Our co-host for this week was the fabulously Australian Kim David Smith. He started the night by singing "Song Of Black Max," which he actually considers a Christmas song ... even though there's no mention of Christmas. ;) But he loves to sing it at Christmas, and we were so glad he shared it with us in July. He started the second set by entertaining us with "Ich Bin Ein Vamp," and then he shared his wonderfully talented friend Tracy Stark, who sang a fantastic song she co-wrote entitled "New York Is Closing." Kim closed the show with the fabulous "And The Time Are Dark And Fearful."
Salon Spotlight
The Salon Spotlight was the Bruce Clough! He started his set by sharing a very intimate story of how he was bullied as a child, which led us into his first song, "Lost Boy." His second song which had a totally different and awesome vibe called "Use Me" was inspired by his high school -- VERY hot -- girlfriend. ;) He finished with the exciting "Toxic Love."
Quick Wrap - Classical Corner
Classical Corner was particularly interesting tonight. Mark focused on Baroque music, which was, actually, defined really by Bach. The dates that are considered Baroque era are actually the dates of Bach's life and death -- 1685-1750. An interesting note in his life (no pun intended)? Between two wives, Bach had 20 children. WHAT?!
Tonight, we learned about sequencing and imitative texture. We learned that clarity was a major component in Baroque music, as there were no pedals on the piano. Tuning was also quite different during Bach's time. They used what was called "real tuning," but it was very problematic. Certain notes would become so out of tune to the point that they simply couldn't be played on the piano. The science of tuning progressed, though, and they came up with "well temperament," which allowed any song to be played in any key. Bach set out to prove this with his piece "The Well-Tempered Clavier."
Mark dazzled us tonight with many examples, and finally played for us a portion from "Brandenburg Concertos." Thank you, Mark!
Classical Corner was particularly interesting tonight. Mark focused on Baroque music, which was, actually, defined really by Bach. The dates that are considered Baroque era are actually the dates of Bach's life and death -- 1685-1750. An interesting note in his life (no pun intended)? Between two wives, Bach had 20 children. WHAT?!
Tonight, we learned about sequencing and imitative texture. We learned that clarity was a major component in Baroque music, as there were no pedals on the piano. Tuning was also quite different during Bach's time. They used what was called "real tuning," but it was very problematic. Certain notes would become so out of tune to the point that they simply couldn't be played on the piano. The science of tuning progressed, though, and they came up with "well temperament," which allowed any song to be played in any key. Bach set out to prove this with his piece "The Well-Tempered Clavier."
Mark dazzled us tonight with many examples, and finally played for us a portion from "Brandenburg Concertos." Thank you, Mark!
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: Kim David Smith (with Tracy Stark at the piano)
Bobbie Horowitz
Click link to visit the performer’s website or other links, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.
Co-Host: Kim David Smith (with Tracy Stark at the piano)
Bobbie Horowitz
Madelaine Warren
Shannon Wynne
Jonathan Kuhn
Michele Herman
Michael Colby (with Andrea Colby on the keys)
Nicci Nicholas
Classical Corner
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Co-Host: Kim David Smith (with Tracy Stark at the 88s)
Tanya Moberly
Tanya Moberly
Jen Bradley (and Tanya Moberly)
TJ Polzin
John Burns
Jeff Flaster
Eileen Lacy (with Matthew Martin Ward tickling the ivories)
Sally Darling (with Matthew Martin Ward on piano)
Frances O'Flynne (with Matthew Martin Ward at the baby grand)
Barbara Malley (with Matthew Martin Ward on the keys)
Matthew Martin Ward (self at the 88s)
Richie Eisenberg (self at the piano)
Steve Bustamante (self on the guitar)
David Ballard
TJ Polzin
John Burns
Jeff Flaster
Eileen Lacy (with Matthew Martin Ward tickling the ivories)
Sally Darling (with Matthew Martin Ward on piano)
Frances O'Flynne (with Matthew Martin Ward at the baby grand)
Barbara Malley (with Matthew Martin Ward on the keys)
Matthew Martin Ward (self at the 88s)
Richie Eisenberg (self at the piano)
Steve Bustamante (self on the guitar)
David Ballard
Angela Leone
Co-Host: Kim David Smith (with Tracy Stark tickling the ivories)
Special thanks to tonight's musicians: Tracy Stark, Matthew Martin Ward, Mark Janas, Richie Eisenberg, and Steve Bustamante -- who was also our videographer for the night! Also thanks to Zach Wobensmith on lights and sound, the amazing waitstaff and management at Etcetera Etcetera.
Performances coming up by guests of this evening's Salon:
Ongoing Shows
Monday nights (7pm): Opera Open Mic at Shanghai Mong with Mark Janas and Matthew Martin Ward, 30 West 32nd Street, NYC.
Every Tuesday (6pm-7pm): "Peaceable Hour - Music to soothe the spirit and restore the heart" with Sarah Rice, Mark Watson, and Janice Hall. FREE at Saint Clements Church and Chapel, 423 West 46th Street, NYC.
Upcoming Shows
Wednesday, July 4-August 26, 2018 (various times): Adam Shapiro will be part of the cast of "Fiddler on the Roof" (in Yiddish), directed by Joel Grey, at The National Yiddish Theater, Museum of Jewish Heritage, Battery Park, NYC.
Thursday, July 12, 2018 (7pm): "Spotlight On You" open mic (featuring Tanya Moberly and Steven Ray Watkins) at 53 Above, 318 W 53rd St (1st floor), NYC.
Friday, July 27, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly appears in "Ricky Ritzel's Broadway" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th St, NYC.
Sunday, July 29, 2018 (4pm): Angela Leone revamps her CD release show at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018: Deborah Stone in "Siren Song" with Daryl Kojak at Pangea, 178 2nd Avenue, NYC.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018: Deborah Stone in "Siren Song" with Daryl Kojak at Pangea, 178 2nd Avenue, NYC.
Thursday, August 16, 2018 (7pm): Matthew Martin Ward is acting as musical director for Stephen Hanks' "Cabaret Campaigns: Ride The Blue Wave 2018!" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, September 8, 2018 (8pm): Zach Wobensmith will be appearing in the benefit concert production of "The Flood" at TimesCenter, 242 W 41st St, NYC.
Thursday, September 13, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Kendra Cunningham in "This Could Be You" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
W 42nd St, NYC.
October, 2018: Madelaine Warren is performing her cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th St, NYC.
Friday, October 19, 2018 (9:30pm): Tanya Moberly directs Jennifer Bangs at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, October 26, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
NEXT SALON! - Sunday, July 15th, 2018:
- Candice Oden
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