August 10, 2014
Theme: “In or Out of Our Comfort Zone”
“I will believe the truth about myself no matter how beautiful it is.”
This is a quote that Adam Shapiro shared after hearing it on a recent retreat he attended, and I think it perfectly sums up what is amazing about the ability to share ourselves. Each Sunday The Salon is such a wonderfully warm and creative respite from the cruel, hard world, and a place where we can create something with one another. I know I speak for many of our Salon members when I say how grateful I am to able to sing with you all each and every week.
Our theme was “In or Out of Our Comfort Zone” and many of tonight’s songs were prefaced with stories of challenge and triumph. Our Guest Host/Pianist was Multiple MAC, Bistro & Dottie Burman Award Winning Musician, Singer/Songwriter, Conductor, Arranger & Recording Artist Tracy Stark! Tracy has worked with Lesley Gore, Phoebe Snow, Karen Black, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins & Marni Nixon, among many others. She has performed at the finest as well as the sleaziest venues around the world and also on numerous television shows. For more information www.tracystark.com
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| Guest Host Tracy Stark |
Our Co-Host was Jason Morris! Jason is best known as a performer/producer for numerous causes including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Marfan Foundation, The Sickle Cell Disease Association & The Trevor Project. For more information, look for Jason on Facebook.
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| Co-Host Jason Morris |
Quick Wrap: Tracy’s Corner
Tracy Stark, an accomplished songwriter (who’s currently putting together her next album!) charmed us with a set of original songs:
1) “Hungry” - Inspired by a friend of hers who was dating a guy only to find out he was “dating” about 14 other women.
2) “Mr Moon” - in honor of tonight’s Super Full Moon!
3) “Right Where I Belong” - A BEAUTIFUL ballad
Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
(click link to visit the singer’s website, when available)
Jason Morris
Ira Lee Collings
Lou Iacovino
Richie Eisenberg
Jennylind Parris
Kristoffer Lowe
Sally Darling
Matthew Martin Ward
Marcia Roney
Kathleen Stuart
Bill Zeffiro
Leah Jennings
Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and musicians: Tracy Stark & Matthew Martin Ward, Jeff Cubeta.
Upcoming shows:
Monday, August 11, 2014 (8:30-11pm) - Bill Zeffiro can be seen performing throughout the evening with Candice Oden at Millesime, 92 Madison Ave (at 29th St), NYC.
Monday, August 11, 2014 - Leah Jennings and Kristoffer Lowe have made it to the Top 9 in the Metrostar Competition, and can be seen competing at Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 (6:30pm) - Marnie Klar and Tanya Moberly can be seen at “The Parks Concert Cities” at The South Park at Tudor City, Corner of East 41st St & Tudor City Place (near 2nd Ave), NYC.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly is bringing back her show “I Love NY Songwriters” to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Friday, August 22, 2014 (8pm) - Erin Cronican is appearing in a benefit reading of the play, Rubble, for the Provincetown Theater in MA, starring alongside Bruce Vilanch and Jerry Adler.
Saturday, August 30, 2014 (7pm) - Jason Morris is appearing (with Kathleen Stuart as a featured singer) in “Musically Yogic” at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 (9:30pm) - Adam Shapiro has his debut at 54 Below with, “Nothing Normal” at 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, NYC.
Sunday, September 21, 2014 (3pm) - Lou Iacovino is appearing in a show at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 (7pm) - Marnie Klar is bringing back her show “Home” (directed by Tanya Moberly) to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 (7pm) - Kristoffer Lowe is bringing back his show “Waiting For The Light To Shine” to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 (9:30pm) - Marnie Klar is bringing back her show “Home” (directed by Tanya Moberly) to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Friday, November 14, 2014 (9:15pm) - Kristoffer Lowe is bringing back his show “Waiting For The Light To Shine” to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Sunday, November 23, 2014 (5pm) - Sally Darling is premiering a new show, with music director Matthew Martin Ward, at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Sunday, December 6, 2014 (5pm) - Sally Darling is premiering a new show, with music director Matthew Martin Ward, at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Next Week’s Salon
Next week we celebrate our 9th Anniversary! Our Co-Hosts will be our fabulous Etceterettes - you won’t want to miss this star-studded evening, I promise. :)
Erin Cronican
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