September 21, 2014
Theme: “The Times of Our Lives”
Our amazing founder and host, Mark Janas, welcomed us to The Salon with some powerful words about the times of our lives. With the recent passing of Joan Rivers and Polly Bergen, Mark reflected on the gifts that being alive brings, and ushered in another magical night on 44th Street. And then he introduced our producer, Tanya Moberly, who gave us a charming rundown on how The Salon works... and then we were off!
Our Co-Host was MAC & Bistro Award Winner Kevin Dozier! Kevin will be a featured performer at QUIET PLEASE THERE’S A LADY ON THE STAGE: A Celebration of Julie Wilson’s 90th Birthday at The 25th Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center - 3 Columbus Circle, NYC 10019 – on October 21st at 6pm. For more information: www.kevindozier.com.
Kevin started the show with a medley of “Sailin’ On” and “On My Way To You.” For his 3-song set at the top of Act II, he sang beautiful renditions of “If I Would Ever Leave You”, “The Journey,” and a medley of “Always” & “Time Heals Everything.” To close the evening, Kevin sang an uplifting, “Bless Your Heart” by Alex Rybeck. (All of these arrangements were done by Alex Rybeck and can be found on Kevin’s latest CD!)
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| Co-host Kevin Dozier! |
Our Salon Spotlight featured MAC Award Nominee Barb Malley & Multiple MAC & Bistro Award Winner Ricky Ritzel! Barb & Ricky will be appearing in EAT! DRINK! BE MERRY! for Cabaret Cares 9 at Roy Arias Studios - 300 West 43rd St, NYC 10036 – on October 25th at 7pm. One night only! For more information: www.barbaramalley.com.
For Barb’s set, she sang an adorable duet with Ricky called, “You’re Timeless To Me”, a touching “Days of Wine and Roses” and closed with a great medley of Jerry Herman songs. Be sure to see this show - it’s for a good cause!
Quick Wrap: Classical Corner
Mark Janas Classical Corner started by introducing special guest, Dawn Derow. He thought about the theme, “The Time of Our Lives” and pondered about what many people’s best times have been. For many it was college - for Dawn Derow, who studied opera at Boston Conservatory, it was no exception! To honor her past (and to promote her upcoming show, “Legit” at the Metropolitan Room) Mark invited her to perform several arias, which were incredibly sung and acted! She sang from the operas:
La Boheme (Giacomo Puccini)
Die Fledermaus (Johann Strauss)
Old Maid and the Thief (Gian Carlo Menotti)
Dawn’s upcoming show, “Legit” - with musical direction by Mark Janas - is one night only: Friday, September 26, 2014 (9:30pm) at the Metropolitan Room.
Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
(click link to visit the singer’s website, when available)
Susan Oliver
Robin Kradles & Ricky Ritzel
Barb Malley & Ricky Ritzel
Scott Evan Davis & James Clark
Bob Diamond
Susan Kasluga & Matthew Martin Ward
Steve Arons & Matthew Martin Ward
Matthew Martin Ward
Richie Eisenberg
Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and musicians: Mark Janas, Ricky Ritzel, Matthew Martin Ward, James Clark, and Lois Morton.
And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound and our videographer Steve Bustamante!
Upcoming shows:
Monday, September 22, 2014 (7-9pm) - Sarah Rice and Matthew Martin Ward are producing a weekly open mic, with only a $7 cover! West End Lounge, 107th & West End Ave, NYC.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 (9:30pm) - Scott Evan Davis is making his debut at 54 Below (with James Clark on cello), 254 W 54th St, NYC
Friday, September 26, 2014 (8-10pm) - Salon producer Tanya Moberly will be appearing in, “The Falling Of The Leaves: A Concert of Songs by Dan Furman”, at the Christ & Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, NYC.
Friday, September 26, 2014 (9:30pm) - Dawn Derow is bringing us a brand new show, “Legit”, (music directed by Mark Janas) to the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Tuesday, September 29, 2014 (7pm) - Bill Zeffiro is at the keys for Bobbie Horowitz’s show, “Shows To Go Ya”, at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Monday, September 29, 2014 (7-9pm) - Sarah Rice and Matthew Martin Ward are producing a weekly open mic, with only a $7 cover! West End Lounge, 107th & West End Ave, NYC.
Monday, October 6, 2014 (7pm) - Christine Pedi (with Matthew Martin Ward on piano) is appearing in “Good To Mama” at Birdland, 315 W 44th St, NYC.
Monday, October 6, 2014 (7-9pm) - Sarah Rice and Matthew Martin Ward are producing a weekly open mic, with only a $7 cover! West End Lounge, 107th & West End Ave, NYC.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 (9pm) - Anna Marie Sell and Zach Wobensmith will be appearing as featured singers at La Mediterranee, hosted by Bill Zeffiro, 947 2nd Ave (at 50th St), NYC.
Saturday, October 11, 2014 (2pm) - Adam Shapiro is appearing in the Unity Cabaret Concert (with musical direction by Bill Zeffiro) at The Unity Center, 213 W 58th St, NYC.
Sunday, October 12, 2014 (4pm) - Susan Oliver is doing her show, “My Foolish Heart”, at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Sunday, October 12, 2014 (5:30pm) - Robin Kradles is bringing back her show, “Icons: A Tribute to the Women That Inspire Me”, at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Monday, October 13, 2014 (7-9pm) - Sarah Rice and Matthew Martin Ward are producing a weekly open mic, with only a $7 cover! West End Lounge, 107th & West End Ave, 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 15, 2014 (7pm) - Susan Oliver is doing her show, ”My Foolish Heart”, at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Monday, October 20, 2014 (7-9pm) - Sarah Rice and Matthew Martin Ward are producing a weekly open mic, with only a $7 cover! West End Lounge, 107th & West End Ave, NYC.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 (6pm) - Kevin Dozier will be a featured performer at “QUIET PLEASE THERE’S A LADY ON THE STAGE: A Celebration of Julie Wilson’s 90th Birthday” at The 25th Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center - 3 Columbus Circle, NYC.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 (7pm) - Susan Oliver is doing her show, “My Foolish Heart”, at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 (6:45pm) - Barb Malley is premiering her brand new show, ”Eat! Drink! Be Merry!”, with special guests Lois Morton, Charles Baran & Bob Diamond (with musical direction by Ricky Ritzel - celebrating her birthday and honoring Cabaret Cares) at Roy Arias Studio & Theaters, 300 W 43rd St, Suite 403, NYC.
Monday, October 27, 2014 (7-9pm) - Sarah Rice and Matthew Martin Ward are producing a weekly open mic, with only a $7 cover! West End Lounge, 107th & West End Ave, NYC.
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - Ruth Carlin is bringing back her show, “Light in the Window: The Songs of Judy Collins”, (with a $10 Salon discount!) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Saturday, November 8, 2014 (4pm) - is bringing back her show, “I Could Go On Singing: The Songs of Judy Garland”, (directed by Tanya Moberly) to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Sunday, November 9, 2014 (4pm) - Adam Shapiro is appearing in “Nothing Normal”, (with Erin Cronican on vocals), at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2014 (9:30pm) - Charles Baran has a brand new show, “Songs for a New State of Mind”, at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Sunday, November 23, 2014 (4pm) - Kai Hoffman is doing her NYC debut show, “Do It While You Can”, at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Sunday, December 7, 2014 (5pm) - Bob Diamond is bringing back his show, “...As Times Goes By”, to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Thursday, January 15, 2015 (7pm) - is bringing back her show, “I Could Go On Singing: The Songs of Judy Garland”, (directed by Tanya Moberly) to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Next Week’s Salon
THERE IS NO SALON 9/28/14.
The following week, October 5, we will return with our optional theme: “War & Peace.” Our Guest Host will be Steven Ray Watkins and our Co-Hosts will be Dawn Derow and Kathleen France. We’ll see you then!
Erin Cronican
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