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Friday, August 22, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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BOSTON: WILL DOWNING AT SCULLERS

The "Prince of Sophisticated Soul" Will Downing will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 ) on Friday & Saturday, August 22nd & 23rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. He will be joined by back up singers Carol Riddick & Fred Sawyers. With over a quarter century of skillful & steady industry navigation in his rear-view mirror, veteran smooth R&B stylist Will Downing still has his hands firmly on the wheel and his foot pressed on the gas. The road ahead is looking brighter, the tunes keep getting better and Downing is clearly enjoying the ride! Dinner/Show: $100 Show only: $60.

BOSTON: MANOLO MAIRENA WITH ANGEL SUBERO & FRIENDS

Medici Musica presents Manolo Mairena with Angel Subero & Friends at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel(1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Friday, August 22nd at 7:30 pm. Manolo Mairena is a New England based vocalist and percussionist who originally hails from Costa Rica. Mairena is active on the Boston scene, having played with the best bands in the New England area. He has joined forces with a very talented trombonist and long time friend, Angel Subero. Together they have created a group that will present a performance that will move the audience to dance and will include Latin rhythms from a Son Montuno, Bolero, and Salsa with the influence of contemporary Cuban music which brings to the dance floor all the swing you need. This band features some of the best musicians in Latin music on the East Coast. There is a $16 cover.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

Jazz pianist Patrick Hewan, a rising star in the Toronto Jazz scene, will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299 ) on Thursday through Saturday, August 21st through 23rd at 6:00 pm as part of the clubs Young Artist Series. Patrick'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.

TORONTO: COLIN HUNTER CROONS NAT KING COLE, TONY BENNETT, DEAN MARTIN & FRANK SINATRA

Colin Hunter croons Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299 ) on Friday & Saturday, August 22nd & 23rd at 8:00 pm. He is joined on stage by Joe Sealy (piano); Paul Novotny (bass); Don Vickery (drums); Perry White (saxophone). 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: 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. No cover, just a $25 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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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: DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET AT BIRDLAND

Hailing down from the NYC area, American jazz trumpeter and composer, Dave Douglas will perform at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street d, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, August 19th through 23rd with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. He is joined by Jon Irabagon (sax), Matt Mitchell (piano), Linda Oh (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums). Douglas' unique repertoire and style speaks for itself. Since 1993, Douglas has recorded more than forty albums as a bandleader. With his own groups, Douglas has pioneered new settings for the trumpet in jazz. He has produced and recorded countless artists and groups, including all albums released by his independent label Greenleaf Music. Douglas has performed and recorded with dozens of musicians in jazz and has been a member of the SFJAZZ Collective and various John Zorn ensembles. In more recent years, he has explored collaborations involving modern dance, spoken word/poetry, and film. Douglas served as the artistic director of the Banff Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music from 2002 - 2012 and is the co-founder of the Festival of New Trumpet Music, a non-profit charity that supports new and pioneering trumpet workshops across genres, genders and communities and is held annually in New York City. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE LATIN SIDE OF HORACE SILVER: CONRAD HERWIG & THE LATIN SIDE ALL-STARS

THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) welcomes back trombonist Conrad Herwig with 'The Latin Side Of Horace Silver' on Tuesday through Sunday, August 19th through 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. His special guest is Michel Camilo. The program - the seventh iteration of his "Latin Side" franchise, spotlights the music of jazz legend Horace Silver (who recently passed away in June 2014). The project will be recorded live each night and later released on Half Note Records in 2015. Since 1998, Herwig's "Latin Side" franchise has been focused on reimagining seminal jazz musicians' compositions by showcasing those compositions within the framework of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Past projects include the GRAMMY nominated The Latin Side of John Coltrane, Another Kind of Blue - The Latin Side of Miles Davis, and The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter, as well as Sketches of Spain y Mas and The Latin Side of Herbie Hancock. Many of these albums have featured various special guests, ranging from Eddie Palmieri and Randy Brecker to Paquito D'Rivera and Dave Valentin. All of the albums have been released on Half Note Records. Herwig's latest "Latin Side" release, The Latin Side of Joe Henderson featuring Joe Lovano, is scheduled for September 16th release on Half Note. One of the most in-demand jazz educators, Conrad Herwig is a Conn-Selmer clinician and performs exclusively on Bach Stradivarius trombones. A pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer that flavors his tunes with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Michel Camilo's musical language is an expressive combination of his Dominican Republic musical heritage and a rich, intelligent use of jazz harmonies and textures. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: TRIO DA PAZ & FRIENDS PRESENT JOBIM, GETZ, AND OTHER BRAZILIAN CLASSICS

Trio da Paz & Friends, with Duduka Da Fonseca, drums; Romero Lubambo, guitar; Nilson Matta, bass; Harry Allen, tenor saxophone; Maucha Adnet, vocals; and Claudio Roditi, trumpet, present Jobim, Getz, and other Brazilian Classics atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Tuesday through Sunday, August 19th through 24th and Tuesday through Sunday, August 26th through 31st with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Keeping an unprecedented streak alive for the seventh consecutive year, Trio da Paz comes to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola for a two-week summer residency. Formed in 1990 by three of Brazil's most in-demand master musicians, Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta, and Duduka da Fonseca, Trio da Paz updates the infectious spirit of jazz-oriented Brazilian music. With their harmonically adventurous interactions, daring improvisations, and dazzling rhythms, this group redefines Brazilian jazz. Reserve your seats quickly to make sure you don't miss out on this high-demand annual tradition! Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR FIRDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR FIRDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: LEIGH WALKER MONTANYE IS "PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER"

Leigh Walker Montanye brings his latest show "Putting It All Together" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 ) on Friday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm. Leigh takes you on a whirlwind trip down memory lane while performing great hits from the 60's, 70's, and pop country hits by such artists as Glen Campbell, Randy Travis, Keith Urban, and other great country singers. It's an exuberant, humorous, and joyful show. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: RAFFAEL PACITTI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM 'UNINVITED"

Raffael Pacitti returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm with his new show, Uninvited. The show follows his recent New York Cabaret appearance in Body & Soul. We've all crashed a party or two ... and face it, the best parties aren't always the ones you're invited to! Featuring songs from Broadway and the American Songbook, along with a few uninvited contemporary surprises. He is joined by Eric Martin (piano), Mary E. Rodriguez (drums), Max Johnson (bass/guitar) and special guests! Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: LIAM FORDE WITH A FLEET PHANTASMAGORIA AT STAGE 72

Nightlife, Bistro, and Julie Wilson Award-winner Liam Forde returns to STAGE 72(158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, August 22nd with his show A Fleet Phantasmagoria. He will include songs by Liam, Jule Styne, Richard Whiting, Henry Mancini, Noel Coward, Cab Calloway, and many others. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: BEN DELACREME IS TERMINALLY DELIGHTFUL

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6 contestant BenDeLaCreme makes her New York debut with the premiere of 'Terminally Delightful' at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Thursday, August 21st through Sunday, August 24th and Thursday & Friday, August 28th & 29th - all shows at 7:00 pm. RuPaul's Drag Race exposed the world to BenDeLaCreme. Now it's time for BenDeLaCreme to expose herself to you! Terminally Delightful is an intimate evening of story, song and BenDeLaCreme's signature high camp hijinks as she peels away the outer layers of artifice to reveal the artifice within. As a performer, emcee, party hostess, and event promoter BenDeLaCreme has appeared in theaters and nightclubs from coast to coast ever since the fateful day in 2002 when s/he realized that normally unsavory behavior could be dressed up in fancy clothes and called "Performance Art." Formerly based in Chicago, but with lucite heels now planted firmly in Seattle, DeLaCreme combines her background in the performing & visual arts with a love of spectacle, glamour, and Saturday morning cartoons to create a thick sludge of sparkly entertainment certain to stick to your ribs! There is a $22 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. TICKETS:https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/931040

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE / BROADWAY / HOLLYWOOD

Dallas DuBois and her merry band of drag stars put a bawdy twist on some of your favorite pop culture icons in a series of cult hit pop culture revues whicj run on alternate Fridays at 10:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). The group presents the Magic Kindom themed DISTORTED DIZNEE, the Great White Way tribute DISTORTED BROADWAY and the new Silver Screen inspired DISTORTED HOLLYWOOD. This trio of Las Vegas-style drag extravaganzas feature drag stars Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling, Dallas DuBois and more. For the holidays, they will present DISTORTED KRISTMESS, all of your holiday favorites are run past a dirty funhouse mirror. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Tickets available at 212-352-3101 or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/495

NYC: MARK NADLER: RUNNIN' WILD: SONGS & SCANDALS OF THE ROARING TWENTIES

Award-winning entertainer Mark Nadler returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 ) on Friday, August 22nd at 8:00 pm with his show 'Runnin' Wild: Songs & Scandals of the Roaring Twenties'. The program takes you on a tour of the sex, booze, drugs and even murder from the wildest decade of the 20th Century. With Mark Nadler as your guide, you get an even richer sense of what it was like to live, or rather party, through the Jazz Age. By the time he has sung his last song and thundered through his final piano solo, you may want to text your local bootlegger and order a fresh supply of illicit gin. There is a $35/$40/$45/$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: UNDIE-ROCK DUO THE SKIVVIES RETURN TO 54 BELOW

The "musical thrilling" undie-rock, comedy-pop duo The Skivvies return to 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 ) on Friday, August 22nd 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 (Pageant, 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. Guests include: Charlie Rosen, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Ephraim Sykes, Natalie Joy Johnson, Nicolas Rodriguez and Lesli Margherita. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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

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

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

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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Here are today's cabaret events in London 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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LONDON: THE SINGERS' CABARET SHOWCASE

The Singers' Cabaret Showcase will take place on Friday, August 22nd at 8:30 pm at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017). This show is the grand finale to two weeks of workshops for this summer's students of the Singers' Cabaret Workshop, showing off their newly honed talents of song and storytelling specifically designed for a cabaret setting. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR WEST COAST FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 21st FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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SAN DIEGO, CA: BENTYNE & WINKLER RETURN WITH WEST COAST COOL

Mark Winkler, platinum award-winning jazz vocalist/lyricist and Cheryl Bentyne, member of The Manhattan Transfer, will perform at MARTINI'S ABOVE FOURTH (3940 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA - 619-400-4500 - ) on Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. This duo is intent on proving how cool the West Coast Cool Jazz scene of the 50s still is. Together and separately they perform songs by Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Julie London and Bobby Troup (to name a few); all the while, weaving never before heard stories of the original cast of "West Coast Cool" throughout the evening. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: ALEXIS FAE GACH AT THE GARDENIA

Alexis Fae Gach returns toTHE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, August 21st at 9:00 pm, after a triumphant debut in May. Alexis has the ability to enchant, fascinate, and thrill an audience by the quality of her performance, the intelligence of her program, the unexpected intensity of her charisma, and that je ne se quois •which at the end of the evening equate to "total entertainment satisfaction." This second, brand-new show will include standards, blues, and "re-imaginings," supported once again by Richard Berent on piano. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS + THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS

There is a double 10th Anniversary celebration at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 ) on Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. Hawthorne Heights are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut full-length, The Silence In Black In White, while Red Jumpsuit are celebrating their 10th anniversary of being a band! There is a $23-$114 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: "I HEART THE 80'S" WITH TONY VINCENT & JESSICA PHILLIPS

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) presents 'I Heart the 80's' on Thursdays & Fridays at 8:00 pm and Saturdays & Sundays at 7:00 pm, August 14th through 24th. 'I Heart the 80's' is an evening of 80's music featuring favorite songs from such iconic artists as Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Journey, Billy Idol and more! Starring Tony Vincent (Broadway's American Idiot; NBC's "The Voice") and Jessica Phillips (Broadway's Leap of Faith; NBC's "Law and Order SVU"), this evening is sure to take you back to the days of big hair, big bracelets and shoulder pads! There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTH FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTH FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NEW HOPE, PA: BOB EGAN'S SHOWCASE NIGHT AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

The next Bob Egan's Showcase Night, "Bob Egan & Friends", will be held at THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE(6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027) on Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. Bob hosts his talent showcases featuring six to eight performers each show.Featured this evening are: Brielle Appleton, Stephen Belfatti, Jack Cosgrove, Barbara Gurskey, Christopher Ranque, Michael Traupman, Faisal Sheikh, Kristen Smith and Linda Walsh. $15 cover.
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WASHINGTON, DC: RAMSEY LEWIS & HIS ELECTRIC BAND AT BLUES ALLEY

Ramsey Lewis & His Electric Band take the stage atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 ) on Thursday through Sunday, August 21st through 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Ramsey recently released his 80th collection of songs entitled "Ramsey, Taking Another Look". Ramsey has been an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for over 50 years, with an unforgettable sound and outgoing personality that has allowed him to cross over to the pop and R&B charts. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, with bassist Eldee Young and percussionist Redd Holt, became a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene, releasing their debut album, Ramsey Lewis & His Gentlemen of Jazz, back in 1956. Lewis earned his first gold record, as well as a Grammy award for Best Jazz Performance, for their swinging version of Dobie Gray's hit "The In Crowd." Throughout the years, Lewis' trio has undergone membership changes, all the while staying true to Lewis' high musical standards. Call for cover/minimum information.

BETHESDA, MD: THE VIRGINIA BELLES AT BETHESDA BLUES

The Virginia Belles, the oldest and most established all-female a cappella group at the University of Virginia, will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 ) on Thursday, August 21st at 7:30 pm. Simply put, they are a group of young ladies who love to sing without instruments, and the group, though changing members through the years, has been making beautiful music since its founding 35 years ago. Completely student-run, the Belles perform an eclectic range of vocal music from oldies and classic rock to indie and R&B. The Belles share their music at a variety of venues at the University, in Charlottesville, and along the east coast. They were recognized by the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards, opened for Ingrid Michaelson at the Music Inspires Health concert in Washington D.C., and have even been covered by Fox news. Most recently, selections from our latest album, Tintinnabulation, were featured on both the Voices Only 2013 and Varsity Vocal's Best of College A Cappella 2014 compilation albums, as well as nominated for four Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. There is a $10 cover.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & CANADA FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 21st FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & CANADA FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 21st FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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BOSTON: SHEMEKIA COPELAND AT SCULLERS

Shemekia Copeland will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 ) on Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. While only in her early 30s, two-time GRAMMY nominee Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. She's opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and numerous festivals around the world, scored critics choice awards on both sides of the Atlantic (The New York Times and The Times of London), shared the stage with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Mick Jagger, and Eric Clapton, and has even performed at the White House for President and Mrs. Obama. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

RIDGEFIELD, CT: AN EVENING WITH NATALIE COLE

THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE ( 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT - 203-438-5795 ) presents An Evening with Natalie Cole on Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. The daughter of one of America's most beloved entertainers, multiple Grammy winner Natalie Cole has built a phenomenally successful career spanning 35 years. She just released her first•Spanish-language album, "Natalie Cole en Espanol," which is a salute to the pioneering, bilingual legacy of her legendary father, and spotlights the most romantic songs of the great Spanish-language composers. With this effort, she hopes to reintroduce a new generation of fans to many of Latin Music's most romantic standards, with both new interpretations of Spanish-language classics previously recorded by Nat King Cole, and Natalie's own personal selections of songs that have touched her heart and make this album truly her own.It promises to be an exceptional evening and a timeless performance by one of the finest R&B/pop vocalists of our time. Call for cover/minimum information.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

TORONTO: THE AULT SISTERS AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

The Ault Sisters will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299 ) on Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. It may seem strange to call The Ault Sisters veterans, given that Amanda, Alicia and Alanna Ault are, respectively, just 22, 20 and 18. They have left novice status long behind, though, given that they released an acclaimed debut album, Christmas Feelings, back in 2006. They have studied music and performed extensively since then, diligently honing their craft and employing their prodigious vocal skills in a wide range of musical styles, with great distinction. The Ault Sisters have now turned to jazz, a genre in which their signature and sublimely seamless vocal harmonies really shine. The Toronto-based trio got back in the studio with their longtime producer, Greg Kavanagh (BKS, Wendy Lands), and an A-list of local players, to record a keenly-anticipated jazz album: Timeless. Musicians featured on the record include Canadian jazz greats Robi Botos (piano), Ted Quinlan (guitar) John Johnson (saxophone) and William Sperandei (trumpet), alongside the ace rhythm section of bassist George Koller and drummer Ben Riley. Whether used on classical, pop or jazz material, it is the vocal harmonies of The Ault Sisters that are their signature. There is a $15 cover.

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: ROTEM SIVAN TRIO AT BIRDLAND

The Rotem Sivan Trio (Rotem Sivan - Guitar, Haggai Cohen Milo - Bass and Mark McLean - Drums) will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ) on Thursday, August 21st at 6:00 pm. Rotem Sivan is a fascinating new voice in the New York jazz scene. A native of Haifa, Israel, his musical palette draws from classical and jazz influences combined with ethnic elements. In his recent and well-received debut album, "Enchanted Sun," Sivan skillfully fuses these into a new approach to the Jazz Guitar Trio. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET AT BIRDLAND

NYC: THE LATIN SIDE OF HORACE SILVER: CONRAD HERWIG & THE LATIN SIDE ALL-STARS

NYC: TRIO DA PAZ & FRIENDS PRESENT JOBIM, GETZ, AND OTHER BRAZILIAN CLASSICS

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: GUEST IS JAMES SNYDER
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Thursday, August 21st at 5:00 pm. The show is an award-winning weekly series featuring Sirius Radio Personality and Broadway Actor/ Conductor/ Musician/ Author Seth Rudetsky interviewing a Who's Who of Broadway Theater. This week's featured guest James Snyder from IF/THEN!. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS!

NYC: ADAM SANK IN "MAMA, I WANT TO SING SHOWTUNES: A ONE 'MO SHOW!"

In a return engagement at the legendaryTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438), popular New York comic Adam Sank stars in his own cabaret show, complete with songs, comedy and humiliating childhood stories. Performances are Thursday, August 14th at 9:30 pm and Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 pm. He is joined by special guest singer/actress Erika Amato, fresh off the national tour of "Flashdance." The show is directed by Maria Gentile, with musical direction by Michael Isaacs. Sank shares such terrifying-but-true tales as: that time in 7th grade he got up in front of the entire school at morning assembly and sang "Corner of the Sky"- a cappella and off-key; his world-renowned appearance as Magaldi in the 1987 Kent Place School for Girls production of "Evita."; how a bathroom stall and a fraternity brother finally led him out of the closet; why NBC's "Last Comic Standing" almost made him famous ... but didn't. And more! There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: EVY ORTIZ WITH STAGES OF LOVE

Join acclaimed singer Evy Ortiz in her NYC solo cabaret debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 pm. With music ranging from classical to contemporary music theater, and with a few guest performers, 'Stages of Love' is a journey of the passionate and often comedic side of love. And high notes! Evy is known for her crystalline soprano voice with effortless high notes and comedic sensibility. Having toured the USA and Japan to rave reviews in the role of "Maria" in the 1st National Broadway Tour of "West Side Story", she is excited to share her voice and musings. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MINDA LARSEN SINGS JOHNNY MERCER: TRAV'LIN' LIGHT

Minda Larsen brings her show of the songs of Johnny Mercer - "Trav'lin' Light" - to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, August 21st at 9:30 pm. Directed by Peter Napolitano, the show features musical direction by Neal Kirkwood. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Minda Larsen moved to New York to study opera at the Manhattan School of Music. She has performed with the New York Philharmonic, American Symphony Orchestra, Little Orchestra Society, and at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and the TriBeCa New Music Festival; as well as with numerous other symphonies and orchestras. She premiered Paul McCartney's symphony Ecce Cor Meum at Carnegie Hall. Most recently she was seen in the Emmy Award winning Carousel! with the New York Philharmonic, which was also televised for PBS: Live from Lincoln Center. Though classically, trained she transcends musical genres and is highly recognized in theater, jazz and opera. She has traveled the world with her one-woman show: "How to Find True Love on a Cruise Ship." There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: DHV 10 - BILLY ANDERSON AT THE DUPLEX

BILLY!!! returns THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 ) on Thursday, August 21st at 9:30 pm and Tuesday, August 26th at 7:00 pm. The show features Musical Director Drew Wutke on piano and Heather Wood on guitar. Fun with a capital F-U, this is not your father's cabaret! There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BEN DELACREME IS TERMINALLY DELIGHTFUL

NYC: CARNER & GREGOR SHOWCASE AT 54 BELOW

Join Carner & Gregor will present a one night blow-out concert featuring some of the most talented college musical theatre performers in the country at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 ) on Thursday, August 21st with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. Having received submissions from students at over 75 different schools, Carner & Gregor have invited a select group of performers to make their New York debuts in this very special evening. Joining in to welcome them to the big city will be some of Broadway's biggest stars and a Broadway band. Many alums from this 4-year-old series have already performed on Broadway and in national tours. Alumna Danielle Wade even won Over the Rainbow Canada, going on to star as Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of The Wizard of Oz. Be the first to see some of Broadway's next generation-and welcome them to New York! There is a $25-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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