asylum in July 1990 and US citizenship in 1999, Sandoval and his family now call Miami, Florida home. A protege of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn't take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the World's most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel horn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. Call for cover/minimum information.

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TORONTO TONIGHT: MARK McLEAN AT JAZZ BISTRO

TORONTO TONIGHT: MARK McLEAN AT JAZZ BISTRO

Exciting, New York City based drummer/ composer/ arranger Mark McLean will perform with his "Playground" ensemble at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, May 9th through 11th with sets at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. The ensemble features Kelly Jefferson on sax, Ted Quinlan on guitar, Xavier Davis on piano and Fender Rhodes and Marc Rogers on acoustic and electric bass. Also, Mark will be welcoming three special guests: Wade O. Brown on May 9th; Denzal Sinclair on May 1th0 and Lester McLean on May 11th. Mark and his group will be performing material from his recent well-received CD, Playground. The Music Charge will be $20.

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BOSTON TONIGHT: NICKY SCHRIRE QUARTET AT SCULLERS

The Nicky Schrire Quartet performs at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Thursday, May 16th at 8:00 pm. Nicky Schrire is a South African vocalist and composer based in New York City. Her 2012 debut album was released to critical acclaim. Her 2013 sophomore release features duets with pianists Gerald Clayton, Gil Goldstein and Fabian Almazan. Along with her bandmates - pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Sam Anning and drummer Jake Goldbas - she proves to be a talented singer who's also a serious musician, very committed to her art, never afraid to try out something new in her own irrepressible style. Dinner/Show: $60 Show only: $20.

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NJ: COMEDY NIGHT AT LUNA STAGE TONIGHT

NJ: COMEDY NIGHT AT LUNA STAGE TONIGHT

LUNA STAGE (555 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ - 973-395-5551 - ) is proud to present another laughter filled comedy night hosted by comedy circuit favorite Monroe Martin III (Broadway Comedy Club) featuring Kate Wolff, Josh Wesson and Menuhin Hart - comedians from the area and New York City on Thursday, May 16th at 8:00 pm. Luna Stage's Stand-Up Comedy Night is part of a monthly series featuring stand-up comedy from the tri-state area's up-and-coming comics seen on MTV, NBC, Comedy Central, and in comedy clubs across the country. This comedy show will be the last of the 2012-2013 season. There is a $10 cover.

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NYC: CAFE CARLYLE WELCOMES YANNA AVIS TO "LATE NIGHT SERIES"

NYC: CAFE CARLYLE WELCOMES YANNA AVIS TO "LATE NIGHT SERIES"

THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) is pleased to welcome cosmopolitan chanteuse, Yanna Avis, for its new "Second Act, A Late Night Series of Fun and Entertainment" at the Cafe Carlyle on Thursday & Friday, May 16th and 17th at 10:45 pm. Ms. Avis is making her Cafe Carlyle debut with her new program, In Love With Love, which will feature her unique brand of sophisticated European cabaret and will be multi-lingual from a variety of influences: Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Friedrich Hollander and other sophisticates and heartbreakers. Ms. Avis will be joined on stage by musical director David Shenton at the piano, Tony Macelli on bass, Rich Mercurio on drums, and Will Holshouser on accordion. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT ONLY IN NYC: MARQUEE FIVE BROADWAY: BY THE LETTER: ACT ONE

TONIGHT ONLY IN NYC: MARQUEE FIVE BROADWAY: BY THE LETTER: ACT ONE

Award-winning vocal group Marquee Five debuts at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, May 16th at 9:30 pm with their show By the Letter: Act One. They will perform a collection of Broadway material arranged with their signature harmonies, humor, and heart. Featuring Mick Bleyer, Lynsey Buckelew, Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, and Julie Reyburn with Musical Director Mark Janas, Broadway By The Letter: Act One is a harmony-infused tribute to theatrical composers, shows, and songs, presented in alphabetical order with a wink and a few surprises. Marquee Five's CD, 8-Track Throwback, is available for purchase after the show, and on iTunes. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: REBECCA LUKER SINGS JEROME KERN AT 54 BELOW

NYC: REBECCA LUKER SINGS JEROME KERN AT 54 BELOW

Rebecca Luker Sings Jerome Kern will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, May 17th & 18th at 8:00 pm. Broadway audiences fell in love with Rebecca Luker when she created the role of Lily in The Secret Garden. Since then, she's delighted New York with Tony nominated roles in The Music Man, Showboat, and Mary Poppins, as well as her acclaimed performances in Nine and The Sound of Music. Her solo CD's, Greenwich Time and Leaving Home, are available on PS Classics. A long time champion of new composers, Rebecca has trumpeted new works in her appearances at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and on her recordings. This May, 54 Below is thrilled to present Rebecca in a reprise engagement of her brilliant evening of music, all penned by the singular Jerome Kern. There is a $30-$40 with a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: KENNY GARRETT AT THE IRIDIUM THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: KENNY GARRETT AT THE IRIDIUM THROUGH SATURDAY

Saxophonist Kenny Garrett will appear atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) Thursday through Saturday, May 16th through 18th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Over the course of a stellar career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. From his first gig with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (led by Mercer Ellington) through his time spent with musicians such as Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and Miles Davis, Garrett has always brought a vigorous yet melodic, and truly distinctive, alto saxophone sound to each musical situation. As a bandleader for the last two decades, he has also continually grown as a composer. With his latest recording (and second for Mack Avenue Records), Seeds From The Underground, Garrett has given notice that these qualities have not only become more impressive, but have provided him with the platform to expand his horizons and communicate his musical vision clearly. Seeds From The Underground is a powerful return to the straight-ahead, acoustic and propulsive quartet format that showcases Garrett's extraordinary abilities. There is a $35 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

TONIGHT IN NYC: RON CARTER TRIO AT THE BLUE NOTE

TONIGHT IN NYC: RON CARTER TRIO AT THE BLUE NOTE

The Ron Carter Trio (Ron Carter, bass; Russell Malone, guitar; Donald Vega, piano) performs at THE BLUE NOTE(131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - ) on Thursday, May 16th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. With more than 2,000 albums to his credit, he has recorded with many of music's greats: Tommy Flanagan, Gil Evans, Lena Horne, Bill Evans, Jaki Byard, Eric Dolphy, B.B. King, Dexter Gordon, Wes Montgomery, Cannonball Adderley, and Bobby Timmons. From 1963 to 1968, he was also a member of the legendary Miles Davis Quintet. Over 50 years into his career, he remains incredibly active as a performer and educator. There is a $30-$45 cover.

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THROUGH SATURDAY IN NYC: BOSSABRASIL FESTIVAL AT BIRDLAND

THROUGH SATURDAY IN NYC: BOSSABRASIL FESTIVAL AT BIRDLAND

In its 8th year, BossaBrasil Festival returns to BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with multi Grammy-winning composer, guitarist and vocalist Dori Caymmi and special guest vocalist, guitarist Joyce on Tuesday through Saturday, May 14th through 18th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The show also features Tutty Moreno (Drums), Rodolfo Stroeter (Bass), Dario Eskenazi (Piano)Following the path laid by his late father legendary Brazilian musician, Dorival Caymmi, Dori Caymmi has written for and performed with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Quincy Jones, Dionne Warwick, Gilberto Gil and Sarah Vaughan. Dori's special guest and frequent collaborator Joyce became an instant sensation for her sultry, subtle 1980 album "Feminina" which established her as one of the few Brazilian women recognized for composing as well as vocals and guitar. Produced by Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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GALA TONIGHT IN NYC: "REMEMBERING MABEL & BOBBY" AT THE TOWN HALL

GALA TONIGHT IN NYC: "REMEMBERING MABEL & BOBBY" AT THE TOWN HALL
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929) was the setting in 1968 of the legendary dual concert of America's leading cabaret performers, the great international club and recording artist Mabel Mercer and the reigning prince of cabaret Bobby Short. In a tribute to these great artists,THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION will commemorate the 45th Anniversary of this legendary Town Hall Concert on May 16th, 2013 at 8:00 pm with a celebration of cabaret featuring today's outstanding artists in contemporary interpretations of The Great American Songbook. The event will present a lineup of today's leading practitioners of the intimate and enduring art of cabaret. KT Sullivan, Artistic Director of the Foundation, will host the evening.

Scheduled to appear: Joyce Breach, Eric Comstock, Natalie Douglas, Barbara Fasano, Lauren Fox, Eric Yves Garcia, Clint Holmes, Tanya Holt, Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Marissa Mulder, Karen Oberlin, Rex Reed, T.Oliver Reid, Ricky Ritzel, Steve Ross, Catherine Russell, Spider Saloff, Lumiri Tubo, Tamara Tunie, Iris Williams, Larry Woodard and surprise guests. The artists will interpret songs from the Mabel/Bobby songbook including Here's To Us, Looking At You, Remind Me, Down In The Depths On The 90th Floor, The Folks Who Live On The Hill, I'm Throwing A Ball Tonight, These Foolish Things, Both Sides Now, Bojangles Of Harlem, and Time Heals Everything.

Advance tickets are priced at $100, $50, and $25 and are now available through The Mabel Mercer Foundation at (212) 980-3026 and info@mabelmercer.org. $500 ($350 tax-deductible) premium patron tickets include a post-performance cocktail reception with the artists in the Round Table Room of the Algonquin Hotel. All listed artists appear subject to their availability. On April 25th any remaining tickets will go on sale at the same prices at The Town Hall box office and Ticketmaster.com (800) 982-2787.

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NYC: NO NAME PRESENTS THE UPTOWN CABARET SPOTLIGHT!

NYC: NO NAME PRESENTS THE UPTOWN CABARET SPOTLIGHT!
FEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT

Host Alexandra de Suze and Musical Director Marilynn Seits host a monthly evening of cabaret at INDIAN ROAD CAFE (600 West 218th Street, NYC - 212-942-7451 - ) with a featured guest artist. Held the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. On Thursday, May 16th, No Name Presents: The Uptown Cabaret Spotlight. In the spotilght this month will be Katerina Stanislavskaya. Indian Road Cafe offers an excellent wine and beer and coffee!-selection as well as great food from paninis to lobster mac and cheese all amidst a warm and casual atmosphere. Check out their "punch of the week" along with other fab cocktails! They also are home to a monthly singer/songwriter open mic, comedy shows and classical performances by Opera On Tap. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
FEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT

"Broadway Sessions" is an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring new Broadway guests each week. The show takes place every Thursday evenings at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). It is hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and features composer/musical director Will Van Dyke on piano. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. Open Mic party goes til 12:00 am featuring. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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