The Weekly 411 (10.25.10)

PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Bautista of JFM Presents Social Media, Marketing & Publicity jfmpresents@gmail.com 510.967.1109 The Weekly 411 @ the RRazz room **at Hotel Nikko **Except: the RRazz room Concert Series @ At The Historic Castro Theatre Jennifer Holliday ~ Fri, Nov 12 2010 Joan Rivers ~ Sat, Mar 12 2011 the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko 222 Mason Street (at Ellis) San Francisco, California 94102 www.therrazzroom.com Tickets Now Available via Vendini: 800.380.3095 High-res Photos Now Available: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfmpresents/page2/ General Inquiries: 415.394.1189 (the RRazz room) kris@therrazzroom.com Media: Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist 510.967.1109 jfmpresents@gmail.com THIS WEEK: WILL DURST In A State Of Confusion Durst is a regular commentator for audible.com, Air America, CNN, FOX NEWS and NPR, writes a nationally syndicated op-ed column, daily website jokes-yet still finds time to perform hundreds of comedy shows every year-at clubs, corporate events, theaters and benefits. He has racked up more than 400 television appearances in 14 different countries while slinging jokes around the globe in his one man crusade to make people laugh out loud on purpose against their will. Mon, Oct 25, 8pm $25 #political #social #satire #comedy http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/WillD10II.html BUD E. LUV The Man Behind The Legend... The RRazz room is proud to present a man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. Let's bring him on right now. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he's not having a perfect hair day, he's having a perfect hair decade. Would you welcome to the stage the world's greatest entertainer and San Francisco's own ...THE FABULOUS BUD E. LUV Tue, Oct 26, 8pm $30 #comedy #lounge #greatamericansongbook http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BudELuv10II.html DIANE SCHUUR Singing & Swinging With Deedles Vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the '40s and '50s, Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents' generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late 1950s and '60s. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades - and includes two Grammy Awards and three Grammy nominations - Schuur's music has explored nearly every corner of the 20th century American musical landscape. Born in Tacoma, Washington, in December 1953, Schuur was blind from birth. She grew up in nearby Auburn, Washington, where her father was a police captain. Nicknamed Deedles at a young age, Schuur discovered the world of jazz via her father, a piano player, and her mother, who kept a formidable collection of Duke Ellington and Dinah Washington records in the house. Some Other Time,Schuur's February 2008 Concord release, is a recording of songs by jazz artists whom she first discovered via her parents during her childhood and adolescent years. The album features songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, Rogers and Hammerstein and more. Long regarded - and sometimes criticized - as an artist who has walked a tightrope between jazz and pop, Schuur sees Some Other Timeas an unwavering statement about her commitment to the jazz tradition and its influence on her artistic sensibilities. Wed-Fri, Oct 27-29, 8pm; Sat, Oct 30, 7 and 9:30 pm; Sun, Oct 31, 7pm $45-47.50 #jazz #swing #greatamericansongbook http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DianeS10.html COUNTESS KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY ...Back In The USSR, A Voyage Into The Beatles' Songbook Join San Francisco's favorite Russian red-head, the Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy for her latest cabaret spectacular, Katya...Back In The USSR, a voyage into the Beatles' songbook. This musical adventure examines the music of the fab four as only Russia's (self-proclaimed) Greatest Mezzo-Soprano understudy turned Countess, turned Macy's cosmetic counter lady could envision. It's Abby Road meets the Met with a good dose of cabaret. Katya will be joined by her marvelous band the TOM SHAW TRIO. Fri, Oct 29, 10:30pm $25 #lgbt #cabaret #theatre #pop #thebeatles http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/Katya10-10.html NEXT WEEK: WILL DURST In A State Of Confusion Durst is a regular commentator for audible.com, Air America, CNN, FOX NEWS and NPR, writes a nationally syndicated op-ed column, daily website jokes-yet still finds time to perform hundreds of comedy shows every year-at clubs, corporate events, theaters and benefits. He has racked up more than 400 television appearances in 14 different countries while slinging jokes around the globe in his one man crusade to make people laugh out loud on purpose against their will. #political #social #satire #comedy http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/WillD10II.html Mon, Nov 1, 8pm $25 YouTube Sensation MIRANDA SINGS You will not want to miss this lipstick-wearing, epileptic-eyebrowed, crooked-smiling beauty in her return to San Francisco! Miranda is an internet sensation: the videos on her YouTube channel have been viewed over 6 million times! Expect onstage voice lessons, fashion makeovers, dramatic readings of hate mail, and special guests! Tue, Nov 2, 8pm *$25-35 (Limited VIP) *Special 18 and under discounted tickets $17.50 #comedy #cabaret #21andunder http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MirandaSings10.html MICHAEL HENDERSON An Intimate Evening Of Classic Soul, R&B and Funk with Michael Henderson Vocalist/bassist Michael Henderson has enjoyed successful careers as a player and performer. He moved from Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Detroit in the early '60s, and was a session player. As a 13-year-old, Henderson played bass with the Fantastic Four, Detroit Emeralds, Billy Preston, and other Motown acts in 1964 and 1965. He later toured with Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin before joining Miles Davis. Henderson played and toured with Davis for seven years. When he met drummer/producer Norman Connors, Henderson pitched him some songs. Connors recorded "Valentine Love" on his Saturday Night Special LP, featuring Henderson with Jean Carne. This was his vocal debut, and it reached number ten on the R&B chart. Henderson wrote two other hits for the LP, "We Both Need Each Other" and "You Are My Starship," which peaked at number four. Those successes landed Henderson his own Buddah deal in 1976, and in 1978 he got his first Top 10 R&B hit with "Take Me I'm Yours" for Buddah. Henderson recorded for Buddah from 1976 to 1983, earning his biggest hit in 1980 with "Wide Receiver," a number four hit. He moved to EMI in 1986. Henderson also recorded "Can't We Fall in Love Again" with Phyllis Hyman on her own LP, and sang with Bobby Womack and Johnnie Taylor, as well as produced the Dramatics. He also helped discover Cherrelle, who was his next-door neighbor in the late '70s. She sang background and toured with him for four years. Thu-Fri, Nov 4-5, 8pm $35 #classicsoul #rnb #funk #milesdavis #phyllishyman http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/michael_h.html COURTNEY ACT Maybe She's Born With It Australian Idol alumni and gender-bending sensation Courtney Act and Australia's most glamorous diva is coming to SF! Hot on the high heels of a performing her sell out show on the ATLANTIS GAY CRUSIES Courtney Act will bring some glamour and take you on a musical journey through some familiar waters, albeit with a fresh Courtney twist. This witty show, written and directed by Dean Bryant, (Priscilla Queen of The Desert) will appeal to everyone from twinks to twunks, trannies to grannies. Thu, Nov 4, 10:30pm $20 #lgbt #cabaret #theatre #drag #australianidol http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CourtneyA.html EDIE BEALE "Live At Reno Sweeny" Infamous 1978 Cabaret Act Re-staged With Jeffrey Johnson "Little Edie" Beale, of Grey Gardens fame, performed a cabaret act at Reno Sweeney in New York City over the New Years week of 1978. Gerald Duval, Edie's producer during the time of her appearance at Reno Sweeney has re-created the essence of those magical nights using dialogue, songs, and text from the historic event resulting in a not-to-be-missed, intimate evening of theatre. Presented in association with Ganymede Arts, DC's complete GLBT Theatre/Arts company. Fri-Sat, Nov 5-6, 10:30pm $25 #lgbt #cabaret #theatre #drag #ediebeale http://therrazzroom.com/11Artist/edie_b.html DEANA MARTIN Deana Sings Dino: Memories Are Made Of This Deana Martin takes the audience on a musical journey, honoring her legendary father Dean Martin and other great performers who shaped American music and popular culture for over four decades. She sings the sound track of our lives, the classics made popular the world over by her father and his "Pallies." Deana performs many of her father's greatest and most enduring hits, including: "Memories Are Made Of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", and many more of the world's favorites. Sat, Nov 6, 7pm; Sun, Nov 7, 5pm; Mon, Nov 8, 8pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) #greatamericansongbook #deanmartin #daddyslittlegirl #pop http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DeanaM10.html IN TWO WEEKS: DIANNE FRASER Part Time Diva with Musical Director BRAD ELLIS of FOX TV's GLEE DIANNE FRASER has performed her hit cabaret show, PART TIME DIVA, to sold-out crowds in her native Los Angeles. Her unique path to the cabaret scene includes a successful career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. She spent 15 years in the ranks of Hollywood agents. Musical Director Brad Ellis is perhaps most visible as the quiet teacher/piano accompanist for the high school kids on Glee, for which he is part of creator Ryan Murphy's musical production team. Tue, Nov 9, 8pm $20 #cabaret #comedy #theatre #glee http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DianneF10.html MATTHEW MARTIN All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead! Matthew Martin will be conjuring the Late Greats of the Silver Screen in his show ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING, ALL DEAD! Come see his incomparable incarnation of Bette Davis which has received critical acclaim in San Francisco, New York, and London. Martin also resurrects Katharine Hepburn in her majestic glory; breathes life into Miss Peggy Lee's sultry song styling; and revives Judy Garland's inimitable voice. Martin memorializes the immortals in tribute to a time when stars were truly stars! Wed, Nov 10, 8pm $30 #lgbt #cabaret #theatre #drag http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MatthewM10.html KEIKO MATSUI A true icon of contemporary jazz with over 20 albums to her credit since the release of A Drop of Water in 1986, the versatile performer has sold over 1.2 million units in the U.S. alone and packs concert halls around the world. Her subsequent albums, including Under Northern Lights, No Borders, Night Waltz, Cherry Blossom, Doll, Sapphire and Dream Walk further cemented her reputation as an innovator of a style fusing elements of classical, new age, jazz, R&B and ambient music. Thu-Fri, Nov 11-12, 8pm; Sat, Nov 13, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Nov 14, 7pm $35 ($47.50 Limited VIP) #instrumental #smooth jazz #classical #newage #jazz #rnb http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/KeikoM10.html the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: JENNIFER HOLLIDAY Jennifer Holliday is a performer too multi-talented to be easily categorized. She is a Broadway legend, worshiped for her iconic, Tony Award winning performance as Effie White in Dreamgirls. She is an unparalleled R&B songstress who scored smash hits with classic tunes such as "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "Hard Time for Lovers, and "Heart on the Line." Miss Holliday's concert is sure to be a thrilling experience for any fan who has been touched by any of Miss Holliday's many gifts. Fri, Nov 12, 8pm $29.50-79.50 Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street San Francisco, CA 94114 Tickets: 415.392.4400 #theatre #jazz #pop #rnb #gospel #originalbroadwaydreamgirls http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JenniferH10B.html NOVEMBER 2010: CAROL LUCKENBACH Mon, Nov 15, 8pm $30 CORY JAMISON Tue, Nov 16, 8pm $25 RUBEN STUDDARD Wed-Sat, Nov 17-20, 8pm; Sun, Nov 21, 7pm $40-45 JASON STUART & MICHELE BALAN Fri-Sat, Nov 19-20, 10:15; Sun, Nov 21, 4:00 pm $30 OTTMAR LIEBERT Fri, Nov 26, 8pm; Sat, Nov 27, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Nov 28, 7pm $42.50 DONNA SACHET Mon, Nov 29, 8pm $75; Tue, Nov 30, 8pm $50 DECEMBER 2010: DONNA SACHET Wed, Dec 1, 8pm $50 Rescheduled to spring 2011~> MARIA MULDAUR Thu, Dec 2, 8pm $35 EDDIE MONEY Fri-Sat, Dec 3-4, 7 & 9:30pm $45-50 ABIGAIL ZSIGA Sun, Dec 5, 3pm $25 DAVID CAMPBELL Sun, Dec 5, 7pm $35 LINDA KOSUT Mon, Dec 6, 8pm $25 BARB JUNGR Tue-Wed, Dec 7-8, 8pm $25 ($30 Limited VIP) LENNY WILLIAMS Thu, Dec 9, 8pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) THE PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA FEATURING JUAN ESCOVEDO AND PETER MICHAEL ESCOVEDO Fri-Sat, Dec 10-11, 8pm; Sun, Dec 12, 7pm $35-40 TERESE GENENCO Mon, Dec 13, 8pm $25 ConFunkShun FEATURING MICHAEL COOPER Wed-Thu, Dec 15-16, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Dec 17-18, 7 and 10pm; Sun, Dec 19, 7pm $35-37.50 CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as JUDY GARLAND Mon-Tue, Dec 20-21, 8pm $30 CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH RUSS LORENSON & FRIENDS Wed, Dec 22, 8pm $30 GOSPEL CHRISTMAS WITH KIM NALLEY & TAMMY HALL Thu, Dec 23 $35 BUD E. LUV Sat, Dec 25, 8pm $30 KIM NALLEY Sun, Dec 26, 7pm; Wed-Thu, Dec 29-30, 8pm; Fri, Dec 31, 7:30 and 10:30pm $32.50-60 WALLIN & BARRETTA Mon, Dec 27, 8pm $25 LEANNE BORGHESI, JESSICA COKER and SOILA HUGHES Tues, Dec 28, 8pm $25 2011 KIM NALLEY Sat, Jan 1, 8pm; Sun, Jan 2, 7pm $32.50-60 MADS TOLLING QUARTET Wed, Jan 5, 8pm $25 THE THREE DEGREES Thu-Sat, Jan 6-8, 8pm: Sun, Jan 9, 7pm $40-42.50 JUDY BUTTERFIELD Sun, Jan 9, 3pm; Mon, Jan 10, 8pm *$35 *Special 18 and under discounted tickets $17.50 MARTHA REEVES Tue-Sat, Jan 11-15, 8pm; Jan 16, 7pm $40-45 HEDDA LETTUCE Fri-Sat, Jan 28-29, 10:30pm $25 MARIA VOLONTE Tue, Feb 8, 8pm $28.50 JOEY ARIAS & SHERRY VINE Fri-Sat, Mar 4-5, 10:30pm $27.50 the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: JOAN RIVERS Sat, Mar 12, 8pm $35-76 Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street San Francisco, CA 94114 Tickets: 415.392.4400 LINDA PURL & KEVIN SPIRTAS Sun, Mar 13, 3pm; Mon, Mar 14, 8pm $35 ($40 Limited VIP) SHEPLEY METCALF Tue, Mar 15, 8pm $20 AMANDA McBROOOM Fri-Sun, Mar 18-20, 7:30pm $35 LOUISE PITRE Sun, Mar 20, 5pm; Mon, Mar 21, 8pm $30 ($35 Limited VIP) JON SECADA Thu-Sat, Mar 24-26, 8pm; Sun, Mar 27, 7pm $45 ($55 Limited VIP) ASHFORD & SIMPSON Tue-Fri, Mar 29-Apr 1, 8pm; Sat, Apr 2, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Apr 3, 7pm $47.50-55 JASON GRAAE Sun, Apr 3, 7pm; Mon, Apr 4, 8pm $30 EDNA WRIGHT & HONEY CONE AND MERRY CLAYTON Thu-Sun, Apr 7-10, 7:30pm $40-42.50 STEVE ROSS Sun, Apr 10, 5pm; Mon, Apr 11, 8pm $30 ($40 Limited VIP) MARILU HENNER Fri-Sat, Apr 15-16, 7:30pm $40 JANE OLIVOR Wed-Sat, Apr 27-30, 8pm; Sun, May 1, 7pm $50-55 DEL SHORES Fri-Sat, May 13-14. 9:30pm ; Sun, May 15, 7:30pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO Tuesdays-Saturdays, May 10-28, 7:30pm; Sundays: May 15, 22, 29, 5pm $35-45 KIM NALLEY SINGS NINA SIMONE Tuesdays-Saturdays, Jun 14-Jul 16, 8pm; Sundays: Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17, 7pm $35-37.50 AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER Wednesdays-Saturdays, Aug 31-Sep 17, 8pm; Sundays: Sep 4, 11, 18, 7pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) JACQUI NAYLOR & HER TRIO Wed-Sat, Oct 5-8, 8pm; Sun, Oct 9, 7pm $35 MARLENA SHAW Thu-Fri, Dec 1-2, 8pm; Sat, Dec 3, 7 & 9:15pm; Sun, Dec 4, 7pm $35-40 LONI LOVE Thu-Fri, Dec 8-9, 8pm; Sat, Dec 10, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Dec 11, 7pm $25 FRANC D'AMBROSIO Tue-Sat, Dec 13-17, 8pm; Sun, Dec 18, 7pm $30-40 The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne, Sally Kellerman, Lil' Kim, Angela Bofill, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Stefanie Powers, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Dame Cleo Laine and Jacqui Dankworth. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com Additional helpful information: the RRazz room Bar is open daily at 2pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $12 (up to five hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets. Media Contact: Lisa Bautista of JFM Presents Social Media, Marketing and Publicity 510.967.1109 jfmpresents@gmail.com # # #