April 12, 2015
Theme: Spring Has Sprung!
Spring has finally sprung in NYC, and singers of all types sprang to the Etcetera Etcetera stage this past Sunday! Our wonderful co-host was the fiery Cynthia Crane, known for her collection of CDs, writings, and her newsletter entitled "Crane's Clarion." Cynthia began the evening with the hilarious "Anything Goes," only this time replacing Cole Porter's lyrics for updated Facebook and Kardashian-infused ones. For her second act mini-showcase, Cynthia sang a darker version of "How Can Love Survive?" in honor of her tumultuous experience with Bernie Madoff. Then, to honor the centennial celebration of Frank Sinatra, she sang the sultry "Just As Though You Were Here." To finish her set, she sang the witty "Ev'rything I Buy Was Made In China." Completing her stay as co-host, Cynthia finished the evenings' celebration with John Denver's pensive "Some Days Are Diamonds."
Quick Wrap: Classical Corner
Theme: Spring Has Sprung!
Spring has finally sprung in NYC, and singers of all types sprang to the Etcetera Etcetera stage this past Sunday! Our wonderful co-host was the fiery Cynthia Crane, known for her collection of CDs, writings, and her newsletter entitled "Crane's Clarion." Cynthia began the evening with the hilarious "Anything Goes," only this time replacing Cole Porter's lyrics for updated Facebook and Kardashian-infused ones. For her second act mini-showcase, Cynthia sang a darker version of "How Can Love Survive?" in honor of her tumultuous experience with Bernie Madoff. Then, to honor the centennial celebration of Frank Sinatra, she sang the sultry "Just As Though You Were Here." To finish her set, she sang the witty "Ev'rything I Buy Was Made In China." Completing her stay as co-host, Cynthia finished the evenings' celebration with John Denver's pensive "Some Days Are Diamonds."
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| Cynthia Crane, Spring Incarnate |
To Mark Janas, the theme of Spring brought about the feeling of
French music, in particular of the French composer Emmanuel Chabrier.
Chabrier, who was the first of his peers to begin collecting
Impressionistic art, was considered a bit ahead of his time. According
to composer friends and subsequent music historians, he changed the
course of harmony in French music. A large group of diverse composers
of his time loved him, although he has not become a household name like
Chopin or Debussy. To help him illustrate Chabrier's brilliance, Mark
invited his Music School of Manhattan student Nick Miller to sing three
pieces. Miller has a gorgeous baritone, by the way, and effortlessly
navigated these songs. He started with "Villanelle des petite canards," a
satirical song in which Chabrier compared the waddling ducks to the
gossiping and charmingly noisy country folk he knew. Next, Nick sang
"Les cigales," a calmer and more peaceful song about an afternoon
calmly listening to the cicadas of the night. To round out the Classical Corner, he sang "Ballade des gros dindons," which took a satirical jibe against the upperclass, this time comparing them to the prideful, pompous poultry of turkeys:
"The stout turkeys, they cross fields
with a step solemn and untroubled,
at dawn, at dusk,
stupidly march in a line,
before the shepherdess who sings,
humming an old tune,
they go in docile procession,
the stout turkeys!"
Salon Spotlight
Our wonderful waiter of most evenings, David
Ballard, was our Salon Spotlight this week, having prepared for his Salon
Presents show "True North" with Joseph Olson at the piano, directed by
Tanya Moberly. He began with "5 1/2 Minutes" by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk. Secondly he sang the
mega-panick'd "One By One By One" from the musical "Ordinary Days" by
Adam Gwon. Then he showed off his sweet tenor voice on the haunting "Two
Strangers."
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| David Ballard |
Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
Click link to visit the performer’s website, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.
Susan Garson
Michael Colby
Ira Lee Collings
Charles Baran
Lianne Marie Dobbs
Michael Cicetti
Robyn McCorquodale (self on Piano)
Nick Miller
Eve Eaton
Heather Haddad
Kevin McMullen
Lauren StanfordSteve Bustamante (self on Guitar)
Jennifer Roberts
Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and musicians: Mark Janas, Robyn McCorquodale and Steve Bustamante.
And
thank you to Gill Alexandre on lights and sound, and our amazing
waitstaff!!!
Salon Presents:
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 (8:00pm & 10:00pm) - Salon Presents David Ballard in "True North" at Etcetera Etcetera, 352 West 44th St, NYC. Directed by Tanya Moberly, with Joseph Olsen at the piano. (and then stay after to celebrate David's Birthday!!!)
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 (7:00pm and 9:30pm) - Salon Presents Jaye Maynard in "Bird Amongst the Blossom: A Tribute to the Blossom Dearie Songbook," at Etcetera Etcetera, 352 West 44th St, NYC.
Upcoming Shows:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 (7:00pm) - Robyn McCorquodale in "Diary of a Piano Girl," celebrating her CD "Sleep With Angels," Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 42nd Stree, NYC.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 (7:00pm) - Robyn McCorquodale in "Diary of a Piano Girl," celebrating her CD "Sleep With Angels," Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 42nd Stree, NYC.
Friday, April 17, 2015 (7:00pm) - Tanya Moberly in "Songs I Feel Like Singing" with Steven Ray Watkins at the piano, Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, April 18, 2015 (5:00pm) - Eve Eaton in "Back to Billy: A Love Affair 30 Years in the Making," Directed by Lennie Watts/Music Direction by Steven Ray Watkins, Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 (7:00pm) - Robyn McCorquodale in "Diary of a Piano Girl," celebrating her CD "Sleep With Angels," Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 42nd Stree, NYC.
Thursday, April 23, 2015 (9:30pm) - Charles Baran in "Recipes For Disaster" at The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 (7pm) - Susan Garson in "Where Do I Start?" at Stage 72, 158 West 72nd Street, NYC. Dir. Tanya Moberly, Musical Direction by Daryl Kojak.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 (7:00pm) - Robyn McCorquodale in "Diary of a Piano Girl," celebrating her CD "Sleep With Angels," Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 42nd Street, NYC.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (7:00pm) - Eve Eaton in "Back to Billy: A Love Affair 30 Years in the Making," Directed by Lennie Watts/Music Direction by Steven Ray Watkins, Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, May 2, 2015 (6:00pm) - Sierra Rein (and more) in Charles Baran's showcase at Room 53, West 53, NYC.
Saturday, May 2, 2015 (6:00pm) - Sierra Rein (and more) in Charles Baran's showcase at Room 53, West 53, NYC.
Saturday, May 2, 3015 (4:00pm) - Adam Shapiro (and more!) in "Somewhere in This Song - The Music and Lyrics of Nicholas Levin," at The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 (7pm) - Susan Garson in "Where Do I Start?" at The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street, NYC. Dir. Tanya Moberly, Musical Direction by Daryl Kojak.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 (7:00pm) - Eve Eaton in "Back to Billy: A Love Affair 30 Years in the Making," Directed by Lennie Watts/Music Direction by Steven Ray Watkins, Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, May 16, 2015 - Jaye Maynard brings her show "Bird Amongst the Blossom: A Tribute to the Blossom Dearie Songbook" to the San Francisco Society Cabaret.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 (7:00pm) - Bobbie Horowitz presents "It's Just a Number" at The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - Adam Shapiro in "Nothing Normal", at The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street, NYC.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (7:00pm) - Ira Lee Collings in "Gay Since 1935: a Gay Geezer's Odyssey" at Don't Tell Mama, NYC.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - National Arts Club tribute to Michael Colby's book "The Algonquin Kid."
Monday, June 22nd, 2015 (7:00pm) - Ira Lee Collings in "Gay Since 1935: a Gay Geezer's Odyssey" at Don't Tell Mama, NYC.
Next Week's Salon:
Our Salon Spotlight will be Susan Garson! And out co-host will be Lauren Stanford on the theme "Gone With The Wind: Longing For The Past."
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