The Salon Wrap-Up for August 2, 2015 - "Bits and Pieces"

August 2, 2015

Theme: “Bits and Pieces”

Our Co-Hosts for the evening on Sunday, Dana Lorge and Warren Schein, certainly had us in "Bits and Pieces" or "fits and starts" or just happy smiles as they hosted the PACKED audience! The waiters had to get more tables and chairs in the back, and we were encouraged to keep the downtime quick between numbers. Thankfully, this meant Dana and Warren introduced a huge number of singers up to the stage, many from the Cabaret elite, plus a few first-timers, including Joshua Polley -a stunning 13 year old boy from Broadway! Dana and Warren were silly and sweet, with whip-smart wit. They started off with a great duet, "Just in Time," with swinging Guest Host Barry Levitt at the piano and a special treat of Jon Burr - who joined in on a lot of songs throughout the evening - on upright bass.  For the mid-show set, they alternated solos and duets. Warren performed a hotly arranged "Sing for Your Supper/Sing/Sing a Song," followed by Dana performing the hilarious "Dingy," which only proved just exactly how filthy the mind of the audience was.  Then, Warren returned with a beautiful rendition of "That's All."  At the end of the night, the two of them shared microphones, laughs, and a roving moustache to sing "Quando Quando."

You can catch more of Dana's hosting abilities at "Dana Lorge's Variety Show" at The Metropolitan Room comes by once a month! 7pm on August 14, September 18, October 16, November 13 and December 18th in 2015.  34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Dana Lorge and Warren Schein
Photo by Stephen Sorokoff, BroadwayWorld.com

Quick Wrap: Barry's Corner

Barry Levitt's fingers were flying through the keys in his little Corner of the room.  He started out by performing a fast-fingered original composition, "When it Rains," which also featured Jon Burr on bass. It had some beautiful chord changes, which passed by effortlessly. He then dextrously did a jazzy rendition of "Pennies from Heaven," including a wonderful instrumental/vocal break with Jon's bass.  To complete his set, Barry played a beautiful samba number...I'll add the name once I find it from Barry. :)

On September 2, 2015, Barry Levitt's original work will be the featured subject for the show "Gary Crawford Sings the Barry Levitt Songbook." 7:00 pm at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):

Click link to visit the performer’s website, when available.

All piano accompaniment by Barry Levitt and Jon Burr unless otherwise noted.

Dana Lorge and Warren Schein
Sunny Leigh
Lou Iacovino
Edith Stokes
Patti Bottino Braro
Bob Simonello
Marnie Klar
Carly Ozard
Charles Baran and Joan Jaffe
Annie Lebeaux (self on piano)
Natalie Arneson
Joshua Dixon (with Scott Evan Davis on piano)
Joshua Colley (with Scott Evan Davis on piano)
Sally Darling and Matthew Martin Ward (with Matthew Martin Ward at piano)
Zach Wobensmith (with Matthew Martin Ward at piano)
David Ballard
Sierra Rein
Barry Levitt and Jon Burr
Dana Lorge and Warren Schein
Tanya Moberly
Bobbie Horowitz (with Bill Zeffiro on piano)
Bill Zeffiro (self on piano)
Barb Malley
Adam Shapiro
Ira Lee Collings
Jim Speake
DJ O'Neill
Sallie Jo Hadley
Richard Becker
Richie Eisenberg
Susan Jeffries
Stuart
Jackie Hashimoto
Rob Davis
Dana Lorge and Warren Schein

And thank you to Gill Alexandre on lights and sound, our amazing waitstaff who always handle the demands of a full house with grace and style. And to our pianists and musicians Bill Zeffiro, Barry Levitt, Annie Lebeaux, Scott Evan Davis, Matthew Martin Ward, and Jon Burr!

Next Week - Chemistry!

Chemistry? YEAH, CHEMISTRY! Whether it's the science from a glass tube or the cause and effect found between lovers, the term "Chemistry" can mean a thousand things!  Guest Host and Pianist will be Ian Herman, and our Co-Hosts will be the marvelous man and guitarist Sean Harkness!

Upcoming shows:

Ongoing: Matthew Martin Ward plays on Mondays at the West End Lounge, 955 West End Ave, NYC.

Ongoing: Bill Zeffiro plays every Tuesday (8:30-11pm) at Millesime, 92 Madison Ave, NYC and every Wednesday (8-12) at La Rivista, 313 W 46th St, NYC.

Ongoing: Metrostar Competition every Monday night until August 17, 2015. At The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Ongoing: Mama's Next Big Act every Tuesday night until August 25th at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Steven Ray Watkins) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Thursday, August 6, 2015 (8pm) - David Ballard hosts "Starting Here!" a new composers/new songs showcase at Room 53, 314 W 53rd St, New York, NYC.

Saturday, August 8, 2015 (6pm) - Charles Baran hosts "Saturdays at Six" with Warren Schein, Lisa Yaeger, Ronni Faust, David Auxier and Jessica Levi at Room 53, 314 W 53rd St, New York, NYC.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 (7pm) - David Ballard hosts "Starting Here!" a new composers/new songs showcase at Room 53, 314 W 53rd St, New York, NYC.

Friday, August 14, 2015 (7pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Steven Ray Watkins) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Friday, August 14, 2015 (7pm) -  "Dana Lorge's Variety Show" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 (7pm) - Karen Carpenter tribute (with Natasha Castillo and Adam Shapiro) at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 (7pm) - Robin Kradles and her Hot Box Girls, Lynne Hildebrand, Gretchen Reinhagen, Lennie Watts and Amy Wolk, with Rick Jensen in "Funny You Should Ask", at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Wednesday, August 24, 2015 - Bobbie Horowitz's "It's Only A Number" series at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - Bill Zeffiro and Jon Burr at the 92nd St Y.

Friday, September 18, 2015 (7pm) -  "Dana Lorge's Variety Show" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Sunday, September 20, 2015 - Edith Stokes in her CD Release Show "Love is in The Air" with Barry Levitt and Jon Burr.

Sunday, September 27, 2015 (4:30pm) - Barb Malley in "Eat! Drink! Be Merry!" at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Thursday, October 8, 2015 (5:30pm) - Bob Simonello in "Flight" at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Monday, October 12, 2015 (7pm and 9:30pm) - Sierra Rein and other Los Angeles/NYC original casts in "bare" Reunion Concert at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC.

Friday, October 16, 2015 (7pm) -  "Dana Lorge's Variety Show" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Friday, October 23, 2015 (7pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Mark Janas) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Friday, November 6, 2015 (7pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Sean Harkness) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Tuesday, November 11, 2015 - Rob Davis in "Rob's Big Birthday Celebration: Frank, Billie and Me!" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Friday, November 13, 2015 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Ritt Henn) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Friday, November 13, 2015 (7pm) -  "Dana Lorge's Variety Show" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 (3pm) - Bob Simonello in "Flight" at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Friday, November 20, 2015 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Steven Ray Watkins) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Friday, December 18, 2015 (7pm) -  "Dana Lorge's Variety Show" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.

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