There was a lot of love and support in the room as a great group of arts lovers chose to make music on inauguration lazy Sunday evening. Mark Janas started by acknowledging those who attended the Women's March in DC and in New York City.
Our Co-Host was Bistro Award & Mama’s Next Big Act Winner Joshua Lance Dixon! Joshua started us off with a touching medley of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz and "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin. To kick off his mid-show, three song set, Joshua started with a seamless and bold medley of Cole Porter's "Experiment" (from Nymph Errant) and Jefferson Airplane's, "White Rabbit." He then slowed things down a bit with "I've Got You Under My Skin." From a young age, Joshua said he knew that he loved to escape but the things hat saved his life was music. So he shared a role he's been able to play twice, by singing, "I'm Coming Out of My Shell" from the musical, My Year with Frog and Toad. He closed the show with the stunning story song, "Next" by local composer, Scott Evan Davis.
Our Co-Host was Bistro Award & Mama’s Next Big Act Winner Joshua Lance Dixon! Joshua started us off with a touching medley of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz and "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin. To kick off his mid-show, three song set, Joshua started with a seamless and bold medley of Cole Porter's "Experiment" (from Nymph Errant) and Jefferson Airplane's, "White Rabbit." He then slowed things down a bit with "I've Got You Under My Skin." From a young age, Joshua said he knew that he loved to escape but the things hat saved his life was music. So he shared a role he's been able to play twice, by singing, "I'm Coming Out of My Shell" from the musical, My Year with Frog and Toad. He closed the show with the stunning story song, "Next" by local composer, Scott Evan Davis.
Joshua will be bringing his show PACK OF ONE to Don’t Tell Mama – 343 West 46th St, NYC 10036 – February 17th at 7pm, February 18th at 4pm, February 24th at 7pm & February 25th at 4pm. For more information: www.donttellmamanyc.com.
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| Our Co-Host: Joshua Lance Dixon |
Our Salon Spotlight featured Jerry Phelps, Elliot Roth & Karen Thompson! This musical trio will be bringing NO EVIL – A CABARET OF RESISTANCE to The Duplex – 61 Christopher St, NYC 10014 – February 17th at 9:30pm & February 26th at 6:30pm.
For the first song of their set, Jerry took the lead (with Karen and Elliot on backing vocals) for a smooth and powerful, "For What It's Worth." Next up, Elliot gave us the luscious Ray Charles tune, "Danger Zone" while accompanying himself on the piano. To close their set, it was Karen's turn to wow the crowd, with a profound rendition of Ani DiFranco's, "32 Flavors."
For more information about the show and to buy tickets: www.theduplex.com
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| Our Salon Spotlight: Jerry Phelps, Elliot Roth and Karen Thompson! |
Quick Wrap - Classical Corner
Mark Janas, Salon founder, said that as he thought about the theme, a bunch of different ideas came to mind. But then he thought, what could be more transformational than performing songs related to the inauguration? And with that, he also thought that improvising these songs with different styles of music might really evoke the Transformational theme! So he invited Matthew Martin Ward and Richard Eisenberg to the piano to improvise with him. He started with "My Country Tis Of Thee (America)" - the song took shape with several different styles as the pianists switched off, sometimes with two pianists playing at once. The song then segued into other American patriotic tunes - it was truly magical!
Roster of performers for the evening (in order of appearance):
Click link to visit the performer’s website or other links, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.
Co Host: Joshua Lance Dixon
Kit
Edie Stokes
Barbara Malley
Jerome Weinstein
Louisa Lee Poster
Ira Lee Collings
Rian Keating
Frans Bloem
David Gillam
Bob Diamond (with Matthew Martin Ward on piano)
Matthew Martin Ward (also on piano)
David Ballard
Erin Cronican
Salon Spotlight: Jerry Phelps, Elliot Roth & Karen Thompson
Classical Corner: Mark Janas, Matthew Martin Ward, Richard Eisenberg
BREAK
Co Host: Joshua Lance Dixon
Tanya Moberly
Richard Eisenberg
Amy Beth Williams
Angela Leone
Carly Ozard
Co Host: Joshua Lance Dixon
Special thanks to tonight’s musicians: Mark Janas, Elliot Roth, Richard Eisenberg and Matthew Martin Ward.
And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound, and our amazing waitstaff who always handle the demands of a full house with grace and style, and James Eden, tonight's videographer.
Ongoing Shows:
Monday nights (7pm): Opera Open Mic at Shanghai Mong with Mark Janas and Matthew Martin Ward, 30 West 32nd Street, NYC. www.shanghaimongnyc.com
Monday & Wednesday nights (8pm): Bill Zeffiro performs weekly at La Rivista, 313 West 46th St, NYC.
Tuesday nights : Louisa Lee Poster performs with the Rick Bogart Trio at Toshi's Living Room (in the Flatiron Hotel), NYC.
Upcoming Shows:
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 (7pm): Bob Diamond is bringing back, "The Gift of Love" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, January 27, 2017 (7pm): Ricky Ritzel's Broadway presents Barbara Malley, Bob Diamond, and more in a concert of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, January 30, 2017 (7pm): Erin Cronican and Candice Oden are performing alongside Broadway greats in the Ziegfeld Society's annual gala at Birdland, 315 West 44th St, NYC.
Friday, January 27, 2017 (7pm): Ricky Ritzel's Broadway presents Barbara Malley, Bob Diamond, and more in a concert of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, January 30, 2017 (7pm): Erin Cronican and Candice Oden are performing alongside Broadway greats in the Ziegfeld Society's annual gala at Birdland, 315 West 44th St, NYC.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 (7pm): Bob Diamond is bringing back, "The Gift of Love" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, February 12, 2017 (4pm): Edie Stokes will be performing her show, "LoveFest in Duet" at Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, NYC.
Saturday, February 12, 2017 (4pm): Edie Stokes will be performing her show, "LoveFest in Duet" at Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, NYC.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 (7pm): Barbara Malley is bringing back her show, "OMG! Am I a Diva?" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC, benefitting American Rivers.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams in "Carried Away" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
March 2017: Keep your eyes open for an announcement of dates for Rain Keating's next show, "Woman Songs" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, March 3, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings back "Tanya Moberly Sings Nilsson With Weber" one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams in "Carried Away" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
March 2017: Keep your eyes open for an announcement of dates for Rain Keating's next show, "Woman Songs" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, March 3, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings back "Tanya Moberly Sings Nilsson With Weber" one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Friday, March 10, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings back "Tanya Moberly Sings the Blues with Ian Herman" one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams in "Carried Away" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Friday, March 17, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings back "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Rickie and Joni with Ritt Henn" one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017: Kit is appearing for one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams in "Carried Away" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Friday, March 17, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings back "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Rickie and Joni with Ritt Henn" one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017: Kit is appearing for one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, March 31, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings back "Tanya Moberly Sings Kenny Loggins with Steven Ray Watkins" one night only at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St, NYC.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Dan Ruth in "A Life Behind Bars" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St, NYC.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Dan Ruth in "A Life Behind Bars" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St, NYC.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Dan Ruth in "A Life Behind Bars" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St, NYC.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017: Save the date for Sally Darling's new show (music directed by Matthew Martin Ward) at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 (9:30pm): Tanya Moberly directs Dan Ruth in "A Life Behind Bars" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St, NYC.
We will be back next week with the theme,"Great Expectations" with your Co-Host, Wendy Scherl.
See you then!
Erin Cronican
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