MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH TWO DATES IN DECEMBER

MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH TWO DATES IN DECEMBER

After his recent SRO engagements at the Laurie Beechman Theater, Marcus Simeone moves his sensational show, "Music That Makes Me Dance" to the new MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/ ) for two special evenings with the Barry Levitt Quartet. This engagement will continue the celebration of the release of Simeone's new CD, "At Last" (Miranda Music). Performances are scheduled for Fridays, December 21st and 28th at 10:00 pm.

"At Last," is an introspective collection of soaring ballads, pop and American classics arranged by musical director Barry Levitt and his quartet featuring Chip Jackson on bass, Brian Gryce on percussion and Kenny Brescia on electric guitar. This "live" album was recorded at The Encore nightclub. There will be a $15 music charge and a $15 Food/Drink minimum.

Absolutely no new singer in recent memory has caused more stir on the nightclub scene than this passionate, multi-octave vocalist who made his cabaret debut in 2002.

A remarkable, singular voice that rivets the listener with its haunting colors and brilliant nuances, Marcus has been acclaimed by critics and a rabidly growing fan base. He has also been compared to many great vocalists from the worlds of jazz, pop and R & B from Johnny Mathis, Steve Perry and Jimmy Scott to the late Eva Cassidy.

Miranda Music has just released "At Last," the widely acclaimed debut CD of Marcus Simeone; Versatile and compelling, Marcus crosses musical boundaries with ease from jazz to pop to classic standards on this thrilling new album which was recorded live. The album's title cut, written for Marcus, is receiving worldwide airplay on www.youtube.com and across the Internet as an anthem for gay and lesbian marriage.

With over 300 demo recordings under his belt, Marcus Simeone has gained a reputation as a singer's singer within the industry. On the new CD, he displays a heart-wrenching sensitivity with a powerful command of every melodic line along with flawless phrasing. His pitch perfect, multi-octave voice dazzles audiences wherever he performs with his band. Citing influences like Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis as well as the late Eva Cassidy, Phyliss Hyman and Billie Holiday, Marcus said, "I become free when I sing. I know I am hard to pigeon-hole as I am as comfortable singing Cole Porter as I am singing Stevie Wonder and Motown. As long as the lyric speaks to me, my voice does the rest." He has been touring the country playing to sold out audiences with "Mathis!" His tribute to one of his strongest singing influences and musical idols.

Marcus only started singing in public ten years ago. Making his Manhattan night club debut in 2001, he quickly received wide critical accolades and has been booked consistently in clubs like Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, The Encore, Helen's, The Laurie Beechman Theater, The Manor and numerous clubs in the Tri-state area as well as theaters and night clubs in Palm Springs, California, Boca Raton, Florida and Coral Cables, Florida. He has also been a popular regular at the annual Cabaret Convention. He has been interviewed by the Associated Press when his record label folded in 2004 and profiled in several New York outlets. In 2008, he will open an 8-month engagement at The Metropolitan Room. He was honored by Back Stage and The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) for his outstanding vocals.

Marcus remains passionate about his commitment and volunteer work over the last several years. He is an NYU honor student working for his Master's degree in social work. He has worked extensively helping AIDS patients and is currently working for foster children and their families at Seamen's Society For Children and Families.