Monday, April 28, 2014

The Salon Wrap-Up for April 27, 2014- "Home-It's Never That Easy"


April 27, 2014

Theme: "Home-It's Never That Easy"

It's that time of year again: Mark Janas presents his students from the Manhattan School of Music! Ten energetic and talented young singers were our co-hosts tonight: Lyndon England, Alaysha Fox, Amber Johnson, Christopher Melecio, Nick Miller, Devin Morin, Katherine Saik, Jeanette Simpson, Chad Sonka, and Kathleen Spencer. The numbers they performed were from the Discover Opera Spring Cabaret, "Home; It's Never That Easy," which was performed at the Manhattan School of Music on April 16th.


Our Salon Spotlight tonight was the lovely Ruth Carlin, giving us a three-song preview of her new show, "A Light in the Window: Songs of Judy Collins." Ruth performs at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St, on May 17th and June 12th. More info at www.ruthcarlin.com


Sneak Peek: Classical Corner 

Tonight's Classical Corner was a continuation of the Discover Opera Cabaret, and our co-hosts took center stage. First, Lyndon England, Nick Miller, and Devin Morin delivered a lovely medley of two Beatles songs (A Little Help From My Friends, Norwegian Wood). Katie Spencer, Alaysha Fox, and Amber Johnson followed with some excellent close harmonies (and high spirits) on a song by opera composer John Adams (Song About the Bad Boys and the News). Katherine Saik delivered a soulful interpretation of Will You Love Me Tomorrow, accompanied by piano (Mark Janas), bass (Nick Miller), and cahon (Devin Morin). The ensemble ended this delightful segment with a version of Antonio-Carlos Jobim's One Note Samba.


Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
(click link to visit the singer’s website, when available.)

Co-Host Ensemble
Jeanette Simpson
Joey Infante
Katie Spencer
David Ballard
Janice Hall
Candice Oden
Tanya Moberly
Ira Lee Collings
Kurt Perry
Ann Dawson
Carly Ozard
Richard Eisenberg
Barb Malley
Susan Hodgdon
Charles Baran
Alaysha Fox /Katie Spencer
Christine Pedi
Matthew Martin Ward
Jaye Maynard
Joan Jaffe
Joe Regan, Jr
Michael Krikorian
Co-Host Ensemble

 Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and musicians: Mark Janas, Matthew Martin Ward, Mike McDonald, Paul Greenwood, Nick Miller, Devin Morin

And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound!

Upcoming Shows:

Monday, April 28th (9:15 pm)- Jaye Maynard's Blossom Dearie show is at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St.

 Wednesday, April 30th (7:30 pm)-Elaine St George continues the run of her Bistro Award-winning show, "Elaine St. George Sings Steve Goodman," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St.

Thursday, May 1st--Charles Baran is featured in a Cinco de Mayo revue at The Duplex, 61 Christopher St.

Starting May 1, 2014 (9-11pm, sign up 8:30pm) - New Open Mic every Thursday, run by Sarah Rice and Matthew Martin Ward, at The West End Lounge on 107th St on the Upper West Side.

Saturday, May 3rd (3pm)-Christine Pedi is one of the stars at the all-day event, "Wall to Wall Cabaret;" Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway.

Saturday, May 3, 2014 (8pm) - Tanya Moberly brings her Bistro Award-winning show “I Love NY Songwriters” to he Unity Center, Main Street, 2nd Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851
 
 Tuesday, May 6 (9:30pm) - Corinna Sowers-Adler makes her debut at 54 Below with "By Request: New York Moments."  254 W 54th St.

Saturday, May 17th (2:00 pm)- Bobbie Horowitz's Unity Cabaret Series returns with an amazing lineup of performers, in "Happy Birthday, New York!" at The Unity Center, 213 W 58th St.

Saturday, May 17th (5pm)-Elaine St George continues the run of her Bistro Award-winning show, "Elaine St. George Sings Steve Goodman," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St.

Saturday, May 17th (7:30 pm)-Ruth Carlin premieres her new show, "A Light in the Window: Songs of Judy Collins," at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd.

Sunday, May 25th (4:30 pm) -Carly Ozard opens her highly anticipated show, "Midler on the Roof," at the Duplex, 61 Christopher St (also June 1st)

Thursday, June 5th (7:30 pm) Natasha Castillo continues in "They'd Only Just Begun: A Carpenter's Tale," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St

Sunday, June 8th, (4:30 pm) Carly Ozard, "Midler on the Roof," The Duplex, 61 Christopher St
 
 Thursday, June 12th (7:00 pm)-Ruth Carlin in "A Light in the Window: Songs of Judy Collins," at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd.

Saturday, June 21st (4:00 pm)-Susan Hodgdon's new show, "I Could Go On Singing," a tribute to Judy Garland, opens at Don't Tell Mama; 343 W 46th St.

Saturday, June 28th (8pm)- Natasha Castillo continues in "They'd Only Just Begun: A Carpenter's Tale," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St

August 12 and 26--Joey Infante opens his show "Amor," at The Metropolitan Room



Next Week’s Salon

No Salon for two weeks!  Please join us again on May 18th.

Janice Hall
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