Monday, November 15, 2010

The Weekly 411 (11.15.10)


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PRESS RELEASE
November 15, 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
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:
800.380.3095
http://therrazzroom.com/eventlist.html

High-res Photos Now Available:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfmpresents/sets/

General Inquiries:
415.394.1189 (the RRazz room)
kris@therrazzroom.com


Media:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com

Just Added:
CECE PENISTON
Fri-Sat, Mar 18-19, 2011, 9:15pm
$35.00 ($45 Ltd VIP with private meet & greet)
http://therrazzroom.com/11Artist/ce_ce.html

THIS WEEK:

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CORY JAMISON
San Francisco-based singer Cory Jamison is one of the leading young cabaret artists in America. Her interpretations of the Great American Songbook have captivated audiences coast to coast. Jamison emerged on the national scene with her critically acclaimed centennial tribute to the composer Hoagy Carmichael and her debut CD Here's to Hoagy (LML/1999). Her sophomore CD is Kenton's Cool School: The Music of June Christy, Chris Connor, and Anita O'Day (CJam/2008).
Tue, Nov 16, 8pm
$25
#greatamericansongbook #jazz #cabaret
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CoryJ.html

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RUBEN STUDDARD
American Idol Season 2 Winner Ruben Studdard performs at the RRazz room Nov 17-21. Ruben's fourth album, Love IS (Hickory Records/19 Recordings/2009) was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Love IS has been celebrated for its collection of love songs. Vibe says "The 'velvet teddy bear' can belt billowing love songs," and Entertainment Weekly called the album a "mix of crafty originals and sturdy covers." See the "Velvet Teddy Bear" live and up close at San Francisco's premiere nightclub.
Wed-Sat, Nov 17-20, 8pm; **Sun, Nov 21, 7pm
**Nikki Thomas Network Free Networking Mixer in the RRazz room Lounge and Bar
from 4-7pm, meet-and-greet with Ruben Studdard before his final performance!
$40-45
#americanidol #rnb #pop #gospel #theatre
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/RubenS.html

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JASON STUART & MICHELE BALAN

When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who is also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind... Jason Stuart. Stuart has been making people laugh out loud with his hysterical performances all over the country since coming out in 1993.

Michele Balan is a brash, New York stand-up comedian and was one of the four finalists on NBC's 2006 "Last Comic Standing," and she is "The Last Woman Comic . . . "

Fri-Sat, Nov 19-20, 10:15; Sun, Nov 21, 4:00 pm
$30
#comedy #lgbt #jewish
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MicheleJason10.html

NEXT WEEK:
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AMANDA KING
Amanda King is a classic chanteuse, performing lyrical gems from the 1930s and 40s that haven't been heard in decades alongside works from the Great American Songbook that require a real singer's singer. For this new show, Amanda broadens her presentation of the music of Mildred Bailey, Blanche Calloway and Bea Wain adding great jazz tunes of their era performed with gusto and grace in arrangements not usually heard. She specializes in finding long lost musical gems, both the people and the music they perform.
Mon, Nov 22, 8pm
$25
#greatamericansongbook #cabaret #jazz
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/AmandaK.html

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OTTMAR LIEBERT
Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling guitarist and composer of Flamenco, jazz, bossa nova and world music. Since 1990, Ottmar Liebert has released a total of 23 albums, including live releases, Christmas CDs, 10 CDs of original music, a DVD and remixes. His debut album sold double-platinum and has become one of the best-selling guitar albums ever. Liebert's newest releases are Up Close(2008) and The Scent of Light (2008). The latter was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age Album Category.
Fri, Nov 26, 8pm; Sat, Nov 27, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Nov 28, 7pm
$42.50
#germany #instrumental #guitar #smoothjazz #flamenco #jazz #bossanova #world
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/ottmar_l.html

IN TWO WEEKS:

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DONNA SACHET
Donna Sachet brings all of her timely wit, unpredictable humor, and sensitive singing showmanship to this holiday benefit for the AIDS Emergency Fund, joined by talented musical friends from across the country. Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities available at www.songsoftheseason.net
Mon, Nov 29, 8pm
$75
Tue-Wed, Nov 30-Dec 1, 8pm
$50

#lgbt #drag #cabaret
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DonnaS10.html

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EDDIE MONEY
This straight-up rock & roll icon has been making music and delivering it to his fans since the mid 70s, and wouldn't have it any other way. With hits like "Two Tickets To Paradise," "Baby Hold On," "Walk On Water," "Think I'm In Love" and "Shakin," Eddie continues to be one of the hardest working men in rock & roll. His rock & roll tunes dominated both the radio and MTV airwaves which helped him to sell over 11 million records.
Fri-Sat, Dec 3-4, 7 & 9:30pm
$45-50
#rocknroll #rocklegend #rockicon
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/eddie_m.html

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ABIGAIL ZSIGA
Abigail is known on dance floors across the world for hits like "You Set Me Free" and "Let The Joy Rise." But it is her powerful voice that is rich with texture and emotion that has been enthralling audiences for years. Abigail returns to the RRazz room for an afternoon of holiday classics and material from her forthcoming albums Be Still My Soul and Hush. Not to be forgotten, Abigail will share intimate, stripped down versions of all our favorites from Home... Again and a few classics.
Sun, Dec 5, 3pm
$25
#highnrg #singersongwriter #pop #folk #acoustic
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/AbigailZ10II.html

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DAVID CAMPBELL
David Campbell returns to his roots with the new album On Broadway and SF debut. The Masterworks Broadway recording includes musical theater classics plus the world premiere recording of "Goodbye" from the Broadway-bound musical Catch Me If You Can, written by Hairspray's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Accompanied by a full orchestra conducted by Broadway maestro Rob Fisher, On Broadway combines songs from Campbell's starring roles in Australia alongside musical theater standards.
Sun, Dec 5, 7pm
$35
#australia #swing #pop #theatre #greatamericansongbook #cabaret
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/david_c.html

DECEMBER
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
FAITH WINTHROP
Tue, Dec 14, 8pm
$27.50
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
$35

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
VERONICA KLAUS
Tue, Jan 25, 8pm
$25
HEDDA LETTUCE

Fri-Sat, Jan 28-29, 10:30pm
$25

ERICH BERGEN
Mon, Feb 7, 8pm
$20 (
$40.00 Ltd VIP includes a signed CD, meet and greet and champagne toast)
MARIA VOLONTE
Tue, Feb 8, 8pm
$28.50
MARIA MULDAUR
Sun, Feb 13, 8pm
$35
SHANA MORRISON
Sun, Feb 27, 7pm
$20 ($25 door)
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
OLETA ADAMS
Thu-Fri, Apr 28-29, 8pm; Sat, Apr 30, 7 & 9:30pm
$49.50
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
KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Tue-Wed, Dec 6-7, 8pm
$30
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

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