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25, 2007
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SAD NEWS JUST RECEIVED - JAY BRADLEY DIES IN GREECE
I received via txt message just minutes ago from Greece, and confirmed
by Phyllis Pastore here in the US that D. Jay Bradley died this morning
in Mykonos, Greece. He had flown there yesterday to accompany Lina
Koutrakos at the cafe where she appears each summer. He arrived in
Mykanos last night after a difficult journey, with two connecting
flights from Athens to Mykonos having been cancelled and thus a 9
hour wait in the airport. Reportedly he wanted to rent a moped this
morning and then went to a small cafe for breakfast and was in really
great spirits. He spoke with Jody and Nikos, the owners of the bar
while he was at the cafe. They were waiting for him to stop by their
apartment when they got a call from the owner of the moped rental
shop. Apparently, he finished his breakfast, got on the bike and collapsed.
He was dead when he arrived at the hospital. His family in California
is now making arrangements with the US Embassy to have his body returned
home.
I and many others are in total shock. Jay was a good
friend - and had many good friends. I could tell 100 stories or
more of the wonderful things we shared over the years. More details
on Thursday in the newsletter and on the message board and website
later.
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17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW SOLD OUT - COMPLETELY SOLD OUT
If you have not yet ordered your tickets for the 17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW
FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on July 6th, you are, for all intents and purposes, too late. All
100 available seats have been sold. Tickets only went on sale around
the 1st of May, and were all sold in less than 6 weeks. We are truly
heartened by the support for this venture! Tickets ordered but not
paid for by midnight tonight will be cancelled and distributed to
folks on the waiting list. However, only 3 reservations remain unpaid
(all with payment promised to arrive in today's mail) and there are
already four ticket orders on the waiting list.
THERE WILL BE NO WAITING LIST SEATS AVAILABLE AT THE
CLUB THE DAY OF THE SHOW - those without tickets should not come
to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on the 6th to see if there were any "no
shows" - we will not be able to sell any tickets that day even if
there are seats available.
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HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
JAMIE DEROY CONCLUDES MONTHLY SERIES THIS THURSDAY NIGHT
SPECIAL CONFERENCE CALL FOR PERFORMERS & SONGWRITERS MONDAYS
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU AT THE GARDENIA
GREG PURNHAGEN IN "BABALU-CY! - THE ART OF DESI ARNAZ"
BROADWAY'S TAMRA HAYDEN TO APPEAR AT THE DUPLEX
ANDY PRESCOTT ONE NIGHT ONLY AT NEW COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER IN NJ
CHRISTINE PEDI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM FOR THREE PERFORMANCES
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE CONTINUES TUESDAY JUNE 26TH
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 26th
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH ARTURO O'FARRILL
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH DARYL SHERMAN
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC JUNE 27th FEATURES STANLEY WILSON
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HERE & THERE
When I started on this issue I first went to my "news" mailbox to
see the items I could include - and discover again that it was almost
empty! One or two items need a lot of work (must be completely rewritten)
and will be included in the next issue. Another few items were merely
copies of postcards or posters, and I don't really consider them press
releases. Finally there were a few "releases" that were nothing more
than "listings" and of course unusable. So this is another "short"
issue. Of course it is summer and cabaret always slows down in the
summer.
Two new items are already up on the website - another Chicago cabaret
review by Carla Gordon and the first report from Bill Stephens of
the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, which just ended on Saturday. I am
waiting for Bill to send some photos, but I put the report up anyway
and will add the photos when they arrive.
I spent much of last week chasing down rumors and reports about HELEN'S
RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609
- http://www.helensnyc.com/
). I haven't been able to report much on this, since there has up
to now been no "official announcement," and all last week there were
so many conflicting stories going around it was like a whirlwind.
The club had planned to close on June 30th but late in the week of
the 17th an inspector from the city dropped by and discovered that
a certain necessary permit or license had not been renewed for the
club and promptly closed the venue - placing some rather ominous and
misleading stickers on the door. With the weekend coming up it was
apparently impossible to get all the paperwork done, but the club
was set to reopen on Monday the 25th for the next show in the "Breast
in Show" benefit series. Which happened as announced. Things get a
little rocky and confused from there. Cynthia Crane's show on Wednesday
went on as scheduled, but on Thursday the club was closed again, and
Cynthia's show for that night was cancelled as was Kelly Briggs and
Jerry Christakos' "Lovely" show on Friday the 22nd. At this point,
with the planned closing coming up, it was decided not to reopen the
club for just one final week, and except for a private party on Sunday
the 24th, the club closed its doors (no shutters at HELEN'S).
I am sure there is a lot to this story yet to be told,
but by whom and when remains to be seen. The above is based on the
best possible information I could glean from all the e-mails and
conversations of the past 10 days or so. Lacking any official press
release, this is the best that I could do.
Sad news also from London: PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde
Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/
) will be closing at the end of July. Now remember that this happened
once - maybe even twice - before, so I am hesitant to say "down and
out" on this one.
Also closing down, FOOTLIGHT RECORDS website. The
actual retail FOOTLIGHT store closed a year or more ago, but their
extensive inventory of CDs and vintage records remained available
on the internet. Now that outlet is closing as well. According to
word I have, the closing is set for July 4th. Any remaining stocks
will be available through Amazon.com.
In shock over the sad news from Greece, I will have to continue the
rest of what I planned to write today in the Thursday issue.
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OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK
MARCUS SIMEONE'S LONG AWAITED DEBUT CD COMING LATE AUGUST
Marcus Simeone is universally regarded for his heart-wrenching interpretations
of ballads, red-hot jazz sensibility, and powerful pop flair. Simeone's
musical genius is in evidence on his original material as well. Marcus
Simeone is both a singer and a songwriter who has been performing
in NYC metropolitan area bands, with orchestras on both U.S. coasts,
and as a solo act, for the past 14 years. His haunting, multi-octave
voice has been compared to many greats including, Al Jarreau, Marc
Anthony, and Johnny Mathis. As well, Simeone cites among his greatest
inspirations Jane Olivor and Phyllis Hyman. His long-awaited debut
CD will be released late August 2007. See http://www.marcussimeone.com/
for more information and samples of several songs.
OUR SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
DAVID PELEGRENE AT THE PIANO AT TOWNHOUSE & UNCLE CHARLIE'S
Singer/pianist David Pellegrene can be heard at the piano six days
a week in Manhattan! Mondays through Wednesdays David performs at
THE TOWNHOUSE OF NYC (236 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-754-4649 - http://www.townhouseny.com/
) from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. David is also at the piano at NYC's newest
piano bar, UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street, NYC - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) Thursdays through Saturdays from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. For the past
nine years David has regularly performed and played piano at THE TOWNHOUSE.
He has also performed at BRANDY'S, the PLAZA, PEGASUS, STONEWALL BISTRO
and SMOKE. His new CD "At Your Request" features standards, pop, country
and a few original songs - the songs most requested during his years
performing at the piano. For more information see http://www.pellegrenemusic.com/
.
JIM VAN SLYKE SINGS OF SELF EVOLUTION IN NEW SHOW
On the heels of his triumphant Washington DC opening, critically-acclaimed
vocalist vocalist Jim Van Slyke brings his new show "The Evolution
of Me" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd
Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) for one night only, on Tuesday July 10th at 7:00 pm. It is described
as a provocative new show, and boasts as Music Director Rick Leonard.
The show features the music of such renowned composers as Tom Waits,
John Bucchino, Jason Robert Brown, Adam Guettel and Jeff Blumenkrantz,
among others. The Evolution of Me marks not only Jim's first new show
in nearly two years, following the successful Open Road tour celebrating
Jim's award-winning debut album, but also Rick Leonard's long awaited
return to the New York cabaret Scene. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070711VanS.shtml
SPONSORING ON THE TOWN WITH JOHN HOGLUND
SUZANNE CARRICO PRESENTS ART OF THE CAHN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
On Tuesdays, July 17th & 31st at 9:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
), up and coming New York City singer Suzanne Carrico with Tedd Firth,
piano & Steve Doyle, bass put their own mark on the much loved songs
of Sammy Cahn with their show ART OF THE CAHN: Music from the Sammy
Cahn Songbook. Cahn's lyrics are an important part of the Great American
Songbook, including work with composers like Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne,
Nicholas Brodsky, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Vernon Duke and James
Van Huesen among many others. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/
OUR BANNER ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
MILES PHILLIPS RETURNS TO REPRISE TWO ACCLAIMED SHOWS
Miles Phillips is scheduled to bring two of his most popular and acclaimed
shows, SPECIFIC OVERTURES and THE UNREST INSIDE ME, back to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) each for one night only, this July. On Saturday July 7th at 8:00
pm he will present SPECIFIC OVERTURES and THE UNREST INSIDE ME will
be performed on Saturday, July 14th at 10:30 pm. Miles is teamed again
with his longtime Musical Director, 2007 MAC Award winning composer,
Jason Wynn. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070714Miles.shtml
SAN FRANCISCO TRIO TRAVELS THE ROAD TO CABARET
Barry Lloyd goes Retro with Marilyn Cooney and Maria Diamond, as they
celebrate the comic and sentimental songs of Piaf, Dietrich, Weill,
Porter, and other international favorites from the history of cabaret
at THE OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516 - http://www.octavialounge.com/
) one night only on Saturday, July 7th at 8:00 pm. The trio will deliver
all time favorites such as "La Vie en Rose" and "Saga of Jenny", as
well as lesser-known repertoire. There is a $15 cover plus a two drink
minimum. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070707Trio.shtml
DON'T TELL MAMA NAMED 'ALWAYS FUN" BY ZAGAT/NY1
Back Stage Magazine - the premier national show business publication
known as The Actor's Resource - published their first-ever "Best Of
New York" Readers' Poll in their July 26th, 2006 issue and DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) was voted The Best Cabaret Space In New York. Writes BACK STAGE:
"Conveniently nestled along Manhattan's Restaurant Row, DON'T TELL
MAMA has been one of the city's most popular cabarets since its founding
in 1982." And now, ZAGAT & NY1-TV, in January 2007 calls DON'T TELL
MAMA "delicious camp!" and "always fun!" Your fun place for cabaret
and piano bar - open seven nights a week from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am (and
sometimes even later!). See the website for the full schedule of events.
SUZANNE CARRICO PRESENTS ART OF THE CAHN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
On Tuesdays, July 17th & 31st at 9:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
), up and coming New York City singer Suzanne Carrico with Tedd Firth,
piano & Steve Doyle, bass put their own mark on the much loved songs
of Sammy Cahn with their show ART OF THE CAHN: Music from the Sammy
Cahn Songbook. Cahn's lyrics are an important part of the Great American
Songbook, including work with composers like Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne,
Nicholas Brodsky, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Vernon Duke and James
Van Huesen among many others.
JENNA ESPOSITO RETURNS WITH A HINT OF ROSEMARY
Jenna Esposito returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Sunday, July 8th at 7:00 pm with her acclaimed Rosemary Clooney
show, A Hint of Rosemary: The Songs of Rosemary Clooney. Musical Director
is Fortune Esposito, with Fortune Esposito (guitar), Richard Schacher
(piano), Wayne Batchelor (bass) and Brian DeWitt (drums). Erv Raible
directs. Special Guest Vocalist is Kelly Esposito-Broelmann. In this
show, Jenna Esposito pays tribute to the wonderful music to which
Rosemary brought her incomparable voice and heartfelt interpretations.
There is a $20 cover plus a 2 drink minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
JIM VAN SLYKE SINGS OF SELF EVOLUTION IN NEW SHOW
On the heels of his triumphant Washington DC opening, critically-acclaimed
vocalist vocalist Jim Van Slyke brings his new show "The Evolution
of Me" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd
Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) for one night only, on Tuesday July 10th at 7:00 pm. It is described
as a provocative new show, and boasts as Music Director Rick Leonard.
The show features the music of such renowned composers as Tom Waits,
John Bucchino, Jason Robert Brown, Adam Guettel and Jeff Blumenkrantz,
among others. The Evolution of Me marks not only Jim's first new show
in nearly two years, following the successful Open Road tour celebrating
Jim's award-winning debut album, but also Rick Leonard's long awaited
return to the New York cabaret Scene. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070711VanS.shtml
JAMIE DEROY CONCLUDES MONTHLY SERIES THIS THURSDAY NIGHT
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy will conclude the monthly
series of Thursday evenings of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety
show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Thursday, June 28th at 7:30 pm at the
New York hotspot THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC -
212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) The June 28th evening will feature the following artists: accomplished
actress and singer, Drama Desk Award nominee Nancy Anderson; 'triple
threat' Donna Lynne Champlin (recent Obie Winner) and last seen on
Broadway in Sweeney Todd; two-time MAC award winner, comedian Jim
David; Theatre World Award winner and Tony Award nominee for Coram
Boy Xanthe Elbrick; actress and award winning cabaret performer Lorinda
Lisitza; veteran actress/singer and MAC award winning vocalist Heather
Mac Rae and multiple MAC and Bistro Award winner, longtime cabaret
entertainer Lennie Watts. Barry Kleinbort is the director of Jamie
deRoy & friends and Paul Greenwood will serve as musical director.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070628DeRoy.shtml
METROPOLITAN ROOM NOW IN SECOND YEAR OF THE BEST IN NYC CABARET
Combining utmost sophistication and high-end technology, THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) bridges a gap missing in the New York City music scene and nightlife.
This vintage space continues to play host to a updated take on the
idea of a music club combining state of the art sound and lighting
systems with old world charm and style. Manager Lennie Watts brings
the best as well as the newest in cabaret entertainment to this new
venue. Appearing this week: Christine Pedi, Steven Brinberg, Annie
Ross, Anita Wardell, Mark Murphy, Jamie deRoy & friends, Dane Vannatter,
Barbara Fasano and Sheera Ben-David. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
OUR REGULAR HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
SPECIAL CONFERENCE CALL FOR PERFORMERS & SONGWRITERS MONDAYS
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how you can get your talent out there - locally, nationally and internationally,
be featured along side award winning performers, be well paid for
your work, and more. The Digital Revolution now levels the playing
field. To learn more, join our special conference call on Mondays,
June 25th, July 2nd, 9th at 10:00 pm Eastern, 7:00 pm Pacific. Call:
1-507-726-3200 Access Code: 8888#. Then call (415-533-8739) or email
(http://showtune@mindspring.com/
) me for ways you can reap the benefits from this exciting endeavor.
Also see: http://www.burnlounge.com/showtunes. If you cannot make
the conference call, please contact Bonnie Weiss at the number above
for a schedule of future calls, and for more information about this
company that truly empowers the creative artist.
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU AT THE GARDENIA
Janine Alondres returns to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard,
West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) for two performances, on Friday & Saturday June 29th & 30th at 9:00
pm. Musical directors is Shelly Markham. The show features songs from
the 60s from Peggy Lee to Burt Bacarach to Paul Simon and more. Call
for cover/minimum information.
GREG PURNHAGEN IN "BABALU-CY! - THE ART OF DESI ARNAZ"
Greg Purnhagen will open his new show, "BABALU-CY! - The Art of Desi
Arnaz" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for a three night run on Wednesdays July 11th, 18th & 25th, all
shows at 7:00 pm. Backed by a combo of some of the best Latin musicians
in New York under the direction of his long time musical director
David Cook, Greg will shine a spotlight on the great Latin icon Desi
Arnaz, who was much more than just Ricky Ricardo. Greg's special guest
"Lucy" will be the one-time Bistro Award, two-time MAC Award-winning
musical comedy performer Georga Osborne. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070725Purn.shtml
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows
where guests change regularly, cabaret news items will usually appear
just once in the newsletter in abbreviated form and linked to a full
article on the CABARET NEWS page of the appropriate location on the
website.
BROADWAY'S TAMRA HAYDEN TO APPEAR AT THE DUPLEX
Veteran Broadway performer Tamra Hayden and her band will be performing
at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Monday June 25 at 9:30 pm and Thursday June 28th at 7:00 pm.
The ensemble features the talents of Dan Palladino, Al Greene and
Roger Cohen and the evening will highlight songs from their latest
CD, "A Day at the Fair." SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070628Hayden.shtml
ANDY PRESCOTT ONE NIGHT ONLY AT NEW COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
BOB EGAN'S COSMOPOLITAN CLUB AT THE NEW HOPE INN (6426 Lower York
Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5221 - http://www.thecosmopolitanclub.com/
) will feature popular Pennsylvania piano bar entertainer Andy Prescott
in the lounge, one night only on Sunday, July 8th from 7:00 to 11:00
pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsPADC070708Prescott.shtml
CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER IN NJ
The YMYWHA OF NORTH JERSEY (1 Pike Drive, Wayne, NJ - http://www.ymha-nj.org/
) will present Carol Channing in Concert Starring Richard Skipper
on July 10th at 7:00 pm. Richard returns by popular demand for the
third year with his award winning show. Featured in the show are Adam
Enright, Kristopher Monroe and Musical Director Paul Stephan. Tickets
are $5.00 which can only be picked up at the Y starting at 6:00 pm
the day of the performance.
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU AT THE GARDENIA
Janine Alondres returns to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard,
West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) for two performances, on Friday & Saturday June 29th & 30th at 9:00
pm. Musical directors is Shelly Markham. The show features songs from
the 60s from Peggy Lee to Burt Bacarach to Paul Simon and more. Call
for cover/minimum information.
CHRISTINE PEDI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM FOR THREE PERFORMANCES
Christine Pedi, The long time FORBIDDEN BROADWAY diva, currently appearing
on Broadway in TALK RADIO, brings her show "Great Dames" to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Monday, June 25th and Sunday & Monday, July 1st & 2nd, all shows
at 7:00 pm. In the show Christine conjures up the spirits of the great
ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. Christine Pedi, recieved a
Drama Desk nomination for her her work in the long running FORBIDDEN
BROADWAY. Fans of HBO's THE SOPRANOS may recognize her as the dearly
departed Mrs Bobby Baccala. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070702Pedi.shtml
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item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CABARET BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!
One of the most popular sections on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
is the TIPS & FAQs section in the CABARET YELLOW PAGES (click on the
button marked RESOURCES at the top of every page, then look for the
blue button marker TIPS & FAQs). There you can find answers to most
of your questions about cabaret. Check it out (and let me know if
there are any items you would like to see added to this series). It
is another FREE service to promote the art and artists of cabaret.
You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to read these articles
(but it would be nice).
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
MONDAY JUNE 25th
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE continues on Monday, June 25th at 7:30 pm
to the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250
- http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
). The show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area.
Performers for the 25th include Frank Lentz, Jeffrey Fiorello, Jennine
Babo, Art Matei, AJ Tyndale, Lisa Lindner, Tom Seabrook, and more
to be announced. Only $8 cover/$10 minimum.
TUESDAY JUNE 26th
CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE CONTINUES TUESDAY JUNE 26TH
Broadway, Hollywood and the Great American Songbook will be celebrated
every Tuesday evening all summer long in Milwaukee! Singer/producer
Jeanne Scherkenbach presents some of the best cabaret artists in the
Midwest, offering a different theme each week (no show on July 3rd).
The series continues on Tuesday, June 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm,
in the courtyard of the CAFE LA SCALA IN THE ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
(630 East Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI - 414-223-2180 - http://www.italianconference.com/
). The lineup features Patriotic show with music of Irving Berlin
and George M. Cohan featuring CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals -
http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) members Jeanne Scherkenbach (series hostess/producer) and Jimmy
Odom and also featuring soloists from Milwaukee's Florentine Opera
and singer/pianist (and Milwaukee nightclub icon) Bette Rogers. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070626Series.shtml
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 26th
The cable TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC
on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel 109 will next be seen on
Tuesday, June 12th at 8:00 pm. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy
& friends, inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited
by Applause Video. It is also broadcast in Washington DC and Connecticut
- check local listing. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/
.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 27th
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH ARTURO O'FARRILL
Midtown Jazz at Midday continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH
- LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running
series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny
Whyte with Joan Uttal Anderson, production consultant. Featured this
Wednesday, June 27th is Arturo O'Farrill, piano. Performances are
at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH DARYL SHERMAN
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the
best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes place weekly at THE
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances
are at 6:00 pm. Appearing Wednesday June 27th, Daryl Sherman; July
11th, Jim Van Slyke; July 18th, Sue Matsuki; August 29th, Steve Ross.
No reservations taken. No cover.
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC JUNE 27th FEATURES STANLEY WILSON
Every other Wednesday night Leslie Holmes and Michael Larson hold
their amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (55
Nicholas Road, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/
), and each show features a special guest. This Wednesday, June 27th
the featured guest will be Stanley Wilson. The show starts at 7:30
pm, and there is an $8 cover charge (discount for BACA members).
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD, be sure
to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads
to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let
me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
run from Sunday through Saturday). Just go to the website and click
on the button BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running
banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related
item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly
2,500 subscribers.
FUTURE EVENTS
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY JULY 6th
The SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be held on
July 6th at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Showtime is 7:00 pm. Tickets are SOLD OUT but waiting list reservations
are available now on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
). 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are also available,
valid through July 5, 2008. In fact we are offering a special "combo"
price for those who wish to renew their membership and purchase a
ticket at the same time. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCH07070517th1.shtml
The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by Jenna Esposito (http://www.jennaesposito.com/
), Rob Langeder (http://www.roblangeder.com/
), Suzanne Carrico (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Julian Yeo (http://www.julianyeo.com/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Matt Leahy (http://www.mattleahy.com/
)
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
Information about other shows around the country and around the world
can be found on the CABARET NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
). How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of
at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your
show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in
jpg or gif format if available. Please send me complete information
- and do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference
to a website. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from
the press releases I receive before using the item on my website or
in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the four
or more paragraphs.
If you don't have a press release, just click here:
http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible.
Just send in your press release or listings request
in simple txt format (the format I write these issues in and use
for the website). And, please, please don't send, instead of a press
release, one of those e-mails with all those annoying html links
(with multi-columns, embedded photos, distracting backgrounds, etc.)
Do not send simply a .jpg of your post card. Do not send us one
of those "e-vite" things that require us to "click to open" and
lead to a web page somewhere. I never open them!
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please
keep in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread the word about
their shows and performances. To them, that item about their show
is most important, and the fact that every issue published is also
posted on my website and on the blog means two additional places
where the show information can be found by fans and search engines
(Google, etc.) alike. Your banner ads and membership donations make
this all possible.
One last reminder - tickets to the 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE are sold out - completely sold out. There is a chance
of cancellations, so you may place you name on the waiting list -
see the website for instructions. Please also remember, THERE WILL
BE NO WAITING LIST SEATS AVAILABLE AT THE CLUB THE DAY OF THE SHOW
- those without tickets should not come to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on
the 6th to see if there were any "no shows" - we will not be able
to sell any tickets that day even if there are seats available.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
Event listings
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with the intention that users rely upon the information therein for
any purposes. Accordingly, Cabaret Hotline Online, and/or Stuart V.
Hamstra shall under no circumstances be liable for any loss or damage,
including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill or indirect
or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
this information. All warranties express or implied are excluded to
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