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Friday, March 14, 2014

CABARET - JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET - JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

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!

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: KEVIN MAHOGANY & FRIENDS AT BIRDLAND

Kevin Mahogany & Friends will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. On the 11th & 12th the Kevin Mahogany Allstars are featured (Cyrus Chestnut (piano), Marco Panascia (bass), Victor Lewis (drums), and Special Guests Craig Handy & Bob Kindred on sax). On the 13th the Kevin Mahogany & EJB Project with Helen Sung (piano), Miriam Sullivan (bass), Sylvia Cuenca (drums) and Lauren Sevian (bari sax) are featured. And on the 14th & 15th, Kevin Mahogany is joined by the Dave Stryker Organ Trio, with Dave Stryker (guitar), Pat Bianchi (organ), and McClenty Hunter (drums). In February 1993, vocalist Kevin Mahogany's debut album "Double Rainbow" met with instant acclaim. He recorded three more CDs for the Enja label before signing with Warner Brothers Records in 1995 where he released four more CDs and found a global audience. In 2002 Kevin moved to Telarc Records and released "Pride and Joy," a tribute to the music of Motown. Now, with his own label, Mahogany Jazz, he has released eleven CDs as a leader and quite a few as a guest artist. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SPYRO GYRA AT THE BLUE NOTE

Spyro Gyra will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - http://www.bluenote.net/ ) on Tuesday through Sunday, March 11th through 16th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. During its career, the band has performed over five thousand shows, released 29 albums (not counting "Best Of" compilations), and sold over 10 million albums, while also achieving one Platinum and two Gold releases. As the band celebrates 35 years since its first release and looks forward to celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, it slows little sign of slowing down, gaining Grammy nominations for each of its last four albums. The first few years saw the group's identity split into a dynamic live act and a producer-centric recording process, borne out of the rotating cast of characters springing from the band's jazz jam beginnings. The group's early albums were the product of the core band and a great number of the top session players in New York. In 1983, Beckenstein made the decision to make the albums the work of the band members he shared the stage with night after night, only supplementing with occasional guests. Although the band underwent several personnel changes in the '80s, these shifts slowed down about 20 years ago. Julio Fernandez became the group's guitarist in 1984, Scott Ambush assumed the bass chair in 1991, and Bonny Bonaparte took over the drums in 2006, making him the "new guy" at just over five years with the band. After stretches releasing albums on the MCA, Amherst, GRP, and Heads Up International imprints, Spyro Gyra returned to Amherst for its latest release, 2011's A Foreign Affair. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: FLAMENCO MEETS JAZZ: AARON DIEHL AND DANI DE MORON

Savannah Music Festival and Flamenco Festival present Flamenco Meets Jazz: Aaron Diehl and Dani De Moron atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, March 14th through 16th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. This show is a creative collaboration showcasing the extraordinary talent of two instrumentalists from the musical traditions of Spain and the United States. Flamenco guitar virtuoso Dani de Moron, fast gaining a reputation as one of the up-and-coming flamenco guitarists in Spain today, headlines with jazz pianist and Dizzy's regular Aaron Diehl. They will be joined by a flamenco dancer, the captivating Rosario Toledo, renowned percussionist Guillermo McGill, and Diehl's outstanding band. Expect an imaginative performance that explores new musical horizons while celebrating the heritage of flamenco and jazz. There is a $40-$45 cover.

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NYC:

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

NYC: TUNES MY IDOLS TAUGHT ME AT STAGE 72

Daryl Taylor-Hazel reunites with Broadway buddies Lee Summers and Michael Blevins in TUNES MY IDOLS TAUGHT ME at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. Daryl's act features scads of popular songs made famous by singing television variety show hosts during the golden era of TV. The one-man show features Taylor-Hazel who has been crowned "The Ambassador of Song" by Rosie O'Grady's on Church Street Station in Orlando. Daryl Taylor-Hazel is an accomplished and noted performer with over 4 decades of performing experience and has been a headliner at numerous venues including The Grand Ol' Opry, Disney World and other world famous venues from Boston to Honolulu. Taylor-Hazel, Summers and Blevins all worked together as performers at Nashville's Opryland USA back in the late 70's. The Group Theatre Too, Artistic Director, Michael Blevins and Executive Producer Justin Boccitto are serving as Associate Producer for the production with Film and Broadway veteran Lee Summers acting as Director. Musical direction and accompaniment is provided by Jason Wetzel, currently assistant conductor on Broadway for After Midnight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: COLE ESCOLA IN THE FIRST GAY PRESIDENT GOES TO PARIS

Internet comedian and downtown darling Cole Escola has created an evening of sketches and characters for his new show 'THE FIRST GAY PRESIDENT GOES TO PARIS' to be premiered atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. Included in the show are "Tennessee Williams Baby," "The Goblin Commuter of Hoboken," "The First Gay President," and very much more. Get your tickets now at brownpapertickets.com/Every single one of Cole's shows sold out last fall. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: FRINGE HIT 'GAY CAMP' RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX

Following last summer's hit run at the New York International Fringe Festival, the award winning "Best Ensemble" of Christian Mansfield, Philip Mutz, and Ken Urso are back for another summer of GAY CAMP at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Fridays, March 7th, 14th & 28th at 9:30 pm. 'Confused' campers Josh and Anton are shipped off to Camp Acceptance where they encounter an evil headmaster, electrified fences, disco balls, Michelle Bachmann, and more innuendos than you can shake a dildo at! It's gay. It's camp. It's GAY CAMP! There is a $7 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

After sold out runs in 2009 & 2010, Thank You For Being A Friend returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for its third limited-run engagement. Performances are Saturday, March 18th at 8:00 pm; Friday, February 14th at 10:00 pm. This unauthorized musical parody inspired by the beloved TV sitcom "The Golden Girls," features book by Nick Brennan, music by Jeff Thomson, and lyrics by Luke Jones and Cisco Cardenas. In the show four women over 60 (Blanchette, the varicose-veined vixen; Dorthea, the brainy ball-buster; Roz, the lovable airhead; and Sophie, the wisecracking spitfire) are spending their golden years together in a wicker-filled bungalow in Miami. But when gay pop superstar Ricky Martin moves next door, his loud outdoor sex parties keep the quartet of cheesecake-loving retirees awake. The solution pits the gays against the girls at the annual Shady Oaks Retirement Home Talent Show: if the women win, then no more sex parties; if the gays garner top prize, the sassy seniors must serve as the party's clean-up crew. Singing, dancing and hilarity ensues! This newly revised production will feature original cast members Chad Ryan, Luke Jones, and Nick Brennan with newcomer John De Los Santos. The production team features Jonathan Pennington (Director), Cisco Cardanez (Assistant Director/Stage Manager), John De Los Santos (Choreographer), Luke Jones and Nick Brennan (Set Design), Timothy Hart (Lighting), Jessa-Raye Court (Costumes) and Doug Repetti (Sound). There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Reservations athttps://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/929670

NYC: E. J. DECKER: A JOB OF WORK (TALES OF THE GREAT RECESSION)

E. J. Decker celebrates the release of his CD, A JOB OF WORK (Tales of the Great Recession), at THE SUGAR BAR(254 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-579-0222) on Friday, March 14th at 8:00 pm. The CD features E. J. Decker, vocals; Claire Daly, baritone sax; Elizabeth Frascoia, trombone; Joe Vincent Tranchina, piano; Saadi Zain, bass; and Jacob Melchior, drums. A Job of Work (Tales of the Great Recession), an album of stories, provides a jazz take on the economic collapse. This timely blues & ballad-rich project, which Decker refers to as "low notes for low times," features E. J.'s rich, baritone voice and his re-arrangements of nine jazz standards, plus jazz thoughts on three folk & country tunes, as he explores the impact the Great Recession has had on the lives of average people across the land. The collapse has hit every community, and A Job of Work seeks to tell the stories of people and communities who have survived the last seven years, as well as those who have not, balancing the light with the dark. After all the stories have been told, the emotion that remains is hope. There is a $15 cover.

NYC: FYVUSH FINKEL MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT AT 91

Just on time to celebrate Purim, 91-year-old Fyvush Finkel debuts at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th at 8:00 pm to celebrate the great songs and humor of show business. Fyvush is accompanied by his two sons Ian Finkel, the World's Greatest Xylophonist and Elliot Finkel, concert pianist extraordinaire. Fyvush and sons offer a first-hand account of his incredible career spanning English and Yiddish roles, from Second Avenue to modern-day television stardom. A musical celebration of a life on stage, the performance is filled with songs, stories, jokes and ample evidence of Finkel's undiminished mastery of show business razzle dazzle. Fyvush Finkel began his career over 80 years ago playing the numerous Jewish theatres along Second Avenue. When he was 43 he began touring in Fiddler on the Roof playing the Innkeeper, then the Butcher and eventually Tevye. His other theatre credits include Cafe Crown (Obie Award) and Little Shop of Horrors, as well as Finkel's Follies and From Second Avenue to Broadway. The latter two shows also featured Finkel's sons, Ian and Elliot. Recently, Fyvush Finkel Live! was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The actor won an Emmy Award for his role as Douglas Wambaugh on Picket Fences and has also been seen on screen in Boston Public, Nixon, For Love or Money, Mobsters, Seize the Day, Q&A, Fantasy Island, Early Edition, One Life to Live, Evergreen, Prime of Your Life, Harry's Law, Blue Bloods, A Serious Man, and The Simpsons. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE SKIVVIES RETURN TO 54 BELOW

The undie-rock, comedy-pop duo The Skivvies return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th at 11:00 pm. The Skivvies don't just strip down their musical arrangements, they literally strip down to their underwear to perform their distinctive mashups and eccentric originals for cello and ukulele, with touches of glockenspiel, melodica, and a surprising array of under-used instruments. Award-winning singer-actors Lauren Molina (Marry Me a Little, Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages) and Nick Cearley (All Shook Up) became YouTube sensations as The Skivvies, with living room videos that displayed their powerful harmonies as well as their powerful abs. They also have a single and music video directed by Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author of Running With Scissors. They will be joined by special guest stars who will strip down and rock out. Expect a hilarious evening of genre-hopping pop perfection. On the 14th their guests are Leslie McDonel, Jason Michael Snow, Randy Harrison, Morgan James, and Nancy Anderson. On the 15th: Lin Manuel Miranda, Laura Benanti, Rob Morrison, Aaron Lazar, Mark Price, and Hannah Shankman. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: THE DRIFT AT JOE'S PUB

Justin Vivian Bond brings his show The Drift to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) with performances on Thursday & Friday, March 13th & 14th and 27th & 28th at 7:00 pm and April 10th & 11th at 9:30 pm. In The Drift, Justin Vivian Bond creates a new, free associative, collage of spoken word and song inspired by the story of Karen Stone, a retired actress who drifts from one space to another - either in her mind, in couture or in bed. Justin will be introducing a bunch of new versions of truly beautiful songs written by Billy Strayhorn, Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell plus a few other surprise favorites. Most of these songs are songs Justin has never performed before. There is a $25 cover.

NYC: MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER AT JOE'S PUB

After a string of sold out shows in 2013, the Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret returns to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE(425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday, March 14th with two different shows in one night: at 9:30 & 11:00 pm. This balls-to-the-wall drag cabaret is hosted by Martha Graham Cracker, who may be the world's tallest and hairiest drag queen. Backed by a four-piece live band, Martha Graham Cracker performs new arrangements and mashups of songs by artists ranging from Prince and Crowded House to Motley Crue and Nina Simone, and a bit of everything in between. Martha Graham Cracker is played by Dito van Reigersberg, co-founding co-artistic director of Philadelphia's Obie-winning Pig Iron Theatre Company. The character was born in van Reigersberg's East Village kitchen while he was attending the Martha Graham School of Dance. There is a $20 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

Chris Barrett will be performing at THE WICK THEATRE (7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL - 561-995-2333) on Thursday through Saturday. Chris' show, 'Barrett's Broadway', will commence after the final curtain call of the evening's production, approximately 10:00 pm. At that time, the lobby will have been transformed into an intimate cabaret / piano bar. He will be performing until midnight. Cocktails will be served. The shows are open to the public.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

A bright new production of the Amanda McBroom Project, created by Eric Michael Gillett, Arthur Masella and Musical Director Jeff Cubeta, brings leading ladies of both cabaret and theater together to interpret Amanda's exquisite songs at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) over a run of three nights: Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th and Tuesday, March 17th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Performers include Karen Akers, Aisha de Haas, Terese Genecco, Carolyn Montgomery-Forant, and KT Sullivan with Alison Grace Bradbury, Leah Jennings, Eva Kantor, Lauren Stanford, Erin Wegner Brooks and Melanie Vaughan - and more. Amanda McBroom's name first came to the attention of the listening public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song "The Rose" hit number one all over the world. But it was Amanda's performance of her own songs on the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, and the Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as a songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, The Manhattan Transfer, and Donny Osmond. Her love of, and background in, musical theater (she starred in the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and European productions of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, on Broadway in Seesaw, and in Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music and Mame), compelled her to create a musical based on her songs. 'Heartbeats' made its debut in Los Angeles and the play has enjoyed over 15 regional theater productions around the USA. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

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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MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: SHLOMO: HUMAN GEEKBOX AT THE PHEASANTRY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: SHLOMO: HUMAN GEEKBOX AT THE PHEASANTRY

Internationally acclaimed human beatboxer and World Loopstation Champion Shlomo presents his latest solo show: Human Geekbox at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Friday, March 14th at 8:30 pm. Be warned: it is like nothing you have seen before: incredible, inspirational and totally absorbing. Human Geekbox is Shlomo's latest project - a brand new interactive beatbox journey to Planet Geek and back as Shlomo explores the art and science of geekdom, gadgets, and the music of the human voice. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: AARON WEINSTEIN AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: AARON WEINSTEIN AT CRAZY COQS

Jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th at 8:00 pm. Weinstein has earned a reputation as one of the finest jazz musicians and entertainers of his generation and the successor to such greats as Stephane Grappelli. For his return shows at The Crazy Coqs, Weinstein will swing the Great American Songbook, while presenting his unique brand of deadpan humour. Aaron is the recipient of a New York City Nightlife Award and a Bistro Award. He became the youngest jazz musician to have recorded as leader for the prestigious Arbors Records - a traditional jazz record label. Aaron lives in New York City. David Newton will accompany Aaron on piano. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS - SAN FRANCISCO

ST. LOUIS: EMILY BERGL AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place at THE GASLIGHT THEATER(358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 -http://www.LicketyTix.com ) from February 20th through April 26th - Nine long weekends, twelve artists, twenty-two performances! On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 13th, 14th & 15th, at 8:00 pm, Emily Bergl will perform her show Until the Real Thing Comes Along. Jonathan Mastro, is Music Director. Sarna Lapine serves as Director (War Horse, Sondheim on Sondheim, South Pacific). Most widely known for her roles on television and in film - as Rachel in "The Rage: Carrie 2,"Beth on "Desperate Housewives" and now on "Shameless," as well as for her extensive work on Broadway and Off, Emily Bergl burst onto the cabaret scene just two years ago, garnering raves. She has performed at the Oak Room, the Cafe Carlyle, and the new Feinstein's. Her newest and most personal show, "Until the Real Thing Comes Along," exposes the lengths we go in our search for love. In a Cabaret-in-a-New-Key style, Bergl blends Berlin with Blondie, Rodgers and Hammerstein with Tracey Chapman, and Noel Coward with Britney Spears. It works, wondrously. Her show is heartbreaking and funny, sometimes in the same beat. Seehttp://www.gaslightcabaretfestival.com for full information on all shows.

SAN FRANCISCO: RICK SPRINGFIELD AT YOSHI'S

Rick Springfield will present 'Stripped Down' - an intimate solo performance of music & storytelling - at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Thursday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. For all of his accomplishments as actor, best-selling author and documentary subject, Rick Springfield continues to play nearly 100 live shows a year. "Stripped Down" is Rick Springfield's first solo acoustic tour, dedicated to making a unique experience for the audience and exciting change for Springfield. Personal stories will be woven throughout the performance as he plays a few of his many hits, songs from his latest CD, "Songs for the End of the World," and incorporates a Q&A segment which will be moderated by Jayn from Alice from 97.3 to connect with his fans on a deeper level. Tickets are $99-$175.
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CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA!

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA!

BOSTON: ZILI MISIK AND CRUZAMENTE DOUBLE BILL

Zili Misik and Cruzamente will appear at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) in a double bill on Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 pm. Zili Misik is a 8-piece All Female band that performs New World SOUL: dance and roots music of the African Diaspora! Zili music reconnects Haitian roots, jazz, highlife, reggae, samba, Cuban son, gospel and neo-soul. The band features Kera Washington, percussion/vocals; Alexandria Pierre-Etienne, sax/vocals; Stephanie Baird, trombone/vocals; Lexi Havlin, guitar/vocals; Jobeth Umali, drums/vocals; Kana Dehara, keys/vocals; and Joanna Maria, bass. Cruzamente, is a Boston-based, all-female band led by lead singer Maria "Lutchinha" Neves, who hails from the island of Sao Vincente and has performed and recorded worldwide for over twenty years, alongside other major Cape Verdean artists. The band features Lutchinha, lead vocals; Laurie Goldsmith, guitar, electric bass; Marion Campos-Gullotti, guitar, cavaquinho; Soohee Moon, piano; Ririka Tokushige, saxaphone; Tal Shalom-Kobi, upright bass, accordian; andMiki Matsuki, drums. There is a $20 cover.

BOSTON: FOUR 80 EAST AT SCULLERS

Four80East will perform atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Thursday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. The group is the brainchild of producers Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace, also known internationally for their indie label/production house, Boomtang. Born in 1997 as a small indie UK release, "The Album" went on to revitalize the Smooth Jazz world the following summer when the first single, "Eastside", broke through in the US to became the seventh most-played track on Contemporary Jazz radio that year. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

TORONTO: COLIN HUNTER AND THE JOE SEALY QUARTET

Crooner Colin Hunter performs at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 13th through 15th at 8:00 pm. He is joined on stage by Joe Sealy (piano); Paul Novotny (bass); Daniel Barnes (drums); Alison Young (saxophone). While some people only dream of becoming artists their entire lives, others follow their dream while also pursuing brilliant careers in other fields. Such is the case of Colin is the founder, owner and Chairman of the Board of the Sunwing Travel Group, comprising Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations, one of the most important leisure travel organizations in Canada. However, Colin has always had another passion in his life: his music! A huge fan of the hit songs performed by artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole, Colin fulfilled a long-held dream in 2005, with the release of his first CD, appropriately titled "Come Fly With Me" to coincide with the inaugural flights of Sunwing Airlines. Since then Colin has made 9 more albums, with Big bands from Ontario and Quebec, and with renowned jazz pianist Joe Sealy. His love of music lead him to opening a Toronto Jazz Club: THE JAZZ BISTRO! Colin and his wife Joan wanted to offer the public a comfortable up-scale jazz club, featuring top names from Toronto and international fame, while enjoying delicious food. Colin can often be found on his stage filling the Club with his laid back crooner classics. There is no cover on Thursday, $10 cover on Friday & Saturday.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

Patrick Hewan will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 13th through 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm as part of the club's Young Artist Series. Patrick is a rising star in the Toronto Jazz scene who's energetic virtuosic playing captivates and moves his audiences. He draws on the vast vocabulary of the legendary jazz pianists who came before him and adds his own spirit and passion to create a unique sound and style. Drawing heavily on influences such as: Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Hiromi Uehara, Oscar Peterson, and Phineas Newborn while studying under the tutelage of legendary pianists such as Mark Eisenman, Brian Dickesnon, Richard Whiteman, Robi Botos, and Hilario Duran it's no secret where Patrick developed his unique, high-octane style that still clearly adheres to the art forms tradition. Patrick began studying classical piano at the age of four and was later introduced to the saxophone where he developed a great love for jazz music. His education includes York University and Humber College and he is a recipient of the Berklee World Tour Scholarship for both sax and piano. There is no cover charge.

D.C.: "4 GENERATIONS OF MILES" AT BLUES ALLEY

Jazz legends Mike Stern (Guitar), Jimmy Cobb (Drums), Buster Williams (Bass) & Sonny Fortune (Sax) join together to present "4 Generations of Miles" atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, March 13th through 16th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Four Generations of Miles is an unusual tribute to Miles Davis, featuring a quartet made up of alumni from four different editions of the trumpeter's bands, while omitting keyboards and trumpet entirely. They will concentrate almost exclusively on the 1950s repertoire of Davis. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: SAM PRATHER GROOVE ORCHESTRA AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

The Sam Prather Groove Orchestra will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS(2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Thursday, March 13th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Samuel Prather is an exciting and multifaceted pianist, drummer, and vocalist born and raised in Washington DC. Sam has developed a reputation in the local music scene performing and producing with all types of acts. He's equally comfortable in Jazz, Funk, Gospel, Brazilian, Latin, Neo-Soul, and R&B. On the funk/soul side Sam has worked on keyboards with YaMama'Nym, 76 Degrees West, and Fred Yonnet, while on the jazz side he has had the honor of playing piano/drums with Pharoh Saunders, Greg Osby, Heidi Martin, Warren Wolf, and Antonio Parker. Sam studied graduated from UDC where he studied piano with Allyn Johnson, and recently finished the Graduate program at Howard University. He won a student Downbeat award in 2012 for his performance in their Jazz Ensemble. There is a $15 cover.

MARYLAND: RHONDA ROSS AT BETHESDA BLUES

Neo-Soul Jazz Stylist, Rhonda Ross performs at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Thursday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. Rhonda began her music career during her final years of Brown University. Her uplifting and resonant voice immediately struck a chord with music lovers. Rhonda's unique phrasing and authenticity to her art, sets her apart from other vocalists. As the only child of Diana Ross and Motown Founder, Berry Gordy, it has become evident that Rhonda not only has the talent, but the significance to carry on her parents' legacy all the while establishing her own unique musical destination. Rhonda Ross is a force on stage and her performances become inspirational events. She kicked off 2013 headlining President Obama's 2nd Inaugural Ball and later, performed to rave reviews at The Hollywood Bowl. Through Rhonda's individual and creative expression, the legendary Ross sound continues to live on and expand. There is a $25 cover.

FLORIDA: MELISSA MANCHESTER MAKES HER ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Melissa Manchester will appear at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th at 8:30 pm. Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester started as a back-up singer to Bette Midler before becoming a solo artist selling-out Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall and theatres around the world. Her first smash hit was "Midnight Blue" and her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Kathy Mattea, Peabo Bryson, Cleo Laine, Barbara Cook and Mel Torme, among many others. Her international hits "Through The Eyes Of Love" and "Don't Cry Out Loud" were written for her by her friend and frequent collaborator Carole Bayer Sager, Marvin Hamlisch and the late Peter Allen. In 1982, she received the Grammy Award for Best Female Vocalist, and later worked again with Midler on the film For the Boys. In 2010, Melissa co-created and starred in the five-time Ovation Award nominated ballroom dance spectacular Fascinating Rhythms. COVER: Tuesday through Thursday: $130 for prix fixe dinner & show; $65 for show only; Friday & Saturday: $140 for prix fixe dinner & show; $75 for show only.

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CABARET - JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET - JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

NYC: THE HARKNESS HERRIOTT DUO AT BIRDLAND

Guitarist Sean Harkness and trumpet/flugel hornist Mike Herriott will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 pm. Sean & Mike are H2: a jazz duo with elegant simplicity. For jazz fans of all types, their quick-paced grooves and soulful reveries feature the special interplay between two masters of their chosen instruments. Their critically acclaimed, award winning recordings "Flights Vol. 1" and "Home for the Holidays" are available everywhere online. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: KEVIN MAHOGANY & FRIENDS AT BIRDLAND

NYC: SPYRO GYRA AT THE BLUE NOTE

NYC: CHARLES TURNER CD RELEASE: DREAMERS

Charles Turner celebrates the release of his new CD 'Dreamers' at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday, March 13th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. He is joined by Ulysses Owens, drums; Takeshi Ohbayashi, piano; and Yasushi Nakamura, bass. A 2010 graduate of Berklee College of Music, vocalist Charles Turner III has appeared in New York City's premier jazz clubs and at international festivals and competitions. Having performed alongside musicians like Dee Dee Bridgewater, Patrice Rushen, and Terri Lyne Carrington, Turner's experience and maturity as an artist reach far beyond his years. This gig marks the release of Turner's new album, Dreamers. Produced by GRAMMY Award winning drummer and up-and-coming producer Ulysses Owens Jr., this album will showcase Turner's silky tone and exceptional musicality. There is a $35 cover.
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MORE GREAT CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

MORE GREAT CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

NYC: JOSH M! - JOSH MEREDITH AT THE DUPLEX

Josh Meredith recounts through show tunes, pop songs, and hymns his journey from a bizarre childhood in small town West Virginia to life in the Big Apple at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Wednesday, March 12th at 9:30 pm.. Join Josh (and friends!) with accompanist Nick Graffagna for a night of classic cabaret entertainment. There is no cover charge - just a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: 16 YEAR OLD HANNAH GILL AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Hannah Gill, whose debut EP (released on Greene Street Music, March 4th, 2014) launched a remarkable, mature talent will perform atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. She might only be 16, but Hannah Gill's voice carries a world of experience in every note. That's all the more surprising when her only public performances have been in high school musicals in her hometown of Easton, MD, and talent shows. But she'd sung around the house from an early age and loves folk music and plenty of ragtime, jazz, especially Ella Fitzgerald as well as a bunch of acoustic music (the Avett Brothers, etc.). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: TO OSCAR WITH LOVE ... THE MUSIC OF BRAZIL

Vocalist/ guitarist/ songwriter Kristine Mills shares the songs that exhilarated her for decades in what she calls "her love letter" to the late, great Oscar Castro Neves at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, March 13th at 9:30 pm. She is backed by Steve Doyle - bassist/ arranger/ composer and Klaus Mueller - pianist/ arranger. Oscar, a Brazilian guitarist, arranger, composer and emerged in the early 1960s as one of the founding figures of the Bossa Nova musical movement. Oscar was not only a mentor, but a guide to understanding the subtle grace of true bossa nova. Oscar passed away last year. To honor this wonderful man, she will soar through the range of emotions explored by Brazilian music and Oscar's inspiration. The seductive melodies of Brazilian music from the years of classic Bossa Nova through present day will take her audience on an exquisite journey. Kristine shared many conversations with Oscar about Bossa Nova and Brazilian music in general. Oscar's adorable antidotes about the heart and soul of this gorgeous music personify life's most basic component, the celebration of love. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

"Every Thursday night, as the curtains fall on Broadway, Host Ben Cameron (from Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and his crew of amazingly talented folks welcome a new Broadway star to perform at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) at 10:30 pm in this fun and zany musical theater variety show. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MARISSA MULDER MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT

New York's sunny and engaging 2013 break out vocalist Marissa Mulder will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. Marissa will debut her new show "Speak To Me". Marissa is the winner of the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Noel Coward Competition and the New York Cabaret Convention's Julie Wilson Award. Enjoy the new shapes and textures Marissa lends to the music of Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, Tom Waits, John Prine and more. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ZOE SARNAK MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT

Zoe Sarnak will premiere songs from The Years Between: an exploration of New York's millennials as the latest lost generation, set to a score of rock, folk, pop, and soul at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, March 13th at 9:30 pm. Zoe Sarnak is an award-winning composer and songwriter whose musicals include A Lasting Impression, Mixtape and Painless, co-written with Michael Kimmel (The Last Goodbye). To celebrate, she's inviting favorite performers from concerts past and recording the night for a LIVE CONCEPT ALBUM. Joining Zoe are Aaron Albert, Allison Case (Hair), Laura Dreyfuss (Once), Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal), Jason Gotay (Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark), Marcus Paul James (Rent), Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot), Grace McLean (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812), Taylor Noble(A Lasting Impression), Preston Sadleir (Next to Normal), Kacie Sheik (Hair), Julia Mattison (Godspell), and more special guests still to be announced. Mia Walker (Assistant Director, Pippin) will direct the evening and Jen Hoguet is producing.Zoe's music has been featured at concert venues throughout the city including Joe's Pub, the Highline Ballroom, NYTW and more. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: THE DRIFT AT JOE'S PUB

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JOHNATHAN WHITTON'S LEADING EDGE CABARET SHOW REPRISED ONE MORE TIME AT MAMA'S - NAMED THE BEST NYC CABARET SHOW OF 2013 BY CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JOHNATHAN WHITTON'S LEADING EDGE CABARET SHOW REPRISED ONE MORE TIME AT MAMA'S - NAMED THE BEST NYC CABARET SHOW OF 2013 BY CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!

Jonathan Whitton (2014 MAC Nominee) presents an enclore performance of his critically lauded concert residency with guitarist Aaron Jones at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with his show BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL on Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 pm. BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL draws on song selections from his critically acclaimed, sold-out 2012 concert series, THE FREE RESIDENCY, amongst a plethora of new material which will change throughout the residency. Musical selections for BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL include songs from an eclectic group of contemporary musicians including Kate Bush, Michael Callen, Amy Correia, Kate McGarrigle, Patty Griffin, Sufjan Stevens, John Vanderslice, & Rufus Wainwright. Celebrated for headlining both the Highline Ballroom & BB King Blues Club as Hedwig in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Jonathan Whitton follows up his award-winning 2007 NYC solo-concert debut in collaboration with indie-musician/guitarist Aaron Jones. Jones is a composer/performer based out of Brooklyn whose experimental musical, OF HONEY BEES AND THE BREVITY OF SUCH THINGS, ran at 17 Frost Theatre of the Arts in Brooklyn. Upon completion of his concept album DEAR DEAR FRIEND, he is currently at work on a new puppet/dance show, BOSEY JOE IS DEAD AGAIN. He spends his summer in residency at Perry-Mansfield School of Performing Arts. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN BRINGS HER NEW 70S SHOW TO THE DUPLEX - TODAY'S HOTLINE CABARET PICK FOR NYC

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN BRINGS HER NEW 70S SHOW TO THE DUPLEX - TODAY'S HOTLINE CABARET PICK FOR NYC
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Nightlife, Bistro and MAC Award winning artist, Gretchen Reinhagen brings her new show, "Listen to the Music: The Songs of My 70s" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, March 13th; Saturday, March 15th; Tuesday, March 18th (all at 7:00 pm); and Sunday March 23rd at 4:30 pm, following a successful sneak preview in December at Urban Stages. Gretchen is once again joined by long-time director Barry Kleinbort, and introduces a new collaboration with Musical Director, Andrew Sotomayor. Hilliard Greene on bass and Donna Kelly on drums complete the band. Gretchen received the coveted "triple crown" of cabaret awards by winning the 2010 Nightlife Award, Bistro Award and MAC Award for her show "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" also directed by Barry Kleinbort. Her cabaret work has covered a broad range of material including a show of Great American Songbook classics entitled "Back to Basics"; a tribute to Janis Joplin's "Pearl" Album (MAC nomination for Female Vocalist); an additional blues/rock show, "Almost Blue", a comic turn in "How 'Bout Them Apples", and a show encompassing her love of both the Rock and Pop world as well as Broadway, titled "Both Sides Now" (MAC nomination for Female Vocalist). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE..

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

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HOTLINE PICK - BEST SHOW OF 2013 - NYC: JOHNATHAN WHITTON'S LEADING EDGE CABARET SHOW REPRISED ONE MORE TIME TONIGHT AT MAMA'S

HOTLINE PICK - BEST SHOW OF 2013 - NYC: JOHNATHAN WHITTON'S LEADING EDGE CABARET SHOW REPRISED ONE MORE TIME TONIGHT AT MAMA'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: OPEN MIC NIGHT RETURNS IN LONDON WITH HAROLD SANDITEN - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: OPEN MIC NIGHT RETURNS IN LONDON WITH HAROLD SANDITEN - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

Open Mic with host Harold Sanditen returns on Thursday, September 12th and every Thursday thereafter at London's THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888). This is a unique open mic in the West End, having an acoustic baby grand piano and a bass player. Michael Roulston and Jonty Fisher will be regular musicians - and both are versed at both jazz and more theatrical songs. Aimed at both the jazz and theatrical communities, The Crazy Coqs Open Mic Night welcomes all singers, composers and musicians, up & coming and established, who want to do a turn, performing new material or old favourites. For the audience, come and catch that proverbial 'rising star' (or possibly a famous West End name) in the intimate, "jewel-box" surroundings of The Crazy Coqs. Call for cover/minimum information.
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